The Official Malkoff Junkie thread - reconstructed

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Hey guys... earlier today, the original Malkoff Junkie thread was inadvertantly deleted. I was able to find cached copies of all pages except page 15. So... to follow are copy and paste of each page. It's not very pretty but at least it's something.

I will be closing this thread when I am finished and starting up a new one for you all with a reference to this thread.

Sorry guys... this sucks, I know. But at least it is not a complete loss... :(
 

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  1. 03-13-2010, 03:39 PM #1
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The official Malkoff Junkie thread. AKA The Malkoholics[/h]
Am I the only one?

When the Malkoff family comes out with a new product, you just have to have it?
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Are you a Malkoff Junkie? Do you buy Malkoff products, when you really shouldnt? Or dont need them?
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IMO, Malkoff devices are affordable to the common man, and have the best bang for the buck in the flashlight world, period.
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So if You are a Malkoff Junkie, sound off!!!
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I'll start a list.
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Malkoff Junkies:

MrGman> President
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  2. jimmy1970
  3. JNewell
  4. carrot
  5. DimeRazorback
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  17. Barbarian
  18. pwatcher
  19. dwminer
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  21. Max Power
  22. Swedpat
  23. lightmyway
  24. yuk
  25. paintballdad
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  30. Mikey V
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  37. ToNIX
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  39. fitzDaug
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  41. Dave Keith
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  45. SpeedBall
  46. 021411
  47. michelkenny
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]

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Originally Posted by PoliceScannerMan
Malkoff Junkies:
  1. PoliceScannerMan
  2. jimmy1970



  1. So what if Gene is sick, can't they set up a mini factory inside his hospital room to allow some M61 production!?
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  1. 03-13-2010, 05:28 PM #4
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Proucts: quality, innovation, value

Gene43: integrity, honesty, responsiveness, creativity

I should own more (and probably soon will). The tally right now is M61, M60, M60F and M60LF.
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Dude, count me a Malkoff Junkie, I have four and I need at least two more M61's...​


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03-13-2010, 05:36 PM #6
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I love my malkoffs!

Have three modules at the moment... and want many more
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I would love a wildcat, just cant afford (or find) one at the moment!

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03-13-2010, 05:39 PM #7
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I have a few, what are the qualifications? I think there should be a set number for one to be a "Malkoff Junkie" I don't know that I'm there.

Anyway, I've talked to Gene (good guy) just wish he brings back the M60 and gets better soon.​


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03-13-2010, 05:54 PM #8
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You know if your a junkie, just say so!
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03-13-2010, 06:05 PM #9
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+ 1 on the Junkie. I have yet to use another light as good as M60.






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03-13-2010, 06:05 PM #10
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Picture time
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03-13-2010, 06:32 PM #11
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I currently have two malkoff lights. I would have a lot more if I can figure out a way to get rid of those "out of stock" icons.
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03-13-2010, 06:35 PM #12
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Count me in! I have 3 - M61's; 3 - M60's; 4 - M60L's; 4 - M60LF's; 2 - M60WLF's; somewhere around 10 - M60LL's (in my B.O.B.'s, vehicle's, etc.) and 4 - MagLite drop-ins. I hope that's enough to include me.

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03-13-2010, 06:37 PM #13
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I so want to be a Malkoff junkie I really need yet another great place to order from
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. I have three Surefire host waiting on Malkoff devices but ever since I became interested in them the M60 has been sold out and well of course so is the M61. I refuse to to put any other drop-in in my host until I get at least one M60 or M61.



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03-13-2010, 06:45 PM #14
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I'd sure like to be one! Maybe when the pocketbook improves a bit...​


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03-13-2010, 06:54 PM #15
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I am a Malkoff junkie, albeit I dont have enuff money to fund all my aspirations
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I currently own an M60, M60W, M30, M30W and the elusive and orgasmic M61
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All of which have their own surefire host which are kept in pristine condition... 'cept the one I use on duty of course
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Might as well add me to the list... My wife says I am certifiable for all the stuff I have, especially after the pissing, whining, anxiousness, and victory dances after I got that M61 order in; not to mention the squealing and giggling after I got it home and lit her up for the first time. I though I was gonna pee myself... and then realized that I did
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Stay Safe... and addicted to Malkoff (hope your feeling better Gene)
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My flashaholism isnt an addiction... addicts go to meetings. I just buy more flashlights!!!

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03-13-2010, 07:31 PM #16
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A junkie? Maybe.

MD4 Wildcat
MD3 body with MD2 head running an MC-E and hi/lo ring
MD2 with an M61 and hi/lo ring
M60LL in a G2
M60LL in a 6P

I want another M61 to put in another 6P, and maybe an M60L






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03-13-2010, 07:51 PM #17
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Do I qualify?
my collection consists of...

1) M60
2) M60 in an MD2
3) M61
4) MD3 Wildcat
5) M60W MC-E.​





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Count me in too, just got a two stage MD2 with the bezel down clip, my current favorite. It was good as a single stage but rose to the level of flashoholic perfection when I added the resistor and bezel down clip. The design kind of reminds me of an old ARC LS. Simple, clean lines. Would love to see the MD2 offered in natural HA. I saw one in a pic on the forum but have never seen them on the Malkoff site. I've been searching for the perfect led for years but it wasn't until the M60W that I felt that led's had finally reached the point where the color rendition and throw met and exceeded that of the incan SF p60.

MD2, M60W, M60WLF, M60L






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03-13-2010, 10:01 PM #19
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Hi, My name is Zach and I am a Malkoff junkie!

I love Gene's stuff. Bulletproof and bright!



New to being a Flashoholic but have always had a taste for the good stuff. I edc a Malkoff MD2 with M60W or Surefire C2 with m61. XM-18 along with Victorinox cybertool 29 and Leatherman crunch.




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03-13-2010, 11:03 PM #20
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I currently only have a M60W with a very centered emitter and awesome beam. Had a M60W MCE and a regular M60. So glad I have at least one M60 still. I bought the very last one on his site before the M61 took over. What an exelent product and if you talk to him you realize you dealing with a very good guy.​


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03-14-2010, 08:29 AM #21
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You're going to have to put me at the top of your list PSM. You know I was your enabler. I currently have 4 full lights and extra modules and have more hosts on the way to make it 6 complete Malkoff's and will still have modules in other hosts.
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Actually I lied. I have 5 complete Malkoff lites. Two MCEs in oher hosts and a couple other modules. When I get the latest I will have 7 complete Malkoffs and others in solarforce hosts. The Wildcat of course tops the list. Its awesome.



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03-14-2010, 08:40 AM #22
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Count me in. At last count I had 5 modules and 3 VME heads.

More to come............​





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03-14-2010, 11:14 AM #23
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Yep, I am a Malkoff junkie!
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Currently have six M60 flavor dropins and a VME head!

Always on the prowl for more!






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03-14-2010, 11:42 AM #24
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I check his website at least once a day and am on most of his out of stock/back in stock notifications. I have several of his lights and maglight modules. Yes I'm a Malkoff Junkie!






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03-14-2010, 11:43 AM #25
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You know I am..In fact the junkie has been part of my sig line for awhile!



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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Oh, man. I definitely fit this category.
Making this list from memory, I have:

(Every Malkoff body has a hi/low ring)
MD4 Wildcat Version 1 (quad XRE, warm white) - excellent bike headlight on cyclopblock mount
MD4 M60W-MCE (flood)
MD3 Wildcat Version 2 (triple XPG, warm white) - large EDC
MD3 M30W with 2xAA
MD2 (camo) M61W (neutral white) - small EDC
MD2 (camo) M61HCRI
MD2 (camo) M61HCRI
MD2 (black) M61W (neutral white) - in car glove compartment
MD2 (natural) M60WF - wonderful peachy white tint, most useful for daily/walking non-weapon use
M60 in SureFire 6P
M30W in FiveMega 3xAA host
P7 module for Maglite and a 2D -> 2x18650 adapter. Might get a few Li-ion D-cells for it sometime.
Mag 3-6D 240 lumen module in Mag 5D light (one of my best throwers, nice white tint)
SolarForce L2P, M61W (module wrapped with Al foil for electrical continuity and good thermal transfer) - strapped to bicycle helmet
M60 mounted on AR15 with Surefire Scout body and Valiant head
Valiant with a Surefire KX2 head and diffuser from Surefire Scout weapon light (backup EDC)
2 SureFire 6p lights with M60 modules mounted on weapons - perfect beam shape and brightness.
M60F - spare, displaced by neutral/warm/hcri modules

It's safe to say that I like Gene Malkoff's "weapons-grade" flashlight products. Wouldn't want to sell any of them, each has its advantages.

The M31 intrigues me, it would be interesting to try one in an MD3 body with hi-low ring and a couple AA eneloops. I'd love to hear from anyone who has done this.

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I think I qualifiy to the junkies.


When the Malkoff family comes out with a new product, you just have to have it?
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Are you a Malkoff Junkie? Do you buy Malkoff products, when you really shouldnt? Or dont need them?
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I don't buy every new Malkoff, but I get those I find useful. Several dropins to different Maglites, and also MD2 and MD4 Wildcat belong to my collection.
Apart from that I am waiting for a standard Surefire 6P and 9P in some week. After have been playing with them a while, I am quite sure each Malkoff dropin will be on the way...
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Edit: M60LL and M60LF are on the way to the Surefires.

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Count me in I,ve got a m60 in c2ha with a McClicky its my most trusted light.​





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03-14-2010, 12:46 PM #29
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Count me in. I have an M60 in a C2, an M60L in a VME head - FB2 body and an M61 in a 6PL.​





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You're going to have to put me at the top of your list PSM. You know I was your enabler. I currently have 4 full lights and extra modules and have more hosts on the way to make it 6 complete Malkoff's and will still have modules in other hosts.
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Not only are you a member, your also the president.
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You do alot of videos and pics showing what the Malkoff lineup can do, well deserved.
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Hello, my name is paintballdad. And I am a Malkoffholic.

My current lineup of Malkoff​
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MD2 HA Natural w/ M60F
MD2 HA Black w/ M60 and hi/low ring
MD2 EMS Orange host
MD4 Wildcat Prototype #006
MD3 Body #006
Maglite 4-6 cell drop in in a 2D cell Mag running on 6 Eneloops​




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Dont know if I will consider myself a junkie​
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My Lightz: SF 6P/M60, SF 6P/A19 & M91W, SF E1B, SF E2DL 200 L., SF Fury - glass lens, Fivemega/M61WL, L2P/Anto R5, Solarforce L2/Nailbender K2, Quark 123^2 XPE R2 tac, Peak Eiger R5 stainless, Ultrafire WF500, Lighthound twisty Q4, custom M61 XPE



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So this is probably the best place to tell my Malkoff​
/Wife story.

Couple of weeks ago my wife picked me up from work and said she was in a real bad mood because she lost the diamond necklace that I gave her as her first present when we were dating. It means the world to her and she was all over town and has no idea where it went. We got home and Gene Malkoff​
called to talk about the M61 and other top secret ideas and projects (you will like it but that's a whole nother story). Any way I am sitting on the couch making a mess with potato chips and my wife wants me to get of the phone and couch to come eat dinner. I look down on the floor to see how much of a mess I made and see the chain for the neckless but no diamond pendant. I should note that its dark in the living room I told her I found the chain and she got all excited but not the actual diamonds. I pull out the Malkoff​
M60 original in the MD2 host and lay it on the rug and start sweeping across the floor like a radar and see the diamonds shining in the rug underneath the coffee table. Lit them up like a set of cats eyes.

She sees what I did and how I found them and is ecstatic and exclaims; "I Love your Flashlights". I am a hero, crisis over, lots of smooching and happiness throughout the house.

When we go walking at night, which we do a lot when the weather is good (especially when we were back in San Jose CA, She has the Malkoff​
M60 MCE in the Solarforce host with extension on 2X18650, doesn't want anything smaller, and I have the Wildcat and at least one M60 and now the M61 as back up. Happy ending and more Malkoffs to come.
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Thats a great story!! My wife always asks to use my lights for odds and ends.
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Nice story with a happy ending. Enuff of the smooshy stuff. About those new Malkoff​
products???????????


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So this is probably the best place to tell my Malkoff​
/Wife story.

Couple of weeks ago my wife picked me up from work and said she was in a real bad mood because she lost the diamond necklace that I gave her as her first present when we were dating. It means the world to her and she was all over town and has no idea where it went. We got home and Gene Malkoff​
called to talk about the M61 and other top secret ideas and projects (you will like it but that's a whole nother story). Any way I am sitting on the couch making a mess with potato chips and my wife wants me to get of the phone and couch to come eat dinner. I look down on the floor to see how much of a mess I made and see the chain for the neckless but no diamond pendant. I should note that its dark in the living room I told her I found the chain and she got all excited but not the actual diamonds. I pull out the Malkoff​
M60 original in the MD2 host and lay it on the rug and start sweeping across the floor like a radar and see the diamonds shining in the rug underneath the coffee table. Lit them up like a set of cats eyes.

She sees what I did and how I found them and is ecstatic and exclaims; "I Love your Flashlights". I am a hero, crisis over, lots of smooching and happiness throughout the house.

When we go walking at night, which we do a lot when the weather is good (especially when we were back in San Jose CA, She has the Malkoff​
M60 MCE in the Solarforce host with extension on 2X18650, doesn't want anything smaller, and I have the Wildcat and at least one M60 and now the M61 as back up. Happy ending and more Malkoffs to come.
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My Lightz: SF 6P/M60, SF 6P/A19 & M91W, SF E1B, SF E2DL 200 L., SF Fury - glass lens, Fivemega/M61WL, L2P/Anto R5, Solarforce L2/Nailbender K2, Quark 123^2 XPE R2 tac, Peak Eiger R5 stainless, Ultrafire WF500, Lighthound twisty Q4, custom M61 XPE



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Nice story with a happy ending. Enuff of the smooshy stuff. About those new Malkoff​
products???????????




Just thoughts and ideas at this point in time.
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03-14-2010, 03:34 PM #37
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I am hooked too!

If Mr. Malkoff​
got enough investors he may give Surefire a run as the industry leader. Talking about a sizeable amount, but anything is possible.

What I really love is I have called, and each time the owner picked up the phone. I really like that.

Plus a his wife writes a thank you note on the invoice!
This is something I do for my customers, and I was beginning to wonder if I was the last person doing it.

If they come out with a model equal to the SF L1...God, I may defect! Tired of waiting for the new SF LX1, A light they have had in production, and made for almost a decade .

In closing: Bravo for The Malkoff​
Company!​


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03-14-2010, 04:17 PM #38
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Count me in.

Started picking up Malkoff​
stuff on 2/17/2010 (my first order from Gene and Co.)

In my possesion:
MD2 - Orange Cerakote
MD2 - Black HAIII
M61
M60L
2 level ring

On the way here:
MD3 body
pocket clip
MD2 head
M60

Can't wait for what is coming next!​


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03-14-2010, 04:20 PM #39
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Only have an MD2+M60W and another M60WL currently but I love Malkoff products! Every time I even think of buying another light I end up checking the Malkoff site just to see what I can get there for the same amount of money.Really wish I had pulled the trigger on the orange MD2 when they were in stock,don't need it but........
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Count me in. Seven M60's, six M30's two M60F's four Maglite C/D dropins and patiently waiting for the M61 "sold out" notice to change to available.
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03-14-2010, 05:10 PM #41
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My name is mbw_151 and I am a Malkoff junky. It started out innocently, a step up from a drop in of dubious heritage for my first Surefire, a 6P. Then Gene brought out the "Warm" drop ins and I was hooked bad. I bought Surefires to have a reason to buy drop ins. I have 8 now, 2x M60W, 2 x M60 WF, 3 x M60WL, and a M60WLL. These are my "as reliable and simple as they can get" lights for cars, boats, and when things go bump in the night.​


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Love Genes' products. I've got 2 MD2's, 1 MD3, 2 M60L, M60W, M60, M60WL, M61, 2-3D dropin.....

Definitely don't have enough, I'm waiting for the new versions of the Wildcats!!​





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03-27-2010, 06:25 PM #44
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Add me to the list, another Malkoff junkie here!

M60, M60L, M60LL & M61​





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03-28-2010, 12:05 AM #45
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Can I be a junkie even though I don't have one yet?? Ive been checking that damn website for weeks waiting for the M61. I have the host ready and waiting for her!!! Between Malkoffs website and the marketplace I'm going nutzzz!!
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You can never have enough light!!!!!
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03-28-2010, 12:35 AM #46
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I to am a Malkoff Junkie. So far the list includes:

2 Maglite 4 D Drop-ins
1 Maglite 4 C Drop-in
1 Maglite 2 C Drop-in (My Mothers favorite light)
1 Maglite 2 D Drop-in

1 MD2 HA w\M60 Drop-in installed
1 MD2 Black w\M60LL Drop-in installed
1 MD4 Body w\M61 running 2 AW 18650s (2600 maH) w\Hi\Lo Switch installed

A last but not least:

1 Malkoff MD4 Wildcat (A fantastic Light IMHO)
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03-28-2010, 05:48 AM #47
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Just put an M61 on top of an old E2D using the VME head. What a grrrrrreat combo!
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MD3 | M6CB | Gladius/SSCP4 | A2-HA-WH | A2-HA-YG | A2-BK-WH | Z3/KT2 | M2 | C2 | 6Z | 6P | U2A | K2MS | E2e/KL4 BK | E2DL | E2D | E2L | L2 | Milky ML1/SSCP4 USWOH McR18j | L1-BK-RD | L1-HA-WH | L1-HA-WH Cree | L1-HA-RD | 3P | E1B | E1L | E1E-HA-BK | E1W | 618FA | G2



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03-28-2010, 06:56 AM #48
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The M61 is a thing of beauty.​





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i just like to buy the best tools i can afford...malkoffs are the best...i'm pretty much set on malkoffs; getting a m61 would be redundant (but if available i'd probably hit it)...although if i pick up a few more g2's for general use i would be inclined to put m60LL's in them...​


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03-28-2010, 09:59 AM #50
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Picture time
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Alomost as good as real porn!!!!!!!!
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03-28-2010, 12:16 PM #51
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+1 to the above Flashlight Porn!!!​





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03-28-2010, 12:38 PM #52
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Is the High/Low ring always put out approx. 10 lumens in low mode (independently from the drop in)

I'm tempted by the MD2 with M60...​


[Malkoff MD2/M61W High/Low] - [Fenix TK11 R5] - [4Sevens Quark AA Tactical R5] - [Petzl Tikka Plus] - [Streamlight Propoly 4AA Luxeon]




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03-28-2010, 01:22 PM #53
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M60/60F/60L...so far! I honestly trust them to "just work". Looking to get them running in the rest of my C/P seies...they will have malkoffs in them before all is said and done...count me in!​





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"getting a m61 would be redundant"...

Blasphemy!

The M61's beam is so much smoother than the others. It really is a very nice improvement over the M60.​





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03-28-2010, 04:26 PM #55
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Originally Posted by Brasso
"getting a m61 would be redundant"...

Blasphemy!

The M61's beam is so much smoother than the others. It really is a very nice improvement over the M60.



It's smoother than an M60 but not smoother than an M60F or LF.​


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I'm not sure what quantity of Malkoff products constitutes being a Malkoff Junkie. Let's see...

