OK..I'm impressed.

[donn_]

I've been reading all the raves for Surefire lights for several weeks now, but I've finally tried one out.

I got my new 6P Defender this afternoon. What a great light! It's just now getting totally dark, but I took it out to the carport, which is a bit darker, and tried it up against a brand new stock Mag 3D. The comparison is astounding, especially considering the size difference.

As if that wasn't enough, I popped out the P60 lamp, and popped in my brand new Malkoff M60, which also arrived this afternoon. Night and DAY!!

Now I can see why y'all get so crazy about your lights. I think I'm gonna love this 6PD. Thanks for steering me into this insanity.

 

[MTHall51]

Good to hear. I have been wondering about what bulb/lamp I could drop into my 6P to make it super bright.
Is the defender the one with the strike bezel?

 

[NickDrak]

Excellent choice you made with both the SF 6PD and the Malkoff drop-in! :twothumbs

 

[donn_]

Is the defender the one with the strike bezel?

Yes, and a clickie in the butt. Awesome light, and the Malkoff drop-in works flawlessly.

 

[Gunner12]

Congratulations on your new light and Drop-in!

Next thing you know, the Malkoffdevices won't seem bright enough and you start building something like this.

 

[TMedina]

Be careful, it's an addictive hobby.

I just bought a PTS Defender and some upgrade tweaks for my SF C2.

And I'm seriously thinking about rounding out with a SF E1L, blue lens filter.

Of course, it's all work related. I swear. :candle:

-Medina

 

[Bushman5]

Welcome to the LightSide :naughty:

 

[TMedina]

Speaking of expensive hobbies...

I don't need a Malkoff dropin.

I don't need a Malkoff dropin.

I don't...damn.

-Medina

 

[BSCOTT1504]

Tread very softly through the halls of CPF donn.

I've only been here since April, and you can see by my sig-line what's happened to me!!

Also, the Surefire bug bites pretty hard.......

 

[bondr006]

You and me both Scott. Heed his words. For he speakum heap big truth...

 

[Carpe Diem]

Welcome to the CPF, Donn! :thumbsup:

I`m confidant that you`ll find the world of the CPF to be populated by some nicest and most eclectic souls to ever be assembled in cyberspace.

AND...may God have mercy on your soul! :candle: (If you don`t know what I mean by that yet, well...you soon will.)


Again...welcome, and enjoy the ride!


:thumbsup:

 

[HotWheels]

The Surefire bug bit me a couple of months ago,and I hope he bites again around Christmas.

 

[Patriot]

Congratulations on a great light and drop in! You really have a first rate light there. :thumbsup:

 

[Niteowl]

......I can see why y'all get so crazy about your lights..............Thanks for steering me into this insanity.

We'll see just how long you're grateful, you have no idea what you've gotten yourself into....... or... do you?

RUN!, Run Away.....Run far, far away........


Oh, welcome to the Hotel California, eh, I mean CPF. Enjoy the ride.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

You are screwed, big time. The first SureFire is a ticket to a future of bankruptcy.

 

[Hawkeye62]

Donn, There are a lot of different ways to change the setup on this light. The 6PD was my 2nd Surefire and like you I was very pleased with this light. One suggestion that I liked (not a lot of money) is to get yourself a HO-9 from Lumens Factory and two AW RCR123's from Lighthound and you will have a nice bright free lumen light. Enjoy!!
By the way, you are correct there are a lot of smart, nice and helpful folks here at CPF. They turned me on to the above setup for this light..:welcome:

 

[donn_]

One suggestion that I liked (not a lot of money) is to get yourself a HO-9 from Lumens Factory and two AW RCR123's

Now I'm confused. I was under the impression the only batteries I could use are CR123 primaries or 17670 Li-ion's. I have 2 x 17670's and a charger enroute from AW.

According to Lumens Factory's site, the HO-9 is compatible with the P9, but it doesn't mention the P6. What's the bulb life of the HO-9? Will it work with 17670's in my 6PD?

PS..thanks for all the welcomes and dire warnings. I'm also looking for a way to upgrade a couple of PR flange type incans to LED. One is a 4xC IkeLite dive light, and the other is a 4xD Dorcy area light. I tried the Terralux TLE-1F, but it didn't work. It also didn't work in a Mag 3D, so it may be a defective unit.

 

[Hawkeye62]

Okay, First read this http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=161536 then the HO-9 is a 9volt bulb, the two batts in the above thread are 4.2 volts each off the charger. 8.4 total. This will power the 9 volt bulb. Like I said read Modocod (spelling might be wrong,) but his compatility chart is great. Also, you can use the 17670 in that light, I do , but that batt is only 4.2 off the charger and will not by itself power the HO9 but it will power a led or a LF EO-4. Like I said there are alot of configurations that can be used with that light. Also, might I suggest go to Lumensfactory.com and check out their bulbs for the light.

 

[donn_]

Thanks, Hawkeye. I've got a bunch of studying to do.

 

[Niteowl]

I'm also looking for a way to upgrade a couple of PR flange type incans to LED. One is a 4xC IkeLite dive light, and the other is a 4xD Dorcy area light........

Nite-ize makes a .5w PR LED that is reletively dim for about $8 at Wal-Mart. I've also seen a 1w PR LED at Sears for about $15, most likely made by Dorcy.

Not the brightest items, depends upon your needs.