Two Surefires that I don't know what to do with

[Ulightme]

I purchased these lights, but I'm not sure of the exact year. Both are in great working order. I have enjoyed them both over the years. Many years were spent in a drawer with no battery in them at all.

Is there a reasonable way to replace the internals to bring them up to a 2023 spec? I know this may be blasphemy to some on here, but I'm new, so take it easy on me. Another option is to sell them as they are now.

 

[ilikeguns40]

Get a Malkoff M61L or M361 drop in for the G2

I would get a Malkoff 3 mode MDC li-ion head for the E1L. It would be a different head, but it'll be updated to a nice led, potted, and a 3 mode

 

[letschat7]

If you convert them keep the original parts. I run old 9Ps and a 6P. Of course I use mostly Surefire parts except holster and batteries.

 

[Ulightme]

Get a Malkoff M61L or M361 drop in for the G2

I would get a Malkoff 3 mode MDC li-ion head for the E1L. It would be a different head, but it'll be updated to a nice led, potted, and a 3 mode

Do I need to change up the battery situation when I get the new heads?

 

[ilikeguns40]

Yes, you'll be using a 3.7v 16650 in the G2 and a 3.7v 16340 in the E1L.

You could use two CR123s as well in the G2

 

[letschat7]

For Malkoff no.

 

[Ulightme]

Yes, you'll be using a 3.7v 16650 in the G2 and a 3.7v 16340 in the E1L.

You could use two CR123s as well in the G2

Great. This all sounds easier than I was expecting.

Can you give me an estimate on the prices of the heads you were mentioning?

 

[Ulightme]

Will the new Malkoff head look something like this?

 

[ilikeguns40]

Yes. For the E1L

Surefire 6P, G2, C2, etc. (6-9 Volts) LED Drop-ins/Conversions – Malkoff Devices

LED Conversions for SureFire 6P, 9P, 6Z, Z2, Z3, C2, C3, M2, G3, and G2 flashlights. They may or may not fit other models. Not Designed for SureFire Forends. Please see our SureFire Forend specific models.

malkoffdevices.com

Neutral 95CRI MDC HA LMH V2 Li-ion Rechargeable Head – Malkoff Devices

Malkoff MDC LMH Neutral 95CRI (Low-Med-High) Head expressly designed 3.8-9 Volts. The output on high is approximately 550 OTF Lumens. It is a tailcap controlled multimode head. This head will fit Malkoff MDC Bodies and SureFire E Series lights. The head is constructed of 6061 T6 aluminum and...

malkoffdevices.com

 

[Ulightme]

That should look cool.

 

[ilikeguns40]

You definitely won't be disappointed. Sent two links on above post

Browse through the drop ins and such and choose your output level and type of led/tint

 

[scalpel_ninja]

Drop in for the G2

E1L head

 

[ABTOMAT]

I'd be inclined to upgrade the G2 and sell the E1L to buy an E1BMV or whatever the current one is, unless you're attached to the old style. You'd probably break even, or make a profit if you got a used E1B. E1L's worth well over $100 while the G2 is under $50 as far as I know.

 

[letschat7]

50$-90$

 

[Ulightme]

I'd be inclined to upgrade the G2 and sell the E1L to buy an E1BMV or whatever the current one is, unless you're attached to the old style. You'd probably break even, or make a profit if you got a used E1B. E1L's worth well over $100 while the G2 is under $50 as far as I know.

Interesting. I looked that one up on Amazon and it's at $152 right now. They haven't strayed too far from the design.

 

[ilikeguns40]

Surefire E1BMV E1B Backup with MaxVision Beam 400/5 Lumens NIB 84871326162 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Surefire E1BMV E1B Backup with MaxVision Beam 400/5 Lumens NIB at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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$133 new on ebay

SureFire E1BMV Dual-Output MaxVision Beam LED Flashlight 84871326162 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for SureFire E1BMV Dual-Output MaxVision Beam LED Flashlight at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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$115 plus $8 shipping used

 

[ABTOMAT]

Interesting. I looked that one up on Amazon and it's at $152 right now. They haven't strayed too far from the design.

I wouldn't be surprised if you could get a brand new Backup MV for $100-120 with a little patience on eBay. Probably could sell the E1L for $120-150 if you found a motivated buyer.

Surefire Backup MV Flashlight | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Surefire Backup MV Flashlight at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

 

[Ulightme]

Ok. You guys gave me some good options to think about. You may see me soon on the sell page, or you may see me buying parts.

 

[letschat7]

Buying parts is more fun than selling off a light. You will miss it many years down the road and probably rebuy it.

 

[ABTOMAT]

Looking at the photo again, does that G2 take a drop-in or does it have a unitized LED head?