thermal guy
Flashaholic
Have you done any real world test? Like outside with the 91T vs 61hot? Can you see if they are basically the same?
Have you done any real world test? Like outside with the 91T vs 61hot? Can you see if they are basically the same?
Does anyone know if the M61HOTv2 / M91T sized light engines will fit in the Malkoff VME head?
The M61HOTv2 is an outstanding light in the MD bodies I have, but I am hoping to find a way to adapt it for a weaponlight . I doubt it will fit in the VME head but I don't have one to try it out..
From Malkoff website:
"The M61HOT Head was designed specifically for use on the Malkoff MD2, MD3, or MD4 Body with one or two protected rechargeable 18650 Li-ion Battery(s) or two or three CR123 primary batteries. The input voltage is 3.8 - 9 volts. Below 3.8 volts it will drop out of regulation and run direct drive. This head is protected against reverse polarity."
Furthermore, the outputs between one or two cells are negligible, if not identical, also according to Malkoff website. In other words, we're getting the best of both worlds: using one rechargeable cell to maximize the number of available flashlights, while minimizing the size to carry, or using two rechargeable cells to maximize runtime and grip.
Thanks, I currently carry 2 lights at work.
A big selling point and why the M61HOTv2 was appealing to me was the HI/LO so I could just carry the one light and not 2 lights like I currently do.
I do not get it. Are you saying other lights are not capable of high-low, thus replacing two lights?
I EDC a MD2 with M61T with high-low. 20 lumens low, 450 on high or so.
M61HOT makes sense if you specifically want 5 lumen low. Nothing special about that, I tried one and 20 lumens is much more lively. With M91T the low is even higher. MD4 feels like 30 lumens. I like that to the point where the low mode can be the primary mode.
Malkoff M61HOT V2 (High Output Throw) Flashlight. The output is approximately 750 measured Out the Front Lumens. If the optional H/L Switch is installed (see Options above), the High/Low is controlled by head rotation. The low output is approximately 5 lumens with one rechargeable Li-ion battery or about 20 lumens with two rechargeable Li-ion batteries.
Not a bad dilemma to have! ;-)
The Modlite PLv2 (1,350 lumens / 54,000 cd) is a beast.
A few years back I was advising a warrants officer on hand held light selection for work and recommended a M91T head (same as the M61 HOT, different voltage range) on a MD3 body. He rolled with that (and very much liked it) until he purchased a PLv2, which as you already know greatly outperforms anything Malkoff makes with the exception of the Hound Dog Super.
No lights I've tried yet can compete with the output and throw of a modlite.
Tried the M61 and really liked it, but when put side by side with a modlite… it isn't even close.
The modlite is both brighter and throws much further.
I'm just going to stick with the modlite as my primary light and a secondary smaller light for admin tasks.
Yes, the Hound dog can take it, but the hound dog is also MUCH bigger of a light. Due to size and weight they really aren't in the same category in my opinion.MD3 body sucks for anything but low-draw applications, 18500s do not store as much as the larger cells. Go with MD4, make it marginally longer but double the runtime.
As for Modlite PLHv2-18650 Light, Malkoff 18650 Hound Dog can take it. Is it potted and heatsinked just like Malkoff and are these lumens sustainable?
Well, the 18650 Plh-v2 is rated at 54k lux and 1350 lumens. So on paper it is superior. (THOUGH, yes I'm sure the larger reflector plays a huge part) So might make up for the difference in that way. But again, the hound dog and the 18650 modlite are in different classes due to size and weight. - Also just ease of carry. The hound dog head is much bigger and would be a lot harder and more uncomfortable to carry daily.I do not believe the smaller head of the modlite can match the larger throw head of 18650 Hound Dog. M61 is a joke and has been obsolete for years, it's terrible outside, very low lux, so-so lumens, it loses against anything even in the Malkoff line. It's best used as a backup light.
The 18650 HD has 55K Lux and almost 1000 lumens. It will appear brighter than a light with 400 more lumens due to higher lux and it's a real thrower. It is fully potted and heatsinked unlike cheaper lights.
Agreed, which is why I ordered both. V2 due in today.I just keep telling myself I love my 91bw in hopes I won't be tempted with the 61sho and 61hot......but you guys really aren't making this easy for me. The warm tint is the only thing saving me right now.