Which surefire would you pick to carry?

skystud1 · December 7th, 2007, 04:02 AM

thank ya

C9H13NO3 · December 7th, 2007, 04:43 AM

I love my 6P. It's bright as I could ever ask...tough aluminum body...lightweight and compact. What more do you need?

peacefuljeffrey · December 7th, 2007, 06:22 AM

Probably the 6P LED.

I will carry ONLY LED flashlights. I simply don't like, need, or want any incandescents anymore. I consider them obsolete, wasteful, weak...

I currently carry an E1L. VERY small for the amount of light you get from it. I also want to check out the G2 Nitrolon LED. Not sure if the tailcap switch works the same as the E1L, though. If it does, I'm gonna get one. More lumens than the E1L.

cagueits · December 7th, 2007, 06:52 AM

Another vote for the G2 LED.

glock27mark · December 7th, 2007, 07:31 AM

not sure, but i need one too and im open to suggestions. thanks in advance.

symr00 · December 7th, 2007, 08:41 AM

I carry a 6P with the CREE LED and will never go back to incandescent bulbs. Love the battery life and BRIGHT light.

Chooie · December 7th, 2007, 08:41 AM

If you're looking for size:performance, then the L4. For price:performance, then the G2 LED.

skystud1 · December 7th, 2007, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock27mark

not sure, but i need one too and im open to suggestions. thanks in advance.

After researching Surefire's website I found out that battery run time is not at full power......but until the light dies down to nothing. So far the best I have found is the L1 because it has two modes of operation and is very small. One 65 lumen 60 min light and a 10 hr+ low power setting...

Supertac45 · December 7th, 2007, 09:45 AM

Surefire has an LED upgrade bulb to replace the P60 bulb. An extra 20 lumens to 80 lumans and longer burn time than the P60. www.surefire.com

Tangle · December 7th, 2007, 09:59 AM

L2 - I find that the beam intensity pattern is better than any I've seen. I used the dual intensity feature a lot!

The L2 has a broader beem than most I've seen. I didn't like that at all at first because I was used to a narrowly focused beam that reaches out further, etc.

But as I did FOF simulators in low light levels, I discovered the broad beam of the L2 illuminated more areas where threats could be. It essentially lights up the entire room.

Then I had to do some soul searching, do I want a tighter beam e.g. Gladius, or a broader beam. There is no question that he Gladius will reach further outside than the L2, but I'm rarely gonna be outside trying to identify a threat at long range. So I opted for the L2 and have never turned back.

It is one of the few LED lights that has a low intensity level that can be used for routine things and extend battery life. I don't leave home without it.

View Poll Results: Need new flashlight, help me pick!!!!!!!!
Surefire 6p LED	34	38.64%
Surefire L1	10	11.36%
Surefire Z2	15	17.05%
Surefire L4	7	7.95%
Surefire 6P	22	25.00%
Voters: 88. You may not vote on this poll

December 7th, 2007, 04:02 AM	#1
skystud1 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York Posts: 170	Which surefire would you pick to carry? thank ya

December 7th, 2007, 07:31 AM	#5
glock27mark Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: s.e. mich Posts: 1,539	not sure, but i need one too and im open to suggestions. thanks in advance. __________________ {sheriff buford t. justice}what the h*** is the world coming too. nra life member

December 7th, 2007, 08:41 AM	#7
Chooie Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	If you're looking for size:performance, then the L4. For price:performance, then the G2 LED. __________________ -Joe Quando omni flunkus, moritati. Virginia Citizens Defense League Rustburg, VA Volunteer Rescue Squad

December 7th, 2007, 09:45 AM	#9
Supertac45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan's U.P. Posts: 2,778	Surefire has an LED upgrade bulb to replace the P60 bulb. An extra 20 lumens to 80 lumans and longer burn time than the P60. www.surefire.com __________________ Les Baer 45 Sig Man N.R.A. Patron Life Member M.C.R.G.O.

December 7th, 2007, 04:43 AM	#2
C9H13NO3 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kalifornistan Posts: 275	I love my 6P. It's bright as I could ever ask...tough aluminum body...lightweight and compact. What more do you need?

December 7th, 2007, 06:22 AM	#3
peacefuljeffrey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: south Florida Posts: 3,169	Probably the 6P LED. I will carry ONLY LED flashlights. I simply don't like, need, or want any incandescents anymore. I consider them obsolete, wasteful, weak... I currently carry an E1L. VERY small for the amount of light you get from it. I also want to check out the G2 Nitrolon LED. Not sure if the tailcap switch works the same as the E1L, though. If it does, I'm gonna get one. More lumens than the E1L.

December 7th, 2007, 06:52 AM	#4
cagueits Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 760	Another vote for the G2 LED.

December 7th, 2007, 08:41 AM	#6
symr00 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 70	I carry a 6P with the CREE LED and will never go back to incandescent bulbs. Love the battery life and BRIGHT light.

December 7th, 2007, 09:59 AM	#10
Tangle Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 5,243	L2 - I find that the beam intensity pattern is better than any I've seen. I used the dual intensity feature a lot! The L2 has a broader beem than most I've seen. I didn't like that at all at first because I was used to a narrowly focused beam that reaches out further, etc. But as I did FOF simulators in low light levels, I discovered the broad beam of the L2 illuminated more areas where threats could be. It essentially lights up the entire room. Then I had to do some soul searching, do I want a tighter beam e.g. Gladius, or a broader beam. There is no question that he Gladius will reach further outside than the L2, but I'm rarely gonna be outside trying to identify a threat at long range. So I opted for the L2 and have never turned back. It is one of the few LED lights that has a low intensity level that can be used for routine things and extend battery life. I don't leave home without it. __________________ "Plans fail, things fail, people fail; but, fear never fails - it must be defeated." - by Tangle, a long time ago.

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