1st attempt at this mod is a complete and unqualified success.
Construction notes:
- Used an old 3/4" masonry bit with peck drilling (a nibble at a time) and test fitting till I got to final depth. The old bit blades were worn in some when I started, but it worked out perfect for width 0f the pill I got from DX on Monday.
- Used a thin file to cut the shoulder off the top of the body . . the hard way but this gave me more comfort for the through cut . . no thread issues at all . . though I may still square it out a bit more with grinder.
- Used a Nite Ize reflector . . drilled out center so that the reflector base sits alongside the edge of the optic . . no longer FTT, but it is very comparable to the P60 reflector beam . . new beam spot is similar size and flood is maybe 2' wider at 6' distance.
Tools used: Cordless drill, locking pliers with cloth, drill bits, file
Reassemble + 2 TF 14500s = LIGHT!!!
This makes for an awesome light because you can pick a brightness anywhere from a few to 200 lumens of a really nice warm white that is really pretty neutral.
A brand new mini-mag in your choice of color and the drop-in are only $20.00! This one is an old platinum but the next one will be green, orange, or blue.