Battery size for Magnum mod?

[jctennis]

I am using the standard 2 piece 9 LED flashlight that is commonly used for Magnum mods, and I need to know if an 18650 battery will fit without modification. I need to order my batteries and I need to know for sure before I spend money on them and a charger. I'm hoping someone here has tried it and knows for sure.

 

[Jason365]

I think, an 18500 will work. I have not tried it. But it is my understanding that if you build the maddog torch the space inside will fit the 18500.

a 18650 is to long if built to maddogs specs.

Jason

 

[jctennis]

Damn, that is what I figured would be the case. Thank you.

 

[HippyGirl]

If you're using a flashlight like this you "can" use the 18650 by gutting the bottom cap and inserting a washer or a penny, but, even then, it's a tight fit.

 

[crashtestjeep]

18500 or 2 cr2s will work

 

[jctennis]

If you're using a flashlight like this you "can" use the 18650 by gutting the bottom cap and inserting a washer or a penny, but, even then, it's a tight fit.

That's the one. If I were to do that with the cap would the switch still work?

 

[bigozone]

That's the one. If I were to do that with the cap would the switch still work?

if you are talking about the switch in the tail cap.... it won't work because inorder to make room for an 18650 you must remove the switch entirely and then find something to fill the hole where the rubber switch cover is.

 

[jctennis]

Well I guess I need to settle on the 18500. I really wanted the higher Mah but i don't want to sacrifice the kill switch. it is too useful of a feature to throw away. Pocket gremlins have a way of killing my attys as it is.