Malkoff Picture Thread

chillinn · May 15, 2023

ilikeguns40 said:
It's a very easy process adding an o ring to the inside of boot, try it, if you don't like it then take it back out

I don't doubt it. I just can't get my head around how that could affect switch pressure. Travel, sure, but pressure?

ilikeguns40 · May 15, 2023

I've tried it before, not an o ring, but a flat round piece of rubber in a reylight switch. Made it feel more firm, and in turn made switch a little more responsive

I would think adding an o ring that the center goes around the plastic McClicky post under the boot would make the switch feel more firm, but same amount of travel. If you would place a solid round piece of rubber inside the boot that would go on top of the plastic post it would decrease travel and also make the switch feel firm

chillinn · May 15, 2023

It's not sinking in, but I'll take your word for it.

ilikeguns40 · May 15, 2023

I just know the mclicky boots are just made of different rubber so it either feels very hard or very soft

I do however agree that the actual spring tension or thickness of the spring would be the best solution regarding pressure

bykfixer · May 17, 2023

The switch on MDC lights is plenty firm to me already. I can easily activate a half press but for full press it takes some effort, and frankly I'm fine with that. I prefer the extra travel required on a tactical style flashlight. Easier morse code that way.

The boot on my Lumens Factory Seraph though....way to stiff for my liking. My concern with the MDC boot (and other brands) is eventually tearing a hole in the boot from a fingernail cutting into it over time from finger tip pressing.

bykfixer · May 17, 2023

Not sure what to call it.
It's a 1x CR123 MDC body with a VME head, and one of twenty two M361W (3000k) Nichia 219c's from a 'webadmin' (mindabew) group buy a few years back.

Powered by an RCR gives it plenty of pep. A double A Maglite ultra clear glass lens, a custom bent clip, wrist strap, and rubber o'ring for added grip round out the extras.

The M361w 219c numbers.
The sticky note was Gene's notes while building the drop in modules.

aznsx · May 18, 2023

bykfixer said:
The M361w 219c numbers

Cool unit! BTW, I happen to have some nice 219Cs @4000K in a couple of lights and like them, so if you're good w/3000K, you'll probably like this too. Just used one to take out the trash a few minutes ago.

bykfixer · May 18, 2023

aznsx said:
Cool unit! BTW, I happen to have some nice 219Cs @4000K in a couple of lights and like them, so if you're good w/3000K, you'll probably like this too. Just used one to take out the trash a few minutes ago.

I have an E with a Tana module using a 219c that if I recall correct is a 4200k. I prefer the slightly 'golden' tone of the C versus a slight pink from the B. Later I tried a module he built with a 3200k C and really like that one as well. So when member 'mindabew' did the 3000k M361w Nichia 219c group buy I felt confident it would be a gem. If I recall correct he got the LED's from ' mountain electronics', sent them to Gene Malkoff who assembled them.

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/malkoff-junkies-assemble-m361-warm-p60-drop-in.455073/

The group buy thread.
Later a batch of 219B's was also built.

ilikeguns40 · May 24, 2023

Grail achieved. Malkoff MDC 219b SW40 3.4-6v li-ion

ScottsoSmith · Jul 12, 2023

Just picked this up. Older MD2 body with LF Baker's Cap Clicky. Currently running an M61N.

bykfixer · Jul 12, 2023

Hey, that looks really cool with that tailcap.
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Trout River · Jul 16, 2023

2 MDC lights for sale at the other site. Both are only $170 or $100 each if interested. 70HXPLED username.

kerneldrop · Oct 8, 2023

I figure you all Malkoff hard users would appreciate this pic the most.

The one and only Malkoff MDC being held up by just some blue arches. Not pictured: Happy Meal with chocolate milk

F89 · Oct 16, 2023

michaex · Oct 17, 2023

I really like the new neutral MDC LMH v2!
My new lightweight go to setup with good runtimes on 2x CR123.

ilikeguns40 · Oct 17, 2023

michaex said:
I really like the new neutral MDC LMH v2!
My new lightweight go to setup with good runtimes on 2x CR123.

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Higher the voltage the longer the runtimes on these newer V2 heads. They are excellent

Guitar Guy · Oct 22, 2023

Some photos of my 2 Malkoffs. Just got my new style MD4 body and tri cap last week. I like it a lot. The MDC is one of the best AA lights to have around, IMHO. The Hound Dog speaks for itself. Two great flashlights!

New body, and old.