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The Malkoff LED drop-in choices for Surefires have really expanded. I put together a simple chart in order to keep up with all the spec's such as lumens and runtime. The chart is based on the information advertised for each LED on the Malkoff Devices website as of 2/5/2009 (updated 12/22/2012) as well as the IlluminationSupply and Oveready websites.
All models are specifically designed to be used with Surefire flashlights but may or may not work in other brand lights as well.
It appears that any of the models designated as Low Output (L, LL, LLL or LLLL) are safe bets to use in Nitrolon lights such as the Surefire G2, G2Z, G3, etc. Website wording: "Note: This drop-in module is intended to operate for extended periods in metal or plastic lights."
Updated 1-10-2016.
Thank you to the CPF members who PM'd me regarding typo's and changes to the original chart, most notably FroggyTaco, Inliner, etc, Replicant, and donn.
Major Link Update
Added INFRNL's comprehensive actual run time results, graphed for almost every currently available Malkoff module in just about every configuration possible.
The data in my charts listed is what was published on the Malkoff Devices website product page at the time. INFRNL's thread looks to be the most definitive and comprehensive set of data for Malkoff modules to date. Bravo!
LINK HERE: Malkoff Runtime Graphs - CR123/Alkaline Comparo
Prototype
P7 D26 dropin - Not a regular item. Special order only.
6-29-08. Gene Malkoff's first P7 info post
12-1-08. First look at the Proto P7 - Post with Pics by CPF member "gsnorm"
9-10-12. Rare Malkoff P60 dropin compendium thread is here.
Beamshots:
LINK BROKEN --- 12-19-08. M60L vs M60 vs M60W by CPF member "wacbzz" (with Animated GIFs)
LINK BROKEN --- 5-28-2008 M60F beamshot by CPF member "Wattnot"
2-27-2010 M60 vs M61 by CPF member PoliceScannerMan
L= Low
LL=Low Low
LLL= Low, Low, Low
LLLL= Low, Low, Low, Low
F= Flood
W=Warm
Link to M30 & M60 Runtimes on rechargeables HERE
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History/Development Timeline
All models are specifically designed to be used with Surefire flashlights but may or may not work in other brand lights as well.
It appears that any of the models designated as Low Output (L, LL, LLL or LLLL) are safe bets to use in Nitrolon lights such as the Surefire G2, G2Z, G3, etc. Website wording: "Note: This drop-in module is intended to operate for extended periods in metal or plastic lights."
Updated 1-10-2016.
Thank you to the CPF members who PM'd me regarding typo's and changes to the original chart, most notably FroggyTaco, Inliner, etc, Replicant, and donn.
Major Link Update
Added INFRNL's comprehensive actual run time results, graphed for almost every currently available Malkoff module in just about every configuration possible.
The data in my charts listed is what was published on the Malkoff Devices website product page at the time. INFRNL's thread looks to be the most definitive and comprehensive set of data for Malkoff modules to date. Bravo!
LINK HERE: Malkoff Runtime Graphs - CR123/Alkaline Comparo
Prototype
P7 D26 dropin - Not a regular item. Special order only.
6-29-08. Gene Malkoff's first P7 info post
12-1-08. First look at the Proto P7 - Post with Pics by CPF member "gsnorm"
9-10-12. Rare Malkoff P60 dropin compendium thread is here.
