I've been wanting to assemble a 3P clone for a while as an EDC and finally put one together with the following parts;
I tried one of my DarkSucks clips and it fits fine, but I find there's not enough length forward of the tail cap going into the pocket for it to be totally secure. So for this light, I'm using a SolarForce lanyard ring and a DIY finger lanyard for carry in a empty pocket. A slight twist of the Oveready tail cap prevents accidental activation.
The light fits in my hand comfortably and I find the 15/80/400 output selection very useful. I did a side-by-side comparison with my normal EDC light, a Quark Tactical QT2L-X head on a singe AA body, powered by a AW IMR 14500 cell: in turbo mode (which lasts about 30 seconds), the Quark is brighter but as it ramps down out of turbo mode and levels off, the output ends up about the same as the M361 on high. I have the Quark set to 40 lumens for my second selection, but I find the 15 and 80 settings on the M361 more useful.
While the Quark's beam is cooler with not hotspot, the M361 has a defined hotspot which gives it better throw. The Quark's beam is more of a flood light with brighter spill, but the spill of the M361 is more than adequate. Overall, I think the beam pattern of the M361 is more useful.
The new 3P clone exudes quality and a has very solid feel. In terms of durability, it sure seems the 3P clone will stand up to more abuse. The Quark weighs 2.4 ounces with cell, the 3P clone 4.4 ounces with cell.
Finishing touch on the new 3P clone will be a replacement bezel ring, just not sure which one I'll be going with yet. The Oveready smooth Delrin ring seems like a natural choice.
I'll start carrying the new light this week and I'll see how it works out. So far, I like what I see.
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- Stock Surefire Z44 bezel
- Malkoff M361-LMH
- Oveready Custom 18350 (3P) body
- Oveready DiamondBack Delrin Cap with soft McClicky
I tried one of my DarkSucks clips and it fits fine, but I find there's not enough length forward of the tail cap going into the pocket for it to be totally secure. So for this light, I'm using a SolarForce lanyard ring and a DIY finger lanyard for carry in a empty pocket. A slight twist of the Oveready tail cap prevents accidental activation.
The light fits in my hand comfortably and I find the 15/80/400 output selection very useful. I did a side-by-side comparison with my normal EDC light, a Quark Tactical QT2L-X head on a singe AA body, powered by a AW IMR 14500 cell: in turbo mode (which lasts about 30 seconds), the Quark is brighter but as it ramps down out of turbo mode and levels off, the output ends up about the same as the M361 on high. I have the Quark set to 40 lumens for my second selection, but I find the 15 and 80 settings on the M361 more useful.
While the Quark's beam is cooler with not hotspot, the M361 has a defined hotspot which gives it better throw. The Quark's beam is more of a flood light with brighter spill, but the spill of the M361 is more than adequate. Overall, I think the beam pattern of the M361 is more useful.
The new 3P clone exudes quality and a has very solid feel. In terms of durability, it sure seems the 3P clone will stand up to more abuse. The Quark weighs 2.4 ounces with cell, the 3P clone 4.4 ounces with cell.
Finishing touch on the new 3P clone will be a replacement bezel ring, just not sure which one I'll be going with yet. The Oveready smooth Delrin ring seems like a natural choice.
I'll start carrying the new light this week and I'll see how it works out. So far, I like what I see.
Photos