2 M30 variants
4 M60 variants
1 MD4 Wildcat
1 MD3 body
1 MD2 Natural w/high-low switch

I'd like to get my hands on a couple of the VME heads for my M30s, as well as another MD2. I definitely want to get into the M61s, but I'll wait for the warm versions (maybe).

So, am I a Malkoff Junkie?



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03-29-2010, 07:23 AM #57
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Yes, I too am a junkie. I've got around 3 M60s, M30, & 1 2-3 C drop-in. Can't wait for an M61.
I'm also trying to convert my SF buddies over as well... gotta spread the word!



My current EDCs: cmacclel SST-50 EDC, Novatac 180P (modded by whc) & Milky Boxter.



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03-29-2010, 08:17 AM #58
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Like most junkies I started with just a "taste" of the product, i.e. an M60 dropin. Moving on the next step was the MD2 in black, then one in orange. The real hard stuff came along in the form of an MD4 Wildcat. A couple of the bezel down clips and a 2 level ring have helped keep the edge off the need.

Who knows what's next? I, too, hear the siren call of an M61...​





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Like most junkies I started with just a "taste" of the product, i.e. an M60 dropin. Moving on the next step was the MD2 in black, then one in orange. The real hard stuff came along in the form of an MD4 Wildcat. A couple of the bezel down clips and a 2 level ring have helped keep the edge off the need.

Who knows what's next? I, too, hear the siren call of an M61...



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I hear ya, a lil taste is all you need to get hooked!!!
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"getting a m61 would be redundant"...

Blasphemy!

The M61's beam is so much smoother than the others. It really is a very nice improvement over the M60.



an m61 doesn't add much difference to the mix...i got all angles covered...besides, one doesn't just get an m61; one hopes to be in position to buy one...​


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Has Mr. Gene Malkoff​
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I only have one but want more. Does this count?
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Count me in, I only have about 4 Malkoff​
modules but they are the only thing I use. Plan to get that M61 module.

And I have an module that nobody else here has or likely will have:
A custom M60 module designed to run on 12V or 4xCR123A cells. (Regular production M60 blows up on that voltage, can only take 9V max).

I will see if Gene can build me a special M61 module that too can run on 5V-12V.​





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Ummm...
1) original Mag Dropin from the very earliest days of Gene making dropins. 2) Four stabdard M60's (three hand made reflector, one optic).
3) M61 on a MD2 body with a two stage switch and a clip (probably my favorite 2X123 right now....the ArcMania SFIII is the only other contender)
4) MD3 Wildcat (and MD4 body)
5) M60WF

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This is the MrGman Collection

http://yfrog.com/1nimg0464lzj

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MD4 Wildcat. MCE in MD3 MCE Warm in FM 2X18500, M60WF in MD3, MD2 with M61, M30 in Camo MD2,MD2 M60, MD2 M60, and M60 warm in sand tone Solarforce L2.​


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This is the MrGman Collection

http://yfrog.com/1nimg0464lzj

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MD4 Wildcat. MCE in MD3 MCE Warm in FM 2X18500, M60WF in MD3, MD2 with M61, M30 in Camo MD2,MD2 M60, MD2 M60, and M60 warm in sand tone Solarforce L2.



Very nice!!!!!!!!!
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Mr & Mrs Malkoff​
rule!........
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Warm flood, M61, and my others have one thing in common and that is a very smooth light with NO RINGY RINGS anywhere.

Sometime I should take inventory of my modest collection. My largest is the 4 cell body with an MD2 head.​





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I'm only down to 3 Malkoff​
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1. Streamlight SL-20x Prototype drop-in
2. M60W MC-E
3. M61

Junkie​
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Mikellen,
Gene will be coming out with some warm versions eventually. Also, some sort of 'M31'.
I have several of his drop-ins, but no duplicates. I am so glad that at one point I asked Gene to make a non-standard M60WLL (running on 3AAs), since he is now no longer using optics. I'm looking forward to getting some sort of 'M31W' someday, and running it off of 3 or 4 AA eneloops in a 'stretch' SF lego.

I took out my M60 MC-E in a '12P' the other night, lit up the entire side yard, and just started giggling.

I have my M61 in a VME head on an E2E host. Such a beautiful cone of light coming out of such a compact, elegant package...​


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I should own more (and probably soon will). The tally right now is M61, M60, M60F and M60LF.
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-dom: MD3 Wildcat (new version) and MagLite 2C drop-in. Please, Mr. Mailman...
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Branching out this week in Malkoff-dom: MD3 Wildcat (new version)
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I like the look of the new Wildcat. I would love to see the new go head to head with the old.
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I have the old style and love it.
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glad i came by this thread i didn't know the new wildcats were on the site.​


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They sure didn't last long. Must have been a small batch. Signed up for another email notification since they were gone by the time I got home..
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They sure didn't last long. Must have been a small batch. Signed up for another email notification since they were gone by the time I got home..
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I believe the total was three MD-3 complete and three MD-3 heads. I was told it was "a tough build" but more are coming.​


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Looks like 3 Wildcats just came and went in about 5 minutes. Wow!​





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I checked about 15 minutes after the email and all sold out​





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05-22-2010, 01:48 PM #78
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I just catched a MD2 with M61 and high/low switch! LINK I think it was 9 units in stock at the moment of order.
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I am really crazy, recently decided to not order any more flashlight until autumn, because there are no dark nights here at the summer. But what, that's the life for a flashoholic!
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05-22-2010, 02:23 PM #79
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Do these count?

a) Surefire 6P with M60
b) Elzetta ZFL-M60

Very happy.​


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05-22-2010, 03:00 PM #80
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I have my M61 in a VME head on an E2E host. Such a beautiful cone of light coming out of such a compact, elegant package...



I have my M61 in a VME head on an E1E host with an E2D tailcap. Using one Powerizer RCR123 it shows more output than an M60 in same host. This using bounce with luxmeter for comparison.

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Lemme see...

1) M61 / G2ZL on my duty belt.
2) M60 /G2L in my back pack.
3) M30W / VME / E1B as my EDC.
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4) M61 / MD2 on my nightstand.
5) M60F / G2L on my rifle.
6) M60L / G2 in my wife's van.
7) M60L / G2 in my truck.
8) M60LL / G2 in another bag, just in case.
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Does that qualify?

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Edit: I just realized three women are responsible for getting almost all my money:

1) My wife.
2) Krista at RB Precision (gun dealer)
3) Cathy Malkoff



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I have my M61 in a VME head on an E1E host with an E2D tailcap. Using one Powerizer RCR123 it shows more output than an M60 in same host. This using bounce with luxmeter for comparison.

Bill



It will be very interesting to measure the MD2-M61 at ceiling bounce test compared to my MD2-M60 and Fenix TK10.

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I just got my lens for my M61 and know its in my MD2 Host.
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I got to get another M61.​


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M30, M60, M60L, M60LL here... desperately want more, but the waller isn't letting me!​







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05-22-2010, 11:13 PM #85
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Count me as a junkie. I have an M60, an M60W, and an MD2/M61. I also plan on picking up a new Wildcat so that I can top a good buddy of mine who has an old-style Wildcat.
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And yes, Gene's products have a way of multiplying, even when I don't "need" them (which is most of the time). I just can't find a better value out there. The cost of his products, in my opinion, are low in relation to what you get; outstanding customer service and product performance and reliability.



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05-23-2010, 03:34 AM #86
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I am surprised there are still four MD2 with M61 and high/low switch in stock, thought they would be catched within an hour or so...​


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I am so screwed by reading this forum.

Just ordered an MD2 and 2 M60LFs.........

My wife just bought a horse and this is my way of trying to get even.​





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05-23-2010, 05:45 AM #88
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I am so screwed by reading this forum.

Just ordered an MD2 and 2 M60LFs.........

My wife just bought a horse and this is my way of trying to get even.



A horse? Brother, you got a long way to go to get even for a horse! You may as well feed all of your lights lithium primaries too, 'cause horse feed costs pile up.
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Anyone heard when another batch of M61's might be available? Seems like pretty much everything is out of stock on the Malkoff website. Hope everything is ok with them.






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Anyone heard when another batch of M61's might be available? Seems like pretty much everything is out of stock on the Malkoff website. Hope everything is ok with them.



I've learned that it's just the way they do business. It's a small shop, and this kind of quality takes time. I actually appreciate that there's no wait list, and why Gene chooses to operate that way.

Products come out in batches all the time (and at odd times), so it helps to sign up for product notifications and jump on them when they become available. You'll get what you want, eventually. And once you do, you'll understand why there's such a demand.

FWIW, I managed to score several M61 dropins, two MD2/M61s, and an MD3 wildcat in the last month. I'm hooked! Can you tell?






 
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FWIW, I managed to score several M61 dropins, two MD2/M61s, and an MD3 wildcat in the last month. I'm hooked! Can you tell?



Gee dss_777, go easy there. No wonder Gene is out of stock on some items.
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I've learned that it's just the way they do business. It's a small shop, and this kind of quality takes time. I actually appreciate that there's no wait list, and why Gene chooses to operate that way.

Products come out in batches all the time (and at odd times), so it helps to sign up for product notifications and jump on them when they become available. You'll get what you want, eventually. And once you do, you'll understand why there's such a demand.

FWIW, I managed to score several M61 dropins, two MD2/M61s, and an MD3 wildcat in the last month. I'm hooked! Can you tell?



So you're why they're always out of m61's
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Don't hate the player, hate the game.
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FWIW, I got the dropins from one of Gene's dealers. They occasionally get stock and one was able to set a couple aside for me when he got them.

I ended up with a second MD2 thanks to the USPS. Thy were so slow in delivering the first one by Prioroty Mail that I emailed Gene to ask what I should do. Without hesitation, Cathy put a second one in the mail, and said to just refuse delivery of the first one if it showed up. Of course, it came a day or two later (still almost a week late), so I asked if I could keep it. There were OK with that. It's a lot of money to tie up in flashlights, but how could I send such marvelous equipment back?

Getting the Wildcat was just luck- sitting at the computer right when they were released helped alot. But this is their business, and they'll keep making more of everything, I'm sure.

Don't worry, I'm done. Mostly. At least until the M61L's come out.
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Electronguru and Malkoff​
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Woohoo! I've miraculously managed to snag a Wildcat!
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And my case of Malkoffitis progresses yet further...​


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I can't wait for my M61 and my second Generation 2 Wildcat to arrive!
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I've tried a custom drop-in with a XRE-R2 (250 OTF lumens) fitted with a Cree 8 degree optic, and its beam was nothing like that of the Malkoff​
M60. There was no spill and the hotspot was dimmer than that from a reflector.

Doesn't the M60 also have a R2 fitted with an 8 degree optic?

How does Mr. Malkoff​
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I've tried a custom drop-in with a XRE-R2 (250 OTF lumens) fitted with a Cree 8 degree optic, and its beam was nothing like that of the Malkoff​
M60. There was no spill and the hotspot was dimmer than that from a reflector.

Doesn't the M60 also have a R2 fitted with an 8 degree optic?

How does Mr. Malkoff​
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The M60's use the Q5 XRE with the 8 degree optic.

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The M60's use the Q5 XRE with the 8 degree optic.

Bill



Thanks, Bill.

But what contributes to the difference in the beam characteristics? It can't be the flux bin right? Perhaps Gene is using a different brand of optics?​


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If the optic isn't right distance away the beam really suffers.
That said...... What were the other specifics of the custom drop-in?
Do you know what it's drive level was? May of been more going on than just a optic problem.​





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If the optic isn't right distance away the beam really suffers.
That said...... What were the other specifics of the custom drop-in?
Do you know what it's drive level was? May of been more going on than just a optic problem.



Sir, it was a Nailbender XRE-R2 WD tint, with an 8 degree Cree optic, 1.2-4.2V, buck/boost driver, 5 modes, running off of 1x18650, inside a Dereelight CL1H V4 host.

The lens was in a plastic holder, which had a groove on the bottom, and fitted over the LED mount, Sir.

Post #3 in NB's sales thread http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=271519 has a good picture of the drop-in, Sir.​


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Hmmmmmmmmm
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I must admit that I have never had one of Nailbenders optic based drop-in's. The optic does sit in a white holder like Gene's but it looks to have a deeper hole in the middle. At least it looks like it. Perhaps the MC-E under it is throwing me off.​


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Can the M60 and M30 actually temporarily blind someone at 100 ft, and easily light up objects at 350 feet?​


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Just got my Ripoffs CO-30 for my MD2
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Can't wait to try it tomorrow morning
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(light is as the job).​


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Just got my first Malkoff product the M61 today this is a great light I will be buying two more when there back in stock.​





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Just got my first Malkoff product the M61 today this is a great light I will be buying two more when there back in stock.



What host are you using for the drop-in? Surefire? Malkoff? Solarforce?​


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So far, 7 M60's, 2 M60F's and 6 M30's. Now if I could only hit the website when M61's are actually in stock, the world will be bliss. E-mail notification is useless, they are sold out again before I can even open the e-mail.​


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It is time to admit my addiction. I have been a closet Malkoff Junkie for quite a while. My current stash consists of:

Wildcat MD3
Camo MD2 w/ Hi Low M61
Camo MD2 w/ Hi Low MCE-M60W
3 - M30W
3 - M60W
2 - M30
2 - M60

I have played catch and release over time to cherry pick emmiter tint and beam qualiity. I am truley addicted and have lost all hope of recovery. I like it ...
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That is a great collection and you are to be commented... Only one problem: by my count you have 13 Malkoffs - unlucky number! You must buy another!

James....
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It is time to admit my addiction. I have been a closet Malkoff Junkie for quite a while. My current stash consists of:

Wildcat MD3
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Camo MD2 w/ Hi Low MCE-M60W
3 - M30W
3 - M60W
2 - M30
2 - M60

I have played catch and release over time to cherry pick emmiter tint and beam qualiity. I am truley addicted and have lost all hope of recovery. I like it ...
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Double post!?!​


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Heads up, M61s back in stock today...​





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06-29-2010, 04:00 PM #112
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Well I could not decide between the M60 or the M61 since I have never seen them in person and it just so happens the stars aligned today so I bought both.
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06-29-2010, 04:30 PM #113
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Recieved my first malkoff yesterday! The M61 and I am very impressed.

The beam is wonderful, smooth and very bright. I put it in a SF C2-HA and I am hap, hap, happy! Not having owned one of Gene's masterpieces before now I had no idea what to expect. For thoes of you who have not had the opportunity to own one - GET IT! I know that they are in demand and sell out rather quickly but given the chance try it - just wonderful!

I am in the market for a M60 now. I want to see what a little more throw would look like.

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06-29-2010, 04:34 PM #114
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
The M60 is nice, but after experiencing the M61, I wouldn't go back expect for specific applications.

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06-29-2010, 06:13 PM #115
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
These dropins are sure addicting, plus they just kick butt all around.
Here's my few:

M61 x 2
M60 - Handpicked for a perfect hotspot
M30 - Handpicked for a perfect hotspot
M60LL - Not handpicked, but arrived with a great hotspot.

I'd love to get my hands on an M60W...but have had no luck
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06-29-2010, 07:27 PM #116
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
M61 - 2 (actually 1 given to my son)
M60L - 1
M30F - 1

Still on look out for a M60LL​


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Hey has anybody ever modded the M60 to drive the LED harder?
You know, take full advantage of the brass casing.​



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07-01-2010, 05:11 PM #118
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Hey has anybody ever modded the M60 to drive the LED harder?
You know, take full advantage of the brass casing.



This has been brought up a few times before - I seem to remember Gene saying that the extra lumens weren't worth the vastly reduced runtime. You would need 80 lumens + to notice any brightness increase but loose 50% of your runtime - not worth it in my book.

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This has been brought up a few times before - I seem to remember Gene saying that the extra lumens weren't worth the vastly reduced runtime. You would need 80 lumens + to notice any brightness increase but loose 50% of your runtime - not worth it in my book.

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Not necessarily for extra lumens, but for extra lux (with that same sized hotspot
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M60/E2DL/LX2 have same hotspot size correct?​



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07-01-2010, 05:54 PM #120
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There are still 17 of the M61's and 4 MD2's with high-low switch available on the Malkoff website.

I wonder if this means the market is getting a little soft for these?






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I can't believe I never noticed this thread before...
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I've got 2-M60s, 2-M60Ls, 2-D-Mag drop-ins (the old copper ones), 1-C Mag drop-in and the latest acquisition, an M61 I bought a couple of weeks ago.

I showed the M61 (mounted in my trusty 6P) to my brother, and he was blown away...he grabs it and heads for the dark basement, saying, "This is the brightest flashlight I've ever seen!" Sweet!
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Hey has anybody ever modded the M60 to drive the LED harder (for increased lux)?
You know, take full advantage of the brass casing.



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I wish the hi-low switch ring would work in the VME head with the one cell body. That would be KILLER.​


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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Hey guys.

So far, all I have is my MD2 and MD3 V2. Does it redeem me that they're the only lights I have? No?
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Anyway, I figured this topic deserves some more activity.. And maybe you could list me if I am worthy.
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Paracorded my MD3. Partially because I was bored and wanted to try, partially because the extra friction is handy, but mostly because I wanted to add a lanyard attachment point. I asked Gene and he suggested that one could drill a hole in the tail shroud.
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I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this, but has there been any information released about the upcoming 2AA Malkoff? It was mentioned in his email newsletter, but I haven't seen anything else about it. It really intrigues me.

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07-18-2010, 01:51 PM #126
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I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this, but has there been any information released about the upcoming 2AA Malkoff? It was mentioned in his email newsletter, but I haven't seen anything else about it. It really intrigues me.

Thanks!



Gene Malkoff posted this about the M31 which should help you. Disregard the post title in that post, as the thread title is "Malkoff M31". Also, when the M31 is released the 2AA body will also be released.

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Thanks, Bill!

Looks like it might be my first Malkoff... if they don't sell out in 15 seconds.​





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07-18-2010, 04:33 PM #128
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Hmm... what's this M61 peeking out of?

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Leupold MX-131 (MX-100 bezel slightly bored to accommodate the M61).​


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I am a Malkoff Junkie
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M61- MD3
M60 MD3 with Hi/Low
M60F MD2 cammo
MD4 Wildcat

and counting, please add me to the list!






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07-20-2010, 10:06 AM #130
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Just a handfull now:

M30 = 1.8A at 4.2V input
M61
MD3 Tripple XP-G
VME bezels for lego​


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07-21-2010, 01:09 AM #131
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Whoa totally forgot about the other M60 I picked up awhile back. So now the number is at 5 Malkoffs​





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3-6 D Mag drop in, 2D Mag with 6 x AA. M60LF in 6P. Next will be an M61! Great products, great customer service, right here in the US of A!​





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I don't know if I'm a Junkie (yet), but I have 4 of their drop-ins and I WILL add a Hound Dog, when I'm quick enough.
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I don't know if I'm a Junkie (yet), but I have 4 of their drop-ins and I WILL add a Hound Dog, when I'm quick enough.
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I also appreciate their fast shipping and friendly attitude.
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Trust me Sal, your a Junkie.
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I don't think I can qualify as a junkie yet - only have the M61 loaded in a 6P. I can say, though, that it won't be my last. That little light ROCKS!






