Sold/Expired WTB: Reflector for a Nitecore D10, McR-18 or anything 18x12mm

[mitch79]

As per title I'm looking for a McR-18 reflector.
I just need the one, if you have a spare send me a PM.

Cheers,

Mitch.

 

[donn_]

Re: WTB: McR-18 Reflector

The Sandwich Shoppe has them in stock:

http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/product_info.php?products_id=661

 

[mitch79]

Thanks Donn,

Yes, I have seen them there.
I was trying to avoid paying $22, once you add shipping, for one reflector.

Also if anyone knows of another 18x12mm reflector let know.

Long story short I ruined the reflector in my Nitecore D10 and need a replacement. I tried contacting 4sevens to no avail, so....

 

[Nake]

I have used this reflector a few times as a replacement. Very nice beam I think, soft hotspot with a smooth blend in to spill. How long it would take to get it, I can't say, but it's cheap enough.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5951

 

[mitch79]

G'Day Nake,

I actually have that reflector, just came in the mail today.
Once I filed off the threads it fitted nicely and it does produce a nice beam. Unfortunately it's about 1mm to short.
With the head screwed all the way down the piston doesn't reach the contact ring so all I have is momentary mode.
I could fix this by soldering a brass washer onto the contact ring to extend it, but I'd rather find a reflector that fits properly.

 

[darkzero]

FYI an unmodified standard McR-18 measures 12mm in height but it does not work with a Cree as is. It can be modified to work with a Cree by opening up the hole & shortening it to get proper focus. After that you won't have the height that you need. Even if you don't shortend it, just by enlarging the hole so the Cree fits through will cause you to loose the 12mm height.

If you do use a McR-18, be sure to isolate the top of the Cree since it will short out on the reflector. Perhaps a McR-20 might work for you if you are capable of cutting it down to size.

 

[mitch79]

Thanks Darkzero. I didn't know that. Hmm, I may be better off working with what I have.