Have you checked out the Defiant Armormax 3D? It’s got a fairly large reflector. And it’s actually quite throwy - at least as much as the Super Thrower. At around $30, it costs a little more than other Defiants. But it’s still quite reasonable. It is a little on the heavy side, even compared to a 3D Mag.
Guys, I just checked the Home Depot website again, and it showed the 3D (not the Armormax one) back in stock. I just ordered one for pick-up at my local store. Just wanted to let everyone know, so hopefully the guys who were really looking for this one can pick it up.
On another note…As I was looking for the Defiant 3D, I saw a Techlite Lumen Master 500 Lumen XPG triple. It was listed on HomeDepot.com for $99.99. I thought it looked like an interesting light with mod potential, but not for a hundred bucks. I Googled it and found one on Costco.com for $36.97! I happen to be a Costco member, but even if not, there is only a $1.85 surcharge, and shipping is free. I searched for threads about this light but couldn’t find anything on this particular model. Maybe I shoul’ve started a new thread. Anyone know anything about this light?
625 lumens from 4.5v is going to draw considerable amperage. How long will 3 alkaleak D’s last in that light? That’s also a good bit of room, I wonder how hard it would be to make a carrier for 12 Eneloops? (3S4P)
In theory the carrier inside isn’t subject to any large stresses, would it be feasible to make a battery carrier out of hobby styrene? I’m thinking styrene disks connected by styrene L-girders or tube. Someone with a hobby shop that has a good selection of model kits/model trains, try this out and let us know!
I agree, but $4.50 for 12.6 volts is a cheap way to get by until a better solution is found. Of course, one would need to make sure the cells are in good condition and of similar capacity for using in series.
Given all the trouble and expense of doing this, just buying some Tenergy Centura or Premium D cells seems like a much cheaper and better solution. Not to mention that it’s a heck of alot easier and more convenient to change out and charge three cells vs 12.
I seen that model in Home Depot here a fiew weeks ago. smaller head that the DST had. Defiant needs to bring hte DST back with a harder driven XM-L2, and D cells !