This light is a surefire so i dont need to explain that it. Did a gun show today and guy was selling cheap knockoff tactical lights with memory strobe feature. Feb 09, 2010 well if price wasnt a factor i would say surefire. Surefire vs streamlight vs fenix vs 4sevens vs other. Edit 114 2014 surefire has released their 2014 product video featuring some of the same lights from last years video, such as the udr dominator and the p1r peacekeeper, along with several new products. It uses a microtextured polycarbonate reflector to create a smooth beam with optimal light distributionexcellent reach combined with significant. In addition, this weaponlight has an overall weight of less than four ounces which includes the two 123a lithium batteries that power it and. Led flashlights surefire, fenix, inova, maglite, nite. I have a surefire millenium m951v with ir light that has been acting up.
X300ua ultrahighoutput led handgun weaponlight surefire. This tiny led gives a blinding 500 lumens of light on high with a runtime of 2. The m6ltb guardian is the largest and most powerful handheld led flashlight available today from surefire. It is probably more substantial in built and more shock resistant. Now i am looking for a more powerful light and i was looking at the surefire l4 vs fenix p3dr100. The surefire p3x furys regulated output will keep the light shining at a consistent output, and may be worth the price premium if thats what you need its part of your emergency kit if you live in an area where you face the possibility of extreme weather and have sensibly assembled a home emergency kit, a flashlight will have an. Between the 160lumen tlr1s, my eyesight which isnt what it used to be, and the combination of fog and smoke on a cool, damp night, i crashed and burned in the night shoot. Surefire, the tactical technology company, manufactures illumination tools that are powerful, compact, rugged and reliable. When you own a surefire flashlight, you own the best. Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more. The surefire edcl2t, also known as the every day carry light 2, is an upgraded version of the companys wellknown eb2 backup light.
Using a cree xpg2 emitter, the alpha is rated to produce a maximum output of 315. One of the biggest reasons for this was the ease with which these old classics could be modernized and customized using aftermarket parts. With highoutput performance in an extremely compact form factor, the new surefire y300 ultra is not your average handheld light. This flashlight from surefire has a largediameter turbohead, a total internal reflection tir lens, and an ultra highoutput led emitter that come together to produce a powerful, focused beam suitable for spotlightsearchlight applications. Surefire has a proven track record of performance fenix is relatively new and doesnt have quite the same track record. At the time weaponlights werent the standard issue they are today. Surefire m3lt combatlight extended range dual output led. Laser holds repeatable zero, and the light is bright enough to be. My only criticism is the hot spot uncharacteristically fuzzy around the edges for a surefire.
Touted as a searchlight that fits in a coat pocket, this latest version of the m6lt is rated to produce a 1200 lumen blast of light, 33% more than its predecessor, the 900 lumen m6lta. Streamlight i like the idea of the surefire aviator because it has 3 leds which allows the batteries to last an extremely long time and it has a xenon bulb that gives off very intense light, but has a battery life of about an hour. Surefire 2211 compact led wrist light multistage output. It doesnt degrade the usability, it is just i am used to the traditional sharp edges around the spot on my surefire lights. I keep rechargeables ready but battery life is longer with alkaline. M600v aa ir scout light railmountable led weaponlight white and ir output. The purpose of the light is home protection, and i will be training with it. Recently i saw that surefire had co me out with an upgrade to their newer weaponlights. The design is based on the weaponmountable surefire x300 ultra, which has an ambidextrous toggle switch and holds two 123a batteries sidebyside to reduce the lights size, resulting in a. Both surefire and fenix are high end flashlight makers. A few months ago, i took john browns carbine class with a streamlight tlr1s mounted on my colt 6920.
Streamlight tlr1 hl i am in the market for a new weapon light and these are the 2 candidates. Lampe surefire x300 ultra led handgun or long gun weaponlight. Our flashlights produce optimal beams no dark holes, rings, hot spots, or shadows. I dont know about what surefire has as far as led flashlights and color temperature. Also i originally was looking at brands such as fenix and surefire etc and was wondering if these higher quality lights are even worth the extra dollars especially considering on paper they appear to be quite similar. It doesnt degrade the usability, it is just i am used to the traditional sharp edges around the spot on my surefire. Surefire sidekick compact fob light started by subwoofer, 10172016 02. Apr 17, 2018 surefire is a bit more conservative than other tactical light companies. Nov 09, 2017 surefire has announced a new everyday carry edc flashlight that pushes the boundaries of lumen output for a compact pocketsized flashlight. Opie i can remember as a young paratrooper readying to deploy to afghanistan in 2002 feeling the need to equip my m4 with some sort of light. The surefire m3lt combatlight 800 lumens led flashlight has been designed to be an incredibly bright way to make sure you know exactly what lies ahead. Surefire az2 combatlight dualoutput led flashlight 150 lumens includes 2 x cr123as az2bkwh the az2 is a powerful dualoutput led flashlight that provides two distinct beams at different output levels and features a combatgrip body. Surefire has expanded its xseries family of weaponlights designed for handguns but also mountable to long guns with picatinny rails with the introduction of the new x300v the x300v comes with a sealed vseries head which has a white and infrared led inside for situations requiring both visible and nonvisible illumination.
