bluedog225
Newly Enlightened
- Joined
- Sep 20, 2008
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Hi all
Been reading CFP for a few days (ok...weeks). First post. Girlfriend left me shortly after I found CPF.
Must have new light. Pretty specific needs:
1. Absolutely reliable (LED/Multiple LEDs/HID?)
2. Rechargeable in car would be ideal-plugged in all the time until needed. Otherwise, low maintenance batteries (6 month storage time in hot/ cold car w/ min 75% power remaining) and long storage spares.
3. Defensive capabilities (Maglite like/club like/metal body) (throw wanted, not flood but adjustable ok).
4. Bright as possible.
5. Short run time ok-45-60 min.
6. Weather resistant (can be used in hard rain).
Right now, I am putting together a 3D mag, with the Malkoff 2-4 D drop in and the 99% transmission glass lens. I am going to use [FONT="]alkaline batteries[/FONT] for now but would consider going to NiMH or other if I could recharge with batteries in the light while in the car.
I would prefer the Malkoff Tri LED but not can't tell if it would do well with alkaline batteries.
If in flashlight charging is an option, would an AA battery pack run this unit brighter?
Also, if in flashlight, in car, charging, is not an option, I don't know the storage life of 3d NiMH cells.
If in flashlight charging is an option, would an AA battery pack run this unit brighter?
Are there any helpful resistance lowering or performance enhancing tips that are low hanging fruit?
Thanks in advance. Appreciate your patience.
Tom
Been reading CFP for a few days (ok...weeks). First post. Girlfriend left me shortly after I found CPF.
Must have new light. Pretty specific needs:
1. Absolutely reliable (LED/Multiple LEDs/HID?)
2. Rechargeable in car would be ideal-plugged in all the time until needed. Otherwise, low maintenance batteries (6 month storage time in hot/ cold car w/ min 75% power remaining) and long storage spares.
3. Defensive capabilities (Maglite like/club like/metal body) (throw wanted, not flood but adjustable ok).
4. Bright as possible.
5. Short run time ok-45-60 min.
6. Weather resistant (can be used in hard rain).
Right now, I am putting together a 3D mag, with the Malkoff 2-4 D drop in and the 99% transmission glass lens. I am going to use [FONT="]alkaline batteries[/FONT] for now but would consider going to NiMH or other if I could recharge with batteries in the light while in the car.
I would prefer the Malkoff Tri LED but not can't tell if it would do well with alkaline batteries.
If in flashlight charging is an option, would an AA battery pack run this unit brighter?
Also, if in flashlight, in car, charging, is not an option, I don't know the storage life of 3d NiMH cells.
If in flashlight charging is an option, would an AA battery pack run this unit brighter?
Are there any helpful resistance lowering or performance enhancing tips that are low hanging fruit?
Thanks in advance. Appreciate your patience.
Tom