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I don't know if I'm a Junkie (yet), but I have 4 of their drop-ins and I WILL add a Hound Dog, when I'm quick enough.
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I also appreciate their fast shipping and friendly attitude.
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Of course you're a junkie
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I only have 1 Malkoff flashlight, but I literally want them all now
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I guess it's pretty much like Surefires, they say that once you put your hands on one, you can't stop... I opted for the MD2 instead of the 6P, so I think I'll pass on the Surefires (ok ok, easier said than done).



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All hail MrGman!
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El Presidento of the Malkoff Junkie Republic.
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I love Malkoff products, have met Gene and Kathy, and appreciate their work. However, sadly, I own but one Malkoff product, an M60 drop-in, so I don't think I qualify.
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All hail MrGman!
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I love Malkoff products, have met Gene and Kathy, and appreciate their work. However, sadly, I own but one Malkoff product, an M60 drop-in, so I don't think I qualify.
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Troy, you have GOT to be kidding me man!!! The new M61's are great with the MD2 bodies with the shrouded clip. Also the Wildcats are the bees knees man.
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Troy, shame on you. At least get the new Hounddog.

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Troy, shame on you. At least get the new Hounddog.

Bill



Brandon and Bill, cut me some slack. I've been investing in such garbage as Data's Tri-V and a bunch of titanium McGizmo's.
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Besides, Troy definitely has the hair to be a member of the club!​





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Brandon and Bill, cut me some slack. I've been investing in such garbage as Data's Tri-V and a bunch of titanium McGizmo's.
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AWTYD, come back and get some common folkware. Back to your roots.
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Besides, Troy definitely has the hair to be a member of the club!



LOL, hey Gene! If you'd had that natural anodized MD2 I'd've been in the club by now!
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LOL!!!​





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Outstanding customer service and he has turned my old stale 3D Maglight into a lightsaber, well almost. But it is an awesome light. I consider myself a junkie.






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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I can't believe I missed this thread.

Hi, My name is Donn, and I'm a Malkoff Junkie.

I have at least a dozen of his Surefire drop-ins, ranging from a Q2 to a custom-made Diamond Dragon M60 and an M61.

I have at least a dozen of his Maglite drop-ins, ranging from the old P4 up to a custom-made Quad Diamond Dragon. On some of the older P4 Mag drop-ins, I've had the emitter replaced with XP-Gs. I've also had dimmer circuitry added to his drop-ins. I've had all of his quads, triples and universals.

I have a black MD2 with M61 and dimmer disk. I had an orange one from the first run, but I sold it to a member with a fantastic orange case, full of orange lights.

I have a Valiant head which is hosting the aforementioned Diamond Dragon M60.

I have baggies full of every generation of his contact rings.

Today, I'm checking USPS tracking about once an hour, hoping my MD3 Hound Dog get's here by tomorrow, so I don't have to wait for next week.

I'm qualified. Put me on the list.






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Besides, Troy definitely has the hair to be a member of the club!



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I'm qualified. Put me on the list.



Donn, your more than qualified, gave you a ranking position.
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OK, I scored my Hound Dog, so now I are a junkie. I don't think I've ever typed that fast when I got the email.
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Donn, your more than qualified, gave you a ranking position.
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Just got my first one (an M61) in the mail today. I love it! What an awesome beam!!
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I don't know if that makes me a junkie or not? But I do know this, I am already trying to scrounge up the funds for an M61L...
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God Gene!! My bank account cant handle your ingenious product releases
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the Collection stands as follows:

M60
M30
M60W
M30W
M61
M61L

Still trying to get my grubby little hands on an M61W for my duty light (come on... release some more
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The sickness worsens!!
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I'll bet I'm the first to put a BLACK HAIII SW01 'FATTY' Clicky switch on a Hound Dog!

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It looks right purty!​





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I guess I'd better play.
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Great advert!

Here's a Stone Age Malkoff:

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07-31-2010, 01:29 PM #157
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]

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Originally Posted by donn_
I'll bet I'm the first to put a BLACK HAIII SW01 'FATTY' Clicky switch on a Hound Dog!

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It looks right purty!



Nice rig. No problem cracking walnuts with that setup. Very nice photo. I hope you have that tripod set up as nightfall approaches ...
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07-31-2010, 08:55 PM #158
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YOU FREAKIN ROCK GENE!!! I asked for new M61W'S to be released and he delivers!! A-Freakin-MAZING!!

MALKOFF RULES!!​


My flashaholism isnt an addiction... addicts go to meetings. I just buy more flashlights!!!

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08-01-2010, 07:55 AM #159
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Anyone have an M61 vs a M61W, I know the latter is "neutral or warmer", any other differences in the beams? I guess there's one way to find out
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, today a whole bunch of Malkoff posts went up so I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the 61W
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08-01-2010, 05:17 PM #160
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Donn, that fatty tail looks GREAT on there.
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I think I have a black RPM switch around here someplace. The hunt begins.
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08-01-2010, 06:02 PM #161
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Here's a black RPM tail on my own version of the Hound Dog:

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08-01-2010, 06:36 PM #162
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I'm happy to be a junkie ...

MD2
M31
M31W ... pending future availablity
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08-01-2010, 06:50 PM #163
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Originally Posted by Alberta-Blue
YOU FREAKIN ROCK GENE!!! I asked for new M61W'S to be released and he delivers!! A-Freakin-MAZING!!

MALKOFF RULES!!



Do you currently use the M61 as your duty light (I do!)

Let me know how's the M61w... better for a duty light?



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08-01-2010, 07:53 PM #164
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Junkie here.....

M60F
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08-01-2010, 08:00 PM #165
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Are the M60 MC-E going to be made? I still want to get one of these babies!!!​





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08-04-2010, 07:00 PM #166
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
OK, I guess it's official, I AM A JUNKIE!!!
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In the past two weeks, I've ordered 2 drop-ins, a Hound Dog and I just completed an order for a black MD-2.
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Originally Posted by donn_
Here's a black RPM tail on my own version of the Hound Dog:




Ooo, you're a dog.​





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08-04-2010, 08:15 PM #168
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I've got an M60LF coming...

I'm gonna be playing Musical Malkoffs when my new SF C2-HA shows up tomorrow or Friday...I'm still not sure which drop-n will go with which light yet, but I know I will be switching a few of them around.
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I may leave the C2 stock for a couple of rounds of batteries, but then it'll likely get the M61...probably...or an M60...
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]

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Originally Posted by Barbarian
Count me in. At last count I had 5 modules and 3 VME heads.

More to come............



I'm up to seven now.

M30F
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08-13-2010, 11:47 AM #170
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
guys this is slightly OT but...

Anyone care to make an index of all the malkoff dropins?

with more info than this: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=217252

like out of regualation voltage and special "recipes" info, like 3xAA running the M60LL?

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I ordered an M60 today to put in a SF 6P-McClicky. This is my first so I'm pretty excited.
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
While I may not be a "certified junkie," I have been picking up Malkoff drop-ins at an alarming level. I started with an M61, then picked up an
M61W. I just ordered an M60 from Oveready (woohoo -- I thought I'd come to the party too late too get an M60) and I think I've just about hurt myself buying stuff for my lego collection.


Yes, and if that weren't enough, I'm just waiting for the Hound Dog to come back in stock.
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08-13-2010, 06:14 PM #173
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I added a M60L to my ever growing list ...
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08-19-2010, 11:57 AM #174
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This thread is lacking in pics
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Here's an M61W in a Surefire 6P I just put together. Click for larger versions





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Lovely M61W - I have a plain jane M61 on the way, I suppose the beam looks like a mini-Wildcat compared to my M60. I wonder which one I'll prefer.

Also, concur on the needs more pictures.
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I added a M60L to my ever growing list ...
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M60L is my favorite Malkoff module, in Surefire 6P clone (Usually on 1x18650 unprotected Panasonic 2900 mAh cell). And I have the original one, with a very nice tint - I am keeping it forever.


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Well the md2 camo with 61W has led to order a hound dog!
I can't wait..customer service is great as it should be..other custom modders should take note!!!​





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08-19-2010, 08:25 PM #178
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He is my little Vintage 6P bezel & tailcap with FM18500 body with M61....
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Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Add me...owned and used malkoff modded mags and SF's at work for over 3 years and I can attest to nothing but reliability. I've never used the discount code, I figured they deserve all they can make for offering their products.

1st purchase:
3D Maglite drop-in--powered by 3 lsd AccuEvolution D's 10,000 mAh each battery/30,000 mAh total =]

since 1st:
2D Maglite drop-in (gave to friend)--powered by 2 Energizer D's 2,500 mAh each battery/5,000 mAh total
SF 6P w/ M61 neutral tint--powered by 2 4sevens CR123's 1,500 mAh each battery/3,000 mAh total
MD2 w/ M61--powered by AW flat top 18650 2600 mAh
MD4 w/ M61LL--powered by 2 AW flat top 18650 2600 mAh each battery/5,200 mAh total


P.S. My review of my 3D maglite was posted on Gene's homepage long ago...does this make me special?
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oops...you know now my 1st name...if you guess correctly...
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Just added a Wildcat (#0073) and when the MD-3 body arrives, look out.
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Ok. Because of my liking of M61WL I actually mailed Gene a while ago and asked for a warm white version of the new Wildcat. He could not promise at that moment, but we will see. I really hope so!
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Ok. Because of my liking of M61WL I actually mailed Gene a while ago and asked for a warm white version of the new Wildcat. He could not promise at that moment, but we will see. I really hope so!
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The first version of the wildcat ran each of the 4 emitters at a substantially lower current than the single emitter modules... this reduced the heat sink and power requirements by using the higher-efficiency, lower power portion of the output curve. The wildcat still has double the output of a single emitter thanks to the multiple emitters. Getting the beam right is probably the hardest thing to do with the wildcat, there is some precision alignment and careful tint matching going on there.

I should call Gene and ask him when the warm (actually neutral) white wildcats are coming. I would buy one of those, now that I have played with the M61W a bit. It's very close to neutral, which is nice. It will show a noticeable improvement in runtime and brightness when compared with the first wildcat. But getting the tints to match will be difficult. If enough of us bug him, I bet he will do it for us.

Tonight I played with an M30W, M61W, and M61 outside, and all three were winners. I guess I will keep the M61 after all. It is not heavily blue. It may have some advantages for distracting bad guys in a tactical situation due to the slightly blue light - it's hard to resist shielding your eyes and turning away when it is swept across your face.

Also tested the 3-6D maglite XPG drop-in... wow, that sucker has quite a tight beam for an XPG. I think it's my best LED thrower. There's a very usable flood outside the hotspot for avoiding tree roots and sleeping winos :).​


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For you guys who have been around longer - how long did it take from the launch of the XP-G to the M61 and Wildcat V2 launches?

Basically, how much time should we estimate from the launch of the new XM-L this fall until Wildcat V3 and M62's?
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The first version of the wildcat ran each of the 4 emitters at a substantially lower current than the single emitter modules... this reduced the heat sink and power requirements by using the higher-efficiency, lower power portion of the output curve.
I know that the tint will be cooler at higher power, and I guess that's the reason my Wildcat gen1 has warmer tint than MD2-M60.

The wildcat still has double the output of a single emitter thanks to the multiple emitters. In my case the difference actually is a bit bigger than that. But yes; it's still lower brightness per LED. It seems to be that each LED in my gen1 Wildcat is comparable to M60L.
Getting the beam right is probably the hardest thing to do with the wildcat, there is some precision alignment and careful tint matching going on there.

I should call Gene and ask him when the warm (actually neutral) white wildcats are coming. I would buy one of those, now that I have played with the M61W a bit. It's very close to neutral, which is nice.
I would too, and your impression is the same as mine (and other here at CPF) with M61WL, it's the most neutral I know.

It will show a noticeable improvement in runtime and brightness when compared with the first wildcat. But getting the tints to match will be difficult. If enough of us bug him, I bet he will do it for us
Because I consider the first Wildcat to be pretty impressive, I can understand the new will be great. It has to be practically like putting three M61 together.

Tonight I played with an M30W, M61W, and M61 outside, and all three were winners. I guess I will keep the M61 after all. It is not heavily blue. It may have some advantages for distracting bad guys in a tactical situation due to the slightly blue light - it's hard to resist shielding your eyes and turning away when it is swept across your face.

Also tested the 3-6D maglite XPG drop-in... wow, that sucker has quite a tight beam for an XPG. I think it's my best LED thrower. There's a very usable flood outside the hotspot for avoiding tree roots and sleeping winos :).
I have placed Malkoff dropins to several of my Maglites. And I agree: the XPG makes the Maglites to the best throwers among my lights, except from Tiablo A9 with aspherical lens. And still they have a wide and pretty bright spill.





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Basically, how much time should we estimate from the launch of the new XM-L this fall until Wildcat V3 and M62's?
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That is an excellent question!
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Malkoff McClicky switches

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/t...-md4-p-94.html

The bodies now also come with this switch.
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/m...itch-p-69.html
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/m...itch-p-73.html

Game over for the Kroll I guess. I haven't had any issues with mine but I hear others aren't fond of it. These new ones do look sexy too though.

I wonder if the old Judco/Kroll switches will have any nostalgic appeal or if it'll just end up killing the resale value?
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For you guys who have been around longer - how long did it take from the launch of the XP-G to the M61 and Wildcat V2 launches?

Basically, how much time should we estimate from the launch of the new XM-L this fall until Wildcat V3 and M62's?
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Did someone same M62's are comming out
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When?
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Did someone same M62's are comming out
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When?
Any speculation on the specs?

What is the XM-L?



Hello,

No, it's just guessing from me. XM-L is a new LED from Cree with an estimated release date of fall this year.

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The reason I said 'M62' is because when Cree released a new LED to outclass the XR-E, Gene made a module called M61 to replace his M60. It then seems logical that when the XM-L comes out to whoop the XP-G's butt an 'M62' would eventually be made.

Of course I could be wrong and Gene might intend to not use the XM-L for some reason but I can't see why he would.​





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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
New MD2/M62(W)/McClicky?

Time to wait a bit more
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That thing looks like the SST-50. Too floody. The XPG is where its at.
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XPG is the bomb right now. Malkoff McClicky switches, definitely the bomb! We all now how it goes with waiting on newer emmitters. Months and months...... Maybe Gene could make us a SST M61. That would be over the top.
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That thing looks like the SST-50. Too floody. The XPG is where its at.
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People said (and still say) the same thing about the XP-G, didn't stop the M61 from replacing the M60 in the lineup.
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People said (and still say) the same thing about the XP-G, didn't stop the M61 from replacing the M60 in the lineup.
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Fair enough, but the XPG is right between the old Lux III and Lux V, IMO, its perfect.
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And...M31LLs are up!
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And...M31LLs are up!
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Nice!! I wonder what the runtime would be on 2 x AA Eneloops??​






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Malkoff McClicky switches

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/t...-md4-p-94.html

The bodies now also come with this switch.
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/m...itch-p-69.html
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/m...itch-p-73.html

Game over for the Kroll I guess. I haven't had any issues with mine but I hear others aren't fond of it. These new ones do look sexy too though.

I wonder if the old Judco/Kroll switches will have any nostalgic appeal or if it'll just end up killing the resale value?
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09-19-2010, 08:45 PM #227
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Here is the only Malkoff M60 module in existence that runs on 4x123 cells, or 5-12V. This means it runs well either in 2x18650 or 4x123 configurations.
I always felt that 9V M60 modules didn't make that much sense since they couldn't be run in 2x18650 bodies using primaries. IMO it makes sense to have a M6XX module that goes up to 6V and another that goes up to 12V.
I realize a 3x123 body can be used with Li-Ion, like 18500 but that cell sorely lacks in capacity versus 18650.

I will inquire if Gene can build me a M61LL 5-12V, which can be run in the 4x123 body. This would mean not only super long runtime but also the ability to use either 18650 or 123 cell, a huge plus, without being married to the 18650 cell, which is not always that good, since in 2x18650 configuration you must use protected cells and when they go out, they go out in an instant, unlike primary 123s.

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09-26-2010, 03:12 AM #228
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I ordered my first Malkoff a MD2 M61 hi/lo turnkey and I'm pretty excited. Last week they showed only 1 in stock so I decided to call Malkoff and make certain their was one is stock before I pulled the trigger.

To my surprise Gene himself answered the phone and we had a bit of a chat, what a nice guy to find time to carry a conversation to a stranger just calling to ask a simple question.

It was a nice way to start my Malkoff journey and made the purchase even more satisfactory and I have not even received the light yet.

If ordering from Malkoff directly do they send a "your light has shipped" e-mail? I ordered it Thursday night and figured it would ship Friday or Monday.



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Malkoff does not send an email when your item is shipped, you have to log in on the website and check your order's status there.






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Originally Posted by jellydonut
Malkoff does not send an email when your item is shipped, you have to log in on the website and check your order's status there.



Got it thanks.
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09-27-2010, 06:39 PM #231
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Wanna be Malkoff Owner question. I am wanting to order the Malkoff MD2 Camo body and run 1- 18650. So would the M61 Dropin work or would you recommend one of the other Dropins for this. Also would I need the M61 lens and head gasket for this?






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I have a M60, M61(x2) and M61L

I run a M61 in a bored fivemega body with 1 AW 18650 3.7v 2900mAh. Works just fine.​





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09-27-2010, 09:15 PM #233
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Wanna be Malkoff Owner question. I am wanting to order the Malkoff MD2 Camo body and run 1- 18650. So would the M61 Dropin work or would you recommend one of the other Dropins for this. Also would I need the M61 lens and head gasket for this?



The M61 is perfect for your planned application. The M31 can't handle voltage of a single 18650 (3.7v)+

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Wanna be Malkoff Owner question. I am wanting to order the Malkoff MD2 Camo body and run 1- 18650. So would the M61 Dropin work or would you recommend one of the other Dropins for this. Also would I need the M61 lens and head gasket for this?



yes, you'll need the lens kit if using an M61 generation module in a MD head. They are cheap though. When you get the lens, remember to remove the protective film on both sides of the lens!






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Thanks for the information fellows.​





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Well just got off the phone with a nice lady at Malkoff Devices to see when they would have some M61 Dropins ready and she said this afternoon or tommorrow and went ahead and took my order for the MD2 Camo body, M61 Dropin and M61 lens kit and gasket and said they would assembly it and ship it out Wed or Thursday. This will be my first Malkoff Light and I'm sure not last.
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I'd bet that was Cathy Malkoff and that she will be the one signing the note on your receipt. :)

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09-29-2010, 06:54 PM #238
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Well I think I'm officially on my way to qualify for the Malkoff Junkie list. I have an MD2 Camo with the High/Low Bezel switch and M61 dropin on the way and tonight I got an e-mail from Malkoff that the HoundDog was back in stock so I went ahead and order it with the MD4 body. Looks like I'M getting my Christmas early.
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The rule of thumb is, 'not if you want to stay married.'
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Welcome to the club
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Me too...
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I just oput two dropins in a 4D and 6D and very impressed. I think I'm crossing the fence. Nice products and have great results with my Mags now.​





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Are you saying they had the wildcat in stock in the last few days?​


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I traded Toby my V2 Wildcat for a Milky U2by2.​





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Originally Posted by jellydonut
I traded Toby my V2 Wildcat for a Milky U2by2.