Made specifically for swat type uses, the light has one light mode at 600 lumens, with a runtime of 2 hours, and is operated by a tail button that is momentary only. Hard to believe we used to think a 60 lumen surefire 6p was rediculously bright 20 some years ago. James yeager says surefire is the way to go, but then he says a lot thing if you know what i mean i value his opinions, but i realize he is not the last word on tactics. The basis for all weaponlight runtimes, singleoutput flashlight runtimes, and flashlight highsetting runtimes, unless otherwise noted. The surefire and insight are hardened for battlefield use.
My guess is that a randomly tight a would have the same effect. Discussion in shooting gear and storage started by extremely pro gun, oct 3, 2009. Carlson of surefire shows us the surefire x300v whiteir led weaponlight at the 2014 shot show. X300 v led handgun or long gun weaponlight white and ir output. I immediately chalked it up to a draining battery and when i replaced it with known good new surefire. Powered by a single 123a lithium primary battery, the alpha is elzettas most compact light to date and is intended for everyday carry and closequarter usage. The 2211 utilizes a highperformance led and proprietary optic to create a wide beam of. Jun 11, 2014 blinding light from surefire and streamlight led technology has revolutionized handheld and weapon mounted light power. Surefire 2211 compact led wrist light multistage output 180 lumens includes liion battery pack 2211abk surefire wristlight 2211 surefire, pioneer of compact, highintensity weapon lights and flashlights has once again created a whole new category of tactical illumination. Surefire scout light april 24, 2020 august 12, 2017 by warrior poet society i was hesitant to slip out from under my surefire security blanket and try a streamlight flashlight. Surefire light versus the m3 light lightfighter tactical forum. Overall surefire s stuff is more tactical than nitecores.
Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. By the way, fenix does have several models that are listed as neutralwhite, such as the ld40 and the pd32 ultra. Its their reliability that is making them such a popular alternative to other lights. Jan 27, 2014 i use a fenix ld 41 520 lumens and a fenix ld 20 180 lumens. This revolutionary light was a fraction of the size of a traditional flashlight, yet its highperformance incandescent lamp cranked out an amazing at the time 60 lumens of light, enough to overwhelm the darkadapted vision of an aggressor and cut through the darkness. Dec 21, 20 edit 1142014 surefire has released their 2014 product video featuring some of the same lights from last years video, such as the udr dominator and the p1r peacekeeper, along with several new products. Steamlight, surefire and maglite tactical flashlight. Mounts into cocking tube plug in front sight casting. See through suppressor in super slow motion 110,000 fps smarter every day 177 duration. Lester weevils 1,003 lester weevils 1,003 tanstaafl. Surefire took this strength and incorporated it into its e2d led defender ultra light, which uses two of the ubiquitous cr123 lithium batteries.
I appreciate there are other brands and i will purchase many others in the future. Markings on the head indicate whether a particular light is the tactical or pro version. The best is brighter new higher output lights by surefire. Most all of us have a budget and priorities throughout our lives, and those priorities are subject to change through the years. The surefire m28 mount provides a mount for an a15 or a16 adapter on the steyr aug rifle. Surefire p3x fury tactical at shot show 2014 youtube. Surefire s new edition of combat tactics should be on the shelves, it has a great article in it about the x200, the light is mountable to glocks and other popular rails by switching the mounting unit. Surefire az2 combatlight dualoutput led flashlight 150. Best surefire p60 modification 2014 my love of the surefire p60based flashlights 6p, c2, z2, etc. Some of the spam calls appeared to be spoofed and similar to my number, having the same first 6 digits. Veridian xl5 vs surefire x400 vs streamlight tlr2 the. Surefire m3lt combatlight flashlight w 800 lumen led 5. Surefire is your source for surefire flashlights, surefire. To learn more about what makes surefire flashlights the finest in the world.
