Maglite upgrade.

[Bigtanker]

While reading another thread, some old fart brought up a 4 "D" cell Maglite. That reminded me that at one time I owned a 6 "D" cell Maglite. The batteries had leaked and ruined it. Then I bought a 4 "D" cell lite and forgot I had it. I just dug it out. (No batteries in it.)

So my question. Are the LED upgrades worth it? I see them on Amazon for anywhere from $9 to $25. Some say only about 60 lumen. Other claim 350. So any of you have any experience with the conversations on these?

 

[Cameramonkey]

No. Move on.

you can get better bang for the buck buying a new LED.

I upgraded my 3C model and it’s weak. Batteries last forever but it’s not very bright. It’s a good emergency flashlight now for when the lights go out. But I would t want to use it to investigate bumps in the night outdoors.

 

[Bigtanker]

I will just throw some fresh batteries in it then and keep it in the truck.

 

[AngryRooster]

Check out candlepower forums. There are lots of conversions and projects you can do with them. Some people have really hot rodded them.

 

[Bigtanker]

LuxLuthor's Most Powerful Maglite Mods List

That is pretty crazy stuff there.

 

[phylodog]

There is something to be said for the heft of a Magcharger, carried one for many years. While I no longer carry one, I did upgrade one of my two a few years back with one of these and have never regretted it. It is very bright and the throw is great.

https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.c...ccessories/products/malkoff-magcharger-dropin

 

[lonehoosier]

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[KokomoDave]

I have one that has a decent l.e.d. driver in it. I'm not sure of the actual lumens but my single RCR123 RR0 Jetbeam outperforms it. I did buy the adapters for the C size to envelope the 123A's for max voltage / amp hours for my revamped Maglite. I think I have more invested in the original Maglite, driver, C4 LED, adapters, rechargeable batts and shipping then buying the Jetbeam.

 

[Bigtanker]

I just put 4 new batteries in it. Still works great. I'll find a place for it in my truck. My edc lights are still quite a bit brighter.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

I've got a 2010 maglite 3D with Cree XP-e 131 lumens LED. It has been beat to hell, been everywhere from fishing expeditions to my nightstand. Runs on cheap D batteries. Lights up a room. Mostly rides in the truck, but I'll always have it no matter the other lights I go through.

 

[freekforge]

I converted one of my old ones and wasn't impressed ended up just buying a factory LED one. I carry the factory LED ones for duty and they do everything i want.

 

[Brad69]

That’s a novel idea using it for a flashlight !

 

[Bigtanker]

I found out that it fits perfect in the center counsel of my 03 Dodge Ram. Almost like it was made for it.