Beamshots:
LINK BROKEN --- 12-19-08. M60L vs M60 vs M60W by CPF member "wacbzz" (with Animated GIFs)
LINK BROKEN --- 5-28-2008 M60F beamshot by CPF member "Wattnot"
2-27-2010 M60 vs M61 by CPF member PoliceScannerMan
L= Low
LL=Low Low
LLL= Low, Low, Low
LLLL= Low, Low, Low, Low
F= Flood
W=Warm
Link to M30 & M60 Runtimes on rechargeables HERE
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History/Development Timeline
Model click link for source document. (Wait for page to load.) | LED | Lumens | Mfr. Published Runtime | Tested Runtime | Optic | Input Voltage | Draw | CRI | Price/Year |
M60 Aluminum | Cree XRE 7090, Q2 bin, WG tint | 180@6v | 2-3 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | UNK | 3.8v-9v | 700mA@6v | Cool White | $49 10/2007 (picture) |
M60 Brass | Cree XRE 7090, Q5 bin, WG tint | 235@6v | 1 1/2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Khatod 6 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 780mA@6v | Cool White | $60 3/2008 (picture) |
M60 Brass | Cree XRE 7090 | 235@6v | 1 1/2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | Cree 8 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 750mA@6v | Cool White | $55 8/2008 | |
M60L Low | Cree XRE 7090, Q5 bin, WG tint | 140@6v | 4 1/2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Khatod 6 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 350mA@6v | Cool White | $60 3/2008 |
M60L Low | Cree XRE 7090 | 140@6v | 4 1/2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Cree 8 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 350mA@6v | Cool White | $55 9/2008 |
M60LF Low Flood | Cree XRE 7090, Q5 bin, WG tint | 140@6v | 4 1/2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Khatod 25 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 350mA@6v | Cool White | $55 8/2008 |
M60LF Low Flood | Cree XRE 7090, Q5 bin, WG tint | 140@6v | 4 1/2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Cree 20 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 350mA@6v | Cool White | $55 3/2009 |
M60LL Low Low | Cree XRE 7090, Q5 bin, WG tint | 80@6v | 8 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Khatod 6 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 170mA@6v | Cool White | $60 3/2008 |
M60LL Low Low | Cree XRE 7090 | 80@6v | 8 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Cree 8 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 170mA@6v | Cool White | $55 9/2008 |
M60F Flood | XRE 7090, Q5 bin, WG tint | 235@6v | 1 1/2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Khatod 25 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 780mA@6v | Cool White | $55 8/2008 |
M60F Flood | Cree XRE 7090 | 220@6v | 1 1/2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Cree 20 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 750mA@6v | Cool White | $55 9/2008 |
M60WF Warm Flood | Cree XRE 7090 | 170@6v | 1 1/2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Cree 20 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 750mA@6v | Warm | $55 3/2009 |
M60WL Warm Low | Cree XRE 7090 | 100@6v | 4 1/2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Cree 8 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 350mA@6v | Warm | $55 3/2009 |
M60 WLF Warm Low Flood | Cree XRE 7090 | 100@6v | 4 1/2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Cree 20 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 350mA@6v | Warm | $55 3/2010 |
M60W Warm | Cree XRE 7090 | 170@6v | 1 1/2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Cree 8 degree optic | 3.8v-9v | 750mA@6v | Warm | $55 2/2009 |
M60 MC-E (Flood) | Cree MC-E Quad Die LED | 500@6v | 45 min on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Cree 20 degree optic | 5v-13v | 1300mA@6v | Cool White | $125 11/2009 |
