Overview
The VME HCRI Flashlight is the ideal compact primary or backup light that doesn't give up reliability or performance. It is equipped with the latest generation 16340 body and a newly designed short clip designed by Gene at our behest for the absolute smoothest pocket entry/egress. With its solid brass heatsink, the VME remains comfortable to handle at full power despite its compact size. Additionally, the VME uses the M61 Light Engine system, designed to be user-removable should your requirements change. The VME HCRI has 500 lumens of full spectrum light and over 13 hours of runtime on a typical 16340 (RCR123).
Made in the USA.
Short Specs (full specs below):
- Emitter: Nichia 519A sm353 domed LED
- Optic style: McR-series textured reflector
- CCT: 3500K
- Power source: 1x Li-ion 16340 not included (recommend Vapcell T9)
- Output: 30 - 185 - 500 lumens
- User Interface: 3 modes, L - M- H, starts on Low
- Malkoff Devices Lifetime Warranty
For the readers:
The Malkoff VME HCRI is designed for extreme reliability in a lightweight and compact footprint. Classically overbuilt but re-imagined for modern times, the VME HCRI is proudly made in the USA by Gene Malkoff and his small team who are trusted by law enforcement, military, and civilians in dark places around the world.
Using the industry leading Nichia 519a emitter, the VME HCRI offers full spectrum light (Ra 98) and boasts an incredible red spectrum (R9 80+) while also guaranteeing a generally pleasant tint. No more tint lottery.
With three output levels and 500 lumens max, the VME HCRI shines a ray of light that slices through darkness and offers near sunlight quality color rendition while keeping enough in reserve for you to get home on a single battery. There is no step down on high, so the VME HCRI will continue blasting its maximum 500 lumens or as near to it as the battery can sustain.
The VME supports the M61 Light Engine standard, which makes it adaptable for any mission. If the mission requires other colors of light or extremely low outputs, the Light Engine is user-removable and can be swapped for another.
The VME HCRI is equipped with the brand new short pocket clip made for us by Malkoff Devices and has the upgraded tapered half knurled body that our customers love for easier pocket ingress and egress. We're also proudly using the Malkoff buck driver for improved power efficiency. All of the flashlight electronics are potted for water and impact resistance and the only wear item (the switch) is designed to be user serviceable with the industry standard McClicky.
This flashlight is powered by a 16340 lithium-ion cell (not included). Almost all 16340 cells fit including most protected, unprotected, flat top, or button top batteries. Many USB batteries work as well.
The full spectrum emitter is paired with a McR-series reflector. Legendary flashlight maker, Don McLeish, better known as McGizmo, designed the reflector not to waste a single lumen outside the range of human vision. Unlike many ultra-high lumen lights which blast photons scattershot, the McR directs every last photon into an optimal cone for foveal, central and mid-peripheral vision, beyond which light is considered wasted for most users. In the real world, you get an aesthetically pleasing beam tuned for color and detail discrimination, situational awareness, and depth perception. Experience unparalleled light quality with our specially paired reflector-emitter combo.
What we're excited about:
- Nichia 519a LED (sm353) has extremely high color rendering and guarantees rosy-neutral tint
- McR reflector creates an ideal beam with both performance and aesthetic perfection
- extremely overbuilt but gentle on pockets, with a great pocket clip
- new buck driver 3.7v-9v for improved efficiency
- next gen 16340 body, half knurled with tapered smooth front for easier pocket ingress
Please note: Due to the nature of this limited run item, any warranty issue brought to Malkoff Devices that requires a full unit replacement will not be able to replicate the unique LED configuration of this light and will be offered one of the standard factory options.
Full Specs:
- Length: 3.6 inches
- Diameter: 1.11 inch (head)
- Weight: 3.33 oz (without battery, with avg. battery ~3.9 oz)
- Body: Type III black hard anodized 6061T6 aluminum
- Optic: textured McR reflector, textured orange peel
- Emitter: Nichia 519a
- Emitter variant: sm353 (3500K CCT)
- User interface: 3 modes, L-M-H, starts on low
- Output: 30 - 185 - 500 lumens
- Amperage draw: 70mA - 650mA - 2200mA (at 3.8V)
- Runtime on a standard 950mAh cell: 13+ hrs - 87 mins - 27 mins
- Lux (as tested): 6000 on high
- Power source: 1x Li-ion 16340 not included (accepts nearly all unprotected, protected, button top, flat top, and most USB 16340 with minimum CDR 3A)
- Working voltage: 2.6-9V
- Switch: McClicky forward switch, silicone boot
- System compatibility: E-series, Aleph, MDC/Scout, M60 legacy Light Engines, M61 Light Engines
- Origin: Manufactured and assembled in the USA
~~~ A message from Mr. Gene Malkoff ~~~
It will easily illuminate objects at 350+ feet and will blind opponents within a 100 foot radius.
The switch debounce time is 150 milliseconds. The mode will advance each time the light is momentarily activated and the switch debounce time has passed.
This light USES ON TIME to determine mode switching. If the light is left ON for more than 1 second, the NEXT off/on cycle will return the light to low. If the light is NOT LEFT ON for 1+ seconds the NEXT off/on cycle will advance the mode. The off time has no relation to the mode switching of the light. In most normal use, the light will always come on in low.
This Flashlight was designed for rugged service from the ground up. It is fully potted to stand up to rough service and recoil. This Item is Covered by Our Lifetime Warranty. [ed. While the light will be fully covered by Malkoff's lifetime warranty, any replacement items issued will use the standard factory option LED.]
The Flashlight is protected against reverse polarity.
WARNING: This light is capable of causing eye damage at close range. Please use the light responsibly!!!
Comes with two batteries in a protective case. Excellent condition.