ROP Modded 2D Maglite

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ROP Modded 2D Maglite

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Okay... forget the Fenix TK40 I was wondering about... anyone have a ROP-modded maglite? I'm curious about the personal experience of fellow spyderco forumites...
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what is a ROP mod?
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Google "Roar of Pelican"

No I don't have one, but they interest me muchly.
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$100+ dollars for a flashlight thats really really bright for 20 minutes and from the sounds of things will get extremely hot. I guess I fail to see the draw in a mod like this, when its completely dark, how much light do you really need to see. Thats got to kill your night vision instantly as soon as you fire it up, turn it on once and your eyes will adjust again in say 30 minutes? :D . I will stick with my LED flashlights :D
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i got one and love it. massive light output, excellent throw. 6xEneloop AA in a 2D mag body.
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Hi

There's a whole bunch of flashaholics (yes, guilty) over @ CandlePowerForums:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/index.php?
Here's a thread that may interest you:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/sho ... p?t=120462

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If you are willing to spend 100+ on your mag mod you should look into the classic Mag85 mod which will blow the ROP out of the water. You can find all the parts to build on on CPF. A bit ridiculous and totally impractical at night...but its oh so fun!
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clovisc wrote:Okay... forget the Fenix TK40 I was wondering about... anyone have a ROP-modded maglite? I'm curious about the personal experience of fellow spyderco forumites...
Hey clovisc, I don't have any experience with the maglite, but shoot our Bro MONOCROM a PM ... he's a flashlight guru ;) . He'll probably be able to give you some info, or point you in the right direction. Hope this helps a bit. Take Good Care and Be Safe Always.

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I made myself the Mag85. Truthfully I had forgotten its name. When I did the Mag85, LED's weren't near this bright. I liked the LED's more, but wanted the incandescent brightness of the Mag85. After building it, owning such a awesomely bright flashlight, I focused more on knives.

In spite of not needing more flashlights, I really want a FenixTK40 . Because with its multiple brightness settings and using AA batteries plus being so bright, the TK40 can do it all. IMO
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interesting stuff, guys. the mag85 looks pretty intense, as well.

i'm not wayyyy up north, but sunlight here gets extremely limited in the winter. i'm looking into giving my flashlight EDC an upgrade... i'm thinking something really small (like a fenix LD01) for easy in-pocket EDC... and then something i can hike with easily that can be used to blast the bejesus out of the woods when i go out on sasquatch searches. :D :D :D :eek:

these modded lights sound incredible... but somewhat cumbersome, and complicated to piece together... (ordering from lots of different places...)

the fenix TK40 seems pretty versatile, but i worry about the complicated controls. and the possibility of them going out. something mysterious happened to my L2D, and now it only does the brightest setting, and the strobe...

right now, in addition to the L2D, i also have an inova X5, and a surefire C2. plus some cheaper beater lights i loan out. i want to hang on to the L2D and C2 (helps to have an extra light hanging out in your pack and vehicle, just in case)... may give the X5 away to a friend...
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raven wrote:Hey clovisc, I don't have any experience with the maglite, but shoot our Bro MONOCROM a PM ... he's a flashlight guru ;) . He'll probably be able to give you some info, or point you in the right direction. Hope this helps a bit. Take Good Care and Be Safe Always.

God Bless :)


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Thanks for the vote of confidence, Bro. :)

I'd be happy to help anyone with their flashlight related questions. For those who'd like to investigate the subject on their own, please stop by Candle Power Forums. (Very family friendly site).

The ROP mod is one of the easiest out there. No cutting, no trimming, no expensive parts needed. Just swap out a few parts, and you've got a ROP Maglite. It's basically what a Maglite flashlight would be with top of the line parts installed.
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I just bought a Tk40. It'll be here this coming week

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After this thread re-sparked my desire for the TK40, I read up on it. And bought one. Thanks a lot. :)

Tk40 has more of a flood beam. Which I like.

Mag flashlights and modified Mags have beams that are tightly focused. Good for throwing the beam a long distance.

One time while using the Mag85 I ran into some neighborhood residents. They said to me "So your the guy with the bright lights."

These lights are great. When you use them people know they are seeing something unusual, an unnaturally bright light in the dark so-to-speak.

Go for it.
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