The Official Malkoff Junkie thread - Part 2

[WebHobbit]

Who all would just love a "Wildcat 18650"???

 

[Modernflame]

My Malkoff wishlist:

A single 18650 Wildcat.
An MDC 16650 with a high/low ring (no PWM).
A reflector based high CRI Hound Dog.

 

[marco.weiss]

My Malkoff wishlist:

A single 18650 Wildcat.
An MDC 16650 with a high/low ring (no PWM).
A reflector based high CRI Hound Dog.

+100000

 

[xdayv]

Can the HD 18650's head be smaller in diameter similar to the Wildcat V6? #wishlist

 

[Modernflame]

Can the HD 18650's head be smaller in diameter similar to the Wildcat V6? #wishlist

I've wondered about that, too. Wouldn't the overall length of the light need to increase in order to accommodate a deeper, narrower reflector? That would be easier for me to pocket. Not sure about other folks.

 

[marco.weiss]

MDC + high / low ring :thumbsup:

MDC + hi cri / nichia

m61 + hicri / nichia :wave:

wildcat 18650

MDC 2AA neutral

26650 hosts compatible with the heads of previous models

hound dog 18650 super :devil:


home run!!!

 

[mk2rocco]

MDC + hi cri / nichia

m61 + hicri / nichia :wave:

These are both available right now at illumn.com

 

[KentuckyMike]

...
26650 hosts compatible with the heads of previous models
...

This. All day this. :twothumbs

 

[mk2rocco]

Or a 20700 body

 

[Modernflame]

My 18650's work well for me. I don't think I'll upgrade to a 26650 body unless the capacity of those cells increases considerably.

 

[Beard Man]

I would love to see MDC with CR123 and RCR123.

 

[KentuckyMike]

I would love to see MDC with CR123 and RCR123.

If you want a light to use mostly RCRs that can take a primary and make light in a pinch, you can do that now. Just need a "NEUTRAL MDC HA LMH LI-ION RECHARGEABLE HEAD" (omit "neutral" if you prefer cool) and a 123 MDC body. They are available separately on the site. Basically, it's a 16650 MDC head. The caveat is it drops out of regulation at 3.4, so a single primary will always be direct drive. If you want to use both kinds of cell regularly, we'll have to hope he brings one out with a wider voltage range.

I'm assuming you want one that can use both kinds in regulation, but I wanted to throw that out there in case you normally prefer RCRs.

 

[WebHobbit]

I'm looking for a detailed review of the MDC XPL. There doesn't seem to be any for that specific config....or is my search-fu failing me?

 

[KentuckyMike]

I'm looking for a detailed review of the MDC XPL. There doesn't seem to be any for that specific config....or is my search-fu failing me?

There's a few good posts buried in this thread, instead of the review section, so they can be quite hard to find. Mostly referred to as 16650 MDC rather than XP-L. You can piece together a lot, but it's a chore (I did that before I got mine). I need to do an in-depth write up of mine (Neutral version) now that we have some EDC time together. Anything specific you want to know in the meantime?

 

[WebHobbit]

Nothing specific....just wanted to read one of those super detailed reviews with the run time reports and everything.

 

[Woods Walker]

I would like to see Gene make a M31NL or NLL. Also make a multi mode AA based light that doesn't use PWM or lack polarity protection. Anyone remember how the Hi/Lo ring works with the M31s. I read someplace yea have to turn it on high first but not sure.

 

[mk2rocco]

Anyone remember how the Hi/Lo ring works with the M31s. I read someplace yea have to turn it on high first but not sure.

Just posted this in the malkoff junkies thread.. Prefect addition to my MD1

MD1 with custom Hi/Low ring

33OHM resistor works very well with a M31.

And it's not compete until it's potted..

 

[bigfoot]

I would like to see Gene make a M31NL or NLL. Also make a multi mode AA based light that doesn't use PWM or lack polarity protection.

+1 on those ideas!

 

[etc]

I rarely get a new light but when I do, it's a Malkoff.

so I upgraded from M61LLL 219 to M61LLL 219B. The tint is much better, it does not have that bizarre pink in it or something.

Have anyone experienced efficiency improvements in the "219B" version, specifically M61LLL 219B?

 

[ZMZ67]

I would like to see Gene make a M31NL or NLL. Also make a multi mode AA based light that doesn't use PWM or lack polarity protection. Anyone remember how the Hi/Lo ring works with the M31s. I read someplace yea have to turn it on high first but not sure.

+2 , The 219 is Ok but I actually prefer the neutral crees.