knucklegary
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MD4 Body Bore Defects
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Woods Walker
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Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
Did you contact the company?
Did you contact the company?
archimedes
Flashaholic
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
Any photos ?
Any photos ?
WebHobbit
Enlightened
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
I'm willing to bet Gene Malkoff will replace this ASAP and look into his machining source! None of my MD2s (and I have 3 right now) are anything like that. I had an MD4 once before I went all single cell and it was nice too.
I'm willing to bet Gene Malkoff will replace this ASAP and look into his machining source! None of my MD2s (and I have 3 right now) are anything like that. I had an MD4 once before I went all single cell and it was nice too.
peter yetman
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
That's the sort of thing that Gene would want to know about.
Let him know, I'm more than sure he'll sort you out.
[email protected]
Just out of interest, did you buy your Wildcat direct from Malkoff?
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That's the sort of thing that Gene would want to know about.
Let him know, I'm more than sure he'll sort you out.
[email protected]
Just out of interest, did you buy your Wildcat direct from Malkoff?
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Dave D
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
Only 2 post on this forum and both criticizing Malkoff, I'm suspecting a knucklehead or a troll.
If you've read any of the Malkoff thread on this site you'll realise that what you have doesn't come up to their usual standards, if you haven't given then time to rectify the issues before starting a new thread dedicated to it then shame on you.
Only 2 post on this forum and both criticizing Malkoff, I'm suspecting a knucklehead or a troll.
If you've read any of the Malkoff thread on this site you'll realise that what you have doesn't come up to their usual standards, if you haven't given then time to rectify the issues before starting a new thread dedicated to it then shame on you.
peter yetman
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
Just what I was thinking, Dave, but too shy to say it.
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Just what I was thinking, Dave, but too shy to say it.
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knucklegary
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
I'm Not a plant, just an old Aerojet machinist with high standards when comes to machining.
I did finally get email reply from Malkoff. He did Not offer replacement parts, which I found interesting, but did offer a refund. This makes me think (maybe) he's back ordered on Grade A parts, and I may have received second rate parts. Btw, Originally my V6 order was "Not Available" then later that same day I received notice it was. When viewing by eye with a weapons bore light the inside finish isn't the best, and does Not effect functionality. So, pretty much what you can't see won't hurt yah
Photos yes, but can't figure out how to post photos from my phone gallery? I have No PC..
I'm Not a plant, just an old Aerojet machinist with high standards when comes to machining.
I did finally get email reply from Malkoff. He did Not offer replacement parts, which I found interesting, but did offer a refund. This makes me think (maybe) he's back ordered on Grade A parts, and I may have received second rate parts. Btw, Originally my V6 order was "Not Available" then later that same day I received notice it was. When viewing by eye with a weapons bore light the inside finish isn't the best, and does Not effect functionality. So, pretty much what you can't see won't hurt yah
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vadimax
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
You may use this one: https://postimages.org/. You don't need a computer to do it.
You may use this one: https://postimages.org/. You don't need a computer to do it.
archimedes
Flashaholic
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
In the event of (cosmetic) "blemish" parts, Malkoff sells these at a discount and clearly identified as such.
• (quoted from website) ...
Blem defects include, but are not limited to:
Anodizing Defects
Scratches, Scrapes, Dings
Lazer engraving errors
Structural integrity, functionality, and beam characteristics are NOT compromised. The defects are cosmetic in nature. The lens and gasket are included.
All Blemished Items are Clearly Marked with an Engraved "B"
Based on his long history of integrity, as many here can attest, I find it very unlikely that Malkoff would use "second rate parts" in any case where function could possibly be compromised.
Therefore, your speculation above seems unfounded, at best.
Have you returned your item(s) for a refund ?
In the event of (cosmetic) "blemish" parts, Malkoff sells these at a discount and clearly identified as such.
• (quoted from website) ...
