Flashlight-Fi (LED & Conventional)
Aug 14, 2012 at 5:58 AM Post #753 of 828
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It is safe to replace two CR123 batteries with a 18650 ?  I want to use that on my Surefire Fury.  

 
Normally, yes but the Fury doesn't take 18mm cells.
 
The cell size you would want is a 17670. I recommend the AW brand for runtime, reliability, and longevity.
 
Those ultrafire/trustfire cells suck, they're made from recycled laptop cells that they just repackage and they lose power when stored a lot faster than I'd like for if shiet ever goes down like a blackout or I gotta really pee at night and I don't wanna wake anybody.
 
Aug 19, 2012 at 8:06 PM Post #755 of 828
if anyone is interested in a american made 1 cell light check this out http://www.hdssystems.com/. this little guy is built like a tank, here is a video of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiUwj6l1SCo
 
Aug 19, 2012 at 8:11 PM Post #756 of 828
HDS Systems (AKA RA Lights) does make some amazing lights. They/he (Henry) are one of the first to really push light quality over lumens and that you just need "enough" light, not some blinding amount.
 
Aug 20, 2012 at 1:51 AM Post #757 of 828
I definitely don't "need" one and can't afford one right now, but they look very solid.  I really like the holster, would have to make room somewhere on my duty belt for a second light though :p
 
Aug 20, 2012 at 8:11 AM Post #758 of 828
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HDS Systems (AKA RA Lights) does make some amazing lights. They/he (Henry) are one of the first to really push light quality over lumens and that you just need "enough" light, not some blinding amount.

 
Thanks for reminding me they exist.. I don't know if I want to trade my Oveready 800 lumen Surefire 6P based build out for one, but it's clearly one of the superior EDC options out there.
 
Aug 25, 2012 at 12:51 PM Post #760 of 828
I'm finally ordering a Malkoff drop-in for my old 6P, as the old-fashioned light bulb just about makes me sick these days. Why haven't I upgraded sooner? False economy--I'd always find a complete flashlight that I'd rather spend a little more for. Otoh the Malkoff MD2 is definitely calling my name.
 
Aug 25, 2012 at 10:27 PM Post #761 of 828
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I'm finally ordering a Malkoff drop-in for my old 6P, as the old-fashioned light bulb just about makes me sick these days. Why haven't I upgraded sooner? False economy--I'd always find a complete flashlight that I'd rather spend a little more for. Otoh the Malkoff MD2 is definitely calling my name.


i love malkoff drop ins. check out the malkoff 219 drop in it has the most beautiful tint i have ever seen. the 219 is on the right on the left is a malkoff m61 high cri.

 
Oct 4, 2012 at 2:21 AM Post #764 of 828
Just bought a new flashlight for the first time in almost 2 years.
 
Of course it has to be a pocket rocket.
 

 
 
Unfortunately, it's bored for 18mm cells, as it draws too much current for 16340 (RCR123).  But it does work with a single 17670, albeit at a lower output level.  So it's not completely compatible with my other E-Series lights, my favorite flashlight platform by far.
 
On burst mode it puts out an insane amount of light.  And gets really hot really fast. 
 

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