gswitter
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Any chance those are C-series tail threads?
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New Malkoff Twisty
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carl8190
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Not sen this before I might take a better look
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OK Thanks! I was looking at JSB's where they seem to only sell them as pieces, making the Malkoff deal better I think (didn't do the precise all-in calc). I'm guessing they are still working on the moving out the original heads though.
I think I do love that flat tail body.
jahxman
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nice little light!
I gotta stop reading this forum...:sigh:
Toohotruk
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That really does look like a sweet light! :thumbsup:
Too bad I just spent all of my money on a Ti Quark, or I would probably snag one of these babies!
Too bad I just spent all of my money on a Ti Quark, or I would probably snag one of these babies!
Dead_Nuts
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I guess it was inevitable. I ordered one.
ninjaboigt
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i want one....:mecry:
Big_Ed
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I went ahead and ordered one. I'm going to put my M30 in it. Maybe try a rechargable 123 in it as well.
tolkaze
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Mmmm, nice little light, I only just got my last order in from Gene, so was delighted to see new gear... also can't wait for wildcat. I am thinking this little guy with a low flood for my keychain would be fantastic.
Oh yeah, and first post guys, long time reader, first time poster... be gentle
Oh yeah, and first post guys, long time reader, first time poster... be gentle
elumen8
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Hey tolkaze, congrats on your first post...a little bit of a coincidence, this was my first thread.
JB
Hello all, I got my Twisty in this morning. It is small. It has a very smooth twisty. The body is two parts and then the VME head. When it is off there was battery rattle but I used a little foam kinda like the EZ series lights and no rattle. A very nice light. I just need to pick up a M30WF now.
DimeRazorback
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Pics and beamshots!
Dead_Nuts
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Just received mine at work. I bought an M30 for it and am currently running it on a BS CR123. The plan is to run this with Battery Station's 900mah RCR123 cells. I will compare runtime vs. AW 750mah RCR123 when I can. The BS rechargeables are new to me, so I don't know what to expect.
Anyway, the light is well made and small. The head is relatively large for the reflector diameter, but since it's an optic, based on a SF drop-in, I knew it would be. As mentioned, it has very smooth threads. It will continue to screw in for an additional 720 degrees after the light comes on, but it doesn't need to in order to properly operate. When unscrewed enough to turn the light off, the battery rattles around a bit.
Since I intend to keep this light around the office in case I need to inspect or work on something, I bought the flat tailcap model. The lanyard model would be more useful for carrying. Well, that's the good, bad and ugly so far. Oh yeah, it's plenty bright -- even with primaries.
Anyway, the light is well made and small. The head is relatively large for the reflector diameter, but since it's an optic, based on a SF drop-in, I knew it would be. As mentioned, it has very smooth threads. It will continue to screw in for an additional 720 degrees after the light comes on, but it doesn't need to in order to properly operate. When unscrewed enough to turn the light off, the battery rattles around a bit.
Since I intend to keep this light around the office in case I need to inspect or work on something, I bought the flat tailcap model. The lanyard model would be more useful for carrying. Well, that's the good, bad and ugly so far. Oh yeah, it's plenty bright -- even with primaries.
DimeRazorback
Flashlight Enthusiast
Excellent!
Thanks for the little update!
Can you tell us if the very bold writing is still present on the head?
Thanks for the little update!
Can you tell us if the very bold writing is still present on the head?
Dead_Nuts
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My wife is the photographer in our family. I could ask her to take pictures of my new light, but then there would be the hysterical laughter followed by the very serious "What new flashlight . . .?" I'll ask, but I'm hoping someone posts their own first (tonight, please)?!?
The BOLD lettering is present, unfortunately. I used a black Sharpie to apply about 3 coats of permanent ink to the bezel face, then wiped it off as best I could. This left the ink covering the white letters but cleaned up the light enough so it doesn't at all 'look' like I colored my flashlight. The end effect is that the lettering is now extremely subdued and is only really visible when viewing the end under direct light. The process is mostly reversible if you don't like the outcome. My opinion is that it is 100% improved by doing this simple fix. BTW, if it wears off, you can repeat at any time.
I have a AW RCR123 in the light now. I thought the slight rattling when 'off' would be less with the rechargeable cell -- it really is not. I can live with it for my purposes. For those who can't (EDCer's, etc.) simply wrap the battery with one thickness of thin paper -- rattle gone. Fixes it right up!
The BOLD lettering is present, unfortunately. I used a black Sharpie to apply about 3 coats of permanent ink to the bezel face, then wiped it off as best I could. This left the ink covering the white letters but cleaned up the light enough so it doesn't at all 'look' like I colored my flashlight. The end effect is that the lettering is now extremely subdued and is only really visible when viewing the end under direct light. The process is mostly reversible if you don't like the outcome. My opinion is that it is 100% improved by doing this simple fix. BTW, if it wears off, you can repeat at any time.
I have a AW RCR123 in the light now. I thought the slight rattling when 'off' would be less with the rechargeable cell -- it really is not. I can live with it for my purposes. For those who can't (EDCer's, etc.) simply wrap the battery with one thickness of thin paper -- rattle gone. Fixes it right up!
kyhunter1
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If your listening Gene, get rid of the BOLD Lettering, and I just might buy one of these, and a new M30W to go with it.......
