CREEXHP70LED
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I am still looking at either buying an Elzetta Charlie with the normal lens and clicky tailcap, (OR) a Malkoff MD3 with the 4000K NW tint XHP-50 LED.
This light will be used not only for tactical purposes but also sometimes EDC. I like the Elzetta because I think it might do a better job at illuminating objects a little further away then the Malkoff XHP-50 LED might. Also, I do not mind using 123A cells. I have maybe 90 SF123A cells to use.
Is there any benefit for the Malkoff in terms of light output besides 930 lumens for almost 1 full hour on the Elzetta vs 1100 lumens for maybe 20 minutes on the Malkoff? If I get the MD3 body I will be running either (2) 18500 cells or (3) 123A cells in it anyway, as the MD4 body is too long for me.
My last and final question is one of the most important to me. That is the build quality, which light is built the best ? The drop rating is 5 meters on Elzetta, submersible to 10 meters. Malkoff is not listed. Anyone with either or both of these brands have an opinion on which one is the most durable light ? I will need it to function in the worst conditions.
This light will be used not only for tactical purposes but also sometimes EDC. I like the Elzetta because I think it might do a better job at illuminating objects a little further away then the Malkoff XHP-50 LED might. Also, I do not mind using 123A cells. I have maybe 90 SF123A cells to use.
Is there any benefit for the Malkoff in terms of light output besides 930 lumens for almost 1 full hour on the Elzetta vs 1100 lumens for maybe 20 minutes on the Malkoff? If I get the MD3 body I will be running either (2) 18500 cells or (3) 123A cells in it anyway, as the MD4 body is too long for me.
My last and final question is one of the most important to me. That is the build quality, which light is built the best ? The drop rating is 5 meters on Elzetta, submersible to 10 meters. Malkoff is not listed. Anyone with either or both of these brands have an opinion on which one is the most durable light ? I will need it to function in the worst conditions.