Looks like the rumors are true - Malkoff is slowly rolling out some new products!
New on the Malkoff website today and promoted as a tactical use light are the MDC Bodyguard Flashlight and MDC Bodyguard head. The Bodyguard head looks just like the Malkoff E2 heads designed primarily for WMLs with one important difference - the Bodyguard appears to be designed specifically for hand held EDC lights. The Malkoff website states that the Bodyguard uses a TIR lens "for a good balance of spot and spill."
The specs on the head look like this;
- Designed to run on either a single CR123, two CR123s or a single Li-ion rechargeable cell
- The output always starts on maximum, rolls off slightly within a few seconds and holds that high output for 10 seconds, then drops to a medium continuous output
- A quick off-on of the switch resets the light to maximum and starts the cycle again
Output specs as follows;
- Single CR123 - 450 lumens momentary, 375 lumens for 10 seconds, then 150 lumens continuous
- Single Li-ion cell - 600 lumens momentary, 550 lumens for 10 seconds, then 150 lumens continuous
- Two CR123s - 900 lumens momentary, 750 lumens for 10 seconds, then 180 lumens continuous
It's obvious this head will work the best with a MDC 2-CR123 body that will accept either a pair of CR123 batteries or a high capacity 16650 LI-ion cell for maximum run time. Impressive output for a small EDC light!
I like the programming of the light, starting in what could be described as a turbo mode then ramping down to a very useful 150 - 180 lumens. This make a lot of sense for a self-defense light as short bursts are typically how they are used. The more I thought about this unique operation the more it appealed to me. Needless to say I could not resist and have a Bodyguard head inbound to use on my 2-CR123 body. I will report back this weekend after I receive the head and have a chance to check it out.