Blem defects include, but are not limited to:
Anodizing Defects
Scratches, Scrapes, Dings
Lazer engraving errors
Structural integrity, functionality, and beam characteristics are NOT compromised. The defects are cosmetic in nature. The lens and gasket are included.
All Blemished Items are Clearly Marked with an Engraved "B"
Based on his long history of integrity, as many here can attest, I find it very unlikely that Malkoff would use "second rate parts" in any case where function could possibly be compromised.
Therefore, your speculation above seems unfounded, at best.
Have you returned your item(s) for a refund ?
Modernflame
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
Love this. One in ten thousand Malkoff devices may be flawed. I've never got one, despite plenty of spending on the website. However, if I had a problem, I'd let Gene fix it before making an international case online.
Love this. One in ten thousand Malkoff devices may be flawed. I've never got one, despite plenty of spending on the website. However, if I had a problem, I'd let Gene fix it before making an international case online.
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
Crazy things happen. We all know sometimes flawed stuff gets through the QC and out the door. That one in a hundred we forgot to check.
Unfortunately it seems this one was sent to a discriminating machinist. Doh!
@knuckle; the ugly body you received is not typical of Gene Malkoffs work.
Crazy things happen. We all know sometimes flawed stuff gets through the QC and out the door. That one in a hundred we forgot to check.
Unfortunately it seems this one was sent to a discriminating machinist. Doh!
@knuckle; the ugly body you received is not typical of Gene Malkoffs work.
knucklegary
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
Spoke with Malfoff tonight, Not Blems, returning for exchange. I like the optics to much to ask for refund. Thanks for all your help!
Spoke with Malfoff tonight, Not Blems, returning for exchange. I like the optics to much to ask for refund. Thanks for all your help!
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knucklegary
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
This is my first Malkoff flashlight (fimilar with his drop-ins) I asked the public because wasn't sure if the flaws were common. My bad? Thx..
This is my first Malkoff flashlight (fimilar with his drop-ins) I asked the public because wasn't sure if the flaws were common. My bad? Thx..
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
I have over a dozen Malkoff dropins and eight or nine bodies. After reading these last posts I took a few of them apart and saw no notable flaws or anything like knucklegary mentions. Probably you got the rare bad one. However I'm also not a machinist and my expectations are probably different. All I can note is that all of mine at least equal the best machining of any other lights I have from Elzetta, Surefire and Peak. Hopefully the exchanged one will be better- as you say, the light's beams/outputs are so good it's a shame to miss them!
I have over a dozen Malkoff dropins and eight or nine bodies. After reading these last posts I took a few of them apart and saw no notable flaws or anything like knucklegary mentions. Probably you got the rare bad one. However I'm also not a machinist and my expectations are probably different. All I can note is that all of mine at least equal the best machining of any other lights I have from Elzetta, Surefire and Peak. Hopefully the exchanged one will be better- as you say, the light's beams/outputs are so good it's a shame to miss them!
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
Yes, my md-4 tube looks bad inside. First thing i noticed about the md-4 tube, many many years ago. It's so bad that i insert batteries from the head end, and worry about the battery wrapping everytime i swap batteries.
Yes, my md-4 tube looks bad inside. First thing i noticed about the md-4 tube, many many years ago. It's so bad that i insert batteries from the head end, and worry about the battery wrapping everytime i swap batteries.
markr6
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Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
I couldn't agree more. Once it's out there, it's out there. Then someone will come across this after a quick google search and say, "junk", move onto the next brand after reading the first 2 sentences of the OP, and call it a day.
I couldn't agree more. Once it's out there, it's out there. Then someone will come across this after a quick google search and say, "junk", move onto the next brand after reading the first 2 sentences of the OP, and call it a day.
vadimax
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: MD2-4 Body Bore Defects
Strange that this MD4 tube issue is not unique any more (post #17).
Strange that this MD4 tube issue is not unique any more (post #17).
Beard Man
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My Malkoff MD2 machining just great!
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