M60W MC-E Warm Flood | Cree MC-E Quad Die LED | 400@6v | 45 min on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | Cree 20 degree optic | 5v-13v | 1300mA@6v | Warm | $125 11/2009 |
Model click link for source document. (Wait for page to load.) | LED | Lumens | Mfr. Published Runtime | Tested Runtime | Optic | Input Voltage | Draw | CRI | Price/Year |
M61 | Cree XP-G | 260@6v | 2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 650mA@6v | Cool White | $69 8/2010 |
M61 | Cree XP-G2 | 325@6v | 1.5 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 650mA@6v | Cool White | $55 7/2014 |
M61 | Cree XP-G2 | 450@6v | 1.25 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 800mA@6v | Cool White 6200K | $44 02/2019 |
M61 | Luminous SST-20 | 450@6v | 1.25 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 800mA@6v | Cool White 5700K | $46 10/2020 |
M61 219B Nichia (Exclusive to Illumination Supply.) | Nichia NVSL219BT | 225@6v | 1.5 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 580mA@6v | Neutral 4500K 92CRI | $52 10/2014 |
M61L Low | Cree XP-G | 175@6v | 5 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 300mA@6v | Cool White | $69 8/2010 |
M61L Low | Cree XP-G2 | 175@6v | 5 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 300mA@6v | Cool White | $59 9/2014 |
M61LL Low Low | Cree XP-G | 100@6v | 10 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 150mA@6v | Cool White | $69 8/2010 |
M61LL Low Low | Cree XP-G2 | 100@6v | 10 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 150mA@6v | Cool White | $59 9/2014 |
M61LL 219B Low Low Nichia (Exclusive to Illumination Supply.) | Nichia NVSL219BT | 65@6v | 10 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 100mA@6v | Neutral 4500K 92CRI | $55 03/2015 |
M61LLL 219B Low Low Low Nichia (Exclusive to Illumination Supply.) | Nichia NVSL219BT | 50@6v | 10+ hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 120mA@6v | Neutral 4000K 93CRI | $59 11/2018 |
M61W Warm | Cree XP-G | 240@6v | 2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 650mA@6v | Warm | $69 12/2010 |
M61W Warm | Cree XP-G | 200@6v | 2 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 650mA@6v | Warm 3700K 80CRI | $59 1/2013 |
M61W Warm | Cree XP-G2 | 200@6v | 1.5 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 650mA@6v | Warm 3000K 80CRI | $59 08/2014 |
M61N Neutral | Cree XP-G2 | 280@6v | 1.5 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 650mA@6v | Warm 4000K | $59 10/2014 |
M61N Neutral | Cree XP-G2 | 360@6v | 1.5 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 800mA@6v | Warm 4000K 80 CRI | $61 05/2018 |
M61NL Neutral Low | Cree XP-G2 | 130@6v | 5 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 300mA@6v | Warm 4000K | $59 10/2014 |
M61NL Neutral Low | Cree XP-G2 | 160@6v | 5 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 360mA@6v | Warm 4000K 80CRI | $61 05/2018 |
M61NLL Neutral Low Low | Cree XP-G2 | 60@6v | 10 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 140mA@6v | Warm 4000K 80CRI | $61 05/2018 |
M61WLL Warm Low Low | Cree XP-G | 70@6v | 10 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 140mA@6v | Warm | $69 12/2010 |
M61WLL Warm Low Low | Cree XP-G | 70@6v | 10 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 140mA@6v | Warm 3700K 80CRI | $59 1/2013 |
M61WLL Warm Low Low | Cree XP-G2 | 70@6v | 10 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 140mA@6v | Warm 3000K 80CRI | $59 09/2015 |
M61WL Warm Low | Cree XP-G | 125@6v | 5 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 300mA@6v | Warm | $75 03/2011 |
M61WL Warm Low | Cree XP-G | 125@6v | 5 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-9v | 300mA@6v | Warm 3700K 80CRI | $59 1/2013 |
