Malkoff Drop-In For 2-3D Cell Maglite

[ernsanada]

I just got a Malkoff Drop-In-For 2-3D Cell Maglite on CPFMP Sell from V8TOYTRUCK.

I was lucky to purchase one because these are very hard to get on the Malkoff Devices Website.

The Malkoff Drop-In is very easy to install.

The hardest thing is to cut the reflector.

Cut the tubing and leave about 1/8".

I marked off 1/8" and used masking tape to leave a line. I then cut with a Dremel Tool.

Remove the retaining ring and bulb.

Leave about + or - 1/4" below outer lip of the body.

Use a small tip Philips Screw Driver and tighten snug, Do Not Overtighten!. The Malkoff Drop-In uses a wedge assembly to hold it in.

Screw Lens Bezel on and you're ready to use the light.

You still have the beam adjustment left, so adjust to light to the desired beam shape.

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I used Radio Shack D Nimh Batteries 1.2V 4500mAh that were fully charged.

These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. Both lights had fully charged. batteries.

Maglite 2D Malkolf Drop-In - 10,000 lux @ 1 meter

Maglite 3D Malkolf Drop-In - 12,580 lux @ 1 meter

Maglite 3D MT-I, 3D Nimh Batteries - 4,130 lux @ 1 meter

Maglite 3D MT-III, 3D Nimh Batteries - 5900 lux @ 1 meter

Refer to for MT-I And MT-III

MT-I uses 1 SSC with 27mm reflector

MT-III uses 3 SSC'S with 3, 20mm Reflectors.

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Maglite 3D Malkolf Drop-In at 83"

Maglite 3D MT-III @ 83"

Maglite 3D with MT-I @ 83"

Maglite 3D Malkolf Drop-In at 83" Stepped down exposure

Maglite 3D MT-III @ 83" Stepped down exposure

Maglite 3D with MT-I @ 83" Stepped down exposure

Maglite 3D Malkolf Drop-In @32'

Maglite 3D MT-I @ 32'

Maglite 3D MT-III @ 32'

 

[5.0Trunk]

Very nice ernsanada. I really love this drop-in. Thanks

 

[divine]

Gene makes a great product.

 

[Patriot]

Nice beamshots. I was about to buy this particular Malkoff...lol. Nice snag

 

[NA8]

Great example of how LUX (hotspot) numbers don't tell the whole story. Great spill shot on that MT-III.

+1 Nice review :thumbsup:

 

[swxb12]

Wow that MT-III is a monster!

 

[TOOCOOL]

Some of the pics are labeled Maglite 3D MT-II is that a typo ?

 

[ernsanada]

Some of the pics are labeled Maglite 3D MT-II is that a typo ?

Thanks for catching the error!

Fixed.

 

[ernsanada]

I purchased another Malkoff for my 2D Maglite.

The Malkoff Drop In for 2-3 D-Cell Maglites can be found at Malkoff

I was able to get the Malkoff Drop In through their updates to my email.

A very nice Drop In to replace the Maglite 2D Drop I was using.


Comes shipped in this.

Installed in my 2D Maglite.

Beamshots of the 2D Maglite vs the Malkoff Drop In.



2D Maglite Drop In @ 32'

Malkoff 2D Maglite Drop In @ 32' (Has some side spill which the Digital Camera has a hard time picking up.)

In real life the Malkoff looks much brighter with a larger corona and has more visible side spill than the 2D Maglite Drop In.

I would definitely take the Malkoff over the Maglite Drop In.

 

[ernsanada]

These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. Both lights had fully charged Radio Shack D Nimh Batteries 1.2V 4500mAh.

Maglite 2D Malkoff Drop-In - 9,993 lux @ 1 meter (The new Malkoff Drop In I just purchased)

Maglite 2D Malkolf Drop-In - 10,000 lux @ 1 meter (This is the same Malkoff Drop In that's in my 3D Maglite, lux readings shown below.)

Maglite 3D Malkolf Drop-In - 12,580 lux @ 1 meter

 

[ernsanada]

I just got a Malkoff Maglite Drop In for my 2C Maglite.

Now my 3D, 2D and 2C all have Malkoff Maglite Drop In's.

These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. Both lights had fully charged Radio Shack C & D Nimh Batteries 1.2V 4500mAh.

Maglite 2C Malkoff Drop In - 8980 lux @ 1 meter

Maglite 2D Malkoff Drop-In - 9,993 lux @ 1 meter (The new Malkoff Drop In I just purchased)

Maglite 2D Malkolf Drop-In - 10,000 lux @ 1 meter (This is the same Malkoff Drop In that's in my 3D Maglite, lux readings shown below.)

Maglite 3D Malkolf Drop-In - 12,580 lux @ 1 meter

 

[Teax]

Did you see the need to upgrade the maglite reflector or is the stock maglite reflector god enough?