Maglite Standard vs Malkoff

[heavyfoldersarebest]

Recently got a Maglite 4D and a Malkoff XM-L drop-in module for it.

Standard Maglite LED 3D
131 Lumens
Runtime: 4hrs on Alkalines
364m ANSI throw distance.
Around $20

Malkoff Maglite XML
700 lumens on nimh, less on alkaline.
Runtime: 4.5hrs on 10,000mah nimh at max output, way longer when it drops down.
365m+ throw distance (With a LOT more light)
Around $100 total, excluding batteries and charger needed for maximum output.
Can only be used on 4-6 cell Maglites.
XML is neutral tinted, it's not actually that yellow, its pretty white, stupid camera

Comparisons







Standard Maglite, Rebel LED



Malkoff XML



Overall light size



Overall impressions of spending a total of $150+ for one Maglite
WORTH IT! Malkoff makes the regular Maglite run and hide in the dumpster. If I get time, I will do a outdoor comparison because that's when the Malkoff smokes the standard Maglite. Indoors the XM-L doesn't really make a difference. The Malkoff is regulated and heat sinked better than the regular one. Do I really need a portable searchlight? NO, but I like to have one just in-case of roadside emergencies.

 

[texas gun person]

Hmm I would like to see this in person. I have a Thrunite V3 Catapult that is around 900 lumens, and is a thrower and can actually be had for less than this drop in + the cost of the light.


Have any long distance night shots?

Edit: Appears the Catapult is 700 out the front too! Same LED even.

 

[heavyfoldersarebest]

Hmm I would like to see this in person. I have a Thrunite V3 Catapult that is around 900 lumens, and is a thrower and can actually be had for less than this drop in + the cost of the light.


Have any long distance night shots?

Edit: Appears the Catapult is 700 out the front too! Same LED even.

Yeah, there are a lot of flashlights that cost way less that do more damage to the night but I just love Maglites. Will do outdoor shots eventually....

 

[texas gun person]

I feel ya. I have probably seven or eight high end lights... but a 3D led maglite sits on the floor next to my bed!