There are 2 different conversions, one with a replacement cap with a switch and one without it.
What is the advantage of that end cap switch, if there is any?.
When you do the conversion, is there any adjustment from flood to spot?. If there is no adjustment, what is the pattern with the Nite-Ice, flood or spot?
Any commentaries about these kits?. Is it worth it?.

There isn't much focus to them, if any. I can see some, but it could be a trick of the eye at night.

The clicky cap is for people who really like it, but if the choice is one minimag with a clicky or two with LED conversions, I"d pass on it and get two bulb sets.

I believe you mean Nite-Ize. I converted two mini-mags (2xAA) with the complete kit (head + tailcap switch). The advantage of the tailcap switch is that it allows the light to be turned on and off more quickly, and to allow the light to be switched while using it tactical-style. One of my two converted lights was used at work, and since I used that light often, the faster switching was appreciated. Keep in mind though, that the light must be tunred on the normal way for the tailcap switch to work. What I would do was leave the light switched on the normal way while I had it out for use and switch it off the normal way when I put it away. If it isn't going to be for a light you use very often, though, the tailcap switch isn't going to offer any significant advantage.

The focus is not adjustable.

The pattern is flood.

I thought the overall output was decent, so the LED head is a worthwhile conversion - but don't pay a lot for it. I wouldn't pay more than around $10. The other major advantage is much longer battery life, and not having to worry about the bulb burning out.

I should mention, though, that the head on the light I used at work broke after I accidently slung the light out of my hand onto a cement floor. So I have to say that I have doubts that the LED heads are extremely rugged. Since the pouch I carry (a Pock-Its, also from Nite-Ize) was designed for a mini-Maglite, I looked on flashlightreviews.com for a replacement that would fit well. I decided on a Fenix L2P, which I am very satisfied with. Much better output than the converted Mini-Mags.

In summary, the LED head is worthwhile if you can find it cheap. I'd recommend the tailcap only if you use the light often. The LED-converted Mini-Mags are decent general-purpose lights and would be good for an inexpensive light for your vehicle (assuming you already EDC a light) or to have around the house or as a backup.

Thanks for the reply, very helpful. I mispelled Ize.

I can buy the one without the switch for $4.82 at Walmart.
I mispelled Ize, sorry. Thanks for the answers. Can I ask one more question?. Which has more throw, the regular mini Maglite or the mini Maglite with the conversion?. Thanks again.

Are the Nite-Ize conversions for AA and AAA Mini Mags?

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The LED conversion is nice, but the end cap switch is absolute junk. Avoid it like the plague! <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I only saw one for the Maglite 2 AA in Walmart and Lowes. I also saw one for the 2 C and 2 D 9 same for both in Target.

I'll point you to the excellent site flashlightreviews.com. They have a review of the LED upgrade there, and also a review of the unmodified light as well. Everything you wish to know can be found there. I would have suggested this earlier, but I didn't think he had a review of the upgrade there yet. I just checked again, and found that he put one up in October. There are some other upgrades available as well, so you may want to browse around and see what else is available.

But for less than $5, I would have bought the upgrade already.

Let me know what you think if you buy it!