whats your EDC light? - Page 10

Hiker · June 2nd, 2009, 05:04 PM

I've been carrying my Surefire G2 LED for awhile now and love it. Only problem is that I have to carry it in a cargo pocket given it's 5" size (don't really like the idea of a big pouch on the hip - it's busy enough with an iPhone and Leatherman). I have been looking at some Maxpedition sheaths as an option however...

Just ordered a Malkoff M60F drop-in for it and am looking forward to the improvement.

Will likely order a Surefire E1B for future hip carry, and relegate the G2 to situations requiring bigger output.

I've also been looking at an Elektro Lumens LED drop-in for my 3D Maglite, for nightstand duty. The only thing I worry about is one of the kids getting ahold of it and shining it in their faces, as kids often do. It may travel back and forth from the nightstand to a locked case in the same bag as the G22.

I never knew I'd become such a flashaholic!

Thumper · June 2nd, 2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saber

the single most important to me was the bi-directional flashlight clip. Yeah, I know, I know... there are other brands with better specs, etc, etc..
Regards,

Exactly! If you aren't carrying it, it doesn't matter what brand it is!

old grunt · June 2nd, 2009, 09:41 PM

SureFire G2. The 6P stays on the nightstand.

unloved · June 3rd, 2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saber

So, I finally decided on the SF E1B and box of batteries, since they offered me a discount when I called today. Of all the features I considered, the single most important to me was the bi-directional flashlight clip. Yeah, I know, I know... there are other brands with better specs, etc, etc..
Regards,

The E1B is a great light. I bought mine back in Dec., use it every day, and
I just replaced the included battery last week. I have 4 or 5 different SFs and the E1B gets carried most often.

Saber · June 4th, 2009, 09:40 PM

Well, I just received my markedly overpriced Surefire E1B "BACKUP".

My initial impression is that it's well made, very sexy and did I mention overpriced? Anyway, I realize I could have purchased the “Fenix” brand for than half the cost, and who knows, I just may. The only negative is the battery was D.O.A. out of the box. So much for the so-called 10-year shelf-life. The bright-on followed by the bright-off switch mechanism is actually more intuitive than it sounds.

In any event, it’s a keeper' as the quality really is something us gun nuts will appreciate.
Regards,

MadBadger · June 11th, 2009, 11:44 PM

Surefire E2D LED...I've have one for a while now and really like...Fits in my pocket just fine and is a true EDC light... I also have a E1 LED, but with the shorter body, it just doesn't seem to carry so well in the pocket, the longer light is actually more comfortable...

jonconsiglio · June 14th, 2009, 01:39 PM

My everyday light is usually a Surefire Backup or the E2L Outdoorsman. I love my E2D's, but the others carry a little easier and last a good bit longer. The E2D LED (120 or 125 and 5 lumens) lasts about 2 hours or less, I forget. The E2L Outdoorsman (70 lumens and 3 lumens) lasts 7 hours on high power.

The problem with the Outdoorsman is that the first push on the switch is low power. It's the best light for walks at nighttime around the neighborhood, etc. The E2D and E2D LED are more of a tactical light. The Backup is a happy medium....and smaller.

Jonathan Consiglio

Ron_Miami · June 16th, 2009, 02:23 AM

I use a SureFire L4.

chrise2004 · July 28th, 2009, 03:27 PM

I carry the Streamlight Stylus Pro, but it's only about 25 lumens.

I'm wanting to get a new light that is atleast 120 lumens, but I've been torn between getting a Surefire G2 or a Streamlight PolyTac LED/NightFighter LED.

tougeep3 · July 28th, 2009, 09:20 PM

Streamlight TL-2 LED. 120 lumen, 3.5 hr. battery life. I like it.

June 2nd, 2009, 09:41 PM	#93
old grunt Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 607	SureFire G2. The 6P stays on the nightstand. __________________ "We deal in lead friend">Steve McQueen The Magnificent Seven 82d Abn(1983-86)OIF 2007-08 Glock 19&26/ Colt Gov't & OM Retired NYS LEO / NRA Life Member Palin 2012......GO SARAH !! "no kidding,gun slinging,spurs hitting the floor"

June 4th, 2009, 09:40 PM	#95
Saber Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 757	Surefire Review Well, I just received my markedly overpriced Surefire E1B "BACKUP". My initial impression is that it's well made, very sexy and did I mention overpriced? Anyway, I realize I could have purchased the “Fenix” brand for than half the cost, and who knows, I just may. The only negative is the battery was D.O.A. out of the box. So much for the so-called 10-year shelf-life. The bright-on followed by the bright-off switch mechanism is actually more intuitive than it sounds. In any event, it’s a keeper' as the quality really is something us gun nuts will appreciate. Regards, __________________ “Monsters are real and so are ghosts. They live inside of us, and sometimes they win.” ~ Stephen King

June 14th, 2009, 01:39 PM	#97
jonconsiglio Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 233	My everyday light is usually a Surefire Backup or the E2L Outdoorsman. I love my E2D's, but the others carry a little easier and last a good bit longer. The E2D LED (120 or 125 and 5 lumens) lasts about 2 hours or less, I forget. The E2L Outdoorsman (70 lumens and 3 lumens) lasts 7 hours on high power. The problem with the Outdoorsman is that the first push on the switch is low power. It's the best light for walks at nighttime around the neighborhood, etc. The E2D and E2D LED are more of a tactical light. The Backup is a happy medium....and smaller. Jonathan Consiglio __________________ Jonathan www.consigliophotography.com

June 16th, 2009, 02:23 AM	#98
Ron_Miami New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3	I use a SureFire L4. __________________ Regards, Ron, in Miami

July 28th, 2009, 03:27 PM	#99
chrise2004 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern IL Posts: 603	I carry the Streamlight Stylus Pro, but it's only about 25 lumens. I'm wanting to get a new light that is atleast 120 lumens, but I've been torn between getting a Surefire G2 or a Streamlight PolyTac LED/NightFighter LED. __________________ Glock 27,Hi-Point .380, S&W 3913 NRA Member/Supporter "Government is not the solution to our problems; government is the problem." - President Ronald Reagan

June 2nd, 2009, 05:04 PM	#91
Hiker Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 59	I've been carrying my Surefire G2 LED for awhile now and love it. Only problem is that I have to carry it in a cargo pocket given it's 5" size (don't really like the idea of a big pouch on the hip - it's busy enough with an iPhone and Leatherman). I have been looking at some Maxpedition sheaths as an option however... Just ordered a Malkoff M60F drop-in for it and am looking forward to the improvement. Will likely order a Surefire E1B for future hip carry, and relegate the G2 to situations requiring bigger output. I've also been looking at an Elektro Lumens LED drop-in for my 3D Maglite, for nightstand duty. The only thing I worry about is one of the kids getting ahold of it and shining it in their faces, as kids often do. It may travel back and forth from the nightstand to a locked case in the same bag as the G22. I never knew I'd become such a flashaholic!

June 11th, 2009, 11:44 PM	#96
MadBadger Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 32	Surefire E2D LED...I've have one for a while now and really like...Fits in my pocket just fine and is a true EDC light... I also have a E1 LED, but with the shorter body, it just doesn't seem to carry so well in the pocket, the longer light is actually more comfortable...

July 28th, 2009, 09:20 PM	#100
tougeep3 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 28	Streamlight TL-2 LED. 120 lumen, 3.5 hr. battery life. I like it.

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