I've been waiting many months for them to get the Wildcat back in stock. Just wanted to make sure I didn't miss out on them!​


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I had an M30 a while back, but sold it when I went to RC123 format. I now have a Surefire C2 on the way with the need for a drop-in. I also have a G5 in the mail, so I think I'm set on throwers. I'm thinking the C2 will get either an M61 or M61W, but can't decide which. I like a nice harsh white (hint of blue is okay, green is not okay at all) Is there anyplace I can order from where I can ask to not get a green one? Which Malkoff (M61 or M61W) is more at risk of being green?

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Originally Posted by MrCowboy99
I just oput two dropins in a 4D and 6D and very impressed. I think I'm crossing the fence. Nice products and have great results with my Mags now.



Agreed. I also like their interoperability with maglites.​


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Hey michaelmcgo,

I have a 61W that's a little green on low, but I won the tint lottery on my last one and got an almost rosy 61W this last time.
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For me, in the woods, that rosy tint is my preference.

I have a 2x 60LFs that are very white with no green and very little yellow in them at all. Comparing that to my Hound Dogs and 61W's I would conclude that the 61 non-W would be a better match for your color preference.

If I understand this correctly, more bluish is a result of less tint added to the LED, so more blue will likely result in less risk of getting green as well. I may get corrected by someone who has handled hundreds of LEDs...


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Hey michaelmcgo,

I have a 61W that's a little green on low, but I won the tint lottery on my last one and got an almost rosy 61W this last time.
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For me, in the woods, that rosy tint is my preference.

I have a 2x 60LFs that are very white with no green and very little yellow in them at all. Comparing that to my Hound Dogs and 61W's I would conclude that the 61 non-W would be a better match for your color preference.

If I understand this correctly, more bluish is a result of less tint added to the LED, so more blue will likely result in less risk of getting green as well. I may get corrected by someone who has handled hundreds of LEDs...


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Thank you very much. My preference (of course) would be pure white. I don't like neutrals or warms that much because I'm partially color blind, so color rendition is a non-issue for me. I have a neutral Quark AAx2 and it just appears dimmer to me. I can however see the green in LEDs very vividly and it bothers me in real-world use. My Quark 123x2 is what my wife calls slightly greenish in the low modes and causes almost EVERYTHING to appear green to me. A slight blue (or what my wife calls blue) appears very white to me. When the color shifts to what my wife calls purple, I start to see a lot of blue.​





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I have a 61W that's a little green on low, but I won the tint lottery on my last one and got an almost rosy 61W this last time.
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For me, in the woods, that rosy tint is my preference.



My M61(cool) is also greenish at the low mode, which becomes very white at high. But it doesn't bother me at all.
Next week I will receive an M61W and place it in my Surefire 9P. Because of the very similar output it will be interesting to compare the tints between them (though not at the low) and how I will perceive the difference.​


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Originally Posted by righttoown
Well I think I'm officially on my way to qualify for the Malkoff Junkie list. I have an MD2 Camo with the High/Low Bezel switch and M61 dropin on the way and tonight I got an e-mail from Malkoff that the HoundDog was back in stock so I went ahead and order it with the MD4 body. Looks like I'M getting my Christmas early.
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congrats on your malkoff fix. i have a few, my newest is an m60 mce in an md4 body with an md2 head running 1 pair of 18650's. what a great setup. ive got a wildcat head on order to mate with an md3 body and should ship any day now. been waiting 6 weeks so far for that one. your gonna love the malkoff stuff. its begining to become my fav dropins. i have an m61 with a tint to die for. that one will never leave me.
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Anyone else feel that Malkoff activity has been quiet lately? Something new & exciting coming down the pipe?

New Wildcat design? SST based lights??

My MD2 and Hound Dog need some new company...
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i was going to ask why malkoffs are sold out all the time but now i know...because of the people who bought 6 and 12 of them... maybe he should put a limit on how many u can buy so i can get one too
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I'll respectively disagree!
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Seems like the V2 Wildcat, Hound Dog, M31(w)(L)(LL), M61(W)(L)(LL), and twisty 2 x AA bodies, the new McClickie switch, all came out recently. Malkoffs are rockin!!
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Yeah, lots of new stuff and I don't even have half of it. Hound Dog seems like a real nice replacement for the aging M60. (M61 is not a replacement but an addition)​


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Not in my opinion. It's much larger than an M60/MD2 head and has a reflector beam with no side spill. The M60 might be a mini-thrower but it emits light in a hemisphere, not a conical beam. There's just very little light to the side.
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I love the Malkoff line for work. I am still patiently waiting for the orange MD 2 to show up in my notification email. I have recently switched from the M60 W MC-E modules to Oveready's Modoo drop-ins and they are perfect. I have six of them for my staff and NO complaints other than the flash issue on the three stage models. I just put a "V2" triple XPG "Wildcat" head up for adoption in the Marketplace if anyone wants it. I paid over cost for it and it is priced accordingly. I would never sell it but I had a BAD week with vehicle repairs. The M30 F has to be my all time favorite in a Valiant Concepts head.



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My Triple is not very happy in a Malkoff.

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Look how sad it is with its lenses occluded by the bezel.
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On top of that the conical shape of the M6x lineup of modules and this module is not the same, so the retainer ring doesn't fit snugly. It works though. This is a single-level dropin, low mode with the switch ring is a joy.
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Still, I think I'm gonna stick to putting it in Oveready P60 hosts where it belongs.
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If one really wanted to one could modify the head to have a bigger opening and the switch ring to fit with a Dremel, but I don't want to cut in my Malkoffs. CPF member jorn did this and the result looked excellent.



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I opened up the head on my MD4 for a triple XP-G. I used a metal file and the opening is not perfectly round. It's not pretty, but it works. I also filled up the empty space around the drop-in with aluminum foil.

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Im very happy with mine. Opened up the front with a dremel and polished it. looks perfect.
Glued in a ucl lens with artic silver thermal addesive. (diden't want to waste space on a gasket, but did want it to be waterproof) I have made a tight aluminium slug over the triple module so there is no insulating air or gaps between the module and the walls in the md2 head, on top of the slug i got two very thick o-rings, about 3mm+ thick. One whole o-ring on the slug, and one that i did cut out 5 mm of (to make room for the resistor in the hi-lo ring. I diden't want to crush the resistor against the slug when i assembeled it). And finally you have to gently widen the hi/lo ring so it all fits tight together. I love this thing. Its like having a car under your arm when walking up mouintans in the dark
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And last the mini blaster.. this had such a tight fit that i tought it got stuck in there when i tried to get the triple out of there.. panic for a minute. had to try just for fun
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it works. Now i kind of want a valiant 2xcr123 body for the smallest 1000 lumens light in the world??
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Got my first taste of Malkoff just this week in the form of an MD2 (thanks James) and I love it. Has to be the nicest light in my collection and it serves it's purpose (walking dog) perfectly.

It is by no means a 'Wow' factor light as there are lights with far greater output and throw in my collection, but the quality of the beam and simple yet functional design of the body are simply superb.

I fear this is the first step to a fully blown addiction.



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hi/lo rings are back in stock. 2 left (after i ordered mine) yey
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I guess Im somewhat of a junkie, my third VME head was in the mail today. Got a pleasant surprise with it, absolutely no bold white lettering on it! Nothing but perfect black HA finish. They should have been this way from the start.



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I guess Im somewhat of a junkie, my third VME head was in the mail today. Got a pleasant surprise with it, absolutely no bold white lettering on it! Nothing but perfect black HA finish. They should have been this way from the start.



That is a surprise. Sounds like one somehow escaped the engraving process. I'll have to recheck my stock!






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Gene,

Got it from another vendor. Personally, I wish they all would escape the engraving process. For the record, the new lettering used now is much better than the first.


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That is a surprise. Sounds like one somehow escaped the engraving process. I'll have to recheck my stock!





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I don't have as large of a collection as some, but I'm just as hooked. I have:

MD2 with a hi/lo ring, UCL lens, and a new 4000K M61W
MD3 with a hi/lo ring, UCL lens, and a 5000K M61w
Mag 3-6C dropin (XP-G) in a 2C mag running on 2 li-ons)
M30W in my Oveready 6P

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Yesterday when I used my md2 with a m30w, I heared a strange sound ,
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Crap.. I got really sad, and wondered how this was possible? Its a plastic optic and seems impossibe to break it in two pices. It had been on for 10 min, and i were holding it in my hand when it happend.

Then i remembered that i bought a spare UCL and had put the spare one in my m30w
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. I used two gaskets, one on each side of the UCL, so this should not really happen, but it did. I removed the lumen eating lens and now im happy again.​





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That is crazy!!!
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Yay! I finally got one!!!!

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JUST ORDERED A WILDCAT. Site says 4 left in stock. Better Hurry....
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aaand all gone. That's ridiculous. No, I swear, I didn't order one this time.
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Gene has informed that there will be 'warm' Wildcats with the same emitters as the M61Ws available. You'll have to contact them if you want one as they will not be added to the store.​





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Now that we got some of those Wildcats out of the way, how about a Hound Dog or two? Or run-of-the-mill M61's?​





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Hound Dogs are available every now and then.. As for M61s, Oveready has both regular and warms available, and Elzetta has regular ones along with M60s and M60Fs.​





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Well, I guess I got my Droid X just in time. I got the notification this morning and fired up the old dell POG and there were only 3 left at that time. Now I have something to put on the MD3 body I have.
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I'm either right at the brink of becoming another Malkoff junkie, or I'm really, really, really stooopid
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Methinks probably a bit of both. A couple of day ago I went and saw James, the Oz Malkoff and HDS dealer, to pick up some batteries that I had ordered. While I was there I decided to check out the MD2 with the M61 which I had heard so many good things. 10 minutes later, I've bought and paid for the M61W drop in without seeing the beam. That's not the stooopid part. The stooopid part is I don't even have a host to put the it in !!!!
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. I know I want to put it in an MD2 but I'm waiting for the next batch of orange Cerakoted MD2.........whenever that will be. C'mon Gene !!! Please do another run soon
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Here's a decent replacement..
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Out of stock too though.
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Here's a decent replacement..
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Out of stock too though.
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Might be back before the orange MD2, who knows.




Nice try JellyDonut
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I've always been tempted by an orange light (read MD2), but it would see no use
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I hope i have a wildcat in the mailbox come monday morning. CANT WAIT....
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I ordered a Malkoff M31L and a Little Twisty (1 CR123) body. I didn't plan on using it as a headlight but it has worked out very well on my Bell Citi helmet.

This set up only takes primaries and has an estimated run time of 2 hours. It could add up but since my rides are short and I don't need it on all the time it's going to last me plenty long on one battery. My primary light is run off of a generator hub and the Malkoff is more of an attention getter for cars and really just to have fun with... It's great for being seen. I try tilt my head to the side away from oncoming cars when it's on. Hopefully the spill is not too bright for oncoming traffic.

I also have the regular M61 and for MY every day use I think the M31L is better since it's not as bright. It has 150 lumens output and about 200 feet of throw. It's light enough where I can't tell it's on my head. Being a twisty it's real quick and easy to reach up and turn on.

I was considering the Zebralight H51 for the helmet until I strapped the M31L on. Does anyone know how the beam and output of the H51 would compare to the M31L? Thanks,
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I've always been tempted by an orange light (read MD2), but it would see no use
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Why would that be ? IMHO, Cerakote is a much hardier coating than HA. I believe it's used on firearms, including the moving parts, e.g the slides. The "orange-ness" of my Clicky has already saved me from losing it at work. If it had been the traditional black, I would have missed it. I love it so much that I've just ordered another.
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. Now, where's that orange flavoured MD2 ?


WOW !!!! Nice mod, Super Dave !! It would have never occurred to me to use it like that. May have to get one now !!! I wonder if Gene will be releasing an orange version ??
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Well, I just ordered my first Malkoff Devices drop-in (an M61W for my 6P+A19). I guess we will soon find out if I join the and become a Malkoff Junkie.






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Why would that be ? IMHO, Cerakote is a much hardier coating than HA. I believe it's used on firearms, including the moving parts, e.g the slides. The "orange-ness" of my Clicky has already saved me from losing it at work. If it had been the traditional black, I would have missed it. I love it so much that I've just ordered another.
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. Now, where's that orange flavoured MD2 ?


WOW !!!! Nice mod, Super Dave !! It would have never occurred to me to use it like that. May have to get one now !!! I wonder if Gene will be releasing an orange version ??
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I dunno, an orange MD2 on my duty belt would look... flashy! I'd be a moving target! I still have that TK11 at home when I need some light.



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Well, I just ordered my first Malkoff Devices drop-in (an M61W for my 6P+A19). I guess we will soon find out if I join the and become a Malkoff Junkie.



Welcome to the club in advance, we all know how this is going to end (or start actually!)
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I dunno, an orange MD2 on my duty belt would look... flashy! I'd be a moving target! I still have that TK11 at home when I need some light.





Yep......you're right, an orange light wouldn't command as much respect and it would look out of place on your duty belt. I hope manufacturers start using black Cerakote as their standard fiinish. I don't know if it would be more expensive than HAIII. I know that Oveready charge a $35 premium for the orange Clicky units but that's for a very small batch......​





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received my Wildcat tonight and it already saved the day--took it out on a dog walk and some crazed mormon on a bike was screaming down the sidewalk right at us (no headlight on the bike). I yelled--he didn't slow. 750 lumens right in his eyes stopped him nearly like he hit a brick wall.​





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Gotta watch out for them crazed Mormons!
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(no offense to Mormons--I could just tell they were missionaries--white shirts, name tags, helmets, etc.) Pretty easy to spot around here in Colorado. One on the sidewalk, one on the street (the wrong side of the street, i might add).​





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I got my Wildcat today as well. It's really an amazing amount of light and a great beam for filling an open area with light. I got one of the warm ones since that's my preference in the woods. Low is very well chosen to be a good walk around light without blinding me with bounce off of objects at my feet.

I have a question about the Delrin ring on the new McClicky switch. If I wanted to expose more of the rubber button like the Surefire Z57 ( more ease of access, less protection for the rubber button ), does that ring come off like the old Delrin ring with the clip?

Does it cover some part of the switch mechanism such that I would need to secure an extra switch and trim it back on the lathe? I'm not saying that I would change anything at this point, just thinking about my options....

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The Delrin ring screws out counter clockwise. It serves as a retainer for the switch boot and the switch. It could be trimmed down to expose more if the boot if desired.​





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Thank you Gene,

I'll continue to play with it just as it is for a while before I get brave and change anything. I'll get another switch too rather than mess with this one. I like the action, I'm just thinking of making the angle for my old thumbs a little less steep.
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yes...kuddos to gene and company.
i received a md3 ver2 cool and am just amazed with the amount of useful light it puts out. i am extremely lucky, i will own two of them, one cool white and one warm white. im ordering a warm one tomrow.
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Lol, well, it shipped yesterday. I'm just hoping the USPS doesn't lose it enroute. Here's to hoping!​





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Is it just me or is the new V2 brighter than the V1? The hot-spot on the V1 is tighter, but the V2 seems brighter.
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What?

The V2 has been brighter since it came out, 750+ lumens as opposed to 550+ on the old one..
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What?

The V2 has been brighter since it came out, 750+ lumens as opposed to 550+ on the old one..
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V1 has always been whiter, looks like the new W Wildcats are going to change that.




Received my new Warm Wildcat V2 today. Wow am I impressed. Awesome warm tint between 4000 and 4500K. Flawless floody beam pattern with distinct artifact free hotspot. Per Gene, he states this unit is delivering right around 700 lumens. I couldn't be happier ......
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You guys are killing me.

This thread talked me into a M61W just two days ago.
That warm wildcat looks gorgeous.

Its a good thing I don't even know where I would get one. The wife would boot me out of the house.

But hey, at least I would have a light with me outside,huh?



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Hey, divorce only hurts for a while...
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The warm Wildcat is like the M61W on steroids. Same great tint, same flawless beam. Just a bigger hot spot with the same smooth transition to spill. Oh, and more spill too! It's not a thrower, but with that much light coming out the front there are very few places here in the mountains where you run out of light at a distance. I have to go out to the road to get 80+ yards where the Hound Dog beats it. I can light up several trees at a time when looking for night time critters so that first button press doesn't have to be aimed all that carefully to see your quarry.

Oh, and my girlfriend likes the new McClicky switch better than the older Judco. I think I can convince her that *we* need another one
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Hey, divorce only hurts for a while...
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Not if you live in New Jersey.
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These flashlights are starting to look more and more like pieces of art than tools. :-D​


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I still need a deep carry pocket clip that works with the new tailcap.



I don't like the current clip that comes on the delrin shroud. I would love to have the clip tightened onto the tail cap itself.​


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MD2/M61W (4500K) and I just scored a M30W hosted by a VME 2xAA Twisty! I am by no means done yet!
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How did you attach the lanyard to it? Via a constrictor knot? Or did you fit a lanyard ring between the tail cap and body?



Yes I just put a SF lanyard ring between the tailcap and body when I screwed it on. Its a bit tight but without a lanyard on it it prevents it from rolling. With a lanyard I just wrap it around the outside and it can hang from your neck.​





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Yes I just put a SF lanyard ring between the tailcap and body when I screwed it on. Its a bit tight but without a lanyard on it it prevents it from rolling. With a lanyard I just wrap it around the outside and it can hang from your neck.



Thanks! I will try it on mine since I have a bunch of SF lanyards lying around.​


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I started with a 2D dropin, then a M60W in a nice Oveready 6P host, then a M61HCRIL (arrived today)in a G2L host and am waiting for a M61HCRI in MD2 with high-low ring and an M91 on the way......... I guess you can call me a Malkoff Junkie all right!
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Just a weird question.... I have the Wildcat version 2, with an MD4 body running 2 18650's..... Can I run in this configuration 4 CR123's?? I get confused, I know the body is going to fit them, but I only worry about the electronics...
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No. It's designed for two Li-Ions or three primaries. Running it harder will quickly kill it.​





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No. It's designed for two Li-Ions or three primaries. Running it harder will quickly kill it.



Thanks Z-tab. Just to clear though, the MD4 body DOES accept 4 cr123's, physically? BUT that will kill the head.....I gotta be careful!
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Yes, the MD4 fits four CR123s. When ordering a Wildcat v.2 or v.3 from the Malkoff site, you only get the option to buy an MD3, which is for three CR123s or two 18500s. Using two 18650s gives you more run-time, but you've got to remember that it isn't the body that Malkoff expects you to use with a Wildcat head.






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Just checked the website, and the current wildcat is 9V max. 4 CR123's will kill it.​


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Spent the majority of the night outside last night, only took one light, my bored Patriot 6P with M61L HCRI. It was perfect, brightness, tint, flood. I was in flashlight heaven.
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Got my M61W yesterday and have been running it in my new bored Z2. I gotta say, it really is exceptional, I've never seen a beam this perfect before! The tint is a rosy neutral but I'm not sure what temp this one is; I got it from BatteryJunction. Can anybody tell me which colour temp mine is?
Anyways, count me in as a junkie because now I NEED to get the WL version and maybe, just maybe an M60..
Very well done, Mr. Malkoff!
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I own several of Gene's creations. He's a genius. My latest was to drop a P91 into Solar Force light and..I get white light, no donut, evenly spaced floody light that is brighter than other XML drop-ins that I've tried. It's almost as bright as my XML triple! Gene, you are a genius.​





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Am I the only one here hoping to see some multi-modes P60 dropins?​





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Am I the only one here hoping to see some multi-modes P60 dropins?



