I know there are lots of stuff online. Not too crazy about paying sometimes more for shipping than the stuff you order. Also agree that the fancy stuff are expensive.
So I prefer to scout around locally for stuff that I need. My mags are not priority projects, so they can wait.
In the meantime the other LED flashlights provide all the fun!
Hi i am trying to find a budget LED drop-in for a 2D mag
well for 5-2D mags i gave my nephews these light as part of there Xmas an was hopping to upgrade them to LED for them
the KD 200 lumen ones i had in mind are sold out and the terralux 140 lumen are a little more than i can afford just now at £17 each bearing in mind i am looking to buy 5
Get two of these from Kaidomain at $16.99 - unprotected D lithium cells assuming you have something that'll charge them - it is easy enough to make up an adapter to charge them in any 18650 charger. Just be aware it will take quite a long time (up to 10hr depending on your charger) to charge them.
One of these shortened tail springs - or cut your existing one down - these cells are a bit longer than normal D cells. $3.99
A metal reflector as high powered bulbs will melt the stock plastic reflector. You can spend a fortune on these or you can get one of KD's ones for $12.99 for a smooth one (more throw, less pretty beam) $15 for an orange peel one (less throw - but still a lot and a prettier beam)
The opening in the reflector will allow fatter G4 bulbs to be used with an adapter (Sadly KD is sold out of their cheap one) though the Philips 5761 bulb which is the favourite for this needs some sort of regulator to stop it from dying on switch on. It is a lot cheaper to use a Pelican 3854 bulb set. $9.99 from Lighthound who are great to deal with and get stuff to the UK in a few days.
For your $70.95 (£43.67 at current exchange rate) you will get around 1300 lumens with the high bulb for an hour, or 2 and a bit hours of lots of light using the low bulb - you get both.
Not cheap - but hugely powerful for about the same as many shops will sell you a 2D LED.
Not something to hand out to kids though, the batteries are too expensive for them to toss when they are flat then put in alkies and discover it won't work.
Well i dont plan on buying another since i have other lights that are still brand new and not getting used......too bad you guys dont live in the states....raffle time.