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If you are looking for a shelf queen McLux III PD, with a silky smooth beam – perfect tint – scratch free body…
But if you are looking for a TRUE USER, a rock solid McGizmo McLux III PD modded to XML that you can USE without worrying about abusing it or scratching it – if you want a 240 lumen (on high) piston drive XML workhorse, that is not so great for white wall hunting, but awesome for outdoor use or close work – then this is the light for you
I bought this light, an older user McLux III PD with a 'dead' trit, old style bezel ring, wear clearly showing on the edges of the tail and bezel, and a few scratches on the light. An amazing testament to the robustness of a McGizmo – this light has seen some use.
I sent it to Derek for a cleanup and heart transplant – he installed an XML U2 2S emitter, removed the dead trit (NOTE - there is no trit), adjusted everything and cleaned it up. Critical to the mod, he bumped the current up to 1 amp! It came home to me and I was amazed at the output, but (no fault of Derek's – his mods are the best!) surprised at the slight greenish tint, and the odd transition from spill to spot.
Try as I might, I just can't get on the PD train. This light has an older spring and while it works perfectly, it is a bit stiff. Twist is smooth, as you would expect from aluminum. While this light is great for walking my dogs, and the beam is awesome outdoors, I suppose that I remain a Haiku kinda guy. So I'm not going to fight it any more. I've offered full disclosure about the cosmetic appearance of this light, and the photos below will give you even more detail about the light and the white wall characteristics of the beam.
In spite of anything, it is a desirable little light, and for one looking for a true user, this is a steal. Offering it for less than I have in it:
$275 including CONUS shipping insured, including Paypal fees. I prefer 'goods' payment – no personal payment. First "I'll take it" in this thread gets it. I need to be firm on that – PMs and emails are welcome, but to win the light you must post "I'll take it" in this thread. Email and Paypal address – run4jc58 [at] gmail dot com
Please forgive any lint in the photos - if it looks like lint, it is. If it looks like a scratch, it is!
This photo is a remarkably accurate representation of the beam on a white wall, except that my eyes do not agree with the intense hot spot - the transition appears a bit smoother to my eyes. Outdoors the beam is almost perfect!
If you are looking for a shelf queen McLux III PD, with a silky smooth beam – perfect tint – scratch free body…
THIS AIN'T IT!!!
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But if you are looking for a TRUE USER, a rock solid McGizmo McLux III PD modded to XML that you can USE without worrying about abusing it or scratching it – if you want a 240 lumen (on high) piston drive XML workhorse, that is not so great for white wall hunting, but awesome for outdoor use or close work – then this is the light for you
I bought this light, an older user McLux III PD with a 'dead' trit, old style bezel ring, wear clearly showing on the edges of the tail and bezel, and a few scratches on the light. An amazing testament to the robustness of a McGizmo – this light has seen some use.
I sent it to Derek for a cleanup and heart transplant – he installed an XML U2 2S emitter, removed the dead trit (NOTE - there is no trit), adjusted everything and cleaned it up. Critical to the mod, he bumped the current up to 1 amp! It came home to me and I was amazed at the output, but (no fault of Derek's – his mods are the best!) surprised at the slight greenish tint, and the odd transition from spill to spot.
Try as I might, I just can't get on the PD train. This light has an older spring and while it works perfectly, it is a bit stiff. Twist is smooth, as you would expect from aluminum. While this light is great for walking my dogs, and the beam is awesome outdoors, I suppose that I remain a Haiku kinda guy. So I'm not going to fight it any more. I've offered full disclosure about the cosmetic appearance of this light, and the photos below will give you even more detail about the light and the white wall characteristics of the beam.
In spite of anything, it is a desirable little light, and for one looking for a true user, this is a steal. Offering it for less than I have in it:
$275 including CONUS shipping insured, including Paypal fees. I prefer 'goods' payment – no personal payment. First "I'll take it" in this thread gets it. I need to be firm on that – PMs and emails are welcome, but to win the light you must post "I'll take it" in this thread. Email and Paypal address – run4jc58 [at] gmail dot com
International friends, I'm sorry, but US Based Buyers only for now.
Please forgive any lint in the photos - if it looks like lint, it is. If it looks like a scratch, it is!
This photo is a remarkably accurate representation of the beam on a white wall, except that my eyes do not agree with the intense hot spot - the transition appears a bit smoother to my eyes. Outdoors the beam is almost perfect!
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