Update:
So I tried the 3854 Low Bulb in the 5D Mag with Alkalines and it was about the same brightness as the Xenon Bulb that is in there now. I then put it in the 6C Mag with Alkalines and I thought I blew it, because it immediately dimmed to almost zero output before I quickly turned it off. But I put it back in the 5D and it worked as before. I just think the 6C batteries might be somewhat used as I dont know the state they are in. Ill have to put them on the battery checker that I have.
Today, I picked up Rayovac 30 Lumen 2 Cell and 40 Lumen 3-6 Cell LED PR Upgrade Bulbs (1 each) from Walmart. They would seem to be clones of the Dorcy offerings, but not sure. Ill try them out tonight. Walmart had an very large selection of Lanterns, propane, florescent, LED, and kerosene oil. They also have a very, very nice section of Outdoor Products gear! Ill be talking about the Lanterns in the Lantern forum.
I looked for NiMH rechargeable batteries at Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart and Tractor Supply Co today, but they didnt have any in D or C cell sizes. Tractor Supply Co had some nice Brinkmann ArmorMax lights, 3C 375lm, 2C 155lm, 1x18650 Lithium Ion 175lm (with battery and charger) which were are similarly styled tactical lights with Hi/Lo/Off switches. I liked the stats on the 3C but dont care for the tail switch. If it had a traditionally placed switch (like on the Defiant 500) I probably would have bought it. The Defiant lacks modes, so not really interested in that one.
I paid for my rubber switch boots today ($8 and change for two) and the two 6C old style Mags are being shipped out this afternoon. The technician said that he put new switches in (not used) and that they are still making the switches in my no-letter serial number C cell flashlights. He said that they were the newer old style and not the old original old style. Shrugs.
I got an email notice from Kaidoman that the 4 MOP and 1 SMO aluminum 2 piece cam/camless relfectors that I ordered have been shipped.
Ive decided to pick up some Solarforce flashlights as P60 hosts after my Maglite project is over. I will also be picking up some vintage Rayovac and Eveready large head searchlight style flashlights and a few Brinkmann Armormax/Maxfire lights. Having a ball!