2xAA Host for malkoff drop in.

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hi looking for a good 2AA host for a malkoff drop in.
Maybe a light with AA sleeves for it.
Also looking at maybe a surefire 3P.

Thanks.

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A Dereelight Javelin takes p60 pills, maybe a malkoff drop-in would fit.

Dereelight Javelin

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Thanks is this a 2AA light?.

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On the budget end of things a Solarforce L2M can be configured for 2AA easily. Either swap the included CR123A extension for an 18650 extension or just add another CR123A extension. The light should work without a sleeve. I built one and tested it successfully with no sleeve, then ran it for a while with a rolled up sheet of plastic, and then finally turned a sleeve out of PVC pipe.

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Budget AA for Malkoff. I’m not wholly familiar w/ Malkoff, did he produce a boost (low input voltage) drop-in? So, the suggestion using a Solarforce host is good. You need a body tube length of ~ 100 mm (2x AA cells is 2X 50 mm) so any combo of 1 x 18650 + 1x 16340 or 3x 16340 would work.

You could also look for a Solarforce L2 host which was a dedicated 2X AA light.

http://www.solarforceflashlight-sales.com/product_detail.php?t=FB&s=8&id=409

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The Solar Force store actually makes this really confusing. The L2 is not, was not, and never will be a “dedicated 2xAA light”. The Solar Force L2r was a dedicated 2xAA host, see Foy’s review here. Unfortunately after production of the L2r stopped the SF store made the confusing decision to put a regular L2+extension combo in that area of the store. It works, but it’s internal diameter is setup for 18mm cells like 18650’s, not 14.5mm cells like AA’s.

I have both and I can testify that it’s a totally different ballgame. The L2r also had this super-aggressive (sharp) knurling which was great! If I could purchase a few more I’m sure that I would. In the meantime the L2 w/ extension is a workable budget alternative.

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I have this pair, might be willing to part with 1. I have never been able to find the 1*AA tube for the Dereelight. The Solarforce is very pretty, very bright silver the Dereelight fits a hand very well.

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I know this is an old post but its relevant. How does one go about making said adapter? Does it require a lathe? Any thoughts on doing it by hand?