Surefire vs fenix vs maglite discussion in gps, geocaching, outdoor communications, electroni started by geeemm, jan 30, 20. View profile view forum posts view articles 12172019, 03. High quality flashlights and led lights from surefire. Im a police officer and use many different lights including multiple surefires. As in many things, there are tradeoffs but the polytac is a phenomenal tactical light.
One of the more interesting items, for me at least, is the variable output control voc tailcap. Explore the pluses and minuses from those who have experience and knowledge using each surefire. Surefire edcl2t 1,200lumen flashlight recoil offgrid. My love of the surefire p60based flashlights 6p, c2, z2, etc.
Introducing the surefire x300v whiteir led weaponlight. Surefire vs streamlight vs fenix vs 4sevens vs other gear. Surefire light versus the m3 light lightfighter tactical. Veridian xl5 vs surefire x400 vs streamlight tlr2 the high. Sep 12, 2014 surefires x300v weaponlight boasts a lightweight aerospace aluminum and is hard anodized with a milspec finish. Both use aa batteries and have not given me any trouble. I own several flashlights and it makes a world of difference when i shine a neutralcolor led vs a more blueish one. So would you buy the streamlight tlr1 or the surefire x300 or something completely different. It is rated at 500 lumen max output with a stated tactical runtime of 1. It is a simpler design, smaller with a better activation mechanism. Engineered for maximum performance and manufactured with precision, they produce optimal beams featuring impressive light output with no defects or shadows. I dont have a surefire but i do have a nitecore the double a version. If it is possible for you to hold off on your purchase, there is a new surefire light coming out which is their answer to the m3 it doesnt come out until dec. Glock tactical light vs streamlight tlr1 vs surefire x300.
Ok so i know one gets his moneys worth in quality optics vs knockoffs. I stumbled upon a light at my mom and pop tool dome called clairvoyence chinese with hilarious intructions. Plus, the surefire x300, insight wx150, and streamlight tlr1 c4 are of more rugged construction, for serious duty applications. I have the tlr2 on an xdm, and i am really pleased with it. The e1dl always defaults to high mode when first turned on with low mode accessed by quickly cycling the light off and back on again. It appears that the fenix p3dr100 is a way better buy. It uses virtually indestructible powerregulated led emitters and a precision microtextured reflector to produce both spot and flood beams. That said, i like my ex10 better than the surefire. The bestselling surefire weaponlight, now generating 1,000 lumens. Between the 160lumen tlr1s, my eyesight which isnt what it used to be, and the combination of fog and smoke on a cool, damp. Surefire buildyourown classic universal laser sight. The powerful and versatile surefire x300 ultra weaponlight for handguns and long guns features a.
I would have preferred the surefire p2x fury and the with fenix tk75, but surefire wouldnt ship to canada. Maglite m2a02c aa mini maglite flashlight combo pack, camo. Surefire 8 points 9 points 10 points 1 year ago i used to get 67 a day with a 602 number. Surefire vs streamlight vs fenix vs 4sevens vs other sign in to follow this. Raillock system permits rapid attachment to and removal from rails on pistols or rifles. Page 2, be prepared in the dark with a high quality light from our large selection of emergency flashlights. As promised at shot show 2014, the new elzetta alpha is now available. I was talking about surefire and vapers got excited. At either setting, a precision reflector delivers a smooth, farreaching beam with a brighter central area and generous peripheral light to help. We all had infrared aiming devices but few people had any sort of white light on their. Tactical runtime is defined runtime until output drops below 50 lumens. Because i couldnt order from surefire easily, ive gone with two fenix. Tactical flashlights cheap vs expensive police forums. I saw a somewhat recent thread about someone with surefire flashlight issues but i cant find it again so ill drag you into this discussion to see if i can get some feedback.
Streamlight tlr1 hl a few months ago, i took john browns carbine class with a streamlight tlr1s mounted on my colt 6920. Surefire has announced a new everyday carry edc flashlight that pushes the boundaries of lumen output for a compact pocketsized flashlight. Aug 18, 2002 last nite was comparing the output of my 5 cell c mag lite, and my surefire z2 and m3. The streamlight flashlight puts out 1,000 lumens of light and possesses a blinding hot center, as well as a bright, wide throw. It is a multifunction bright, dim, strobe with a zoom focus ring that takes a wide flood to a laser beam that will reach out a couple hundred yards. The letter c denotes the tactical g2xc and d is used.
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