+1, I absolutely love the Malkoff modules' durability and I do like the idea of a lower mode without swapping dropins. (Not using a resistor).
Suggestion: A UI like the Surefire E2DL would be great for general use; comes on high, click off/on for low.
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+1, I absolutely love the Malkoff modules' durability and I do like the idea of a lower mode without swapping dropins. (Not using a resistor).
Suggestion: A UI like the Surefire E2DL would be great for general use; comes on high, click off/on for low.
I would definitely buy one!



I love to see a dropin with moonlight mode, very useful if you ask me...






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Not a junkie yet but I really love the dropins! M61W (5000K+) in a Z2 bored, and M61WL (neutral) in a C2-HA bored too
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Got my M61W yesterday and have been running it in my new bored Z2. I gotta say, it really is exceptional, I've never seen a beam this perfect before! The tint is a rosy neutral but I'm not sure what temp this one is; I got it from BatteryJunction. Can anybody tell me which colour temp mine is?
Anyways, count me in as a junkie because now I NEED to get the WL version and maybe, just maybe an M60..
Very well done, Mr. Malkoff!
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It could be one of the original M61W, which had a peachy neutral tint. From what I remember, it was close to 5000k.

I have the M61W when it first came out.



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07-18-2011, 08:23 AM #740
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I think they were 4500K? That's what I have and love it.​


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I am also inclined to think that it is higher than 3700k which BatteryJunction states it is. My packaging says it is 220 lm though, so I'm not really sure. What I am sure of is that I freaking love this tint, and I gotta have it 24/7, even if it means lugging around a 6.5 ounce (literally) combatlight in my jeans...
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07-18-2011, 05:24 PM #742
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Maybe I qualify, having owned an original M60 and an M60 MC-E, and now own an M61 and and three M60LL
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Hello!
Recently bought a M-91, and to host, a 3-cell MD3 with hi-lo and separate switch.
Works great but wanted more modes. Enter an AW Soft-start switch.
Useable at over 6v, it provides a six speed 'moder',
three level on high, And three distinct low levels!
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Just received my first Malkoff. I don't know if that qualifies me to post in the Junkie thread, but here's what I have to say:

Wow!

I had heard so much about the Malkoff drop-ins, I wasn't prepared for the quality of the host (MD2). It really is magnificent device. The machining is beautiful, the ano is perfect and there is so much meat on this thing! I get the same feeling from handling it that I get with an HDS light.

Of course the drop in is fantastic as well. The tint on these newer M61w are quite warm (we're talking incan warm) and the beam is sooooo nice. I got the high/lo switch so I get a very usable low mode but I keep wanting to turn it on high so I can see that beautiful warm beam in all its splendor.

Another first for me is the McClicky switch. I have other forward clicky lights but the feedback and operation of the switch are just about perfect.

In general, this light is my new standard for the p60 format. I have a feeling I will be ordering a few more Malkoffs in the near future. Someday, I might even achieve the status of Junkie.






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How about a Malkoff dropin with HDS's UI?
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I think I might be a Malkoff junkie...

I have just recently purchased a M61, M61W, MD2, and Hound Dog XM-L. Several years ago, I was also into the M60 line and the m*g multiples...

I have 2 m*g triples and 2 of his m*g quads.

I also have:
M60 MC-E
M60 MC-E W
M60
M60W
M60L
M60F
M60WLF
M60LF

I will try to get some pics of the whole group. What's not to love about Malkoff devices?






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Wow! The Triples and Quads are quite scarce. I didn't make many of those. The Quads were an especially tough build. Each LED has it's own separate dedicated driver.​





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Wow! The Triples and Quads are quite scarce. I didn't make many of those. The Quads were an especially tough build. Each LED has it's own separate dedicated driver.



Gene, I bought one triple from your website several years ago. The other triple and the 2 quads I got from the BST section. They are all incredible. I don't think I will ever part with them. Anyone who has never experienced one is really missing out on something special. All the M60s and M61s are great too. And of course there's the hound dog XM-L....

I love them all...and I feel priviledged to have them....especially the mag triples and quads.

I don't know how to post pics in the thread, but here are picasa links to my Malkoff collection.

From left to right:

3D triple, quad, quad, 3D triple, MD2 w/M60W, Hound Dog XM-L, Vintage M60 w/XR-E Q2 and reflector, M60LF, M60W MC-E, M60WLF, M60F, M60 MC-E, M60L, M60, M61W, M61.

I am still wanting an M60WL and an M60WF.

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Sanford02s Malkoffs...

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Gene, I bought one triple from your website several years ago. The other triple and the 2 quads I got from the BST section. They are all incredible. I don't think I will ever part with them. Anyone who has never experienced one is really missing out on something special. All the M60s and M61s are great too. And of course there's the hound dog XM-L....

I love them all...and I feel priviledged to have them....especially the mag triples and quads.

I don't know how to post pics in the thread, but here are picasa links to my Malkoff collection.

From left to right:

3D triple, quad, quad, 3D triple, MD2 w/M60W, Hound Dog XM-L, Vintage M60 w/XR-E Q2 and reflector, M60LF, M60W MC-E, M60WLF, M60F, M60 MC-E, M60L, M60, M61W, M61.

I am still wanting an M60WL and an M60WF.

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you sir... are a certified, bonified, officialfied malkoff junkie. thats quite the collection, i bet gene doesnt even have some of what you have.
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I just got the Hound Dog and I absolutely love it! I also own a Little Valiant with an M31W plus I have a M31 drop-in in a 3P and M61 in a 6P. Guess I'm becoming a junkie 'cause I want more Malkoff devices.​


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Who now wants a Valiant 3xCR123 / 2x17500 Twisty Body to better accommodate the new M91 drop-in?​


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Yeah man. I have some 17500's itching for something like that.​





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Does anyone know if you can fit 2 18350's in an MD2 or 3 in an MD3?​





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You should be able too.​


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Does anyone know if you can fit 2 18350's in an MD2 or 3 in an MD3?



Confirmed, I have Ultrafires. Soon upgrading to AW IMR 18350's.​





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Thanks guys. Good to know.​





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Any chance to see some M61 (powered by 1x18650) vs M91 (powered by 2x18350) pictures? I could switch that 18650 to 2x18350 in my MD2...​


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Recent convert. I now have a M61W in my C2 and I love the warm tint. Close to the stock P61 but not so yellow. Missed out on the M91 but want a neutral tint anyway.​





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Gee Whiz PSM,

It looks like I have to re-establish my membership into the "Junkies" club. Here I go:

1. Wildcat .v2 cool on a MD3 body + Triad/McClicky tailcap
2. HoundDog XM-L on a MD4 body + Triad/McClicky tailcalp
3. M91 inside an MD2 head on a MD3 body w/ a Delrin tailstand shroud
4. MD2 head/body & M61 w/ a Delrin tailcap shroud + pocket clip
5. MD2 head/body & M61W w/ a Delrin tailcap shroud + pocket clip
6. MD3 body awaiting the next great Malkoff offspring
7. M61 x 2 heading for Surefire Z2s
8. M61W x 2 heading for Surefire C2s

Hopefully I'm back in the club PSM! Thanks!

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Updated list:

1. Wildcat v2 MD4 body 2x 18650
2. Hound Dog XM-L MD3 primaries (waiting for 18500s in mail)
3. P91 MD2 head with Hi/Low ring MD3 primaries (waiting on 18500s)
4. M61 6P bored for 18650
5. M61 6P unbored
6. M61W 9P unbored
7. M61L G2
8. M60 6P unbored
9. M60 Surefire xm951
10. Maglite upgrade 3-6 D (x2)
11. Maglite upgrade 3-6 C

Bought 3 maglite upgrades for parents and sister too.

I think that is all for now.​


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This is a bit of a general question, but I thought you guys and gals would know best. I'm about to receive my very first 'real' flashlight: a Malkoff dropin for my 2D maglite. I'm VERY excited. So to get the most out of it, what batteries/charger would you recommend I use?

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Malkoff drop-ins[/h]
While I don't have any Malkoff flashlights (MD2, Hound Dog, Wildcat), I do have a number of wonderful Malkoff P60 LED drop-in modules: M61, M61W (3), M60, M60LL (3), and a M60 MC-E.

Running off SolarForce L2 hosts with the AW 18650-P 3.7V Li-Ion cells, each of these modules creates a wonderful beam that is highly useful until the light goes cold. The M61W's are a joy to run, with that perfect McGizmo McR-20 beam and great color rendition from the warmth of the LED. And the M60LL's are astounding in terms of how long they last, making them a great utility light for the car, long walks, or for any extended period away from a charger.



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Guess I should list my qualifications:

1. HD XM-L
2. Wildcat
3. M61LL on 6P
4. M61W on Moddoo 2-CR123 body
5. M31W on Moddoo 1-CR123 body​





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Correct John, the crash deleted some members, lmk if you arent on the list.
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My name apparently fell of the list during the crash.

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My updated, but not huge list:

M61 in a SureFire Z2L
M60LF in a SureFire C2 HA
M60WL in a SureFire 6P

So, we have outdoor "tactical," indoor "tactical" and an outdoor "general use" light.

Hmmm. Maybe I need an M60- or M61- WLL.​


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I got dropped too!

Updated list (gifted a couple)
MD2 hi/lo M61WL
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My updated, but not huge list:

M61 in a SureFire Z2L
M60LF in a SureFire C2 HA
M60WL in a SureFire 6P

So, we have outdoor "tactical," indoor "tactical" and an outdoor "general use" light.

Hmmm. Maybe I need an M60- or M61- WLL.



Just in case you want or need an M61W, please let me know if you want it at $65 shipped Priority Mail, as I have another for myself. I can hold it for several days until I have time to sort out my inventory and start selling off some items. Just let me know. In the meantime, I have to draft another post right now that you'll want to read. Thanks!

All the best,
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ATTENTION MALKOFF JUNKIES


It is with tremendous sadness that I feel it necessary to inform you that Gene Malkoff's father Pete, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Enterprise, Alabama where Gene and Cathy Malkoff reside and create the best flashlights in the world. Following is a link to the obituary for you to read if you wish: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/epr...6327''

Due to our mutual fondness, admiration and respect of Gene's creations and he as one of the nicest men I've ever spoken to, "PoliceScannerMan" and I decided we wanted to do something for Gene in memory of his dad. According to the obit, the family is accepting donations in Pete Malkoff's memory to his church. So I asked Craig of Illumination Supply, who carries Malkoff products, if he would be willing to offer up his rarely used personal PayPal account (seperate from his business account) to accept donations that will be presented to Gene for the church. I think a $5.00 donation would be generous and anything more would be wonderful. I believe a deadline of 5:00pm ET on Friday (tomorrow) would be sufficient, although we could extend it if needed. I will start by sending $10.00 to Craig's PP account listed here: [email protected]

On behalf of our Malkoff Junkies and the CPF community who love and admire Gene and Cathy Malkoff, we thank you in advance for your generosity and prayers to the family in their moment of sorrow. Thank you all.

Sincerely,
John Calvert

p.s. Whether you decide to make a small donation or not, feel free to express any feelings you wish to share about Gene and/or Malkoff products. This will also help to bump and keep the thread near the top of the LED Flashlight Forum. Thank you!



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Hey All,

Yes, to keep from mixing up my funds they are going to my personal paypal account which I do not use often. All donations - every little bit is going forward.

Thank you Malkoff Junkies -
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Craig,

I revised the original post to reflect this differentiation. Thank you again for your kindness!

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I am glad that you kind people have made something like this possible. I was very saddened when I received the email of Genes father passing, but I did not feel that I knew him (and the situation) well enough to be the first to post something regarding this. My association with Gene and Kathy has been much too fleeting - I only have 1 M30W, but when I purchased it and spoke to them, I realized that everything that has been said about them and the products pales to the reality. I appreciate the service that his father has done for me and my country and it is apparent that he is someone to be proud of - a true hero.
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I will repost this as the pages change over. To the moderators, thank you for allowing us to express our feelings about Gene Malkoff here on the forum!


ATTENTION MALKOFF JUNKIES

It is with tremendous sadness that I feel it necessary to inform you that Gene Malkoff's father Pete, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Enterprise, Alabama where Gene and Cathy Malkoff reside and create the best flashlights in the world. Following is a link to the obituary for you to read if you wish: [url]http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/epr...6327''[/URL]

Due to our mutual fondness, admiration and respect of Gene's creations and he as one of the nicest men I've ever spoken to, "PoliceScannerMan" and I decided we wanted to do something for Gene in memory of his dad. According to the obit, the family is accepting donations in Pete Malkoff's memory to his church. So I asked Craig of Illumination Supply, who carries Malkoff products, if he would be willing to offer up his rarely used personal PayPal account (seperate from his business account) to accept donations that will be presented to Gene for the church. I think a $5.00 donation would be generous and anything more would be wonderful. I believe a deadline of midnight Sunday, March 20th, would be sufficient. I will start by sending $10.00 to Craig's PP account listed here: [email protected]

On behalf of our Malkoff Junkies and the CPF community who love and admire Gene and Cathy Malkoff, we thank you in advance for your generosity and prayers to the family in their moment of sorrow. Thank you all.

Sincerely,
John Calvert

p.s. Whether you decide to make a small donation or not, feel free to express any feelings you wish to share about Gene and/or Malkoff products. This will also help to bump and keep the thread near the top of the LED Flashlight Forum. Thank you!




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Hello Malkoff Junkies, I need your help and support in keeping the Pete Malkoff Memorial donation post alive and moving. Please help!

Thank you,
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I sent $5.00​





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My deepest condolences to Gene and his family.
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Rest in peace, Pete. Condolences to Gene and family.

I sent a token donation.​





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To those of you who have donated to the Pete Malkoff Memorial fund and/or simply paid your respects in thought or prayer, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you're not sure a fellow Malkoff Junkie is aware of the passing of Gene's dad, please pass the information along and let them know of their opportunity to make a donation to the memorial fund on page 8 of this thread.

Thank you!
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You guys are hands down some of the nicest people I have ever met! I showed this thread to my Mom and Brother this evening after Dad's funeral. It brought tears to their eyes. Thank You for your kindness. I am a bit blown away.

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Gene my condolences to you for your loss. Thanks to everyone here for their kindness and prayers for gene and his family. This is the best community of people I know and am greatfull to be a part of.


Best Regard,
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Please note the ATTENTION post above. Thank you!

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To all Malkoff Junkies,

In considering whether to donate to the Pete Malkoff Memorial Fund (see post #355), please allow me to share with you a little bit about Gene's dad and how his contribution to our country's freedom, which allows this forum to be made possible.

Pete graduated from Michigan Tech (GO Huskies!) and was commissioned in the U.S. Army as a 2nd LT. eventually earning and being awarded, by the United States Army, the following meritorious honors for his heroism in battle:

1) Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism
2) Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters
3) Purple Heart
4) Air Medal (14) Meritorious Service Award

Please consider either a modest donation which will go to the St John Catholic Church Building Fund in Enterprise, Alabama or at least a few words of comfort to Gene and Cathy Malkoff. Thank you!

All the best to everyone,
John Calvert​


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Just came across this now...
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My sincerest sympathy goes out to Gene and family.

Pete sounds like the kind of man I would have been proud to call "Dad".​





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Pete sounds like the kind of man I would have been proud to call "Dad".



Shane,

I don't think anyone could have summed up our sentiments any better. Thank you!

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To all Malkoff Junkies,

UPDATE

Nearly a dozen members have already donated (post #355) and hardly anyone knows about Gene's dad passing away, so that's a great start. Please pass along the word to other "Malkoff Junkie" members or anyone you know who admires Gene and his craftsmanship.

And also remember, words of sympathy are as precious to Gene and his family as monetary donations. Please keep Gene and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you!

God bless you all,
John​


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My heart goes out to those who will miss Pete Malkoff. Based on his record,we all owe him a great debt. My PayPal token represents my recognition of that debt.



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Gene, my condolences as well.

Donation sent.​





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I bet that guy had some interesting stories (to say the least!), I would have loved to talk to him, and hear some of them.

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The Malkoffs are great people. Condolences to friends and family.​





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I bet that guy had some interesting stories (to say the least!), I would have loved to talk to him, and hear some of them.

The world lost another hero.
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Hi Toohotruk,

Like you, I would love to know more about the heroic nature of Pete Malkoff's war battles and perhaps a lighthearted story or two! If the time is ever right, maybe Gene would be willing to share some short stories that would bring his dad's adventures in the Army to life for those of us who are so appreciative of his dad's service to our country.

God bless you,
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Condolences to the Malkoff family.



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New day bump for the Pete Mallkoff Memorial Fund. Please see post #355.

Thank you to all those who have already donated to the fund and/or presented kinds words of condolence to the Gene Malkoff family.

Good evening and God bless you all,
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Just discovered this sad news....condolences to Gene and his family.​





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I would also like to offer my condolences. A previous poster used the word 'hero'. The late gentleman's service commendations truly attest to his bravery and integrity, and the appropriateness of that term. I am so sorry for the Malkoff family's loss.






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Those are some sad news. All my thoughts are with the Malkoff family.



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Ok. I talked to Gene today, he is doing ok, all things considered. It is best if we just move foward from here and get this thread back on topic to discussing the great products of Malkoff Devices.
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Hello all Malkoff Junkies,

On behalf of PoliceScannerMan, Csshih and myself, I wish to thank everyone who demonstrated generosity and extreme kindness to the Malkoff Family the past couple of days in honor of the loss of Gene's dad, Pete Malkoff.

We will tally the donations and present the total amount to Gene to put toward the St John Catholic Church Building Fund of Enterprise, Alabama in honor of his dad.

There's not much more that I can add other than to thank everyone for your generosity, kind words, thoughts and prayers to the Malkoff family. I know they appreciate your sentiments. Rest in peace Pete Malkoff!
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So now, let us all get back to the subject of the really awesome products developed and manufactured by Gene and his team, especially the incredible new M91 XM-L drop-in. I love mine and I hope everyone that wants one will get that chance very soon. Thanks one last time to every one of our "Malkoff Junkies"!!!

May God bless you all,
John Calvert

p.s. If anyone would still like to express your condolences to the Malkoff family that didn't have a chance, prior to returning this thread back to it's original discussions, please head over to the Cafe for that opportunity, thank you!



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Hi All,

We had 12 people contribute to the Fund - it is not about the sum, but the fact that 12 people were willing to contribute their hard earned money for someone they don't actually know in person.
Thank you all for letting this happen! I am sure Gene and the rest of the family will appreciate the gesture.

Thank you all again,
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Malkoff family due to their loss. As a veteran, I wish to thank them for sharing Pete with us, and to salute his bravery, both on the battlefield and off. It takes bravery to place yourself in harms way in the midst of battle, but it also takes bravery, a different kind perhaps, but bravery, non-the-less, to raise a family and provide for them, teaching them to be productive members of society. He did that well, as witnessed by his son Gene and all he has accomplished. The world is a sadder place for his loss, but at the same time a better place for his having been here. The best part of all of this, though, is that he is past all of this world and its pain and suffering and is in a better place. We will see him again, I am sure of it.



