The Malkoff Front Porch

[dotCPF]

deciding on an M61 SST 5700k, M61N 4000k sot 95cri, or sst 3000k 95cri.

anyone?.

any latest comparison pictures?.
thanks.

4000K hands down if you have to pick one. Tint is stellar, beam is great and still feels at home as a Malkoff. If you are a big fan of warm, this current 3000K SST tint is sublime and seems to be higher output than the old XP-G2 80CRI, making the 3000K the no-brainer.

I'd get the 5700K if that higher output and thermal efficiency are important, IE you really want to maximize your lumens/ MA, might put mine on my 870. WML/ duty light kinda situations.

ETA: Link to SST vs XPG2 comparisons (5000K white balance, Galaxy S8) https://imgur.com/a/KHKOvFv

 

[neutralwhite]

thanks, wouldn't mind a 4300/4500k LED in an MD2. XPL HI? Sportac?
Xenon White Look.
any suggestions where / how to get this in an MD2?. thanks.

4000K hands down if you have to pick one. Tint is stellar, beam is great and still feels at home as a Malkoff. If you are a big fan of warm, this current 3000K SST tint is sublime and seems to be higher output than the old XP-G2 80CRI, making the 3000K the no-brainer.

I'd get the 5700K if that higher output and thermal efficiency are important, IE you really want to maximize your lumens/ MA, might put mine on my 870. WML/ duty light kinda situations.

ETA: Link to SST vs XPG2 comparisons (5000K white balance, Galaxy S8) https://imgur.com/a/KHKOvFv

 

[nmiller]

Try customlites.com. He may have a 4500k drop in. I've used those in an MD2 before.

That said, I've had a 4000k and a 3000k in the new SST drop in. The 3000k are amazing! Almost perfect.

 

[TILL-22]

Ordered my first MD2 yesterday with M61NL, pocket clip and the high/low ring. I'm excited and hope to receive it soon!

 

[thermal guy]

Great light. His N's are a real nice tint.

 

[TILL-22]

I wonder if it'll be the first MD2 in Argentina? It won't be the first Malkoff, that's for sure.

I went with the N and not W so I can have an excuse to get the amber group buy dropin from dot.

 

[thermal guy]

That's thinking like us Malkoff junkies alright. 😁

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Need me a amber!

 

[340pd]

Ordered my first MD2 yesterday with M61NL, pocket clip and the high/low ring. I'm excited and hope to receive it soon!

Great choice. You will find it to be a very versatile light. I have hundreds of hours of pre-dawn walks with my MD2.

 

[marco.weiss]

Ordered my first MD2 yesterday with M61NL, pocket clip and the high/low ring. I'm excited and hope to receive it soon!

Congrats! Awesome combo.

 

[adamlau]

deciding on an M61 SST 5700k, M61N 4000k sot 95cri...

M61N (SST-20 4000K)

M61 (SST-20 5700K)

 

[nmiller]

Nice shots. The neutral looks amazing!


Can anyone confirm that both the new HD and Wildcat will run on 1x18650? Not the 18650 model the regular MD4 setup. I'm pretty sure I read that both do, but can't confirm it.

Thanks!

 

[thermal guy]

I know my new wildcat will. Just fine.

 

[slumber]

My 2 week old Hound Dog does power on on an 18650, but I haven't run it for any length of time.

 

[nmiller]

Thanks guys. Good to know, I think..... more money to spend.

 

[Johnnyh]

New HD Super's are in stock...got notified about an hour ago...

 

[marco.weiss]

yep, :mecry:

 

[Modernflame]

Junkies, I am a long time user of the Hound Dog format (both the single cell and the higher voltage models). Mine are and have been reflector based. Do I need the newer version with the lens? Am I missing out?

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Dammm few beers deep I do not need this I do not need this lol.

 

[thermal guy]

Junkies, I am a long time user of the Hound Dog format (both the single cell and the higher voltage models). Mine are and have been reflector based. Do I need the newer version with the lens? Am I missing out?

Was wondering the same thing. The one thing I love with my older reflector based HD is it had good throw but great spill as well. I'm not sure if the new "tir" for lack of better words is going to have that.