Turbo DV8
Flashlight Enthusiast
So I reached way to the back of a shelf in my shed and pulled out a shiny, nearly new 3C Mag-Lite I forgot I had. I really like the weight/form factor of this light, and would like to upgrade it to LED. About a year ago I tried one of those Mag 2-6 cell (or whatever) LED drop-ins, but was not impressed. You know, the Luxeon-based drop-in. First turned it on and it was, well, just OK, but after a minute or two of warming up it throttled it's brightness back to about half or less, so that is when I put it on the back shelf after returning the drop-in. Fast forward a year, and I assume there must be something better I can stick in there, but I haven't a clue. Is there a Cree or SSC drop-in now? Is there any resolution to the nearly complete lack of heatsinking around where the drop-in replaces the bulb? I am not looking to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, nor do I want to spend more than $20 - $25 or so. I just am wondering if there is a drop-in now that is at least acceptably bright and that won't throttle itself back to the point of uselessness as it heats up. Thanks.