Malkoff XP-G 260 OTF lumens 2~3D Mag drop-ins...

[bigchelis]

I been wanting 250 plus OTF from a single Cree emitter for a while and it looks like Gene finally got the XP-G's doing 260 OTF


I like the 2C size better now, so I will hold my paypal finger.

Or a 2D with 3 NiMH C cells might work too.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Looking good! I've just received this from Gene:

Hello All,
I have just added some new 2-3D XP-G Mag Dropins to the website. These
output 260 out the front lumens in a 3D on alkalines. Have a Great Weekend!
Thanks, Gene

 

[jimmy1970]

I got that email too. Does this mean all new Mag drop ins go up to $65 when they are upgraded? With $35 shipping charges for every item you purchase from Malkoff, I think I'll pass and pick one up at the CPF MarketPlace next month.

 

[DimeRazorback]

Funny, I was just thinking about getting around to modding one of my mags the other day, but I didn't want to have to worry about buying new rechargeables...

This may very well be the answer!


Awaiting some beamshots

 

[bigchelis]

I know that Malkoff is doing what Surefire does when he advertises OTF numbers. His WildCat was 610ish OTF, but he advertises a more conservative number.


I wonder if this Mag XP-G drop-in makes closer to 280ish

 

[nanotech17]

I got that email too. Does this mean all new Mag drop ins go up to $65 when they are upgraded? With $35 shipping charges for every item you purchase from Malkoff, I think I'll pass and pick one up at the CPF MarketPlace next month.

You can make one yourself if you can find a suitable HS and a suitable driver.

 

[ionizedsky]

Just ordered one and a few UCLs. Based on Gene's impeccable service, I estimate it should be in...oh say around Wednesday. Beamshots to follow..

 

[Bullman]

I need to order one too, just got the e mail tonight. hope they last till I can call, I don't have a pay pal account.

 

[qip]

love to see a before and after seoul/xpg

 

[JamisonM]

love to see a before and after seoul/xpg

Seconded.

 

[MrGman]

I got that email too. Does this mean all new Mag drop ins go up to $65 when they are upgraded? With $35 shipping charges for every item you purchase from Malkoff, I think I'll pass and pick one up at the CPF MarketPlace next month.

I don't know where you live or what you have been ordering but its never cost me more than $8 for shipping. You shouldn't make such a univeral statement like that.

 

[old4570]

I modified my Terralux unit to XP-G R5 and it seems to do about 250+ OTF and what a small hotspot , throws NUTS !

Oh , was my 6D ,
my 3D is SSC P7 - 3 mode - 9xAA .
Seems the XP-G does wonders in a Mag .

 

[jimmyjames]

I need to order one too, just got the e mail tonight. hope they last till I can call, I don't have a pay pal account.

You don't need PAYPAL but you have to push the PAYPAL button on Gene's site to pay with CC anyway.

Just orderd my 2-3D XPG drop in. Want the 2-3C as well when available and will order pointy tail cap and crenelated bezel to make a "serious business" torch.

 

[Bullman]

I can hardly wait for the drop in. I am excited to see how big an improvement I am going to have in my 3 D maglite. Next investment will be some Nimh cells for it and a charging unit.

 

[donn_]

I ordered one...can't wait to see how it does with a single Li-Ion. I also may try it with 4x NiMH cells. The closer I can get to the max of 5.5V, the better.


Edited to add...this may work well with an aspheric, as well.

 

[Swedpat]

I ordered one...can't wait to see how it does with a single Li-Ion. I also may try it with 4x NiMH cells. The closer I can get to the max of 5.5V, the better.


Edited to add...this may work well with an aspheric, as well.

Hi donn,

I just wonder why is it better with a higher voltage? Is it the efficiency, or the brightness? I think the brightness will be the same within a certain voltage range, or?

Regards, Patric

 

[donn_]

Hi Patric,

The higher the voltage, the higher the current to the LED, and the brighter the LED will be.

From Malkoff's description of the drop-in:

The current output to the led is 1000ma on 3 D cells, and 600ma on 2 D cells.

 

[bigchelis]

Hi Patric,

The higher the voltage, the higher the current to the LED, and the brighter the LED will be.

From Malkoff's description of the drop-in:

Youre right, I just noticed it too.

That means I can use my 3D Mag and run 4 NiMH C cells w/the tailcap mod...I wonder if 300 OTF with tons of throw will follow

 

[donn_]

...3D Mag and run 4 NiMH C cells w/the tailcap mod...

Exactly! I've got the tube set up and ready, and 4 different heads standing by to test it. Stock with metal reflector, aspheric, 2.5" throwmaster and 3" FM. Can't wait!

 

[bigchelis]

Exactly! I've got the tube set up and ready, and 4 different heads standing by to test it. Stock with metal reflector, aspheric, 2.5" throwmaster and 3" FM. Can't wait!

Please be kind enough to take plenty of pictures too.