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My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Malkoff family due to their loss. As a veteran, I wish to thank them for sharing Pete with us, and to salute his bravery, both on the battlefield and off. It takes bravery to place yourself in harms way in the midst of battle, but it also takes bravery, a different kind perhaps, but bravery, non-the-less, to raise a family and provide for them, teaching them to be productive members of society. He did that well, as witnessed by his son Gene and all he has accomplished. The world is a sadder place for his loss, but at the same time a better place for his having been here. The best part of all of this, though, is that he is past all of this world and its pain and suffering and is in a better place. We will see him again, I am sure of it.



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With the new M91 that just hit the market, any infos on the next Malkoff products?

MD1?
M62? What emitter would it use?



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It's good to hear that Gene is doing ok.

I don't think that there will be a M62 for a while. Seeing as the M62 we were all hoping for materialised as the M91; unless Cree released a XP-G replacement or Gene were to put optics on the current M61's.
Hopefully now that Cree's High CRI XP-G's are becoming more obtainable, we might see some M61 with them (M61WLL w/High CRI would be pretty cool).​





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It's good to hear that Gene is doing ok.

I don't think that there will be a M62 for a while. Seeing as the M62 we were all hoping for materialised as the M91; unless Cree released a XP-G replacement or Gene were to put optics on the current M61's.
Hopefully now that Cree's High CRI XP-G's are becoming more obtainable, we might see some M61 with them (M61WLL w/High CRI would be pretty cool).



But the M91's input voltage is also higher, that means I'd need 2x18350 in my MD2. What uptime would I expect with this, compared to the M61 on 1x18650?​


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Alrighty, for those interested, a little runtime test.

I took two AW RCR123's off my PILA IBC at 4.2 volts, waited until they settled down to 4.15 and then fired up the M91 in the following rig:

Moddoo (oveready) 1x18650 host with the P60 adaptor
Moddo triad tailcap with a VANisleDSM FETtie switch
Ronac's Cryos cooling head

I tailstood the light during the entire test, there was NO perceptible change in brightness at all from start to finish.

The light ran exactly 31 minutes and then shut off. I tested the batteries and they were at 3.33 volts.

I let everything cool for 15 minutes, then fired it back up, it ran for about 30 seconds and shut back off (just to make sure I did not trip any heat cut-offs).

The light was hot, not warm, hot; but not painfully hot.. I feel using it for this amount of time would have been no issue had I been holding it the whole time.

31 minutes on RCR123's, that a lot of output and runtime for such a small light....!!!

I had the light pointed at a white ceiling, the beam color is pure white in the hot spot with a noticable purple corona at the outskirts. This was the beam color throughout, so heat did not cause it to go blue. The purple is not noticable at all outside or when not pointing it at a white wall.

I compared the brightness to other 500-ish lumen lights in my collection and it appears much brighter, so I suspect this thing is really closer to 650-700 lumens. It's MUCH brighter than the M61 and after this test, I am definitely NOT in the camp of the M61 is better; I think this is the most versitile light Malkoff has at the moment given the flexibilty of battery configuration and output.. it's stunning. If you are on the edge of whether to spend the 125 bucks or not, think about all of the possibilities with this light and then add the Malkoff reputation for quality, durability and customer service.

My take: A 9P rig (2x18500) will be the most flexible, giving one the option of rechargables with good capacity and practical runtime, with the option of running three primaries as needed. The length of this combo would be no issue at all.

EDIT: 30 minutes later, I checked battery voltage and they had both settled at 3.5 volts. I popped them into the PILA and they started charging with no issues, so this thing will not kill your RCR's. Nice!!



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I have the same issue with every Malkoff product I buy! ºLº


Before I get into the details, I must admit I am a chronic complainer and perfectionist, I can "always" find something to complain about. So, keep that in mind as we go forward, what you might not think worth complaining about, I do!


It started with some Surefire drop-ins I bought, the M60 for my P60, the M60F for my P90, and the M30 for my P30. I noticed this issue right then and there, but did not say anything! ºLº


Next I purchased the Malkoff Maglite drop-ins for my 6 D-cell and 5 C-cell Maglites. Same exact issue, which was starting to really annoy me, but I said nothing. Then. -L-


Then I bought a pair of the Hound Dogs, with the M4 bodies, and some 18650 batteries and a charger. GRRRR! #L# Same EXACT issue as before! I am really getting annoyed!!


Then I bought a pair of the MD3 bodied Wildcats, and they also exhibited the exact same issue, and I had finally had enough! @L@ So, I decided to post this complaint online!


What is annoying me so much? It's that I HAVE NOTHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT! ^L^ They are all so bright, so well made, with such beautiful beams and long runtime, I can't find a thing wrong with them!!! Grrrrrr!! ^L^


Oh well, I guess it could be worse...


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Hello Thomas,

So an admitted perfectionist and chronic complainer is annoyed that he can't find any fault with Malkoff products. Although that must have been the most unusual way to state that Malkoff products are so well made, the resulting critique remains the same. Malkoffs are the best!

Now Thomas, it's time to take in a big breath of fresh air, smell the roses, relax and enjoy!

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Hey Thomas, try not to post too much!
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Honestly, I'm a little dissapointed that you couldn't find anything to complain about...... there must be something that could be improved. If this is anything like the meaning of life then whats next after perfection? That is apart from replacing the LED's and reflectors/optics.

C'mon people, lets have a little constructive criticism!​





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m91 gets hot, fix it ?
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seriously tho, I think the heat management of the p60 modules could be much better (in general) when they would fit tighter, but i guess that would give compatability issues in some lights?​


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I love my Malkoffs: M61(MD2) and Houndog XM-L(MD4). They both are fed AW 18650 2900mah (Pila IBC).
This may have been said before. But if there is one thing I could wish for, it would be the option of a side clicky switch for the MD4 body because of how long it is. A side clicky switch module that could be used on MD3 and MD4.​





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m91 gets hot, fix it ?
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seriously tho, I think the heat management of the p60 modules could be much better (in general) when they would fit tighter, but i guess that would give compatability issues in some lights?



Do you have an MD2/3/4 host? The drop-in retaining ring is awesome for heat transfer!​


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I just love my MD2/M61W.

My Sergeant backed us on a call today and there was no light in the room where we were. He ended up saying "Wow, that thing is so bright", wondering how such a small light could be so powerful and then looked directly at his light, kind of disappointed.

Priceless moments
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From what I remember, the service issues a Streamlight Scorpion Led. I never really looked at it and just left it inside my locker.​


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Just a simple question, I have bought a total of 2 Malkoff dropins (M61W and M61WLL) and all have the model name engraved on them. But every now and then I see M61's with the model name stuck on with a sticker; so to sum it all up, how common are engraved M61's in comparison to ones that are not?​





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Engraved M60's, M61's, M30's, M31's, etc, are made by Gene personally. Ones with stickers are made at the plant in Idaho to Gene's specs. No differences in quality.

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Engraved question... that's what I was wondering about also because M61W, M61WL, M61WL and M91 are all engraved with black potting... the latest M61 that I purchased with MD2 has sticker to it...

Speaking of M61, does it really dims half a second after turn on on AW 1x18650 or AW 1x18650, or AW 1x17670 (basically one Li-Ion setup, fully charged battery) where on 2xCR123 or 2x18350 keeps full brightness from start on ??? I don't have my other dropins (they are back home; I'm deployed) to test them and see if they also dim on startup... I never noticed that, though...

Anyway... my first post in this thread so does below collection account me as Malkoff junkie (plus the need to purchase MORE ASAP... like some "special edition" dropin that Gene might make just for CPF's):

MD2(hi/lo) + M61 (edges sanded a little bit for good fit w/o gap in SF hosts)
M61W (OR TL65+adapter, G2L-FYL Tailcap, G2L-BK bezel, SS BK bezel ring)
M61WL (C2-BK+A19+6PD Tailcap+M2 Bezel-BK running on 2xAW-P17500) Glossy finish "M3"
M61WL (edges sanded a little bit for good fit w/o gap in SF hosts) - Host G2L-BK with G2L-FYL click tailcap + SS BK bezel ring)
M91 (host: C2-HA+A19-BK+KX4 head bezel from G2L-FYL+C2-HA tailcap/McClicky running on 2xAW-P17500) Dual tone "C3"



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Engraved M60's, M61's, M30's, M31's, etc, are made by Gene personally. Ones with stickers are made at the plant in Idaho to Gene's specs. No differences in quality.

Bill



Thats pretty cool, I had a feeling that the engraved ones were special in a way but I didn't know that they were made by Gene himself.​





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It's good to hear that Gene is doing ok.

I don't think that there will be a M62 for a while. Seeing as the M62 we were all hoping for materialised as the M91; unless Cree released a XP-G replacement or Gene were to put optics on the current M61's.
Hopefully now that Cree's High CRI XP-G's are becoming more obtainable, we might see some M61 with them (M61WLL w/High CRI would be pretty cool).



So, you don't think he would creat an M62 with the XM-L at lower voltage req. & lower output compared to the M91? I mean, they would be two totally different LA with different uses, so why wouldn't he?

Would putting optics on the current M61, create the exact same thing as the M60 (but brighter & better run time)? Optics would basically widen the beam & diffuse the hot spot, right?

ANY idea when Gene is comming out with somethine new again? (the next M__ to upgrade the M61)

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M60-P60
M61-P61
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M91-P91

A Lower output XML would have to be a M90. It only makes sense.
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Slim chances. The M61 with XPG is so efficient with great leverage btw. flood and throw that anything new implemented in P60 size will lack on one of those things. More lumens does not necessarily means better. There is heat issue with XML as you raise amperage draw. Also, Malkoff is always compatible with CR123 so running XML on 1.5A in 6V setup would not create noticable jump in lumens output but would drastically change lux and throw. As you've probably noticed, Malkoff reflectors are pretty shallow thus having such a big LED inside will make nothing but flood. If you want flood, you already have it with M91, now with these new IMR 18350 you can run it for decent runtime in 6P hosts, dual output in MD2 with hi/lo switch...






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I took some pics of my Malkoffs and put them here if you want to see. http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...with-Beamshots





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Just got my VME 2x123 Little Twisty w/M61W today in the mail!
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Boy, it sure is smaller than I expected to be! I LOVE this little flame thrower, its going to be fun to blow people's minds with this baby!
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Hm... still not made it to the bottom of the list... I'm sure that Hound Dog XML w. MD3 will "push" me there... as soon as that "out of stock" icon disappears from the page...​





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aw, I just realized that I'm no longer a junkie. can I reapply?

I should have a bunch o' M91s in a few weeks(or less, eta:unknown, though I know gene now has the LEDs
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aw, I just realized that I'm no longer a junkie. can I reapply?




Same here
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Oooo, yeahhhh... Official ENLIGHTENED Malkoff Junkie !!!

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Some of the newer MJ's got bumped off the list in the Crash. LMK if I missed ya. Were almost to 100 members!
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I have.........
M61 in a Bored 9P
MD2 (#1465)/M61WLL
MD2 (#0075)/M61W high/low with tail shroud/clip

Very badly wanting a Neutral XP-G hound dog and an M91. Is that enough to make the list?
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There is no minimum to join. We dont descriminate, the thirst is all you need.
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There is no minimum to join. We dont descriminate, the thirst is all you need.
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Quote of the day - very nicely done!!
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There is no minimum to join. We dont descriminate, the thirst is all you need.
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In that case, here's my application................

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Second from the right?!

It doesn't look bare, it looks kinda satin.

What's been done to it?​





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Second from the right?!

It doesn't look bare, it looks kinda satin.

What's been done to it?




Nothing has been done to it. You can even see the Malkoff script. It's the natural HA finish.






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Like both his family and his products.

Curious how many would be interested in a mag drop-in that allowed the use of other malkoff drop-ins (of more than one at the same time for that matter if they would fit). So an M60 in a mag body, or whatever you wanted for that matter. Or a Stainless MD2, would love one. Just a couple things I'd like to see them make.

As far as complaints go, I guess I could complain that the top sticker on my 2-3D XPG drop in is wearing out.....



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Put me on that list. I will do my part to get that list to 100.​





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Nothing has been done to it. You can even see the Malkoff script. It's the natural HA finish.



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NEW MD2 BODY DESIGN: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/t...itch-p-87.html

Now with 6P-compatible separate tailcap instead of an integrated tailcap.
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This adds to the Malkoff series' versatility. A good move, IMO!



Well, this could make me buy my first complete Malkoff light. I think about a M91 in a MD2 host. Does this setup work?​




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M91 in an MD2 will work on 2xRCR123s. The rated voltage is 6.5-12v.​





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M91 in an MD2 will work on 2xRCR123s. The rated voltage is 6.5-12v.



Okay, thanks.


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Just a notice to all, he asked me to make a post since I had this page open, that his M61W drop ins will now be running at 3700K with a CRI of 80. These are the warmest he has ever run, so be advised if you don't want really warm. He said its close to inacandecent.



Interesting. Does anyone know what tint the M61w had before?​





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I read somewhere that his original M61Ws were 5000K and after that they were 4000K.​





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I'm pretty certain that I'm a Malkoff junkie.

Heard tonight that there was going to be a High CRI M61 - the M61HCRI - 90 Minimum CRI, 3000k tint. Ordered as soon as it was available.

That makes four for me. I feel a little guilty that I don't have an MD2 host yet.​





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Okay, thanks.



Interesting. Does anyone know what tint the M61w had before?



When he first came out with the M61W, he set them at 5000K. Many people called him up saying he must have sent them a cool one, or sent theirs back because it was too cool for their taste. Many people said it was more like a neutral tint, and not warm.

So, when he set out to do his next batch, he lowered it to 4000K. Great reviews from everyone.

Now, with his newest batch, he has it running at 3700K. He told me these look A LOT like incandescents, but of course still LEDS.​





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Seems there's a real collectors item for the malkoff junkies who like high cri.

Not my bag personally but I know a lot of people out there do like High CRI​


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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Can you actually tell the difference between 4000k and 3700k?

Edit: If so I might pick up one of these instead of the Ra Rotary once its available in the LL series
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04-05-2011, 04:50 PM #459
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]

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Can you actually tell the difference between 4000k and 3700k?



According to the Malkoff M61W web page, the current crop of M61W's are 3700K and 80 CRI.

On the Illumination Supply web site, the High-CRI M61 is 3000K and 90 CRI.

For myself, I can certainly tell the difference between 5000K and 4000K. I haven't seen any XP-G LED modules in the 3000K / 90 CRI range, but I imagine the difference will be as significant and easy to distinguish as the jump from 5000K to 4000K. If you look at the CREE chromaticity BIN chart, the color difference between ~4000K and ~3000K is fairly significant, with a huge boost in orangy-yellow to the tint. In the thread csshih put up, the image shows a strong color difference on items bathed in light from the new M61HCRI module as compared to others.

But 4000K to 3700K? I might, yes, but it would be much more subtle. My eyes seem to work better with stronger, livelier color rendition. But that's just me.



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04-05-2011, 06:06 PM #460
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I think the last batch was closer to 4500K even though they were sold to me as 4000K. These new 3700K 80CRI LED's are significantly warmer, as you said, much more orangy-yellow. The other ones almost look cool in a side by side comparison. Outdoors they really make the colors pop!​





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04-05-2011, 06:42 PM #461
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I bought an M61W (and VME Twisty123...LOVE IT!) from you on 3/24...which one would I have gotten, this batch, or the last one? I LOVE the tint on that M61W, and it seems quite warm compared to other LEDs I have, so I wouldn't be too surprised if it was from the newer batch.​










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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
It's 4000K​





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04-05-2011, 08:51 PM #463
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I am sorely tempted to buy one of those HCRI modules... Dang, now I'll definitely have to start selling some of my spare M60 modules. Or buy some of those new MD2 bodies and have even more flashlights.​


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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Thanks for the quick response and confirmation!
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For now, I'm really happy with the one I have...gorgeous tint and still awe inspiring output!
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It would be interesting to see the difference...off to see if any have been posted anywhere.​










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04-06-2011, 08:44 PM #465
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
If anyone orders this new style MD2 body and has A19 on hand, can we just get confirmation about compatibility... should be 100% but later tries I did with other brands with Surefire have some parts fit and some don't inbetween... weird...
like one style tailcap fits and other don't... also, extender don't fit the surefire body but is able to have normal fit with Surefire tailcap...​





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04-06-2011, 10:42 PM #466
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Tana, I'll do that. I've got a couple of A19s including the HAIII version coated by Oveready. I'll also try it with the SF Z41/McClicky and Triad tailcaps. My MD2 hasn't been dispatched yet so it may take a few days.​





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04-07-2011, 04:37 AM #467
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
That would be awesome, brunt_sp... Thanks...

Long and short version of Hound Dog at the same time, depending on how long you're planning to use it (real use or just bling effect with someone), thanks to A19... but Malkoff HA is somewhat glossy so I guess only bored A19 should do the trick for very versatile light... with Moddoolar triad, that light should look and perform great, I think... That might be my next project... Small mortar shell with 1000+ feet throw... Triad has perfect HA, by the pictures, finally just ordered one today so I should be firm very soon, may not be perfect fit for Malkoff mortar shell but it should blind anyone trying to notice that...

Anyway... did anyone noticed how hard is to make impulsive purchase with some Malkoff products, thanks to that "sold out" icon ??? :)






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04-07-2011, 10:37 AM #468
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I have recently bought an m31 with vme head 1x cr123 body and 2xAA body, m61, m61 high cri, m91, md2 w/high, low switch, and a md4.
Illumination supply has been awsome to deal with, and is my official malkoff dealer.
Besides he has the m91's/61's/31's in stock!

I'm not new to Gene/Kathy but I LOVE the new reflectored models dearly!



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04-07-2011, 10:56 AM #469
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]

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Gene/Kathy



Gene/Cathy.
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04-07-2011, 11:09 AM #470
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Ordered my first Malkoff products, an M91, Md3 body, and Md2 head
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Also, considering the high CRI M61 or an M31W to be used in VME body. How many of the high CRI's were available and how quickly did they sell out?






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04-07-2011, 01:55 PM #471
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Just received the m60 and m61, but the m61 disappoints me compared to my m61w, the m61 has a much bigger or less pronounced edges, hotspot than the m61w. Not sure if it's related but the led is not perfectly centered either, it's all the way to one side. Is the m61 supposed to be floodier? I have to say my m61w is one of my favourites now, for it's perfectly round hotspot.
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The m60 is nice, kinda looks like my lx2 with less spill
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Was wondering what it would say on the side. Looks like this is separate from the MxxW line. As far as the beam.... It looks a lot like my Surefire incans, but much much brighter and without the artifacts of hotwire beams.​





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04-07-2011, 03:22 PM #473
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Haven't seen these on Malkoff's site yet, are these just available from illumination supply? Would love to see a comparison against a m61w.​





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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I will be doing a photo comparison later tonight between the Malkoff M61 HCRI, the 4Sevens Quark AA2 Turbo WW, and an E2E with the Strion Kit.






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04-09-2011, 09:32 AM #475
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Last month I asked Gene if he'd make a "High Only" Hound Dog XM-L. Guess what showed up
in the mailbox earlier this week? My second HD XM-L.
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He eliminated the low switch and filled the whole with epoxy. It's now a high only Hound Dog.

