Want to LED modify my Surefire M2!

[PaulHsu]

I'm excited - this is my first Surefire. :devil:


I searched but couldn't find any info to help -

Is there a some kind of basic instructional thread?

What are recommended drop in or stars ( I hope I have the terminology right )

 

[LEDcandle]

Does the M2 share the same characteristics as the 6P/Z2/C2 ? If so, you might be able to use one of those cree drop-ins from dealextreme. Fuss-free and easy to implement. If you need to mod it from scratch, then you are gonna need to do a lot of work

- Heatsink
- Emitter
- Converter/PCB
- Wiring
- Spring
etc....

 

[PaulHsu]

Does the M2 share the same characteristics as the 6P/Z2/C2 ? If so, you might be able to use one of those cree drop-ins from dealextreme. Fuss-free and easy to implement. If you need to mod it from scratch, then you are gonna need to do a lot of work

- Heatsink
- Emitter
- Converter/PCB
- Wiring
- Spring
etc....

Yeah I would rather have a drop in package - I think they have the same characteristics of the C2s - but I'm not totally sure.

 

[LEDcandle]

Since the M2 uses P60 and P61, I believe the drop-ins should fit Just make sure you get the right one.. I don't think the one that switches on at the next mode is good....

 

[jbosman1013]

it should be P60/D26 in size the bulb in the light should say something on the side. There are alot of drop-in's and it all comes down to how much you want to pay. review and ask before you buy.

 

[PaulHsu]

it should be P60/D26 in size the bulb in the light should say something on the side. There are alot of drop-in's and it all comes down to how much you want to pay. review and ask before you buy.

I see you did a C2 - any advice or recommendations?

 

[tman11]

Paul,

I have a Malkoff P60 and Wolf eyes HO 170 Lum drop ins in my M2. I interchange them with my C2. They are both top of the line drop ins.

 

[PaulHsu]

Paul,

I have a Malkoff P60 and Wolf eyes HO 170 Lum drop ins in my M2. I interchange them with my C2. They are both top of the line drop ins.

Excellent - thanks for the info

 

[PaulHsu]

How much better are these than DX ones?

 

[jbosman1013]

Gene's drop-in's are the best from what i hear (i do not own one). I purchased the sscP4 from DX and i am very happy with it. Not many people have this drop-in because they did not like the bin but I do not have a problem with it. Its a very bright, well made drop-in that i would highly suggest if you do not want to spend alot of money or wait a long time for a malkoff.

P.S. just remember most drop-ins are rated in emiter lumens so the HO WE 170 is not 170lm out the front

 

[Boltgun]

I have the Cree drop in from lighthound. It is very good! All my C-series lights are getting them.

Boltgun

 

[scott.cr]

LED modify an M2?! Dude, that's blasphemy. ;-) The M2 uses a shock-isolated head to protect FILAMENTS from damage!

You'd have the exact same light as a C2 in LED mode except the C2 would be more compact.

 

[PaulHsu]

LED modify an M2?! Dude, that's blasphemy. ;-) The M2 uses a shock-isolated head to protect FILAMENTS from damage!

You'd have the exact same light as a C2 in LED mode except the C2 would be more compact.

Yeah but I's still prefer the longer battery life - it wouldn't help the led unit take very hard hits?

 

[jbosman1013]

so what led drop-ins are you looking at

 

[PaulHsu]

On this page http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.917


DX 3W Cree Module CM1 3.2V~9.0V Input

Ultrafire Cree, Regulator, Reflector 1x18650 2xCR123A Lamp Assembly

3W Cree, Regulator, Reflector 1x18650 2xCR123A Module Set

what do you think of these?

Cree 5-Mode Emitter Reflector and Driver Module (3.7V Input) ( this feature would be nice too )

 

[jbosman1013]

the first one looks like the best choice of the ones you have listed. you should buy this one too and compare for yourself http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4068 the multi mode is not a good idea though. the module set has no led and does not look like it will fit.

 

[PaulHsu]

Are the Markoffs and/or Wolf eyes that expensive? Everyone seems to really like them too.

 

[PaulHsu]

the first one looks like the best choice of the ones you have listed. you should buy this one too and compare for yourself http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4068 the multi mode is not a good idea though. the module set has no led and does not look like it will fit.

That one looks good too - do you like Soeuls better than Crees?

 

[jbosman1013]

the WE is around $50 and I think the malkoff is closer to $70. if you can get a malkoff that great but if not and your willing to spend a little more get the WE.

 

[jbosman1013]

I love my seoul but the cree was whiter, I say "was" because it broke in a week due to a bad solder job at the factory. no bad solder job on the seoul and it has a little larger hot spot more like the stock LA.