Ordered an M61 a few hours ago

[Brian321]

Then went to buy a surefire :nana:

 

[bigchelis]

Now you need to go get some quality rechargeable cells for your Surefire. I say AW CR123 or AW 17500s plus a UCL lens to get an extra 10% out the front lumens and then......


Thats just to start. Now you have to think of what to do with a potential 300 turn-on lumens???

 

[Saint_Dogbert]

Which surefire did you get? :huh:

 

[Brian321]

Which surefire did you get? :huh:

The 6P defender, Its my first surefire and first light thats not a cheapo. BTW: I love the surefire and cant wait to recieve the M61

 

[socom1970]

The 6P defender, Its my first surefire and first light thats not a cheapo. BTW: I love the surefire and cant wait to recieve the M61

Honestly, You bought the best combo there is, IMHO. I still think there is something so sweet about a Surefire C/P type light and Malkoff combo. I really love my SF black C2/Malkoff M60 combo light. Now I just have to get an M61 to upgrade it with...

 

[JNewell]

The M60 series will run beautifully in any SureFire light, but it isn't an accident that my two C2s have M60s in them. It is a truly great combination. :twothumbs

 

[Brian321]

Which has better throw, the M60 or M61? I have heard different things. I want better throw but now after ordering the M61 I keep hearing the M60 would have more throw. Opinions?

 

[carrot]

M60 has more throw but the M61 isn't far behind, offering a wider hotspot and a more balanced beam for everyday tasks.

 

[bigchelis]

Which has better throw, the M60 or M61? I have heard different things. I want better throw but now after ordering the M61 I keep hearing the M60 would have more throw. Opinions?

In a P60 drop-in the Dereelight R2 with smooth reflector will offer the most throw and the uggliest beam. There is no such thing as a free lunch

My Malkoff M60 has a perfect artifact free beam ( I saw one M60 that was less than perfect) it has throw, but no where near the R2 Dereelight drop-in with smooth reflector.

bigC

 

[Swedpat]

Today I received the Malkoff MD2 with high/low switch and M61.
This is my second MD2, the first was with M60 and high/low switch.

Short impression:
The beam profile is reminding of Quark Mini CR123 though slightly narrower beam; the total output is significantly higher as well as hotspot and spill brightness. Total output also is higher than as well Fenix TK10 and Malkoff M60.
M61 is great for bright short and mid distance illumination, as well TK10 and M60 throws better so M61 really is not a thrower.

Conclusion: this is another great Malkoff product, a very useful flashlight for allround use. The outer performance is exactly the same as the MD2-M60 so I have to be careful I bring with me the right one for the moment...
And what the right one is may be a difficult question, because they both have each advantage...
Next order from Malkoff I consider to get at least one pocket Clip and Tail Shroud. Apart from the new Wildcat MD3 of course!
Malkoff quality always makes me smile...

Regards, Patric

 

[dss_777]

Today I received the Malkoff MD2 with high/low switch and M61.
This is my second MD2, the first was with M60 and high/low switch.

Short impression:
The beam profile is reminding of Quark Mini CR123 though slightly narrower beam; the total output is significantly higher as well as hotspot and spill brightness. Total output also is higher than as well Fenix TK10 and Malkoff M60.
M61 is great for bright short and mid distance illumination, as well TK10 and M60 throws better so M61 really is not a thrower.

Conclusion: this is another great Malkoff product, a very useful flashlight for allround use. The outer performance is exactly the same as the MD2-M60 so I have to be careful I bring with me the right one for the moment...
And what the right one is may be a difficult question, because they both have each advantage...
Next order from Malkoff I consider to get at least one pocket Clip and Tail Shroud. Apart from the new Wildcat MD3 of course!
Malkoff quality always makes me smile...

Regards, Patric

I'm with you- Malkoff makes amazing gear, and provides fantastic service!

I'll be interested to see what you think of the MD2 tail shroud/pocket clip... while I like having the clip on the MD2, the shroud actually gets in the way of activating the switch with the thumb in the Harris style hold. Even momentary on is blocked, unless you use a cigar style hold. You have to approach the switch more straight on with the shroud in place. I hope that my description makes sense.

 

[Swedpat]

I'm with you- Malkoff makes amazing gear, and provides fantastic service!

I'll be interested to see what you think of the MD2 tail shroud/pocket clip... while I like having the clip on the MD2, the shroud actually gets in the way of activating the switch with the thumb in the Harris style hold. Even momentary on is blocked, unless you use a cigar style hold. You have to approach the switch more straight on with the shroud in place. I hope that my description makes sense.

Thanks dss_777,

Though I am not a fan of clips I thought that the clip will work as a rolling stopper. The shroud will make the light tailstandable which I find very useful.

I will tell my impression later but it will take some months, likely will wait until autumn before placing the order.