Tint on the new HO HD XM-L is a nice white and a tad brighter. The beam is absolutely amazing
as you'd expect, it has an insane amount of throw, and all the spill I need.

From our house, it's 300' to the barn, 600' to the far side of the upper paddock, and 300' across
the small pond. All critical areas are easily illuminated by the Hound Dog.

THANKS Gene!!!
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May I suggest a picture of the inside of the head?
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Curious why he didn't just swap out the brass hi-lo ring with the regular aluminium ring. It looks like it's the same ring as used in the modular Malkoff heads, just potted all the way.






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You know what's interesting... as soon as you decide to go for some not-always-available product from high-end small business, like OR or Malkoff, they seem to be out of that particular item FOREVER... :)

I'm looking at Malkoff Devices site for more than a month in hope I could see Malkoff Hound Dog XML (man, should've used that situation when I saw them in stock for, I think, $200 in January)... I made some deals with me and myself and we both agreed what needs to be done so I can order Hound Dog XML and get my first real thrower for use back home...






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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I've got a small contribution to the Beamshot Database. They're all indoors, I'm sorry I can't get to a dark enough place for good outdoor shots easily. All shots were taken at the same ISO (400) and Shutter Speed (1/6sec). These settings gave me a decent approximation of what I was seeing in person. Every shot was on fresh batteries, taken within a couple of seconds of turn-on.

Here's my control shot. Good and dark. Don't worry, I put a guitar in there, just like every other beamshot taken by someone that owns a guitar.
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I compared a few things here. I have four Malkoffs M31, M61WL, M61HCRI, and M91.

First, following up on a recent thread, I checked to see how the M61WL and the M61HCRI ran on 2xAA, as compared to what they do on full power. These are on totally fresh Duracell Alkaline AAs, so they should be delivering close to the full 3v.

Malkoff M61WL (2xAA)
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Malkoff M61WL (3x123)
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Malkoff M61HCRI (2xAA)
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Malkoff M61HCRI (3x123)
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I'm quite impressed with that. As far as an emergency light goes, the M61WL in a 3x123 body is going to give a lot of options since 2xAA work so well once your CR123A supply runs out.

Next, I compared the new M61HCRI to my M31W and some Surefire Incans.

Malkoff M31W (2xAA)
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Malkoff M61HCRI
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Surefire MN03
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Surefire P60
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Surefire P90
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This is a situation where the lack of plants in my apartment gets in the way of really showing off what the M61HCRI can do. I didn't realize how boring the colors in the shot were, please don't take my poor staging to mean anything about the lights themselves.

I tried again, pulling some pastels and colored markers together. (Shutter speed is different here, to focus on color rendition.)

On the pastels, I also got a beamshot with a cool light, the Surefire E1B - the M91 would have just washed out the shot completely.

Surefire E1B
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Malkoff M31W
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Malkoff M61HCRI
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Surefire MN03
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The comparison of the M61HCRI to the MN03 is impressive. The big differences between these are that the M61HCRI is four times as bright and runs for twice as long. Besides that, I have a hard time picking out any differences. Running the beams side-by-side, there's a slight difference in warmth, but it is quite minor. (See below.)

The M31W looks great, too. It gets the white of the paper much more accurately than any of the other lights. The rest of the colors are very well rendered, as well. There are some subtleties lost, the pastel that appears dark blue is actually purple, but in these conditions, the only obvious difference is that one is warmer than the other. This is where some outdoors shots or some indoor shrubberies would come in handy.

Here's a side-by-side beamshot of the M61HCRI and the MN03 (in a Surefire E2D).
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Finally, the Malkoff M91.
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Hope these were of some use to you all!



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Nice lineup of shots there Z-Tab! I think I have got to where I like cool white again, and neutral. The first run M61W's are where I'm at. I still like the 4000k second run W's, don't get me wrong.
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I just think the wow factor of having "Incan" like LEDs is wearing off, and my old love for pure white is coming back.
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Thanks for the beam shots. I know it's hard work.

Do you have any idea what brand of led is in that M61hcri ? From the photos, it looks like the M31w renders the colors better than the hi cri does. Is that just the way the photo's came out?

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Thanks for the pictures, I got a very good impression of the differences. So I just ordered one of the 4000 K M61w (at least it should be one of this batch) from Batteryjunction. I think the 3700 K version might have been a little too warm for me.​




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Do you have any idea what brand of led is in that M61hcri ? From the photos, it looks like the M31w renders the colors better than the hi cri does. Is that just the way the photo's came out?



It is the High CRI XP-G, 3000K, Q2 bin. The M31W is only really better with white, so the piece of paper I put behind the pastels might be a bit misleading. The M61HCRI is distinctly better with colors, and is "livelier." (Not to try to evoke mojo, but the M31W gives every color the slightest tinge of blue.) I think an outdoor beamshot would show off the M61HCRI's qualities better, but that's the one shot I didn't get. Even on the E1B, you're not gonna mistake yellow for orange, all the colors are perceived relative to each other.​





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Cool. Thanks. I'm used to the High CRI P4 and really like it, but I never knew Cree made one in xpg. Any idea of the lumen output?

I already pre-ordered one, just curious. I've been lusting for a High CRI Malkoff for years.

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Last month I asked Gene if he'd make a "High Only" Hound Dog XM-L. Guess what showed up
in the mailbox earlier this week? My second HD XM-L.
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He eliminated the low switch and filled the whole with epoxy. It's now a high only Hound Dog.

Tint on the new HO HD XM-L is a nice white and a tad brighter. The beam is absolutely amazing
as you'd expect, it has an insane amount of throw, and all the spill I need.

From our house, it's 300' to the barn, 600' to the far side of the upper paddock, and 300' across
the small pond. All critical areas are easily illuminated by the Hound Dog.

THANKS Gene!!!
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Originally Posted by jellydonut
May I suggest a picture of the inside of the head?
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Curious why he didn't just swap out the brass hi-lo ring with the regular aluminium ring. It looks like it's the same ring as used in the modular Malkoff heads, just potted all the way.



Here you go.

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Do you have any idea what brand of led is in that M61hcri ? From the photos, it looks like the M31w renders the colors better than the hi cri does.



CRI is tricky. The standard is literally 'how close does it come to rendering colors like an incan bulb.' Incan bulbs are yellow, so its difficult to get a high number and not be yellow. CREE's initial CRI options are low K values, so CREE based CRI lights will be more yellow than popular Nichia or P4 based CRI lights.

I get a bit nauseous with 3000K LEDs (while loving incan 3000k), but have yet to see the CRI 3000k in person.​





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It is the High CRI XP-G, 3000K, Q2 bin. The M31W is only really better with white, so the piece of paper I put behind the pastels might be a bit misleading. The M61HCRI is distinctly better with colors, and is "livelier." (Not to try to evoke mojo, but the M31W gives every color the slightest tinge of blue.) I think an outdoor beamshot would show off the M61HCRI's qualities better, but that's the one shot I didn't get. Even on the E1B, you're not gonna mistake yellow for orange, all the colors are perceived relative to each other.



So, does anyone have any info/input how much the new line of M61W's compare to this?

3000K vs. 37000?
90 CRI vs 80 CRI?

I have heard that the first two productions of M61W's weren't warm enough for incand lovers. However, looking that the pics Z-Tab posted (thank you by the way), it looks like the ones running at 3000K is REALLY REALLY Yellow, even more yellow than using higher powered incand like SF P60 drop ins, or SL Strions. Any input from anyone?

I am looking to buy my first M6?W?, but looking for the best Malkoff to a bright incand, as that is what I like.

Thanks for any input​





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My M61W (early run) impressed me so much as to make me decide that I will never buy another cool white LED ever! I also have a nightcore light with "warm" emmitter and although a pleasant light, it is to orange for me and really resembles an incan on dying batteries. I still use cool led all the time but can't see buying any more after using the M61W. I would not want one that was so warm it looks like incan on dying batteries.​





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I'm really liking the 5000k white (1D) on my new HO Hound Dog XM-L.

For my eyes and perception, it is the perfect white for outdoors. Not too cool and not too warm.
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I've got a small contribution to the Beamshot Database. They're all indoors, I'm sorry I can't get to a dark enough place for good outdoor shots easily. All shots were taken at the same ISO (400) and Shutter Speed (1/6sec). These settings gave me a decent approximation of what I was seeing in person. Every shot was on fresh batteries, taken within a couple of seconds of turn-on.



Hope these were of some use to you all!



Thanks for those M91 comparison shots with the M31w, really gives a good idea of the different beam patterns. Can't wait for the warm ones to come out.​


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So, does anyone have any info/input how much the new line of M61W's compare to this?

3000K vs. 37000?
90 CRI vs 80 CRI?

I have heard that the first two productions of M61W's weren't warm enough for incand lovers. However, looking that the pics Z-Tab posted (thank you by the way), it looks like the ones running at 3000K is REALLY REALLY Yellow, even more yellow than using higher powered incand like SF P60 drop ins, or SL Strions. Any input from anyone?

I am looking to buy my first M6?W?, but looking for the best Malkoff to a bright incand, as that is what I like.

Thanks for any input



A high power surefire Incan hits around 3300k in color temperature. The 3700k should be a bit whiter. There was a 5000kish run of early M61w's which most folks felt were too cool, then Malkoff switched back to 4000K, which is noticeably whiter than an incan. I favor the 4000k leds, maybe if there was a 5000k high CRI that would be cool too, but 3000k is too yellow/incanish for me. The 3700k's I've not tried, but I suspect in practice they'll be alot like a what an incan would be if they could be pushed a bit more without the filament flashing.






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I don't think the 3700k Warms have shipped yet.

I really like the HCRI and it's incan look, I also really like my Malkoff 4000k Warms. It's really just a matter of preference as they both are excellent. At night, I find that warmer lights are less fatiguing for my eyes, and the HCRI feels very similar to general indoor lighting (which makes sense as my home lightbulbs are incans). I haven't tried any lights with other High CRI emitters, but that would make for a great round-up if anybody can pull it together...






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I made a beamshot comparison tool here if anyone's interested: http://thebrightsideforums.com/viewt...p?f=26&p=10981
It does not include the new 3700K yet.

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Does anyone know if there is a noticeable difference in output between the 5000K, 4000K, and 3700K M61Ws? Are they different flux bins?​





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The M91 you use in those shots looks pretty "white". The one I got seems to have a lot more blue in it. Of course, it's hard to tell from a computer photo.​





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My M61W (early run) impressed me so much as to make me decide that I will never buy another cool white LED ever! I also have a nightcore light with "warm" emmitter and although a pleasant light, it is to orange for me and really resembles an incan on dying batteries. I still use cool led all the time but can't see buying any more after using the M61W. I would not want one that was so warm it looks like incan on dying batteries.



Same for me. After getting the M61W (first batch, which is more a M61Neutral), I'll never go cool again!


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I made a beamshot comparison tool here if anyone's interested: http://thebrightsideforums.com/viewt...p?f=26&p=10981
It does not include the new 3700K yet.

-Craig



Awesome beam shots, really shows the difference!​


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The M91 you use in those shots looks pretty "white". The one I got seems to have a lot more blue in it. Of course, it's hard to tell from a computer photo.



there is a bit of blue with the M91s - look at the house closely and you'll see the tint showing!

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Hound Dog XML back in stock...

I'm not sure I'm ever going to need any other light now that I have M61W, Triple XPG and Malkoff HD XML... pretty much everything else I have is obsolete and will just collect dust on shelves... it's going to be a beautiful sight, though...

I spent too much in the past 30 days... now it's time to bite my lips and avoid any purchase for 1-2 months... maybe even try to ignore CPF (after more than 6 months of informing and lately posting) just to avoid temptation... :)






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Here's the new MD2 with Triad.

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I've also done compatibility tests and can report that everything works perfectly. These are MD2 with Malkoff McClicky, Malkoff Judco, Triad, SF Z59 and SF Z41 with OR McClicky.
In addition I've tried those tailcaps with a bored SF A19 extension on the MD2 and they all work for the 2X18500 option.



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You can add me to the list!
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ever since my Brother-in-Law gave me an M61 for christmas, I've been hooked!

Since then my collection of them has grown rather quickly!
M61
M60
M60F
Mag 2D Drop-In
MD3 w/Hi Lo ring that is waiting for the M91W I'm waiting on (paid, ordered, and shipped....just not in my hands yet...)

And I was in possession of an M60 MC-E but sold it after placing the order for the M91W

And you can bet I'll be in possession of more drop-ins and MD hosts in the future.​





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Does anyone have the current model MD2? I'm curious, is there any battery rattle when using primary CR123's? Also did Gene opt for McGizmo McClicky's in these? Thanks!​


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I have two of the current MD2. There is no battery rattle with primaries.
They are nice and yes, there is a McClicky in these.​





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I have two of the current MD2. There is no battery rattle with primaries.
They are nice and yes, there is a McClicky in these.



Sweet! Thank you! Did they come with a lens kit?....Nevermind, they do!​


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I'll get a picture posted in a few.​





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sorry about the delay.

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McClicky? Yep.
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Sweet!​










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I don't have it in my hand yet, so technically I may not be a member, but he has my money and it is on it's way- so for now I am a prospect I guess
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sorry about the delay.

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McClicky? Yep.
Tailstand? Yep.



Is the mcclicky hardpress or softpress?

I ordered one to replace the old-style tailcap on my MD3 and was curious...Not that I care, really. But I figured with a shroud able to tailstand its probably softpress...​





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I want the new MD2, but I have waaay too many Malkoffs with the M6* host head already. It'd be shameful.
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If Gene brought out a new head, I'd have an excuse to buy a new MD2. Wink, nudge.
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Is the mcclicky hardpress or softpress?

I ordered one to replace the old-style tailcap on my MD3 and was curious...Not that I care, really. But I figured with a shroud able to tailstand its probably softpress...



The newer Malkoff McClicky tailcap is similar to the Oveready softpress whereas the old Malkoff Judco switch is similar to the Oveready hardpress.






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The newer Malkoff McClicky tailcap is similar to the Oveready softpress whereas the old Malkoff Judco switch is similar to the Oveready hardpress.



yep! feels pretty soft to me!
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Well, with 110 on the Malkoff Junkie list, I may as well throw my name in because it's getting there.
Right now, I have:
M91 in an MD2 with hi/low
M61 in an MD2 with hi/low
M61W in an MD2 with hi/low
M61WL in a Little Twisty
M61 in a SF 6P, and
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I'm sure there will be more in the future.
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Nice new MD2 design, but I love my integrated switch!

I hate it when I want to loose the head... and the tail becomes loose instead of the head.



I know what you mean but a solution with the new MD2 is to really tighten the tailcap up then perform battery changes by removing the head. This has the added advantage of preventing the spring in the tailcap from scratching up the negative end of the cell.​





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The M61HCRI is

FREAKIN AWESOME !!!


btw I have an M61w, M91, M61HCRI.​


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You can officially count me a junky. I got a M61W a few weeks ago and just got my MD2 today. Definitely more Malkoff in my future!​


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Originally Posted by Brasso
The M61HCRI is

FREAKIN AWESOME !!!


btw I have an M61w, M91, M61HCRI.



Would you mind doing some M61W vs M61HiCri beamshots?​


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I'll give it a try.

The M61w (cooler neutral version) is first, the M61HCRI is second. I didn't set any values, just turned off the flash and used the auto settings, but it appears to be very close to what I see. The flowers are a bit storm ravaged. We had a couple of tornado's here in Alabama recently.





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I just received my MD2/ M61 High/Low light and man does this light just feel right. It is one very nice combo with plenty of light, spill and it feels solid. I like it coming on low (I know it can come on high as well) and then the high is plenty high. I'm thinking this might kick my SF LX2 out of my back pack, I really like this set up. My problem now is, which Milkoff product is next, maybe an M91 set up :)?​





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Brasso, I am a huge M61HCRI fan as well. I'm tempted to buy a second one as a backup.​





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Is the new MD2 host (with a Malkoff dropin) waterproof?​


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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
This is still the one...





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Definitely gorgeous!!!​










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Amazing pics, thank you!

How is the new MD2 vs the old one?​


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Originally Posted by bwall85
You can add me to the list! :twothumbs

ever since my Brother-in-Law gave me an M61 for christmas, I've been hooked!

Since then my collection of them has grown rather quickly!
M61
M60
M60F
Mag 2D Drop-In
MD3 w/Hi Lo ring that is waiting for the M91W I'm waiting on (paid, ordered, and shipped....just not in my hands yet...)

And I was in possession of an M60 MC-E but sold it after placing the order for the M91W

And you can bet I'll be in possession of more drop-ins and MD hosts in the future.



That didn't take long. MD2 with hi/low ring and M61W on the way from a marketplace trade :D





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Amazing pics, thank you!

How is the new MD2 vs the old one?



I can compare the old MD2 with the new MD3, as that's what I have - It's only the switch that is different. The old switch is firm,
the new Malkoff/McClicky switch soft press which makes sense when used with the tail shroud: It is easily activated even though it is rather recessed; this would not be the case if it was firm like the MD2. And of course being removable, the newer switch is more easily accessed for cleaning etc.

'Hope that is some help.

Sparky. (Australia).​





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I'm not qualified to start or run it, but I would love to see a Malkoff History thread, sort of like the Discontinued Surefires thread.

It seems that there are quite a lot of products that Gene has made, yet it's not always easy to track down the official specs on them. A history thread could pull all of that information together in one spot, so a person can figure out what the differences were between an M60W MC-E DD and an M60 P7 and whatever other info is out there. (I don't know the differences, besides the fact that they have different emitters.)

Right now, I've got a Wildcat MD4 V1 with four emitters on the way and I didn't even know they existed a week ago. I managed to find the specs on it, but it took a lot of searching and not everything was easily found on CPF and the Malkoff website has no information on legacy products.​





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Yeah, it's a bit of a shame. I think one of the things Gene could do is to add the old products to his 'flashlight comparison' chart (clearly marking them as discontinued), so that owners of older products can compare them to the newer ones, and people like ourselves who buy them used know what we're getting into.​





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I like that idea...I have quite a few old Malkoff Devices, like a couple of his original copper Mag SSC drop-ins, and various M60/M61 variants, and my memory is starting to fade as far as specs go. :eek:










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Here is a starting point from an old thread:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...ires-Spec-List





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Wow! A lot of great info in that thread! The top post alone covers 16 modules that don't appear on the Malkoff site.​





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And another M61HCRI fan. Love the tint...​


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I have always wanted to buy a Malkoff drop-in for my Surefire but has never done so since I prefer my lights to have at least two modes of output.

I have thought about getting an MD2 with Hi/Lo switch as well but the rather high overall costs, inclusive of the shipping (overseas shipping), has put me off.

That was until I saw the M61HCRI being offered. Couldn't wait anymore so I placed an order for the M61HCRI and new MD2 host with Hi/Lo switch. Got them from Craig at Illumination Supply due to the lower shipping costs.

Received the package a few days back from Craig and I am truly happy and delighted that I got my first Malkoff! I love it so much I have decided to buy another M61W for my Surefire M2.

My only gripe with the MD2 host is the very smooth knurling. Having been used to the kind of rough and bitey knurling provided by Surefire, I was a bit disappointed that the Malkoff knurling is so smooth. No offense to all Malkoff fans for being candid here. Even though "Made in USA" was stenciled on the MD2, the smooth knurling, coupled with the glossy black anodize, plus lack of an anti-roll bezel, doesn't seem convincing that it was really made in the USA. Of course I know it was but the look of it is just not convincing.

