g2 drop-in throw?

[sphynx_000]

I go the itch for a new flashlight. I think I have decided on a surefire g2, with a drop in. My main concern is throw. I am hoping this light will throw similar to a d-mini or mrv.

Will I be able to get that good of performance with a DX drop-in? Or would I have to spend the money on something like this? http://www.bugoutgearusa.com/crq5drmo.html


Also, will 2 rcr123a batteries fit in a g2?

 

[Nitroz]

I go the itch for a new flashlight. I think I have decided on a surefire g2, with a drop in. My main concern is throw. I am hoping this light will throw similar to a d-mini or mrv.

Will I be able to get that good of performance with a DX drop-in? Or would I have to spend the money on something like this? http://www.bugoutgearusa.com/crq5drmo.html


Also, will 2 rcr123a batteries fit in a g2?

The rcr batteries I have fit in the G2.

I plan on using a 17670 in mine with the dealxtreame module.

To get that kind of throw I think it will take the BOG Q5 module. The DX and Kai's use older Cree LEDs and a textured reflector.

 

[sphynx_000]

how does the throw of the pro-poly compare to these lights?

 

[Nitroz]

I don't own one so I can't say.:shrug:

 

[sphynx_000]

How is the throw on the new fenix rebel-equipped lights?

 

[Grox]

Why is throw important to you?

Throw is usually a function of reflector size - the larger the reflector, the better the throw. Stippled reflectors like that of the G2 do not tend to throw as well as smooth ones.

 

[sphynx_000]

Mostly just the novelty of it. When I need floody light I use a headlamp.

I currently have a jetbeam cle. I like the light, but I want a clicky and being I am upgrading, something more powerfull would be nice. The cle puts out a decent amount of light, but I think there must be something significantly brighter if I move up to 2xaa or lithium cells?

 

[Brozneo]

Get a Malkoff drop in for the G2 - lots of light, lots of throw, uses a smooth reflector!

 

[WadeF]

I don't think you'll see a G2 throwing like a Tiablo because you can't get a large enough reflector in there. I have the Malkoff drop-in with OP, Cree Q2, and it's good for about 400 feet. A Tiablo will get you out to 800 or better. The new Dereelight even farther, although they start starting to throw so far you need binoculars or a spotting scope to see what you're lighting up.

Dereelight DBS 3-stage Q4:


Malkoff M60 in a Surefire G2:


Distance to target is about 600 feet. Same exposure for both shots.

 

[Sgt. LED]

whee, nice pic!
The Malkoff needs a Q4 or 5!

 

[sphynx_000]

My budget for this light was around 50 dollars. Which would rule out the dereelight (which looks great btw) and some of the more expensive drop-ins.

I am going to look into some dx lights like the cree projection and ultrafire c2.

Also, what kind of incandescent would throw like a dereelight or mrv?

 

[Sgt. LED]

You might want to look at the voltage specs for the drop-in's. The bug Q5 wants 4.5-9.0 is your 17670 cell able to deliver? Or will you have the best and brightest drop-in giving out diminished output?

 

[sphynx_000]

I really like the looks of the ultrafire c2. Does anyone know how much current it draws?

I am thinking I might hold off a little longer untill a DX light comes equipped with a q5.

 

[sphynx_000]

I just seen somewhere that the current on a c2 is 950mA. Can anyone confirm that?

If it actually is that high, I think it would be a good candidate for a q5 upgrade. I could get the c2, q5, 2x 18650, and a charger all within budget. I think that would be a very significant upgrade in throw from my cle.


Anyone know if this has been done yet?

 

[Grox]

I just seen somewhere that the current on a c2 is 950mA. Can anyone confirm that?

If it actually is that high, I think it would be a good candidate for a q5 upgrade. I could get the c2, q5, 2x 18650, and a charger all within budget. I think that would be a very significant upgrade in throw from my cle.


Anyone know if this has been done yet?

If you're looking for bang for buck/throw why not consider an incan mod? There are many inexpensive mag mods that will easily put out over 1000 bulb lumens.

On another note: be careful with off-brand 18650 cells (especially ultrafire), as they have been known to explode, burn and otherwise fail. I hope you already know this. It is really worth spending the money on quality cells - LG, Pila and AW.

 

[sphynx_000]

The light may be used for backpacking every once and a while, so reliability and size are important. I would consider a minimag hotwire mod, but 2x lithium cells and short runtime bothers me a bit.


How tight would a minimag/cree mod focus?

 

[Gunner12]

According to this review, the WF-600 has about the same throw as the Lumapower MRV. With cheaper batteries and charger, the set costs $45. Runtime is about 2.5 hours to 50% on high.

For something narrower, the WF-400 is also a pretty good thrower.

As of right now, I haven't seen a single report of a 18650 exploding under normal uses, not even from the cheap brands like Ultrafire.

A minimag Cree mod will have even less throw then the Malkoffdevices drop-in.

 

[phil000]

I go the itch for a new flashlight. I think I have decided on a surefire g2, with a drop in. My main concern is throw. I am hoping this light will throw similar to a d-mini or mrv.

Will I be able to get that good of performance with a DX drop-in? Or would I have to spend the money on something like this? http://www.bugoutgearusa.com/crq5drmo.html


Also, will 2 rcr123a batteries fit in a g2?

Check out supertactical.com, they have a Q4 drop in that kicks some serious butt. It's putting out 80-100 Lumens on a 75% 18650 right now and I have yet to try it with my new rcr123s...supposedly it's 200 lumens, light-reviews.com just reviewed it.

Good luck,
Phil

 

[fishx65]

A $7.00 DX Seoul in your Propoly makes an awesome torch!

 

[sphynx_000]

I thought of that too, but it looks like a pretty hard mod...