The one that's currently on their site out of stock just shows it compatible with their drop-ins in a Mag. So makes me wonder.
I'm still addicted to the old Maglites
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Yea, only thing I didn't like about them is that none of them said "Surefire USA" on the tailcap.
And I have never been fond of the newer style logo either.
It didn't just say "www.surefire.com"? Must have been in one of the older blister packs then.
Mirage_Man
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I still have a few new in the package around here myself. Not to mention bags of switch parts, reflectors etc. I even have a couple Hard Coat anodized from one of my group buys over a decade ago lol. And one safe queen custom camouflage ano that I have yet to build out. Let's not forget how fun they were to mod, Good times!
Maglites and modding them is what got me started in the hobby.
Maglites and modding them is what got me started in the hobby.
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knucklegary
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What battery (1x C cell?) running in those shorty silver mags. Twisty's?
Mirage_Man
Flashlight Enthusiast
If I remember correctly they were single 18650’s.
knucklegary
Flashlight Enthusiast
Nice job.. Did you use a small bench mill, or all done on lathe.?
The camo ano is sweet!
Mirage_Man
Flashlight Enthusiast
I did everything on a lathe. Probably on my old Southbend I had at the time. I sold that many years ago though and bought a 13x40 tool room lathe.
That looks like someone tried to design a tailcap with a switch actuator even harder to use than the one on my stock Malkoff MD2. I hope it's not.
It's a mcclicky
(Malkoff copy/paste) of mine: "The switch is a McClickie forward clickie."
Unfortuntely that doesn't make mine easy to use. It's not the switch that's the primary issue - I'm sure it's a fine switch - it's the overall tailcap design / dimensional details.
There's a 'tri-cap' version sitting in the box unopened on my dining room table as I type. I hope it will render the light usable by my hands. Fingers crossed (but hopefully not thumb disjointed;-). I'm also hoping it may help reduce the light tending to want to slip forward out of my hand while pushing said button. TBD. Fortunately, I have a 'plan B' in case this proves futile.
Let us know how you like that switch after you start using it.
I should also add that size / scale matters, and even if proportions are the same, as seen in a photo, the diameter of the light is also a major factor. Proportions that work at one scale may not work on something larger or smaller. The MD2 I'm referring to is obviously a smaller form, so they might appear similar but be apples and oranges to use. I've learned that I'm never gonna know for sure if something works for me until I get it in my hand.
GMT2330
Enlightened
I have the Malkoff adapter for d cell Maglites. I got it mainly for the m61 500 lumens for 10 hrs in a 6d, but thought I’d see if a p60 or p90 would fit. Unfortunately p60/p90 drop ins have a reflector that’s slightly wider than an m61 so the adapter doesn’t screw back together properly. It’s a real shame. A 6d powered p90 would’ve been great!
Heck, that would have been awesome!I have the Malkoff adapter for d cell Maglites. I got it mainly for the m61 500 lumens for 10 hrs in a 6d, but thought I'd see if a p60 or p90 would fit. Unfortunately p60/p90 drop ins have a reflector that's slightly wider than an m61 so the adapter doesn't screw back together properly. It's a real shame. A 6d powered p90 would've been great!
