That Xenon Maglite does not put out 2,000 lumens, the 2-cell model only puts out only 27 lumens according to the Maglite.Some refer to the 213 lumen model as 2D classic because it's made (mostly) from the parts the classic units were made of.
If you want to get 2000 lumens you need to start with this one.
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Maglite 2-Cell D Xenon Flashlight
Every Maglite flashlight embodies a precise balance of refined optics, efficient power, durability, and quality. Each Maglite D-Cell flashlight includes two high-intensity Xenon Lamps for enhanced brilliance and extended range. Comes packaged in a chipboard box.maglite.com
Fck'd if I know.Whatintheworld are you talking about?
LOL, he said start with it, meaning xenon 2d is one of the easiest to mod, you can make it into anything. if you have no skills or tools you can buy 3500lm drop in kit. if you do have skills and tools, your imagination is the limit.That Xenon Maglite does not put out 2,000 lumens, the 2-cell model only puts out only 27 lumens according to the Maglite.
I was talking about the "Maglite since taken over by China" part. I wonder if Tony Maglica knows that.LOL, he said start with it, meaning xenon 2d is one of the easiest to mod, you can make it into anything. if you have no skills or tools you can buy 3500lm drop in kit. if you do have skills and tools, your imagination is the limit.
I moded probably 100 maglites, I have 4D that puts out over 10000lm, and it is halogen, 2C that uses 3500lm drop in, and everything in between pretty much, including 4D with an aircraft landing light.
Nebo is Chinese made and I believe it is named after a false diety. My boss gave me one and it was D.O.A. I can't repair it without putting real money into it and it would still be just a Nebo. I seen these at the hardware shop back and they day and found them laughable but the specs seem better nowadays.You would better off just buying a new light, and if you want something inexpensive but good then look at NEBO lights, you can get 2000-lumen lights for around $55, they even have a 6000-lumen light for $90, and they have a bunch of different lights, just take a gander. I own 4 of their older versions and they all run great.
Not sure I agree with this. I was using a stock Mini Mag AA the other night. Yes an Incan one. The flood beam is not an even universal beam. But it allows the little light to offer flood and tight throw from a very small amount of lumens. The modern LED ones just don't do the flood mode very well as they get a hole in the beam much sooner. On my Incan modded Magcharger the variable beam is also highly useful. It is a shame the LED ones can't do the same. Seems for LED you do need an optic like LED Lenser. But the beam is then an extreme at either end of spot/flood. And offers no spill beam.In my 20 years on this and other flashlight forums, and moding over 100 maglites, I can't think of anyone moding the mag, trying to keep that useless "zoom" which offers nothing but a very poor quality unfocused beam for close up, i sure do not miss it on any of my mods, pretty much any decent mod eliminates the need for it, and will give you wider and much nicer flood.
I have never seen any kind of reflector upgrades for nearly anything. When I do find Magz aftermarket I have aluminum reflectors installed if it is going to be a hot high lumen job. Do not want to melt the plastic stock reflector. If I were to just make ONE change it has GOT to be that a quality GLASS LENS can easily be switched out. Can make an amazing difference but that mess between near and far is still just that a mess. I only have a good headlamp from LED Lenser. It had one handed zoom from great spill to great throw and back again. The best value LED lights right now is actually COAST. All those lights that you can turn on while they are still in their packaging and the light features a one handed push pull change for near to throw. Coast also make lights that you need two hands to turn the reflector to change the beam profile. The thing with COAST is that as cheap as some of their lights are they have some of the BEST zoom lights in the world.Not sure I agree with this. I was using a stock Mini Mag AA the other night. Yes an Incan one. The flood beam is not an even universal beam. But it allows the little light to offer flood and tight throw from a very small amount of lumens. The modern LED ones just don't do the flood mode very well as they get a hole in the beam much sooner. On my Incan modded Magcharger the variable beam is also highly useful. It is a shame the LED ones can't do the same. Seems for LED you do need an optic like LED Lenser. But the beam is then an extreme at either end of spot/flood. And offers no spill beam.
Costco right now has a Coast 1000lm 3 pack rechargeable,usb c. 29.99!. pretty sweet,i bought one. plesantly supprised by the thing. 1000 lm high. 420 lm med. 150 lm low.I have never seen any kind of reflector upgrades for nearly anything. When I do find Magz aftermarket I have aluminum reflectors installed if it is going to be a hot high lumen job. Do not want to melt the plastic stock reflector. If I were to just make ONE change it has GOT to be that a quality GLASS LENS can easily be switched out. Can make an amazing difference but that mess between near and far is still just that a mess. I only have a good headlamp from LED Lenser. It had one handed zoom from great spill to great throw and back again. The best value LED lights right now is actually COAST. All those lights that you can turn on while they are still in their packaging and the light features a one handed push pull change for near to throw. Coast also make lights that you need two hands to turn the reflector to change the beam profile. The thing with COAST is that as cheap as some of their lights are they have some of the BEST zoom lights in the world.