r/flashlight • u/No-Parsnip-420 • 9h ago

Question Maglight

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I have a question would it be better for me to change the halogen bulb in both of my mag lights to LED or keep them original

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u/SFOTI 9h ago

Personally, I'd say keep them original but use NiMH batteries instead of alkalines. If you need a dedicated flashlight for doing flashlight things, even with an LED bulb a Maglite is still going to seriously lack in capability. At least with the halogens you'll maintain that beautiful, nostalgic light quality.

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u/Outrageous-Basket426 9h ago

I think Terralux was rocking 1000 lm drop in back in 2008. If you had to walk through a poorly lit bad neighborhood at night, like I did, you can bet those compact flashlights were awfully unappealing.

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u/ratbird9 9h ago

100% this. I have switched mine over to NiMH batteries and they seem to do well. Tenergy sells a “lite” version that may be worth checking out.

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u/NoRedStone 6h ago

Lumencraft has a neat drop in pushing 4,800 lumens that I’m considering as well as Malkoff Devices. I have an old Mag that’s been in my family since the 80s and I want to keep the legacy going. I just converted an old 80s Surefire 6P over to LED with the Malkoff Devices drop in and it’s awesome!