Any beamshots of the Malkoff XM-L dropin for mag?
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Re: Any beanshots of the Malkoff XM-L dropin for mag?
No beanshots but I have a couple of beamshots in this thread here:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-mag-drop-in&p=4057563&viewfull=1#post4057563
No beanshots but I have a couple of beamshots in this thread here:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-mag-drop-in&p=4057563&viewfull=1#post4057563
Re: Any beanshots of the Malkoff XM-L dropin for mag?
It is a great drop-in. I have it in a 4D though. I had an issue with my 3D mag where the switch had quite a bit of resistance. I couldn't get it to draw the full 2.6A like it could on the 4D.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...hread-Part-2&p=4005053&viewfull=1#post4005053
Link to mods:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...hread-Part-2&p=4005713&viewfull=1#post4005713
It is a great drop-in. I have it in a 4D though. I had an issue with my 3D mag where the switch had quite a bit of resistance. I couldn't get it to draw the full 2.6A like it could on the 4D.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...hread-Part-2&p=4005053&viewfull=1#post4005053
Link to mods:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...hread-Part-2&p=4005713&viewfull=1#post4005713
StorminMatt
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Re: Any beanshots of the Malkoff XM-L dropin for mag?
It might be a good idea to swap the switch from the 3D to the 4D. According to the Malkoff site, if you are running on NiMH, running their drop-in on four cells rather than three results in NO increase in runtime or brightness. BUT there is a increase in heat dissipation (which they no longer mention). I've not looked into this or asked Malkoff about it. But it's possible that, by keeping the LED cooler, it might be better for longevity to stick with three cells if you're running NiMH.
On the other hand, if you are running on alkalines, 4D will improve runtime vs 3D.
It might be a good idea to swap the switch from the 3D to the 4D. According to the Malkoff site, if you are running on NiMH, running their drop-in on four cells rather than three results in NO increase in runtime or brightness. BUT there is a increase in heat dissipation (which they no longer mention). I've not looked into this or asked Malkoff about it. But it's possible that, by keeping the LED cooler, it might be better for longevity to stick with three cells if you're running NiMH.
On the other hand, if you are running on alkalines, 4D will improve runtime vs 3D.
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Re: Any beanshots of the Malkoff XM-L dropin for mag?
3D switch has just about the same resistance as the 4D. Don't know if it was just the batch of Mags I got. Came in blister packs, cheap, on sale, etc.
3D switch has just about the same resistance as the 4D. Don't know if it was just the batch of Mags I got. Came in blister packs, cheap, on sale, etc.
LilKevin715
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Re: Any beanshots of the Malkoff XM-L dropin for mag?
Just do a CPF search for Mag XM-L , Mag XML, etc. You will find plenty of threads with pictures.
Just do a CPF search for Mag XM-L , Mag XML, etc. You will find plenty of threads with pictures.
