mag-lite conversion

[Guest colrmccoll]

Has anyone done a mag-lite conversion for brightness? (that they would recommend)?

I have a 3 d-cell model and I have changed the bulb to a LED to get better battery life. However, it is only marginally brighter than the standard bulb and has a slight bluish tint.

I am looking for a vast improvement in the output. It might be better just to buy a Surefire but I thought a conversion might be less expensive.

[Guest bkelm18]

They sell conversion kits that replace the lightbulb with a 3 LED cluster and replace the battery cap with a on/off pushbutton. I have one for my AA Maglite and it's considerably brighter.

[Guest flyfishtn]

Check this THREAD. Watchmaker sells some REALLY nice conversions.

[bteague2]

look for the CRE(E) i'm not sure how it's spelled jcoyle6 told me about them, but they are drop in kits for maglights that are supposed to be as bright as the surefires

[Guest colrmccoll]

thanks for the thread reference. I did not realize flashlights could be so complicated. This may take a while to digest.

[Guest flyfishtn]

This may take a while to digest.

I felt the same way when I started reading that thread. A ton of good info there.

[Guest colrmccoll]

now that I have read all the background information I am still uncertain.

All I need a flashlight to investigate a "bump in the night." I also want it to be of sufficient brightness to be irritating to the receiver and light weight.

Can any one recommend one or tell me what they use?

[saintsfanbrian]

I still like the 3 D-Cell Mag Lite. Light weight? Nope, but I can beat the heck out of you if I need to.

[Guest colrmccoll]

I still like the 3 D-Cell Mag Lite. Light weight? Nope, but I can beat the heck out of you if I need to.

I have replaced the bulb with an LED, I still don't think it is bright enough.

[saintsfanbrian]

Mine originally came with one. It is pretty bright. Lights up my entire living room on a dark night.

[Warbird]

I have the Surefire 6P LED. This is different from the standard 6P. It burns at 80 lumens for 11 hrs. The standard is 65 for 1 or 2 hrs I think it is. It only costs about $15 more than the standard 6P. I got mine at On Target in Murfreesboro for about $15 less than Lowe's sells it. Great deal. I love this light.

I have tried the conversion kits for the maglites and never was satisfied.

[Guest SUNTZU]

I second Warbird. This light will hurt your eyes! I also have the 3 D cell Maglite in LED. Its very bright, and is a good head thumper. For the nightstand, I would get the Surefire.