20mm Cannon Shell flashlight

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Hi, this is a very interesting forum and I am learning there is a lot I don't know about flashlights.

I spent the day yesterday helping in a friend's machine shop where he makes a light that you collectors might enjoy.

If this isn't the correct place to post a link just let me know.

The bullet light is a replica of the 20mm cannon cartrige. It is turned on by twisting the bullet and the lense and bulb are in the cartrige head. All parts are machined from solid brass except for the bullet on the AP version of the bullet lite which is a combination of brass and anodized aluminum. I was quite impressed.
 
I'm a cartridge collector, even belong to the state ***'n. And there you go on your very first post and make me buy something! (May CPF get even with you! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif ) Welcome to the forum!

Larry
 
Welcome to CPF Conservative. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

I have heard about this light and it sounds interesting to take a look at. You might want your friend to consider starting a PassAround thread so that CPF members can T&E, pass it along to the next in line, and make their decision to buy it.

I know I'd be interested in looking at it.
 
I got mine yesterday. The machining/finish quality is outstanding!!! (No BS!) Guts-wise it appears to use a Mag 2AA reflector and bulb, but the switching is simple axial twist for a + batt contact to make. The beam is adjustable, but you have to disassemble it to do so. I may take some pics and review this sucker if I can find time. (If I can't, let me say truely cool paperweight that doubles as a flashlight. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif )

Larry
 
Larry, if its using a mimimag reflector and bulb, do you think it can be moddified with a BB or MM sandwich?

If it is I'm going to order about 3 of these things!

Conservative, thanks for the great lead! ... and welcome to the Forum!
 
MSaxatilus,

The switching occurs in the tail/projectile and batts must be loaded with the neg end towards the lamp end to work. This precludes a simple dat2zip drop-in. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif If the brass projectile tip was removable (seems to be the only part that isn't) a mod could be straight-forward. I am reluctant to force it to find out.
(Edit) Btw, It weighs 373g/13.16oz/.82#!- talk about some heatsink potential! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Larry
 
Hello,
I am new to this forum. I am the one who makes the 20mm Cannon Shell Flashlight.Thank You Larry for the nice comments on our machining!!!! It has been very fun and enjoyable designing and making this light. I own a machine shop with a number of CNC lathes. Yes you are right the light bulb,reflector,& socket are from a minimag. I took a few apart to use thier parts and bought some more thru maglite service outlets. the firts couple of dozen have the maglite parts. I found out that mag doesn't like people using their parts.Like I said the first ones will have them but now we have another bulb(flange base) and a reflectoe we make ourselves. so there are no more mag parts in them. Yes the beam is still adjustable from the inside.
We are looking to offer an LED bulb as an additional option. I recieved 2 of them today from a supplier. They are expensive. I tried it today and is brighter than the mag. Our bulb we're now using is more whiter than a minimag as their's seemes to have a yellow tint. Enough rambling for now!and again thanks for the comments! Don
 
tvodrd,

Thanks for the update! Man I new it was too good to be true. Oh well, once I get mine, I'll see if I can't get a Lux III in there someway. Your right too, at 13oz of Brass, what heatsinking potential.


Bulletlite,
Great products! Thanks for making them available. If I were you, I wouldn't worry so much abou the cost of the LEDs. I think there's enough nuts here to justify that cost. What type of LEDs were you looking at as an optional bulb replacement? Maybe we could be of help?
 
I worked avionics F4E Phantoms, F15A/B/C/D/Es, C130 Gunships, and a handful of other aircraft during my career in the USAF. This is an intriguing torch you have designed & manufactured here!

Please throw a LED in it, for durability & longer runtimes (if we throw a couple lithium AA cells in it as it sits on a shelf or desk for extended periods - we wouldn't have to worry about our "trophy" corroding from battery leakage!)...this is one that would be nice for the collection!

There are a few "drop-in LED modules" available (they fit a standard MiniMag socket) that could be an option, if they fit the housing? You wouldn't have to worry about the increased time, process, design, and time involved modding them if the buyer elected to do that themselves.

Any chance of a "sale" down the road? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif One never knows until one asks! I still know folks that are active duty and may still have a few "ammo" buddy connections. If they don't already know about these...they would certainly appreciate them when I show them!

Thanks Conservative & BulletLite for letting us in on this one!
 
Hello All!
I would like to know what is the brightest LED Bulb available that will fit the maglite AA flashlight? As I said earlier I am looking to offer an LED to our bullet lite. The one I tried works good and is from Tek-Tite and is KPR-2 flange mount. since the first couple of dozen had mag parts the ones made for mag would work.
If you want or need to contact me off forum you may do so at the email at bulletlite.com
Thank You!! Don
 
Hi All!
As I said earlier I am looking to put an LED in our bullet lite as an option. what bulb would be the brightest that would fit the AA minimag?? since the first ones used the mini mag bulb & reflector. any help/advise would be greatly
appreciated! If you want or need to respond off forum you may do so at the bulletlite.com website. the two I recieved were KPR-2 bulbs from Tek-Tite and they are a flange base. Thanks Don
 
Sorry Guys!
I didn't know if my reply went thru, so I did it again!
As you can tell I'm NEW at this
Thanks Don
 
Hi Don.

I bought one, and haven't had a chance to do a "review." I'm a "flashlight guy" but I have a significant cartridge collection and it made sense for me to aquire one. In my opinion, you should check out the MadMax and BadBoy 500 drop-in modules for the MiniMag at http://www.anlighten.com/shop/default.php Sorry you will be poking around for a while and your price will have to increase. From this engineer's standpoint, a redesign to accomodate the batteries (+) facing forward would improve the odds of using Wayne's modules, and people would be able to make the choice to upgrade on their own. I am still impressed with the quality of the example I received!

Larry
 
Don,

I ordered one also. When I recieve my unit I'll try to take a look and make some suggestions. Please check back here.

MSax
 
I just got mine and I really like it. It definitely has potential to be a great light with the right LS mod. Anybody try a Terra MiniStar2 in there. I think that might be the best solution as long as polarity is not an issue.

more to come....
 
Just a quick update!

I was able to modify the 20mm Bullet Flashlight with a TerraLux MiniStar2 and a old style Inretech Teal emmitter. Both worked pretty easily, the only thing you have to do is rip out the original bulb and reflector and replace with the replacement bulbs. Pretty easily done.

May work on a Lux III mod, but that will be a bit more difficult.

....more to follow.
 
I'll see what I can do. My digital camera has been acting weird of late. Check back later.
 
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