- 5 stars: 18 (78%)
- 4 stars: 4 (17%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (4%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Good light, shame it wasn't able to fit an early 90s maglite, but was able to power it on without the lens in. Was bright as all get out, so otherwise perfectly functional and a well worth the price upgrade if you have the right stretch of years light for it.
I bought one of these from Amazon for myself several months ago. I was so impressed that I purchased a second one for my father for Christmas. Amazon was out of stock so I ordered directly from here. Although it was also not in stock it allowed me to place the order to get in line for when they were once again available. The email communication was superb and Lee went above and beyond to get me my order in time for Christmas. Thanks again!
This one piece kit is the best thing you can do with a 2d Maglite.
No complaints
Was on the fence with the price for a bit, but its worth it. Once you install this you have a super bright baton. Easy to just drop in for install, having multiple modes is great, especially as you can have a strobe maglite which is 10/10.
I like the brightness certainly brighter than original bulb but it doesn’t throw the light as far as I would like. Still way better than bulbs!
Whoever said “Breathes new life into an old lamp was right” and although I have other flashlights and a hands-free headlamp, there is just something so satisfying to me about holding a 3d flashlight in my hand. You definitely won't forget it's there. it is not as bright as the “5000” versión (my favorite). Still, plenty bright.
Bought it to upgrade the D cell Maglite I carry in my truck.
Very bright.
Minimal usage to date so battery life is unknown.
Almost a year later of setting in my truck.
Function checked every several months.
Seems totally unaffected by weather/temperature change.
Condensation.
Physically, a great-fitting drop-in for a standard incandescent 3D Maglites.
Max brightness is good, and the lowest-brightness mode available is acceptable.
But the "interface" is a PITA. Not only is it designed for lights with a click on/click off behavior that's "backwards" from Maglites, the click-counting and poor feedback/confirmation is maddening.
(I know there are limited options with only a power button and the light itself as input/output methods... but I was tempted to pull it apart and find a JTAG port or something similar to change the settings instead!)
Puts out a wall of light.
My batteries did not last as long as I thought they would but I’m switching to a higher MAH battery to take care of that.
If you want your old maglite to be spectacular, get this drop in. Easy install and bright.
I love the different modes you can do. I use the lowest setting all the time.
Wow. Can’t believe how bright it is compared to the stock bulb.
I liked how easy it was to set up!
Works Perfectly with my Maglite, easy to install and the best part is Matt's Customer service was A+ !
Has a defussion lens which creates a larger wider beam.
On/off switch automatically converts to multifunction button with additional clicks.
Includes rubber gasket ring for head to ensure water resistence.
Included the above Jesus paraphanalia. Why? I don't know.
Very well made with quality materials, will see how well it holds up un the desert heat sitting in my vehicle. Definitely an upgrade to the stock bulb.
Arrived on time. Easy install and working great!
The problem I have with this LED upgrade is with the programmable feature of this upgrade . Trying to follow the confusing directions, I cannot make my flashlight just turn on, at full brightness, and just turn off ! All the " clicking " in the world will not make it do what I want - simple on (full brightness), and off ! The programming video won't play, and the company doesn't reply to emails! Very poor Customer Service !
This does everything Matt said. I'm a 65 year old retired engineer working as a security guard and I'm very picky. I built a 2 c-cell incan into a fantastic duty light with this upgrade, a glass lens, and a 21700 Li-ion battery. It indeed puts out a "wall of light" with decent throw. I use it to illuminate evrything from car interiors thru dark tinted glass, large building interiors, storage yards, etc. The Maglite does get rather warm to the touch, but never hot during extended run times exceeding 10 minutes. The UI is very simple to use and allows for many configurations although I only use #8, 100% &10% with no memory, for my needs. I've tried several different Maglites, upgrades, and different types of flashlights, but this is by far the hands down best!
Thanks Matt.
My host light was a Maglite 2D xenon which was original with the exception of a replacement glass lens.
I bought the ASF 2000 lumen drop in and a 1D body extension to accommodate the 3 cells required for this lamp and based my choice the following:
High lumen output at the top end with a versatile UI.
The candela rating indicated decent throw.
Runs on readily available D cell NiMH rechargeable batteries.
The 3D format Maglite is a substantial light without being cumbersome.
I used ASFs eBay store and my items arrived within the timescale given and were well packaged for the 4000+ miles they had to travel.
I would describe the drop in and extension tube in the same overall terms – high quality and precision made.
Fitting both to the host Maglite was quick and easy, resulting in a total transformation in performance.
In another customer review the beam is described as a ‘wall’ of light and I think that nails it.
The margin between the hotspot and spill is gradual and it just throws that wall of light way out there - the beam pattern is faultless.
The UI makes this a light adaptable for use in any number of environments.
The product pages of the ASF website had all the information I needed to make my choice.
Built a 3 C Maglite around this bulb. Very versatile light. Everything’s tight, nothing rattles. Moonlight mode is great for navigating the house at night. My opinion: This light excels indoors. Not a long distance thrower outside but lights up the immediate area just by sheer volume of light. From moonlight to strobe to Beacon this might be the most versatile light going. And NiMH batteries are environmentally friendly.
this is the best maglite upgrade that I have ever tried, an absolute must for anyone who wants to convert his maglite incandescent to led works very well in my C cell shorty maglite so I give 5 stars so satisfied I am.
Got this in my "shorty" Maglite. Perfect house or field light. I use 1% or 5% in the house so as to not wake up anyone or for close in work. I use 40% out side the house or out riding in the desert. Yes you can get cheaper flashlights but you can't beat Maglite durability.
Anybody who owns a Maglite needs to update with this drop in. It is absolutely amazing and a wall of light. Everything I've bought from ASF is top notch and the customer service is incredible.