Which Malkoff Body?

[Rancid Badger]

I'm looking to buy a Hound Dog XML, but can't figure from their website which body I'll want.

Can any of the Malkoff Junkies tell me what the battery options for the MD2, MD3 & MD4 bodies are please?

I'm an 18650 only kinda guy (not keen on 123's), so if any of the body options will take either one or two 18650's that'd be a bonus.

Also, I understand that the Hound Dog XML is a real thrower, but with a useable amount of spill. Is this correct, or have I got hold of the wrong end of the stick?

Thankyou.

 

[etherealshade]

If you're a 18650 kind of guy, you'll want either the MD2 (single 18650) or MD4 (two 18650's). I can't answer your other questions though, sorry.

 

[oldways]

The Hound Dog XM-L has excellent throw and good spill. My favorite outdoor light.

 

[Bright_Light]

Your best option would be to get the MD4 body and run two 18650s. Yes, the HD has very good throw with excellent spill and is built like a tank. You'll also be able to run it on four cr123s for emergencies.

 

[Rancid Badger]

Excellent, just what I wanted to hear.

And as I understand it (please correct me if I'm wrong), Surefire remote tail- switches will fit the MD4 body?

 

[Bright_Light]

It should - I know it accepts the tailcaps for 6P, C2.

 

[Rancid Badger]

It should - I know it accepts the tailcaps for 6P, C2.

I've searched for remotes for both the 6P & C2, but haven't been able to find anything....

 

[etherealshade]

I don't think Surefire still make P,G,Z,C series compatible tape switches. I've got an old one, but it only works with the old non-lockout tailcaps with the wider diameter button (it swaps the switch guts out with new ones). However, I think there are other manufacturers making compatible models -- the marketplace may be a place to look, or perhaps eBay.

 

[Rancid Badger]

I did manage to find someone here in the UK selling the tail switches for Surefires MWL (for over £120) & it looks remarkably similar to the one I've got on my JetBeam RRT-1 - does anyone have any idea if they're compatible?

Probably pie-in-the-sky, but if I don't ask I won't find out.