In 2008, Mini-Maglites, in fact all Maglites are over-rated. In my situation i just want it to work. I'm not gonna run over it with a car, or beat anyone with it.
The biggest enemy of maglites is the environment. THEY WILL CORRODE...We had several mini-maglites upgraded with the led kit, focus was horrible, don't even think about taking them out in the snow or wet.
Took them, applied silicone to the ends, and focused them and let them dry. Cool....a fair LED lite....just that ...fair.
I've had better luck with a 7 buck Garrity 9 LEd flashlite. (Part # 2718 if you're interested)
That's why we use PT headlamps. They're bulletproof...