Upgrade classic Surefire 6P to LED? How?
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Vesper
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Check out the links in post #1 in this thread, that will give you a good idea of what you're looking for. Simply you just unscrew the bezel, pop out the incandescent bulb unit and pop in another. Just make sure you buy a new drop-in that is rated for the 6volt range (3volt cr123 battery x2). Look at Malkoff's stuff - it's top quality.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?217252-P60-sized-led-drop-ins-(part-3)
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?217252-P60-sized-led-drop-ins-(part-3)
gcbryan
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Just buy any P60 drop-in and unscrew the head, take the incan drop-in out and drop in the new LED unit. You just need to chose a drop-in with a voltage range that include 6V and as long as it also covers 7.2 V you have the choice of using rechargeable li-ion batteries in that size.
You probably want a XM-L drop-in but you might prefer a XP-G as well.
[edit] I see Vesper types faster than I do
You probably want a XM-L drop-in but you might prefer a XP-G as well.
[edit] I see Vesper types faster than I do
2 Paths for you, A for ]Quality over price] and B for [Economic]
A: Malkoff, solid brass LED module,nominal drop in at least $65
Only XR-E and XP-G available, less choice of beam profile
Available @ oveready.com
B:Very wide range of module, XRE,XPG,XML,MCE,SST, From flood to throw, as economic as $10, Still stiff and worth. Go to dealextreme search for it
Versatile choice
A: Malkoff, solid brass LED module,nominal drop in at least $65
Only XR-E and XP-G available, less choice of beam profile
Available @ oveready.com
B:Very wide range of module, XRE,XPG,XML,MCE,SST, From flood to throw, as economic as $10, Still stiff and worth. Go to dealextreme search for it
Versatile choice
Chrisdm
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There are hundreds of options, but as a 1st led drop-in purchase, I recommend this one:
http://www.batteryjunction.com/thrunite-p60-xml-3m-9v-neutral.html
It is nicely priced, plenty bright (460 lumens) gives you 3 levels of brightness... But best of all is the 3500k color temp... A little more neutral white than the incan youre used to, but none of the sickly, ghostly blue of the typical budget led module... And I can vouch for the quality, I have 2 of them and Thrunite builds solid products... Lastly the module is an XML led even though the photo shows what looks like an XPG... Go for it!
http://www.batteryjunction.com/thrunite-p60-xml-3m-9v-neutral.html
It is nicely priced, plenty bright (460 lumens) gives you 3 levels of brightness... But best of all is the 3500k color temp... A little more neutral white than the incan youre used to, but none of the sickly, ghostly blue of the typical budget led module... And I can vouch for the quality, I have 2 of them and Thrunite builds solid products... Lastly the module is an XML led even though the photo shows what looks like an XPG... Go for it!
Chrisdm
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Agreed, I'll add the McClicky switch from Oveready to my recommendation.
HotWire
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If you decide to go LED, the Z59 or McClicky switch is a good addition. Multimodes are a pain with a twisty. The twisty will give you reliability. The clicky will bring you convenience. I prefer clickies on small lights and twistys on large lights. Many of us buy incandescent lights from Lumens Factory and enjoy the color rendition. Your choice. Either would be nice.
dingo1799
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sf 6p incandescent..... help?
so, i was at cabelas earlier today, and picked up a new, original 6p incan, couldnt pass up the price... $44. reminds me of an old streamlight stinger i had before the new led versions came out.
a mcclicky is definitely in order, i particularly like cold, blue-ish led light.... ideas on drop-ins? retaining the 123's, battery life, and output are top priorities.... professionals' input?
btw..i like throwies, not floodies
so, i was at cabelas earlier today, and picked up a new, original 6p incan, couldnt pass up the price... $44. reminds me of an old streamlight stinger i had before the new led versions came out.
a mcclicky is definitely in order, i particularly like cold, blue-ish led light.... ideas on drop-ins? retaining the 123's, battery life, and output are top priorities.... professionals' input?
btw..i like throwies, not floodies
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shane45_1911
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Re: sf 6p incandescent..... help?
Malkoff.
Close thread.
Malkoff.
Close thread.
dingo1799
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Re: sf 6p incandescent..... help?
will a solarforce L2 tailcap fit this 6p? theres a crenellated tailcap that looks fun.....(nevermind, im guessing it does, fleabay just answered my question for me) and im about to order a malkoff m61
will a solarforce L2 tailcap fit this 6p? theres a crenellated tailcap that looks fun.....(nevermind, im guessing it does, fleabay just answered my question for me) and im about to order a malkoff m61
I'm also looking for a 6P drop-in LED module. Do you know the runtime for the above drop-in?
dingo1799
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why stick with the CR123s?
as to insert: forget malkoff and check with member nailbender's makes.
These are the ones any other are to be compared (and none can stand ground, not even those picey ones)
Because my other 2 lights take cr123s, and using a rechargeable batt in a light is pointless if I have to spend the time to swap them out.... I've got a streamlight stinger led that bypasses all that. And majority opinions rule, I already ordered a malkoff
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dingo1799
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Re: sf 6p incandescent..... help?
just got my m61 drop in, all i have to say is HOLY %$&!!!
just got my m61 drop in, all i have to say is HOLY %$&!!!
