You could run your 2D on:
1 x 26650
2 x 26650
6 x AA in Series (there are some 3AA to 1D adapters for this, although I can't recall were I saw them now)
Or use 4 x 1/2 D sized NiMH, or 3 x C with a modified spring and padded tube.
Anyway, are there any comparisons between old and new? Pics or vids.
I'd like an XML drop in for my 2D Maglites...
I know that Malkoff offers his XML drop in, But its apparently for 3-4 D cell only.
Are there others out there?
JD
Malkoff D drop ins will NOT fit a C Maglite.
You can convert a 2D to a 3C by using a plastic pipe as a sleeve and trimming the spring in the tailcap.
See pictures here:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?194716-Elektro-Lumens-P7-2D-3C-Maglite
Grrr. Malkoff needs to update the Mag Mod index page.The Malkoff D drop-in may not fit a C Maglite. But they actually make a 700 lumen XM-L drop-in specifically for 3/4C cell Maglites:
http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/....html?zenid=043740a4e713a29611113fbcd0a6f8fdI
They also say that going with a 4C vs a 3C results in no increased brightness or runtime, which would make the 3C an IDEAL choice.
I should also note that they make XP-G based drop-ins for ALL C and D Maglites, including 2 cell models. However, these drop-ins produce ALOT less light.
Recently I received Malkoff XM-L dropin for 3-4C Maglite. First I placed it in a 2C and runned it with 1x18650 and a CR123 dummy cell. It worked by the brightness dropped pretty fast. Then I realised that it's better to use it in my 4C Maglite and 4x Titanium 6000mAh batteries. I have 8 of these. I did so and WOW, this really rocks! No doubt that it's 800+ OTF lumens. So great product and actually it feels good to hold a "real" flashlight in the hand.
If you have an old Maglite 3-4 cell and a few NiMh batteries just get some of these dropins. Great throw combined with wide and very bright spill!
It would appear that it's really designed around NiMH (it even SAYS 'NiMH' on the drop-in), and the natural regulation that these batteries provide.