Surefire why or why not?

[BrandonKea]

I own two SureFire flashlights, both of which I got for my use in the Security field. The first was a G2 Nitrolon, the "entry level" model for SureFire. Same solid lamp, 2 battery setup, but there's a flaw in the tail cap and on more than one occasion, I've been left with dead batteries and a melted holster due to the light coming on while I'm moving.

My 2nd SureFire is the C2 Centurion, which orignially had a clip on it, which I had machined off because it was, well, kinda in the way, and not going to last forever as it was. The C2 comes with a lanyard, which is nice but obviously something you can put on any SureFire, and it also has the lockout tailcap, which prevents you from accidently having the sucker turn on when you don't want it. Retail price, $100 bucks.

As Thom said, it's an investment. I don't plan on losing it any time soon.

And for those who complain about batteries, you can buy them in bulk from SureFire for super cheap, or you can invest in the rechargable battery option.

[Hawk200]

And for those who complain about batteries, you can buy them in bulk from SureFire for super cheap, or you can invest in the rechargable battery option.

They're not really all that rare or expensive. I've seen them at Ingles, Walmart and BILO for reasonable prices. Look for camera batteries, they're probably there.

[Airrace]

I think the Surefire is over priced and perfer the Mag light.

[Eclipse]

And for those who complain about batteries, you can buy them in bulk from SureFire for super cheap, or you can invest in the rechargable battery option.

I would hardly call $2.33 (lowest available price w/ shipping) "super cheap" compared to under than $.40 cents for Energizer AAA's.

More concerning would be the availability of said battery in a disaster or "shared gear" situation.  Ditto for rechargeable, as to be of any real emergency value you have to have at least two sets, and they have to last at least as long as the charging duration in continuous use.

[Eclipse]

Today's Woot is timely to this discussion:
http://www.woot.com/Blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=9040

Dorcy 3-pack LED flashlight in random colors - $ 3.99 (+ $5 shipping)

I make no endorsement of this based on use, but as someone who used to work in the opto-electronics industry, I can tell you that Nichia makes some of the best LEDs.

Purports 5 hour battery life on a single AAA.

[isuhawkeye]

I hate to continue to post links to my site, but I just so happen to have some links that relate to this topic.  I hope its helpful

http://www.halbrookassociates.com/halbrook_associatescom/2008/04/nebo-csi-flashl.html

http://www.halbrookassociates.com/halbrook_associatescom/2008/06/sure-fire-flash.html

[♠SARKID♠]

If you're looking for a quality flashlight at a good price, check out Fenix.  I just picked one of these up myself.  They are very well priced for their power and are built like tanks.  In their entire product line, only one of their flashlights costs over $100 and I would take one over a Surefire any day.  As for the brightness, file them under the category of "OH JESUS MY EYES!".

https://www.fenix-store.com/index.php?cPath=22

[coolkites]

If you're looking for a quality flashlight at a good price, check out Fenix.  I just picked one of these up myself.  They are very well priced for their power and are built like tanks.  In their entire product line, only one of their flashlights costs over $100 and I would take one over a Surefire any day. As for the brightness, file them under the category of "OH JESUS MY EYES!".

https://www.fenix-store.com/index.php?cPath=22

very nice, As far as portable searchlights what type do you (the Captalk public) use?/do you use one at all?
(searchlight meaning huge 10 million candlepower+)