P60 host ideas - what's the budget option today

[mckeand13]

I've got some spare Malkoff modules that need hosts to call home. Solarforce had been my go to in the past but are stupid expensive now, if you can find what you're after. Surefire 6P's are available but again, much more than I'm looking to spend.

Any suggestions on readily available and inexpensive P60 compatible hosts?

Thanks.

 

[orbital]

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Same as the Ultrafire 502B (have one around here somewhere) uses an 18650 or couple cr123
anyway, you can get three for $17

502B P60 Flashlight Host

502B P60 Flashlight Host 135mm x 30mm

kaidomain.com

= that's about as budget as you'll find =

 

[Strintguy]

Lumens Factory has some

 

[Monocrom]

Only quality item from Ultrafire I've ever purchased was their 2x18650 clear Battery Cases. (Not even joking.)

But if you just need a hella cheap host, orbital beat me to it.

 

[troutpool]

You can sometimes find a Surefire G2 at a decent price.

 

[Voider of Warranties]

I don't think LF has any in stock.

 

[KITROBASKIN]

I have never purchased from them but I think other members have:

KDLITKER E6-21700 P60 Flashlight Host

KDLITKER E6-21700 P60 21700 Flashlight Host

kaidomain.com

 

[thermal guy]

Lumens Factory has some

Yes they are pretty damn good ones too

 

[Lips]

I have never purchased from them but I think other members have:

KDLITKER E6-21700 P60 Flashlight Host

KDLITKER E6-21700 P60 21700 Flashlight Host

kaidomain.com

I have 3 and they are nice & solid 21700 versions (they have 18650 version). Like $7 if you buy a cheap drop-in from them and get the host discounted. Their 519a drop-ins are great in single stage with beautiful tint and good throw as the reflector is wide, deep and smooth. The drop-ins with multi 3 level output have a 3 second timer to change gears. Leave on for only 2.99 seconds and the light goes to the next level after next turn on; Don't like that feature... Sportac drop-ins and others are usually 1 second...

The E6 21700 comes with a reverse clicky. Easy to put a McClicky in them for forward click...
3rd from right stock reverse switch and next two with McClicky.

 

[KITROBASKIN]

it's very nice to get it touch with this community, we gain more and more help from the members here, and we also use the same flashlight for my website

How is it you use the same flashlight for newyorkstyleguide?

 

[DaveTheDude]

Another member posted a link to a site that is selling P60 hosts made from a species of polymer. The brand is "Avengers" and the lights are made for 1x16650 or 2xCR123 primary cells. (The Avengers brand is focused on the Airsoft community, as far as I know.)

Here's the site address; copy and paste in your browser of choice: www.evike.com/products/18252.

Since these hosts are not metal, I suspect that you might want to avoid using a P60 sized drop-in that can handle 8.4v from 2x16340 cells, mostly due to the lack of a meaningful heat sink. They are however only about US$8 (as of June 2024, no information as to shipping cost), so if your drop-in modules are not really high output this brand of host might suit your purposes. (And at $8 each it just might be worth it.)

 

[fivemega]

If long run time is needed 26650 will serve you much better.

 

[vicv]

Another member posted a link to a site that is selling P60 hosts made from a species of polymer. The brand is "Avengers" and the lights are made for 1x16650 or 2xCR123 primary cells. (The Avengers brand is focused on the Airsoft community, as far as I know.)

Here's the site address; copy and paste in your browser of choice: www.evike.com/products/18252.

Since these hosts are not metal, I suspect that you might want to avoid using a P60 sized drop-in that can handle 8.4v from 2x16340 cells, mostly due to the lack of a meaningful heat sink. They are however only about US$8 (as of June 2024, no information as to shipping cost), so if your drop-in modules are not really high output this brand of host might suit your purposes. (And at $8 each it just might be worth it.)

Thanks for the link those are neat. And a really good deal too. Again something I can't get because living in Canada, but you guys should definitely snap these up.

 

[DaveTheDude]

There is a US$20 version that does not appear to be restricted to USA customers. At $20 it's still a good deal. Just my $0.02...

 

[vicv]

There is a US$20 version that does not appear to be restricted to USA customers. At $20 it's still a good deal. Just my $0.02...

Ah. No it's the $45 shipping that does me in.

 

[ChipDale]

Lumens Factory is selling SP-6 which I hear some revision has made on. Also, their new product SP-6M can be used for 1 x 18350 as well as 1 x 18650. SP-6M consists of 4 parts (head, top body, end body, and tail). With these 4 parts, it can be used for 1 x 18650, and by removing end body, it fits with 1 x 18350. I bought some SP-6M and it worked with the following Keeppower's batteries.

18650 P1835J (protected button top)
IMR18650 NH1832 (unprotected button top)
IMR18650 NH1831 (unprotected flat top
IMR18350 UH1835P (unprotected flat top).