Malkoff Triple Cree Q5 Drop-in

[FightinCB]

Wondering if anyone has any input or experience with Malkoff's new Triple Cree drop-in. I have one on the way and just wanted to know what to expect.

 

[Toohotruk]

I don't, but look forward to reading what you think about yours when it arrives...

 

[AvidHiker]

Looks to be very similar to the discontinued Quad (iirc, too difficult or costly for Gene to continue building), except using a different driver (max input voltage was about 9v for the Quad). I can tell you that the Fraen faceted reflectors he uses create a very nice, wide, single hot spot - sort of a medium thrower with plenty of flood. There is a bit of the cree ring in the transition to spill, not too noticable in outdoor use imo. Its an exceedingly tough design, with everything encapsulated in high temp epoxy - this thing is built to last. LOTS of light, but it will get hot at that current, I'd recommend a 3 or 4 D mag for extended operation.

My attempt at a review for the Quad is here:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192658

 

[5.0Trunk]

Wondering if anyone has any input or experience with Malkoff's new Triple Cree drop-in. I have one on the way and just wanted to know what to expect.

FightinCB,

I asked the same question this morning in this thread but I take it no one has received theirs yet. Please do let us know what you think of it when you get it.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=204295