6P and rechargeables?

[bmanrkg3]

(Yes, I searched before posting.)

So I blew the bulb in my 6P using rechargeable CR123's, I want to replace it to something that will accept a rechargeable 18650 (modded body of course). Which replacement bulb would be best suited? (Single or 3 function) Looking for good output that wont kill my wallet.

 

[fivemega]

Get one of these and use it with single protected 18650

 

[RI Chevy]

You could also go with a Malkoff M61 drop in. They are rated for 3.8-9volts. Two rechargeable RCR123's are 4.2v's each, giving you a total of 8.4v's, which is within the acceptable range. Malkoff's are one of the best drop ins you can get.

 

[Redhat703]

You can bore the 6P body to fit 18650 li-ion or get someone here to do that for you. For led drop-in, there're lots of choices out there: Malkoff, Nailbender, ect. Malkoff M61 can run on 1*18650 or 2*RCR123. M361 however only runs on 1*18650 or 2*CR123. With Nailbender drop-in you can choose either low voltage drop-in to run 1*18650 or 2*CR123 (multiple modes) or higher voltage to run on more than 2*RCR123 (single mode only).
If you've already had RCR123's and will be buying 18650, Malkoff M61 will be the better choice since you can run it with 18650 or 2*RCR123. The down side is that you can have only high mode.

 

[RI Chevy]

Good point redhat703 regarding the single mode.

 

[bmanrkg3]

I have sets of rechargeable cr123 and 18650, so worst case scenario I can bore it and just use a sleeve if I want to use the Cr's... I've already signed up for a batch bore and replied in nailbenders thread. Hopefully he can lead me in the right direction. Thanks for the input folks!