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[weezy]

I have had my MDC lmh 4000k for about 4-5 years. I used to carry it all the time but it is no longer meeting my needs. I am trying to figure which head I am looking for. I need it to come on high, option to use Li-ion and not SHO (prefer to come on high).

It is probably one of my favorite lights. I am a Correction Officer and use for work and general carry. I have an MD2 but it is too big to poclet carry.

 

[ilikeguns40]

Unfortunately that is where Malkoff is lacking in the "high on first click" MDC lights. There is only one and not li-ion available. Have you looked into the bodyguard V1 head? Always comes on in high and then a stepdown to around 175 lumens after seconds, I'm not a fan but it may work for you.

If you want high in first click, I would look into the Surefire E2D defender (1000/5 lumen) and run a 16650 rechargeable battery in place of two CR123s. Another option is the E1B Backup from Surefire. 400/5 lumen. Always comes on in high mode first and can run either a CR123 or 16340 rechargeable li-ion

 

[weezy]

I gave my daugther my G2X Pro when she told me she saw two coyotes the other night. I want to stick with the 18350/16340 size light, which is my favorite. I have a Laulima Ion (which has to go back for repair) but I love the output and milling, but it is too expensive to play with at work.

Maybe I will look at the E1B again. Haven't checked into Surefire since finding all these other great brands.

 

[ilikeguns40]

E1B are excellent lights. I've carried one for around a year

 

[aznsx]

I have had my MDC lmh 4000k for about 4-5 years. I used to carry it all the time but it is no longer meeting my needs. I am trying to figure which head I am looking for. I need it to come on high, option to use Li-ion and not SHO (prefer to come on high).

It is probably one of my favorite lights. I am a Correction Officer and use for work and general carry. I have an MD2 but it is too big to poclet carry.

I'm not very familiar w/ the MDC, and am not sure in what way it's no longer meeting your needs either, but can say that one of my most used / liked 1xCR123A /16340 lights that comes on in 'Hi' is the Elzetta Alpha Gen3. Is that in the category of what you're looking for? If so, I can recommend it as a serious candidate in its category.

 

[md17]

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I would suggest that body with the regular Md tailcap, thrym LPC clip, and an m91bn with a crenulated bezel. While you won't get full output of the m91, it's still just as bright, if not brighter than an m61 and with the hi/low switch, you'll be able to control the "on" brightness. I believe you'll get about 30 minutes of high output with an 18350.

 

[Lights and Guns]

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I would suggest that body with the regular Md tailcap, thrym LPC clip, and an m91bn with a crenulated bezel. While you won't get full output of the m91, it's still just as bright, if not brighter than an m61 and with the hi/low switch, you'll be able to control the "on" brightness. I believe you'll get about 30 minutes of high output with an 18350.

This is a nice setup, do you still carry this? -- Was it your EDC light or dedicated for something else?
--- I currently have an M91bn on an MD4 an am in absolute love.

I never thought about throwing it on an 18350 body... I have tons of 18350's laying around as those and 18650's fuel the bulk of my collection. --- tempting to make one of these for myself.

Why'd you go crenulated head?

Also any idea on runtime on low mode and approx output on low mode?

 

[Schokokeks]

I'm not very familiar w/ the MDC, and am not sure in what way it's no longer meeting your needs either, but can say that one of my most used / liked 1xCR123A /16340 lights that comes on in 'Hi' is the Elzetta Alpha Gen3. Is that in the category of what you're looking for? If so, I can recommend it as a serious candidate in its category.

I don't know why the Elzetta Alpha doesn't get more attention. It's amazing. It functions like the Malkoff Bodyguard, but has a stepdown slope that is essentially imperceptible. It's really compact, and a Thyrm fits on it perfectly (although it needs an o-ring to prevent rotating). I have the high candela head which has a great tint, and throws "enough" for the size.

The Alpha in a Thyrm is my "with handgun" light.

Pop on the crenelated bezel, and it's a fantastic, compact self-defense light.

 

[md17]

This is a nice setup, do you still carry this? -- Was it your EDC light or dedicated for something else?
--- I currently have an M91bn on an MD4 an am in absolute love.

I never thought about throwing it on an 18350 body... I have tons of 18350's laying around as those and 18650's fuel the bulk of my collection. --- tempting to make one of these for myself.

Why'd you go crenulated head?

Also any idea on runtime on low mode and approx output on low mode?

So I actually changed to the cloud defensive short clip. No specific reason for the crenulated head. I'd estimate the low is half of what the low output is with 2 cells.

 

[aznsx]

I don't know why the Elzetta Alpha doesn't get more attention. It's amazing. It functions like the Malkoff Bodyguard, but has a stepdown slope that is essentially imperceptible. It's really compact, and a Thyrm fits on it perfectly (although it needs an o-ring to prevent rotating). I have the high candela head which has a great tint, and throws "enough" for the size.

The Alpha in a Thyrm is my "with handgun" light.

Pop on the crenelated bezel, and it's a fantastic, compact self-defense light.

;-)

All I'll say is that if you told me I had to give up one of my lights, and I wouldn't be able to get a replacement, the Alpha Gen3 is probably the one I'd literally cry over....and check out the details of the design, execution / machining of that body (etc.). If you blindfolded me and handed me one to feel / handle, I don't think I'd even ask what it cost or take off the blindfold before saying "I'll take it";-) For me, the MMI (are we still allowed to use that?) is perfection for a light in its category. On that last point though, I could probably say the same for the Bravo in the 2L category.

 

[scalpel_ninja]

I don't know why the Elzetta Alpha doesn't get more attention. It's amazing. It functions like the Malkoff Bodyguard, but has a stepdown slope that is essentially imperceptible. It's really compact, and a Thyrm fits on it perfectly (although it needs an o-ring to prevent rotating). I have the high candela head which has a great tint, and throws "enough" for the size.

The Alpha in a Thyrm is my "with handgun" light.

Pop on the crenelated bezel, and it's a fantastic, compact self-defense light.

;-)

All I'll say is that if you told me I had to give up one of my lights, and I wouldn't be able to get a replacement, the Alpha Gen3 is probably the one I'd literally cry over....and check out the details of the design, execution / machining of that body (etc.). If you blindfolded me and handed me one to feel / handle, I don't think I'd even ask what it cost or take off the blindfold before saying "I'll take it";-) For me, the MMI (are we still allowed to use that?) is perfection for a light in its category. On that last point though, I could probably say the same for the Bravo in the 2L category.

You rang?

Mine modified with a dedomed Nichia 519a 4500K, final tint around 3000K.

 

[MightyQ]

Kosen has a Malkoff body guard still available that used Li-ion batteries. Comes on high at 600 lumens and steps down after 8 seconds.

Malkoff Bodyguard R HCRI Flashlight

Why we built this: The Bodyguard R is the Noisy Cricket of flashlights. No other flashlight packs this much punch while having the smarts to dial...

www.kosen.one

 

[Johnny Ryall]

Kosen body guard has been in my pocket since I got it, imo its the perfect light for tac & edc after 8 seconds