M61HO High Output | Cree XP-G | 300@6v | 1.25-1.5 hrs on 2 CR123's (6v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 5.5v-12v | 1000mA@6v | Cool White | $75 06/2012 |
M61SHO Super High Output | Cree XP-G2 | [email protected] | -45 mins on 2 CR123's (6v) -2.5 hrs on 3 CR123's (9v) -3hrs on 4 CR123's (12v) | various batteries | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 5.5v-12v | 1000mA@6v 600mA@9v 450mA@12v | Cool White | $69 01/2013 |
M61SHO Super High Output | Cree XP-G2 | [email protected] | -no data on 2 CR123's (6v) -2.25hrs on 3 CR123's (9v) -3hrs on 4 CR123's (12v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 5.5v-12v | no published data | Cool White | $69 10/2014 |
M61 SHO 219B Super High Output Nichia (Exclusive to Illumination Supply.) | Nichia NVSL219BT | [email protected] | 2 hrs on 3 CR123's (9v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 5.5v-12v | 650@9v | Neutral 4500K 92CRI | $52 05/2015 |
Model click link for source document. (Wait for page to load.) | LED | Lumens | Mfr. Published Runtime | Tested Runtime | Optic | Input Voltage | Draw | CRI | Price/Year |
M30 | Cree XRE 7090 | 160@3v [email protected] | 1 1/4 hrs on 1 CR123 (3v) | TBD | Cree 8 degree optic | 1-5.5v | TBD | Cool White | $55 12/2008 |
M30F Flood | Cree XRE 7090 | 160@3v [email protected] | 1 1/4 hrs on 1 CR123 (3v) | TBD | Cree 20 degree optic | 1-5.5v | TBD | Cool White | $55 12/2008 |
M30W Warm | Cree XRE 7090 | 120@3v [email protected] | 1 1/4 hrs on 1 CR123 (3v) | TBD | Cree 8 degree optic | 1-5.5v | TBD | Warm | $55 12/2008 |
M30WF Warm Flood | Cree XRE 7090 | 120@3v [email protected] | 1 1/4 hrs on 1 CR123 (3v) | TBD | Cree 20 degree optic | 1-5.5v | TBD | Warm | $55 12/2008 (picture) |
Model click link for source document. (Wait for page to load.) | LED | Lumens | Mfr. Published Runtime | Tested Runtime | Optic | Input Voltage | Draw | CRI | Price/Year |
M31 | Cree XP-G | [email protected] [email protected] | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | .08-3.3v | 1 Amp at 3v 1.4 Amps at 2.4v | Cool White | $69 12/2010 |
M31 | Cree XP-G2 | [email protected] [email protected] | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | .08-3.3v | 1 Amp at 3v 1.4 Amps at 2.4v | Cool White | $69 09/2014 |
M31 219B Nichia (Exclusive to Illumination Supply.) | Nichia NVSL219BT | [email protected] | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | .08-3.3v | 1.1 Amps at 3v | Neutral 4500K 92CRI | $52 02/2015 |
M31W Warm | Cree XP-G | [email protected] [email protected] | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | .08-3.3v | 1 Amp at 3v 1.4 Amps at 2.4v | Warm | $69 12/2010 |
M31W Warm | Cree XP-G | [email protected] [email protected] | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | .08-3.3v | 1 Amp at 3v 1.4 Amps at 2.4v | Warm 3700K 80CRI | $69 1/2013 |
M31W Warm | Cree XP-G | [email protected] [email protected] | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | .08-3.3v | 1 Amp at 3v 1.4 Amps at 2.4v | Warm 3000K 80CRI | $69 9/2014 |
M31LL Low Low | Cree XP-G | [email protected] | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | .08-3.0v | 225mA@3v [email protected] [email protected] | Cool White | $69 3/2011 |
M31WL Warm Low | Cree XP-G | [email protected] | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | .08-3.0v | 550mA@3v [email protected] | Warm | $69 6/2011 |
M31WL Warm Low | Cree XP-G | [email protected] | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | .08-3.3v | 550mA@3v [email protected] | Warm 3700K 80CRI | $69 6/2013 |
M31L Low | Cree XP-G | [email protected] | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | .08-3.3v | 550mA@3v [email protected] | Cool White | $69 12/2014 |
M31L 219B Low Low Nichia (Exclusive to Illumination Supply.) | Nichia NVSL219BT | [email protected] | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | .08-3.3v | 500mA@3v | Neutral 4500K 92CRI | $52 03/2015 |
