Why did Malkoff stop selling their Quads, and do any exist?

[maxa beam]

Title. The Surefire M6 is like 750 ACTUAL lumens out the front, cause they're underrated, right? So would that put the Malkoff within 100 lumens of actual output of the M6? Do any Quad Malkoff dropins still exist? What's the beam difference in the M6 and Quad dropin?

Sorry for the question flurry, but I'm looking for a good light-spewing, reasonable sized light. I considered the Terralux dropin, but, nah.. I'd prefer to opt for the extra bit for the M6 with upgraded lamp or the Malkoff with brighter-ness, and with LED longevity.

 

[Marduke]

Also might want to look here:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12060

 

[maxa beam]

Also might want to look here:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12060

Eh.. Seems kind of cheap for 900 lumens.

Anyways, question remains.

 

[Caligvla]

Eh.. Seems kind of cheap for 900 lumens.

Anyways, question remains.

900 Chinese Lumens, you have to divide by ten...

 

[maxa beam]

Err, ok. Anyways, anyone answer the questions, mainly if there are any for sale anywhere?

 

[Marduke]

900 Chinese Lumens, you have to divide by ten...

Dude, how about you quite with the anti-China junk? You bring it up in EVERY thread you come across which has any MIC product. It's not productive or informative whatsoever.


To answer the OP's question, it uses the SSC P7 C bin, which is rated for 740-960 lumens when driven at 2.8A


The Malkoff quads are like his other products. A few come on sale, you have to be on his email distribution list, and buy them within a few hours to get one. Else, keep an eye in the Market Place.

 

[tvodrd]

I just ordered one. I also have a couple P7s for a gag mod with a D LiIon when I can get to it. I'll do a Q&D review against a SF M6/MN21 when it gets here.

Larry

 

[maxa beam]

That'd be a good review. Thanks in advance.


Oh, and, how'd you buy one? It says zero in stock.

 

[ace0001a]

Yeah from what I understand with the things Gene has told me, it is quite an endeavor to build one of his Quad Cree dropins. As far as I know he's still selling them, but I think he's been waiting for parts or components recently...oh wait, I think it was the epoxy he uses.

You could aways go for an SSCP7 Maglite. Elektrolumens is selling one for $129.99 here:
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=177152

As for the MTE one at DX, it's probably not going to hit 900 lumens...I think it'll probably still be pretty bright though and for $45, it's not a bad buy considering the emitter itself sells for around $30.

900 Chinese Lumens, you have to divide by ten...

Man, sounds like you've got an axe to grind with China made products. True that there has been alot of crap that has come out of there recently, but there's no need for constant bashing...people are well aware of that just from watching the news. So yeah like Marduke said, you need to take a chill pill on that one.

As a flashaholic, I own many China made flashlights that range in quality...but I enjoy them for what they are. And if I come across any problems, I try to fix them myself...makes this a great hobby. :thumbsup:

 

[maxa beam]

Yeah from what I understand with the things Gene has told me, it is quite an endeavor to build one of his Quad Cree dropins. As far as I know he's still selling them, but I think he's been waiting for parts or components recently...oh wait, I think it was the epoxy he uses.

You could aways go for an SSCP7 Maglite. Elektrolumens is selling one for $129.99 here:
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=177152

As for the MTE one at DX, it's probably not going to hit 900 lumens...I think it'll probably still be pretty bright though and for $45, it's not a bad buy considering the emitter itself sells for around $30.




Man, sounds like you've got an axe to grind with China made products. True that there has been alot of crap that has come out of there recently, but there's no need for constant bashing...people are well aware of that just from watching the news. So yeah like Marduke said, you need to take a chill pill on that one.

As a flashaholic, I own many China made flashlights that range in quality...but I enjoy them for what they are. And if I come across any problems, I try to fix them myself...makes this a great hobby. :thumbsup:

So, they should be back in stock within a few weeks/months/whatever?

 

[Caligvla]

I considered the Terralux dropin, but, nah..

I have the Terralux... the only complaint I have is that it makes an ugly beam pattern... but its nice and bright and certainly a hell of a lot better than having a stock incandescent 4D mag... I keep mine in the trunk with a red wand attachment for roadside emergencies...

Anyone got a link to what the Malkoff quad beam pattern looks like?

 

[Gunner12]

Longer range beamshots here. No white wall shots though.

 

[maxa beam]

Repost.


So, if he's just missing parts, they should be back in stock in a few weeks/months/whatever?

 

[ace0001a]

Repost.


So, if he's just missing parts, they should be back in stock in a few weeks/months/whatever?

Yes, just keep checking...or sign up for his email list.

 

[maxa beam]

Yes, just keep checking...or sign up for his email list.

How do you sign up for it?

 

[ace0001a]

How do you sign up for it?

There should be a link on his website for subscribing to his newsletter.

 

[Marduke]

How do you sign up for it?

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/f-a-q.htm

 

[xcel730]

Here's the link to signup for Malkoff's Newsletter. You must create an account with him: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop2/index.php?main_page=login

 

[Gene43]

A few quads will be available very soon.

Thanks, Gene

 

[Patriot]

I have the Terralux... the only complaint I have is that it makes an ugly beam pattern... but its nice and bright and certainly a hell of a lot better than having a stock incandescent 4D mag... I keep mine in the trunk with a red wand attachment for roadside emergencies...

Anyone got a link to what the Malkoff quad beam pattern looks like?

My terralux beams don't look like that. Mine are round with small bright hot spots and no wavy spill pattern. Did you accidentally melt your reflector somehow?