What can I do to improve Maglite 2D & 3D lights?

[mckeand13]

I'm trying to figure out what to do and need some help and direction. Just a quick shove to get me going.

I was originally planning on doing a Mag85 with a 3D, FM bifocal, UCL, FM 9AA>3D adapter, and bipin adapter with an 1185.

Then I was really wanting something in a 2D size so I started thinking about an 1164 (WA1268) based light with a FM 8AA>2D adapter. My concerns were the higher current (i'd like to use the stock switch) and short(er) run time with this light although I'm still really liking the overall length of the 2D.

Now I'm thinking about something utilizing Li-ion batteries so it can sit longer without charging and hopefully avoid the cost of a battery adapter. I'm ok going to a C based mag if necessary, especially since the lens, reflector, and bipin adapter will still fit.

Any thoughts on options?

Thanks.

 

[fivemega]

I'm trying to figure out what to do and need some help and direction. Just a quick shove to get me going.

I was originally planning on doing a Mag85 with a 3D, FM bifocal, UCL, FM 9AA>3D adapter, and bipin adapter with an 1185.

Then I was really wanting something in a 2D size so I started thinking about an 1164 (WA1268) based light with a FM 8AA>2D adapter. My concerns were the higher current (i'd like to use the stock switch) and short(er) run time with this light although I'm still really liking the overall length of the 2D.

Now I'm thinking about something utilizing Li-ion batteries so it can sit longer without charging and hopefully avoid the cost of a battery adapter. I'm ok going to a C based mag if necessary, especially since the lens, reflector, and bipin adapter will still fit.

Any thoughts on options?

Thanks.

Here are only few options from 1001 in 2C, 2D and smaller size:
A- 2C M*g with PVC sleeve, 2 protected 18650, deep tail cap, bi-pin socket, WA1111
B- 2C M*g with PVC sleeve, 2 IMR 18650, deep tail cap, 3854 HO ROP
C- Bored out 2C M*g, 2 IMR26500, 3853 HO ROP
D- Bored out 2C M*g, 2 IMR26500, bi-pin socket, WA1274
E- Quad bored 2D M*g, 8 Eneloops, bi-pin socket, WA1268
F- 2D M*g, 6 Eneloops, 3854 ROP HO
G- 2D M*g with PVC sleeve, 2 protected 18650, bi-pin socket, WA1111
H- 2D M*g with PVC sleeve, 2 IMR 18650, 3854 HO
I- 2D M*g with PVC sleeve, 2 IMR 26500, bi-pin socket, WA1274
J- 2D M*g with PVC sleeve, 2 IMR 26500, 3853 ROP HO
K- Tri bored 1.25 D M*g, 3 protected 17670, bi-pin socket, WA1185
All above options must be used with Borofloat lens and aluminum reflector.
Also there are many other possibilities and combinations in above sizes or larger incandescent.