The Malkoff Front Porch

[Megalamuffin]

Mine wobbles if you bump it or something but it's much better than the regular tailcap.

 

[ledbetter]

Mine only wobbles with the light off. When it's on, i guess the boot is out of the way.

 

[NutSAK]

My tricap wobbles upon tailstanding.

Mine wobbles if you bump it or something but it's much better than the regular tailcap.

Mine only wobbles with the light off. When it's on, i guess the boot is out of the way.

Odd. None of my Malkoff tailcaps wobble, including the tricaps.

However, I ensure that I pinch the excess air out of the boot any time I break the body seal to swap heads, replace cells, etc.

 

[thermal guy]

I'm having HDS flashbacks 😂😂

 

[NutSAK]

I'm having HDS flashbacks 😂😂

Indeed!

The HDS requires a bit of a "smush while assembling" though. The Malkoff is easier, and is a bit more of a "pinch and fart" after assembling affair.

 

[timbo114]

Odd. None of my Malkoff tailcaps wobble, including the tricaps.

However, I ensure that I pinch the excess air out of the boot any time I break the body seal to swap heads, replace cells, etc.

The boot on my tricap is rather proud from the crenellations ... by almost 1/16" which explains the wobble.

 

[340pd]

No wobble in my 18650 hound dog w/ tricap

 

[3oni]

My lone Tri-Cap doesn't wobble either, even mounted on my 18650 Hound Dog. Tail stands like a champ.

 

[NutSAK]

The boot on my tricap is rather proud from the crenellations ... by almost 1/16" which explains the wobble.

Is it proud of the crenelations when the tailcap is not screwed onto the body?

 

[Trout River]

All of mine tailstand perfect. Mine are only proud to be American.

 

[Mgizler]

I picked up an MD2 off bladeforums today! I cannot wait to get it. My only Malkoff light has been an MDC 1aa. I loved the mdc but always wanted to try the md2. I am very excited. Does anyone have any size comparison shots of the md2 next to the MDC?

 

[thermal guy]

 

[timbo114]

Is it proud of the crenelations when the tailcap is not screwed onto the body?

Yes

 

[Mgizler]

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Thank you for the picture! There is not that much different in size. Or at least it doesn't seem like it. Does it still make a good light to EDC in the pocket? I'm very excited to get it.

 

[thermal guy]

I carry a MD3 on my belt but ya the MD2 would work in your pocket. It's actually quite a bit bigger then a mdc.

 

[NutSAK]

Yes

The only advice I have is to try to re-seat the boot, and be sure the switch is screwed all the way in. If that doesn't fix the issue, you might want to reach out to Gene.

 

[ledbetter]

Thank you for the picture! There is not that much different in size. Or at least it doesn't seem like it. Does it still make a good light to EDC in the pocket? I'm very excited to get it.

MD2 is over 180g, MDC 123 is under 80 with batteries. It really depends on your pockets, what you're willing to carry, run times, etc.

 

[Megalamuffin]

MD2 is not bad carrying clipped to your pocket, but the md3 is only a little bigger to carry with much better performance. Can't go wrong either way.

 

[3oni]

Thank you for the picture! There is not that much different in size. Or at least it doesn't seem like it. Does it still make a good light to EDC in the pocket? I'm very excited to get it.

I added a clip to my MD2 and carried it clipped to my LFP for a few weeks, and I eventually found it a bit too bulky for that. I tried the MDC with the 16650 tube, which has a narrower body and head, weighs less, and carries deeper (such a great clip!), and that's perfect for me.

My MD2 is now an 18650 Hound Dog.

 

[Mgizler]

Loving my new to me MD2!!! Why did I wait so long to get one…..