I would definitely buy another MD2 host if the knurling is improved, and it has an anti-roll bezel. Would even be better if it is available in matte anodize, whether natural or black.​


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Anyone who has the new MD2 host, is there any battery rattle when using primaries? I ask because if the light can accept 18650s, wouldn't the diameter of primary CR123s be slightly small for it?

Pjandyho,
Out of curiosity, why don't you like the glossy anodizing?

Woodentsick​


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My name appears to have been deleted from the list :confused:

or am I dreaming :D

I better re-enlist then :)

Current line-up

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Anyone who has the new MD2 host, is there any battery rattle when using primaries? I ask because if the light can accept 18650s, wouldn't the diameter of primary CR123s be slightly small for it?

Pjandyho,
Out of curiosity, why don't you like the glossy anodizing?

Woodentsick



I guess it's just a personal preference. If you have seen the matte anodize from Surefire, I am sure you would like it too. There are some rattle with CR123 batteries but it is not an issue. Not loud at all unless one shakes the light vigorously.​


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@woodentsick,

Yes, quite a bit of rattle which I eliminate with a couple of turns of 'Mylar' book wrap (or equivalent); just fix at either end with a small piece of sticky tape. Don't cover the entire battery, about 1/2" from the end of each cell and affix the sticky to the wrap and not the battery and you will be able to slide the cells out and reuse hundreds of times. I use RCR's which are small, about 2 1/2 turns and reuse. Some of the fatter CR123's wont fit in this sleve, so make another and save it. They last forever: In the 'Mylar' covering, both weights will work but the heavier weight is easier to use.

My Boy uses newspaper and it works just as well but you only get a couple of goes with it.​


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Thanks for the replies! And thanks for your suggestion Sparky :) I'll use some material to wrap up the batteries when I get the light!​


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I suppose that there's a bit of difference in tolerances from batch to batch, but my MD2/3/4 have very little battery rattle with primaries. You would really have to shake that thing to get any significant noise.​





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I suppose that there's a bit of difference in tolerances from batch to batch, but my MD2/3/4 have very little battery rattle with primaries. You would really have to shake that thing to get any significant noise.



Sounds like you got lucky! :D
But the main reason I strongly dislike battery rattle is because the light almost instantly loses its 'solid' feel in the hand (happened with my Quark :( )

Do you guys have any knowledge or personal experience pertaining to the waterproofness of the new MD2? Malkoff's website states them as weather-tight :confused:


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Sounds like you got lucky! :D
But the main reason I strongly dislike battery rattle is because the light almost instantly loses its 'solid' feel in the hand (happened with my Quark :( )

Do you guys have any knowledge or personal experience pertaining to the waterproofness of the new MD2? Malkoff's website states them as weather-tight :confused:



Then you could always run it off a 18650 and the rattling issue would be solved. You see, it is impossible for manufacturers to design a light for everyone. There are many who would like to run their lights on 18650, and making the light accept 18650 would also mean a bigger inner diameter which would cause rattle when one uses CR123s. Then we have Surefire which designed their lights to be just nice for CR123 but they make it impossible for the use of 18650. People would then have to resort to boring their Surefires just to use 18650 in there.​


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Do you guys have any knowledge or personal experience pertaining to the waterproofness of the new MD2? Malkoff's website states them as weather-tight :confused:



I used to take my MD2 in my 107F spa & play marco polo with my two young daughters & never had an issue so I would say you are fine! About 30 min under water with underwater use of the then Judco switch.​


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Then you could always run it off a 18650 and the rattling issue would be solved. You see, it is impossible for manufacturers to design a light for everyone. There are many who would like to run their lights on 18650, and making the light accept 18650 would also mean a bigger inner diameter which would cause rattle when one uses CR123s. Then we have Surefire which designed their lights to be just nice for CR123 but they make it impossible for the use of 18650. People would then have to resort to boring their Surefires just to use 18650 in there.



Yup, I understand the fact that the Malkoff was designed with greater versatility in mind and thus cannot perfectly fit both 16mm and 18mm batteries. However, for some reason, it completely escaped me that the battery rattle issue could be so easily fixed with an impromptu battery sleeve
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I used to take my MD2 in my 107F spa & play marco polo with my two young daughters & never had an issue so I would say you are fine! About 30 min under water with underwater use of the then Judco switch.



Thanks for your reassurance! I often go hiking when it is raining and I'd hate it if the Malkoff isn't able to stand the water while my Zebralight holds up so well
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Anyone knows if there will be a 2/3 level single cell light from Gene anytime soon? That's. what I'm waitting for.... Also, I don't see any runttime numbers for the M31L or M31LL on a single CR123. Anyone have those numbers?​


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I recently picked up an M91, which is now sporting a VME head + Fivemega 2x18650 E series body with built in clicky
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Love the setup! It now joins my M30, M60 and M61.
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I bet that sucker gets warm! My M61W/VME 2x123 Twisty gets pretty warm as it is.​










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Let me get another dumb question out of the way - are Malkoffs lights waterproof and if so to what rating?​


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All my malkoff light's are waterproof. The first thing i do when i get a new light is to take it with me into the shower, then a good 1 hour dunk test. In the shower you see pretty quick if the light got pwn. ( small waterdroplets passing the beam will look like a string of droplets if it got pwn)
My zebralight h30 is the only light i got that dont like the shower.​





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New arrivals. Freshly Cerakoted MD3's ...
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Those look great! Where did you get them done?​





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My buddy Jeff. Send me a PM if you would like his details as he does outstanding work very reasonably. I am tickled to death with how these turned out. I have the Orange loaded with a M60WF and the Forest Green running a M60W. Both have a Hi/ Low switch installed. Very clean machines.

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I have two questions. Can that plastic ring at the end of the MD4 switch that allows it to tail stand be taken off? I find that it gets in the way and makes it hard to get to the switch. Is there a high / low switch for the MD4? Thanks.​





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Ring holds the boot and switch in place and can not be removed. Hi/Low ring works in all MD2, MD3 and MD4 bodies. Gene told me that the new MD3 tail switch body has been redesigned and will no longer utilize the plastic threaded detent ring.



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I have two questions. Can that plastic ring at the end of the MD4 switch that allows it to tail stand be taken off? I find that it gets in the way and makes it hard to get to the switch. Is there a high / low switch for the MD4? Thanks.





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Ring hold the boot and switch in place and can not be removed. Hi/Low ring works in all MD2, MD3 and MD4 bodies. Gene told me that the new MD3 tail switch body has been redesigned and will no longer utilize the plastic threaded detent ring.



What? You mean the MD3 with McClicky has been redesigned again?​


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Wekhund,

Thanks for the info. I am getting ready to order the head to put on the MD4 body and M91. I thought it was odd that he put in huge red letters for the MD2 only when it seemed to be a universal part. Do you know why he warns against using it on anything except the MD2? I don't want to harm the M91 or my batteries.​





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Anyone knows if there will be a 2/3 level single cell light from Gene anytime soon? That's. what I'm waitting for.... Also, I don't see any runttime numbers for the M31L or M31LL on a single CR123. Anyone have those numbers?



These numbers are for an M31W. in a Malkoff 1XCR123 Twisty. They may be of some help:

Runtimes: The times are accurate, the lumen values are approximations using several Flashlights with known and reasonably accurate output ratings.

45min. on high (215 lumens) then a small drop and the start of a taper. @ 1hr. 80 lumens (approx.) @ 75min. 50 lumens. @ 2hrs. 3 lumens then a very long taper of essentially moonlight for 3hrs. more when the test was terminated at .3 (or so) of a lumen. Not a lot of light left but 5 hrs. is a pretty long run from 1XCR123.

The test was repeated with a different brand cell and the results were almost identical.

1: Energizer CR123 fresh/new @ 3.23V (2019)
2: Sanyo CR123 fresh/new @ 3.23V (2020)
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I do not know the particulars regarding the re-design. This would best be answered by Gene. I spoke with him on the phone yesterday and he mentioned that the next version of the tail would not incorporate the plastic ring. He did not mention anything regarding changes per the McClicky.


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Weklund, good show man!! Those are very sweet!!

When I first saw your post, I thought they wer for sale on malkoffs site.
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Yep ... These turned out great. I had one coated Orange for Gene as well and he said he was going to install an M91W w/ Hi/Low as his personal light. I am going to pick up a M91W as well. I really like the simplicity and utility of all the Malkoff gear. What next ?????



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Weklund, good show man!! Those are very sweet!!

When I first saw your post, I thought they wer for sale on malkoffs site.
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I just ordered a M91W and will mate it with the MD4 when they come in stock again. That MD2 with the M61 I purchased last month was just to nice and fun not to get a another Malkoff. I guess I'm on the Malkoff bus, might be in the back of the bus compared to some of you, but I'll work my way up....






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Illumination Supply may have some MD4s in stock...​


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Illumination Supply may have some MD4s in stock...



thanks for the plug, but I literally just ran out!

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I looked at your web site and didn't see any, your post explains it
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Does ownig 8 drop-ins count as a junkie?






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Does ownig 8 drop-ins count as a junkie?



Umm no, sorry, you need nine..

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I guess I'm on the Malkoff bus, might be in the back of the bus compared to some of you, but I'll work my way up....



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Got an M61W coming for my 6P. Excited to get back on the Malkoff bandwagon. Hope I'm impressed.
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Here's a pic of my M60 setup
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I emailed Gene and asked him if he was coming out with a MD1 body and he said that he wasn't. BUMMER. An M31L with hi/lo switch would be the edc ticket!​


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I emailed Gene and asked him if he was coming out with a MD1 body and he said that he wasn't. BUMMER. An M31L with hi/lo switch would be the edc ticket!



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I still can't find runtime numbers for the M31L or M31LL.

And are there any other 1 cell bodies that will fit the MD head and hi/lo ring?​


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New Wildcat head design.

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/m...dcat-p-77.html

The reflectors have been replaced with a triplet optic unit, and the output has been bumped up to 900 initial lm, and 800lm continuous.

The LEDs are still XP-Gs, surely they must be S2s or whatever the highest output bin is right now.​





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It looks really promising. I am trying to convince the missus to let me have the money for the light. I guess they will all be sold out by next week when I actually have the money to spend
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I love my McGizmo reflectored WC. This new optic does look interesting...​





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I'm thinking about a Little Twisty with a M31W. I know the M31's are primary 123 or 2xAA only so is it a good 123 vamp unit? I looks like it is. If it is I think I need to pull the trigger.​


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Wow. I hesitated on a Wildcat, because I just bought a Hound Hog XM-L and a Wildcat v.1, and by the time I checked again, they were gone. Lucky Wildcat v.3 owners, please give us reviews ASAP!​





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Not a new Wildcat!
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05-24-2011, 07:28 PM #578
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]

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Originally Posted by Z-Tab
Wow. I hesitated on a Wildcat, because I just bought a Hound Hog XM-L and a Wildcat v.1, and by the time I checked again, they were gone. Lucky Wildcat v.3 owners, please give us reviews ASAP!




Sell the V1 Proto. Get in line for the V3 Warm with optic. You won't regret it. I am still partial to the steril beam, tint and flood of my Wildcat Warm V2. This photo was taken a few weeks ago at my place in Baja using my Warm Malkoff Wildcat V2 as filler light source ...
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05-24-2011, 07:41 PM #579
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Wow! Great pic man! Nothin better than some brewskies with your buddies, then taking to the skies.
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05-25-2011, 04:10 AM #580
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Anyone have any experience with both the M61 HCRI and the 3700K M61W dropins? I'd love to hear your input on their comparison!!

Thanks in advance
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05-25-2011, 05:01 AM #581
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I want the plane... thats' a 172 correct?​


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05-25-2011, 07:45 AM #582
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Got the M61W in a few days ago. Really sweet unit. The tint is a very warm white, almost peachy compared to some of my other neutral/warm leds. But I really like it. Great hotspot and the beam is smooooth. Do Malkoff drop ins allow the head to tighten completely with Surefire G2 (incans)? I had about a 1/4 of an inch gap when I test fitted it. I haven't tried it since so maybe I just didn't have it seated correctly.






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05-25-2011, 10:37 AM #583
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
A small gap around 1mm is normal, 1/4 inch is not.​





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05-25-2011, 12:35 PM #584
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I have a Malkoff drop-in for my 4D Maglite, and I just received the new Malkoff M61HCRI for my Surefire 6P. The Maglite drop-in has never "blown my socks off", but the new M61HCRI does.


Do Malkoff drop ins allow the head to tighten completely


On my 6P, it leaves about a 1mm gap. This M61HCRI is just the perfect outdoor light. It's like having a 200-lumen, floody, slightly cool incandescent Surefire 6P with a nice big hotspot, that runs for hours. The beam is beautiful.

I don't know if I'm quite a Malkoff "junkie" yet, but this M61HCRI drop-in has really caught my attention.






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05-25-2011, 01:43 PM #585
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I have a number of Malkoff units, and have a hard time considering getting rid of any of them, even though I have more than I need. If Craig at Illumination Supply had more of the HCRI units made in different versions, I would definitely consider them - especially a 3-6 D-cell Maglite drop-in in HCRI.






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05-25-2011, 08:10 PM #586
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]

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Originally Posted by KDOG3
I want the plane... thats' a 172 correct?




It is a vintage 1979 Cessna 182 Skylane. Flying pickup truck for moving the boys and the fish they catch. I'm going on Weight Watchers ......

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05-25-2011, 08:29 PM #587
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Ok, I am always reading about\looking at the new malkoff products and i love what i see! My only malkoff product to date is an SSC P4 copper mag drop-in that i still use. I want to venture further into Gene's products but don't know where to start? Turnkey light? Get a bored surefire and use a drop in? Where to start? Suggestions? I am partial to RCR123s and 18650s.

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05-25-2011, 09:02 PM #588
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]

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Ok, I am always reading about\looking at the new malkoff products and i love what i see! My only malkoff product to date is an SSC P4 copper mag drop-in that i still use. I want to venture further into Gene's products but don't know where to start? Turnkey light? Get a bored surefire and use a drop in? Where to start? Suggestions? I am partial to RCR123s and 18650s.

Thanks,

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If you are feeling a little rich and don't mind single output, get one of those bored Surefire host from Oveready and a Malkoff drop-in and you are all set to go. I got myself the last white cerakoted Z2 and I am still awaiting shipment to arrive.

Or like what I did, if you want warmer tints and dual output, get a Malkoff MD2 with a Hi/Lo switch and a drop-in of your choice. If cool white is what you like the turn-key version is slightly cheaper.

Or you could get a Solarforce host. It is the most cost effective way to start. Personally I don't have one but my friend swear by it.



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05-27-2011, 08:39 PM #589
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Anybody know the actual voltage range on the new Wildcat? For everything else, a range is given, but for the Wildcat, it just says three CR123s or two li-ions. Does that mean it's something like 7.4-9v? Also, I'm assuming that it will be no problem to run it on two 18650s, right?

I had to order one from the second batch. I guess I'll be selling some Surefires next week.​





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05-27-2011, 10:10 PM #590
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]

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I'm thinking about a Little Twisty with a M31W. I know the M31's are primary 123 or 2xAA only so is it a good 123 vamp unit? I looks like it is. If it is I think I need to pull the trigger.



The little Twisty - VME is fantastic! The M31W. tint is gorgeous. If you do get this setup, make sure you use the front section of the two piece head to activate the light, keeping the rear section firmly tightened; if you ensure the threads are spotless and nicely lubed along with the O-ring throughly worked through, one handed operation is a cinch.

The 2XAA Twisty affords a few extra options i.e. 2X AA and an M31 (either tint) or 2X14500 and an M61 in a variety of tints including High CRI. I have both of these and they are great! Once you have used it for awhile the twist becomes silky smooth.

It is possible to beacon or send an SOS (if required): Simply turn the head out a small amount so the light is just off (about 1/16th. of a turn) and pull back on the head with thumb and forefinger...voila blinkies!
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05-28-2011, 12:56 AM #591
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Hi everyone,

just received the M61WL -3700k from Craig at illumination supply yesterday. First impression, its really warm, like orange/peachy/ incandescent like output. Beam is floody with a little hotspot, so when I first fire it up, I was like hmmm my sf E1B could be brighter, but then spot vs floody so thats why. I was used to using spot beam on the E1B and M60LL so it takes awhile to get used to a floody beam again. Flawless beam with no donut or spots etc.

ninemm- to answer your question about the gap. I am using the M61WL-3700k on my yellow G2 incandescent. It leaves about a 1 mm gap on the bezel. Does anyone has any o-rings to give away to me to fill in that gap? It has to be a thin o-ring because my o-ring was too thick.​





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05-28-2011, 01:20 AM #592
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I just *VERY carefully* filed a tiny bevel on the base of the module, where it meets the battery tube. More like rounded off a bit really. It doesn't take much at all, just be careful and you can eliminate the gap and still have a 100% reliable contact.​





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05-28-2011, 07:08 AM #593
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
I still get amazed every night by my M91W in my Oveready 9p BBQ Black Cerakoted host.​





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05-28-2011, 08:24 AM #594
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Got my valiant clicky tube today. Added a minimag tailcap with a glass break tip. It can come in handy in my car. Here it is with it's bigger Hi/lo brothers, the md-2, and the md-4 tripple frankenstein
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05-28-2011, 10:19 AM #595
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
Didnt' know there was a valiant clickie tube...Hmmmm....Where did you get it?

Now if they would just come out with a 2 or 3 stage driver for the single cell, I would be all over it!​


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05-28-2011, 10:30 AM #596
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Got it from jsburlys.com
I was thinking of trying to find some qtc and put it on a "brass tower" in the tailcap. Tgihten the head to turn it on/off and tighten the tail to adjust brightness.​


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05-28-2011, 10:45 AM #597
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]

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Originally Posted by KDOG3
Didnt' know there was a valiant clickie tube...Hmmmm....Where did you get it?

Now if they would just come out with a 2 or 3 stage driver for the single cell, I would be all over it!



The VME. head is designed to be E series compatible and it is a perfect fit. I have one on an old E2E. and run a 17670 cell. I get pretty good runtime with an M61L.
Tailcaps are some thing else again and I have had a couple of failures with the Z57. 'Changed to a blk. Z68 and no more problems.

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05-29-2011, 08:10 AM #598
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]

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The little Twisty - VME is fantastic! The M31W. tint is gorgeous.....If you do get this setup, make sure you use the front section of the two piece head to activate the light, keeping the rear section firmly tightened..............



I was under the impression that for the little twisty the two piece head should first be fully tightened together and the on/off operation is achieved by rotating the whole head assembly in relation to the body. This is different when the VME head is used with a SF E-series body where the rear section of the VME head should first be fully tightened onto the body then followed by the dropin then finally the front portion. Please correct me if I'm wrong or if either method is OK.​





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05-29-2011, 09:02 AM #599
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Re: The official Malkoff Junkie thread.[/h]
i dont like to use the two piece head to atcivate the light. It ruins the waterproofnes when the module has no pressure at the front gasket​





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05-29-2011, 11:04 AM #600
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The VME setup is very nice, if they could just come up with a way to make it two stage.​





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