M361 Low-Med-High | Cree XP-G2 | Low 15 Medium 80 High 400 | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-6v | 15@50mA 80@270mA 400@1450mA | Cool White 6200K | $69 6/2013 |
M361N Neutral Low-Med-High | Cree XP-G2 | Low 15 Medium 75 High 375 | not stated. varies. | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 3.4v-6v | 15@50mA 75@270mA 375@1450mA | Warm Neutral 4000K | $69 6/2013 |
Model click link for source document. (Wait for page to load.) | LED | Lumens | Mfr. Published Runtime | Tested Runtime | Optic | Input Voltage | Draw | CRI | Price/Year |
M91 (very floody) | Cree XM-L | [email protected] 450 continuous | 1 1/5 hrs on 3 CR123 (9v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 6.5v-12v | 800mA@9v 600mA@12v | Cool White | $125 5/2011 |
M91W Warm (very floody) | Cree XM-L | [email protected] 400 continuous | 1 1/5 hrs on 3 CR123 (9v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 6.5v-12v | 800mA@9v 1600mA@6v | Warm 3500K 80CRI | $125 5/2011 |
M91A flood | Cree XM-L | [email protected] 650 continuous | 1 hr on 3 CR123 (9v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 5.5v-12v | 1900mA@6v 1200mA@9v | Cool White | $125 10/2012 |
M91AW Warm | Cree XM-L2 | [email protected] 625 continuous | 1 hr on 3 CR123 (9v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 5.5v-12v | 1900mA@6v 1200mA@9v | Warm 3000K 80CRI | $89 07/2013 |
M91B | Cree XP-L | [email protected] 700 continuous Lux 5400@1 meter | 1 hr on 3 CR123 (9v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 5.5v-12v | 1000mA@9v | Cool White 6200K | $89 05/2014 |
M91B | Cree XP-L | [email protected] 900 continuous Lux 8500@1 meter | 45-60 min on 3 CR123 (9v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 5.5v-12v | 1000mA@9v | Cool White 6200K | $89 05/2018 |
M91BW Warm | Cree XP-L | [email protected] 575 continuous | 1 hr on 3 CR123 (9v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 5.5v-12v | 950mA@9v | Warm 3000K 80CRI | $89 12/2014 |
M91BW Warm | Cree XP-L | [email protected] 790 continuous | 45-60 min on 3 CR123 (9v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 5.5v-12v | 950mA@9v | Warm 3000K 80CRI | $89 05/2018 |
M91T Throw. (Fits in Surefire M series with MDM4 adaptor) | Cree XP-L HI | [email protected] 750 continuous Lux 19,000@1 meter | 30-45 min on 3 CR123 (9v) | TBD | custom orange peel reflector by Don McLeish | 5.5v-12v | 1250mA@9v | Cool White | $149.99 wi th MDM4 adaptor. $160-$200 complete light 09/2018 |
Model click link for source document. (Wait for page to load.) | LED | Lumens | Mfr. Published Runtime | Tested Runtime | Optic | Input Voltage | Draw | CRI | Price/Year |
MD60 for Surefire turbo head weapon lights | Cree XM-L LED | [email protected] | 1 3/4 hrs on 3 CR123 (9v) 2 1/4 hrs on 4 CR123 (12v) 3 hrs on Surefire M6 | TBD | none. Utilizes Surefire Turbo Head reflector | 6.5v-14v | 800mA@9v 620mA@12v | Cool White | $119 12/2011 |
MD60 for Surefire turbo head weapon lights | Cree XM-L2 LED | [email protected] | 1 hr on 3 CR123 (9v) 1.5 hrs on 4 CR123 (12v) 2 hrs on Surefire M6 | TBD | none. Utilizes Surefire Turbo Head reflector | 6.5v-14v | 1170mA@9v 870mA@12v | Cool White 6200K | $89 06/2014 |
MD10 for Surefire weapon lights | Cree XP-G | [email protected] | 2 1/2 hrs on 3 CR123 (9v) 3hrs on 4 CR123 (12v) | TBD | none. Utilizes Surefire Head reflector | 6.5v-14v | 650mA@9v 500mA@12v | Cool White | $99 12/2011 |
MD10 for Surefire weapon lights | Cree XP-G | [email protected] | 2 1/2 hrs on 3 CR123 (9v) 3hrs on 4 CR123 (12v) | TBD | none. Utilizes Surefire Head reflector | 6.5v-14v | 650mA@9v 500mA@12v | Cool White | $89 07/2014 |
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