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Flashlight Enthusiast
My new EDC now is Malkoff M61 "HOT" and I am continuously impressed what a pocket rocket this little thing is. I added a more compact Z41 tailcap and roll with that now versus the clicky that came with it.
But Malkoff stuff is not why I am posting. I read the review of the original Surefire M6 and I was under the impression it was a lot brighter than it actually is. It only does 500 lumens with the brighter bulb and the runtime is a stunning 20 mins. Incidentally, the MD2 with M61HOT has a 30 minute runtime and 600 lumens, closely matching the M6 and even exceeding it somewhat but being a tiny fraction of the size and weight and operating cost.
Putting them side by side we can see just how profound the evolution is. the MD2 is so small I can almost wrap my fist around it hiding the entire light. Well, a bit sticks out but you get the point. And I don't have huge hands.
The Hound Dog Super shines like a car headlight in your hands. 10 years ago 1000 lumens was a huge deal. Now it's nothing special. You can buy plenty of cheap foreign lights that hit it for relatively cheap.
Interesting times we live in.
I do wonder where will be in 10 years.
But Malkoff stuff is not why I am posting. I read the review of the original Surefire M6 and I was under the impression it was a lot brighter than it actually is. It only does 500 lumens with the brighter bulb and the runtime is a stunning 20 mins. Incidentally, the MD2 with M61HOT has a 30 minute runtime and 600 lumens, closely matching the M6 and even exceeding it somewhat but being a tiny fraction of the size and weight and operating cost.
Putting them side by side we can see just how profound the evolution is. the MD2 is so small I can almost wrap my fist around it hiding the entire light. Well, a bit sticks out but you get the point. And I don't have huge hands.
The Hound Dog Super shines like a car headlight in your hands. 10 years ago 1000 lumens was a huge deal. Now it's nothing special. You can buy plenty of cheap foreign lights that hit it for relatively cheap.
Interesting times we live in.
I do wonder where will be in 10 years.