Malkoff + 6P: other good options?

Malkoff module in a 6P looks like it fits my current criteria pretty well (form factor, type of switch, bright and floody). some of the modules require rechargables which i don't prefer, however.

i'm wondering what options may exist in similar lights, perhaps for less money by the time i get the 6P and add the Malkoff.

thanks for any suggestions!

If you get a Solarforce L2M which is a 6P that runs on single cr123.

Email gene and he will make you a MC-E on direct drive that will cost alot less that the regulated one on his website.

The L2M with an MC-E will be smaller than the 6P, but same form,fit, and function.

It will run at 1.4 to 1.6 amps on a primary and make over 300 lumens for a good 40 minutes.


He made me a P7 P60 for a similar set-up and he said the direct drive will run fine on 3v primary, but less lumens and more runtime.:devil:

You could get this set-up for under $100 dollars too. If you ever wanted to get rechargealbes and you dropped in a 3.7v AW IMR 16340 it would make 500 plus lumens for over 20 minutes.

Another inexpensive option is to Get the L2M body from KD. If you need the entire body w/R2 drop-in ebay has a couple of sellers offering them for $25 delivered. KD has the body by itself.

http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6776

Then you could purchase the DX flashlight that comes with a MC-E P60. Kick the flashlight to the curve and use the drop-in only.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.18857

This set-up will cost you under $45 dollars with shipping.

A cheaper option to get something similar, but not a 6P host is Jetbeam Jet-III Military. You could probably pick one up for about $75 and it has 225 lumens high and programmable low. It's the same size and similar weight as a 6P.

I also have a 6P body, a clicky tailcap and a Malkoff M60WL and the total is over $100+. It's a single-mode light, but it's a keeper.

you can get any of the 6P clones and use it to take in the Malkoff drop-in.

Cabela's had a special on their 6P clone (the XPG) a few months back, for $20 you got the flashlight plus a knife plus a useful holster (that fits several types of similar flashlights) plus 2 primaries (123's). I really stocked up when this special came out!

Now it may be a bit more expensive and you won't get the add-ons, but it will still be way cheaper than buying the "original" 6P.

You junk the incan drop-in and the whole setup works fine. Rechargeable 123's work fine in the tube as well.

And there are several other cheap options, Solarforce I see mentioned regularly.

I think when you want to make significant changes to a light, it makes sense to use a cheap (clone) flashlight as a base, since you don't need to pay extra for a warranty that will be voided, or incan quality when you will be junking the incan, or anything else.

Something like the Fenix TK10 would work. Possibly the TK11 as well, but it has a smooth reflector, so it won't have as much spill. The fenix tk series have 2 modes.
Review HERE
The Eagletac T10LC2 is also a good option. It has a high and a "low" (more of a medium) mode, and the high is very bright for a light of its size. It can also run rechargeables if you really want to, but it is not regulated. It has very good regulation on cr123's.
Review HERE

Both have forward clicky switches, so they have momentary on capability.

*edit* oops disregard this recommendation, I didn't notice your primary-only requirement.

M30 + 18650 solarforce L2 host from lighthound. If you dont trust the solarforce rev clicky, replace it with a 6P twisty. IIRC the parts are inter-chagable. That will be just as reliable as a 6P IMHO.

You'll get just as many lumens, but longer run times, and easier (IMHO) cell reloads in the field (1 cell versus 2).

kramer5150 said:

*edit* oops disregard this recommendation, I didn't notice your primary-only requirement.

M30 + 18650 solarforce L2 host from lighthound. If you dont trust the solarforce rev clicky, replace it with a 6P twisty. IIRC the parts are inter-chagable. That will be just as reliable as a 6P IMHO.

You'll get just as many lumens, but longer run times, and easier (IMHO) cell reloads in the field (1 cell versus 2).

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can you give a specific recommendation (model and where it is sold) for the 6P twisty? TIA

thanks for the suggestions!

i'll sort through those options and probably have a follow up question or two.