Building a new patrol light

Patrolman951 · Jul 19, 2010

Ok, so I am currently working 6pm to 6am and I am building a new flashlight. I'm gonna use a bored Surefire 9p with 2 18500's. I'm looking for the brightest P60 dropin made for this setup. I want an excellent spot and enough spill to do room clearing. So, could anybody point me in the right direction here and if you give a suggestion, a link on where to purchase would be great.

Thanks so much!

GunSmoke16610 · Jul 19, 2010

I would look at the Malkoff M61 its a good mix between throw and flood. You may also want to consider using the MD3 as a host it will allow you to add the hi/low ring for lower output. You will need that for all the boring papework after the excitment is done

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/dropins-to-fit-surefire-m61s-to-fit-surefire-c-1_14_18.html

SR.GRINGO · Jul 19, 2010

check out overready.com

They have the C3 Centurion bored for two 18500's.

You can add a UCL lens, etc.

Triple Cree XP-G LED Regulated 1100 lumen P60 Drop In.....75 minutes run time

Another option would be to buy a host from Overready, and a drop-in from nailbender in the buy/sell/trade forum. I recently purchased a 6P, and SST-50 drop in from nailbender.

Sgt. LED · Jul 19, 2010

M61 would be good as would a Deerelight XP-G drop-in or a custom Nailbender. There are lots of positive options around here.
I'd focus on what runtime you need and go from there.

Kid9P · Jul 19, 2010

If your going to be doing car stops, you want something with a nice tight spot for seeing into the vehicles. An XPG is ok, but you won't get the penetration.

I'm fond of the Malkoff M60 or a DeReelight XRE R2 drop in.

GunSmoke16610 · Jul 21, 2010

Kid9P said:
If your going to be doing car stops, you want something with a nice tight spot for seeing into the vehicles.

This is an excellent point and confirms that a M61 would be my choice. I would also get feedback from someone who has used the Nailbender drop in's

glockboy · Jul 21, 2010

For excellent spot, get the Maelstrom G5.
For spill to do room clearing, get the Quark.

Noctis · Jul 21, 2010

Patrolman951 said:
Ok, so I am currently working 6pm to 6am and I am building a new flashlight. I'm gonna use a bored Surefire 9p with 2 18500's. I'm looking for the brightest P60 dropin made for this setup. I want an excellent spot and enough spill to do room clearing. So, could anybody point me in the right direction here and if you give a suggestion, a link on where to purchase would be great.

Thanks so much!

If you want the brightest I would suggest waiting for Moddoo's high power triple with 1400 lumens, and hopefully a multi-mode will be available as well.

Though there's no logical reason why a Malkoff M61 wouldn't fit your needs.

alpg88 · Jul 21, 2010

there are sst90 p60 drop ins, but you can't bend laws of physics, tiny 26mm drop in wil never have adequate heatsinking for large leds, or tri set up. even if heat was not the issue, that tiny reflector wont be enough to utilize all that large leds can do.
i used r2 and q5 drop ins in my builds, honestly, i cant see much difference between, maybe if i shine them on white wall i would, but in the woods, at night both are good. they kill stock sl20, and maglite 4d.

ToNIX · Jul 21, 2010

Malkoff MD2 (or 9P) with M61. I haven't seen the M61W screenshots, but the neutral tint is really tempting.

IMHO, I preffer a 1x18650 light with a 18650 backup in my patrol bag. I carry my MD2 on my duty belt.

txgp17 · Jul 21, 2010

I vote for a M61W.

A super powerful drop-in will ruin any hope of having any night vision once you power it up inside a room with white walls. If the light goes out, or someone knocks it out of your hand, you'll be blind as a bat until your pupils dilate.

The M61W is plenty powerful. I carry a M61 in a 2x18500 Leef body while working as a firefighter. The other night at a wreck, all the cops were running around with their MagChargers shining them here and there.

I powered up the M61, and they all took notice and wanted to know what kind of light I had.

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