The Official Malkoff Junkie thread - Part 2

[thermal guy]

So I have been using my M61N in my MD2 for my work light for a few weeks now. Really like the tint of it. At least I did at home.at work I can't stand it. It's driving me nuts maybe it's because I have always used the standard M61 cool white not sure but tomorrow I'm switching back. Going to use my M61T and see if I get that old feeling back.i tried the W and N flavors and I think it's that they just don't seem bright enough.And this is why I tried to not get involved with the whole tint game. ignorance is bliss 😄

 

[JLeephoto]

tried the W and N flavors and I think it's that they just don't seem bright enough.And this is why I tried to not get involved with the whole tint game. ignorance is bliss [emoji1]

I'm with you. Sometimes it makes more sense to use a brighter light for a given task, but I fell in love with my 61n and now don't really want to use my "bluer" lights. I've been avoiding Nichias because I'm afraid it would ruin them all.

 

[peter yetman]

I've been avoiding Nichias because I'm afraid it would ruin them all.

Very wise, once you go down the Nichia Route all is lost.
P

 

[ven]

So I have been using my M61N in my MD2 for my work light for a few weeks now. Really like the tint of it. At least I did at home.at work I can't stand it. It's driving me nuts maybe it's because I have always used the standard M61 cool white not sure but tomorrow I'm switching back. Going to use my M61T and see if I get that old feeling back.i tried the W and N flavors and I think it's that they just don't seem bright enough.And this is why I tried to not get involved with the whole tint game. ignorance is bliss 

I find the xp-g2 4000k too warm for my work as well, a lot depends on the ambient temp. Some 4000k i can get away with though, nichia, xhp50,xpl HI to name some. My preferred is 5000k, its kind of a happy medium for me. Not too warm or too cold. I can even use 6000k, just prefer a little easier on my eye when using close up. Save the 4k for home and outside use

 

[flatline]

I'm with you. Sometimes it makes more sense to use a brighter light for a given task, but I fell in love with my 61n and now don't really want to use my "bluer" lights. I've been avoiding Nichias because I'm afraid it would ruin them all.

I used to be a tint snob, but now I realize that I was using "warm" and "neutral" as a way to avoid getting "angry blue" lights. Now that manufacturers are mostly selling "cool white", "neutral white", and "warm white" as opposed to "blue-ish", "yellow/green-ish", or "orange-ish", I'm less picky. If given the option, I'll still attempt to get color temps below, say, 4500K, but a higher color temp is no longer sufficient by itself to disqualify a particular flashlight model from consideration.

--flatline

 

[greatscoot]

I'm thinking about getting my first M31. The question I have is do I go with the LL (50lmns) or the LLL (15lmns). This will be a backup, but may see some pocket use and will be run on a AA. Just wondering what anyone's thoughts or experience with these drop-ins is.

 

[Modernflame]

I'm thinking about getting my first M31. The question I have is do I go with the LL (50lmns) or the LLL (15lmns). This will be a backup, but may see some pocket use and will be run on a AA. Just wondering what anyone's thoughts or experience with these drop-ins is.

Great question. The 219b Malkoffs are special. Both run admirably well on 1xAA, despite being designed for 3v. The final answer is one of personal preference. I had the M31LL (50) lumens, but in the end I sold it because 50 lumens is rarely the right amount of light for me. Too bright for reading in the dark, but too dim to compete with ambient light.

My choice would be the M31LLL.

 

[greatscoot]

Great question. The 219b Malkoffs are special. Both run admirably well on 1xAA, despite being designed for 3v. The final answer is one of personal preference. I had the M61LL (50) lumens, but in the end I sold it because 50 lumens is rarely the right amount of light for me. Too bright for reading in the dark, but too dim to compete with ambient light.

My choice would be the M31LLL.

I appreciate the info. Since my first "real" flashlight back in the day was a 6P with a 60L incan, I can see where 50L ends up being either too bright or not enough. Plus runtime on the LLL with a AA battery is about 18 hours.

 

[Woods Walker]

Been out for some days. Have the wood stove running in the hot tent. Probably going to pull stakes tomorrow. I forgot my camp malkoff m61ll NW in yellow well used G2. Has primaries. All my batteries are running low and miss the backup. When I get back will make sure it's in the kit.

 

[Modernflame]

I forgot my camp malkoff m61ll NW in yellow well used G2. Has primaries. All my batteries are running low and miss the backup. When I get back will make sure it's in the kit.

Much respect for your intrepid spirit, but you'll need to surrender your flashaholic card, sir. This is unacceptable.

 

[Hotherps1]

Been out for some days. Have the wood stove running in the hot tent. Probably going to pull stakes tomorrow. I forgot my camp malkoff m61ll NW in yellow well used G2. Has primaries. All my batteries are running low and miss the backup. When I get back will make sure it's in the kit.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank Mr WoodsWalker for your fascinating Malkoff youtube videos.

I started off in November with a MD2 M61Hot, added a MD2 M61 flashlight, a spare head & M61L bought from Gene, added a collectable MD2 Camo and a MD3 body (both from ebay). Bought spacers from OverReady and AAA to AA adapters and dummy AA cells..........

ALL THANKS TO WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS on the adaptability of the MD3 :thumbsup: I'm now hooked on Malkoff's

Next week I'm going to order more from Gene & Cathy.... an MD3 Wildcat, extra drop-ins and other bits.

I have been a SureFire (metal bodied) owner/ user of over 20 years, but these Malkoff MD2 / 3 are much higher in quality.

Thank You WoodsWalker

Regards,
Paul Rowley
UK

 

[thermal guy]

Anyone know if a m61T or M61HOT will fit in a Vme head?

 

[thermal guy]

I would like to take the opportunity to thank Mr WoodsWalker for your fascinating Malkoff youtube videos.

I started off in November with a MD2 M61Hot, added a MD2 M61 flashlight, a spare head & M61L bought from Gene, added a collectable MD2 Camo and a MD3 body (both from ebay). Bought spacers from OverReady and AAA to AA adapters and dummy AA cells..........

ALL THANKS TO WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS on the adaptability of the MD3 :thumbsup: I'm now hooked on Malkoff's

Next week I'm going to order more from Gene & Cathy.... an MD3 Wildcat, extra drop-ins and other bits.

I have been a SureFire (metal bodied) owner/ user of over 20 years, but these Malkoff MD2 / 3 are much higher in quality.

Thank You WoodsWalker

Regards,
Paul Rowley
UK

Ya the guy is great. Helped me make some choices on Malkoff lights as well.we differ a little bit in the Lumens department however. He's very happy walking out of woods in pitch black with 5 lumens. Not my butt.i have spent a great deal outdoors and while walking at night in the woods I want the sun in my hands. 😂😂😂

 

[Hotherps1]

Anyone know if a m61T or M61HOT will fit in a Vme head?

If it is any help, I can tell you that my M61 Hot drop-in will physically fit in a standard 16.5mm MD2 head and works. The M61 Hot is fitted as standard in the 22.3 mm head.

 

[thermal guy]

Ya I'm not sure my M61T would not fit in my 6P. Was to fat.so I know there bigger in diameter. Maybe Gene took this in to account when he made the VME head.

 

[Modernflame]

Anyone know if a m61T or M61HOT will fit in a Vme head?

Nope. Think wide buttocks in skinny jeans.

 

[thermal guy]

Lol what I thought. Thank you sir.

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Might fit in a Solarforce head?

Bill

 

[thermal guy]

It fits in the head of a 6P. The body of the drop in is to fat to fit in the 6P body.

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Maybe body of Solarforce's inside diameter will work.

Bill