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I wasn't going to go there but since you did, I sold all my HDS lights years ago and replaced them with malkoffs.Then you discover malkoff........
I wasn't going to go there but since you did, I sold all my HDS lights years ago and replaced them with malkoffs.Then you discover malkoff........
Seriously? What about the Malkoff MDC line? I have the MDC AA, the MDC 1xcr123 and a 2xcr123 MDC body with VME head. All three are excellent option for EDC. All three tailstand. All three have a robust deep carry pocket clip and the single cr123 MDC is smaller than the HDS. Did I mention that the MDC is a fraction of the price and I never had to send back a Malkoff for repair.Seems like there isn't actually a whole lot of overlap between malkoff and HDS. For me at least malkoff doesn't make anything that would work for a daily carry, which is exactly where an HDS excels.
HDS and MDC are similar in 123 size, body mix-n-match, clip availability, tail-standing, and max output.Seriously? What about the Malkoff MDC line?
I do own an MDC and I enjoy using it, but not as a daily carry. It's a fine light, but the lack of a good low mode, funky mode memory that doesn't always work, lack of over discharge protection kill it for me as a daily. I think I've just been spoiled HDS.Seriously? What about the Malkoff MDC line? I have the MDC AA, the MDC 1xcr123 and a 2xcr123 MDC body with VME head. All three are excellent option for EDC. All three tailstand. All three have a robust deep carry pocket clip and the single cr123 MDC is smaller than the HDS. Did I mention that the MDC is a fraction of the price and I never had to send back a Malkoff for repair.
Yes no reverse protection is an issue there. Very good point. But the mode memory is probably working ok it's just that it works with time on and if you switch levels to quick or for not right amount of time it seems to skip modes. I had this same problem when I first started using mine. But the low imo is fine. You are right it's not as low as HDS can go down to however.
it's just one is more dependable then the other. IMO. Hell, even the maker of HDS holsters has Song there praise.
Hold, program, and use a HDS light. After a short period of time all of your other daily EDC lights will be stuffed in the back of a drawer never to be seen again.
The rotary function of an HDS is a game changer for me. The ability to simply & easily dial in any level of light needed is fantastic. Even better is being able to adjust the output level before even turning the light on.
... unused... HDS lights.
That is true the HDS Rotary has tons of functionality. But after the light is configured than I only use the stuff that I really would like to have. I have i.e. pseudo momentary, locator beam enabled, and depending on the light the lockout also.I agree a Rotary function is a total game changer.
I dont need all the clicky functions HDS offers, so I went with a simpler design, that is Rotary only, no multiclick features.
Yes the SWM V10R/V11R are great lights. The "old" V10R with XP-G LED were great. They had ~200 lumens more or less and were not getting really hot. Later models with XM-L were at ~500 lumens and after 20s (or less) the body of the light was that hot that is was not possible anymore holding the light.This Sunwayman Rotary has smooth stepless ramping, plus a tailswitch that also allows me to easily dial any level, before and or after I turn it on.
Some years ago Hogo did a passaround with a Rotary for the US folks. Maybe if there is interest it makes sense to ask for this in the HDS section.I also think it is great when people share, passaround, lend, an HDS to others that express interest.
The good thing for me is I do not need extremly high output lights. Most of my lights are below 1000 lumens. I do not only one of this high lumnes light that are offered by i.e. Nitecore, Acebeam, .... it is cool to see 10000 or 30000 lumen, but there is for ME no usecase.