Are Surefire flashlights the best?

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I have been looking to get the E2D Executive Defender. Would that be the "top of the line" for that type of tactical flashlight or is there one that surpasses it? What's your opinion?
 
IMO Surefire is recognized as the top of the heap for commercial incadescent lights. I have an E1 and an L4 and love them both. The L4 is especially useful as an everyday light. You will get some strange looks from people when they find out that you own a $100+ flashlight however. :)
 
SF's are the best i have come across, i would get one of the LED models rather than the E2D myself though, lots easier on batts, just as bright. not to say E2d's are bad, i have one and its a good lite. my fav right now though is a E2e w/a KL1 head, works very well for me, plenty bright, i like it a lot better than the std E2e or the E2D.
 
Surefire are one of, if not the best. They're also the most expensive. There's lots of high quality alternatives at lower prices, but Surefire is still the best, and has a stellar warranty/service. Purchase accordingly.
 
I have several Surefires and they are all top quality lights. However, for a small tactical type light, my pick is the HDS EDC Ultimate 60. The HDS lights have Surefire build quality in a small package with unmatched flexibility in providing multiple light levels. Downsides to the HDS are price (although in the Surfire high-end range) and delivery times.

HDS Web site: http://www.hdssystems.com:
 
Love my Surefires, I harry an E2d, wife has a 6p and I also have an X200a weapon light....good stuff
 
I haved owned the Super SureFire 8NX Commander for about five years and I LOVE it. I have gone thru tons of lesser lights. This one in particular is made of the most durable polymer I have ever come in contact with. I keep it on my left hip for quick draw. Literaly, It doesn't have a SINGLE scratch on it! Looks Brand Spankin' New! The polymer isn't cold against my skin when worn under my shirt like the aluminum models. If I ever lose it, I will get the exact same one. Highly recomended.
 
I have a Surefire G2. Its a great light, very bright with a nic smooth beam, and it only costs about $35 Definitly worth it.
 
I have 3 Surefire Z2's - great light for use with firearm. For bedside a Z3. I have tried many different lights and keep comming back to the Surefires.
 
While I like my Surefires, check out the Brinkmann's at Wally World....around 20 bucks and take the same bezel/bulb setup as the SF Nitrolon. Hard to tell the difference in 'lumens' when compared sidie by side. I also like Brinkmann's rubber armored body and push button tailcap. No 'lock out' feature but a heck of a light for the money.
 
I have a Surefire A2. It ended my search for anymore flashlights.

Besides having both a BRIGHT highbeam and a power-saving LED beam (which is fantastic for reading), it's the QUALITY of both beams that are amazing. The light is even from edge to edge. No bright or dark spots or lines--just even, eye friendly light. Hard anodization makes the outside scratch free, and digitally-regulated warm-up technology extends bulb light.

What's not to like except the price? ;)

In general I'm more of a user than a collector. A small Sebenza ended my knife searching, and the Surefire A2 ended my flashlight searching.
 
If you decide on a Surefire, I would suggest that you wait a little bit. There may be other impact-type models appearing in the very near future.
 
Surefires are superb, but really expensive, especially up here. I had a tailunit fail on one of my smaller lights and it's too much of a pain to ship it for repair. Anyone have experience with their warranty service?
 
SureFire is a very high quality light....one of the best. If this is the type of light you are looking for, you won't find one better. For my own uses, I've found that Inova suits my needs better. Put some thought into what you really want/need and purchase accordingly. ;)

Paul
 
grnamin]If you decide on a Surefire, I would suggest that you wait a little bit. There may be other impact-type models appearing in the very near future


How long are we talkin' "in the near future" 30 days 6 mos, a year? I do like to e2d alot due to the fact it can be used as an impact weapon. :cool:
 
As far as "fit an finish" are concerned, I think Surefire flashlights are probably the best. The company also has a great reputation for customer service.

In the world of LEDs though, Surefires aren't that appealing to me. I've sold the only two LED Surefire lights that I've owned (a L2 and a KL3 head). The competition is fierce and there are just so many options to choose from.

The incandescent Surefires are pretty awesome, if that's what you're looking for. My current favorite is a G2Z in OD green with a P61 HOLA installed.
 
Actually as I understand it, they are not...

There are really small, production companies that are known to make better ones. I can't name them, but they have been discussed at Candlepowerforums.com.

There are also lots of custom/semi-custom people doing superb work. You may want to contact Beau T @ JD forums (G Pilot @ CPF). He puts modulated lights together for people at a good price, and is know as an all around good-doer.

The E2D is actually not the best, if you're planning on striking things with it. The incandecent bulbs will break. LED's however will not.
 
SureFire's flashlights are the best. Without a doubt.

underaged! said:
The E2D is actually not the best, if you're planning on striking things with it. The incandecent bulbs will break. LED's however will not.
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If you find yourself in the situation where your flashlight would be best used as an "impact device" to help resolve the situation then the least of your concerns should be the possibility that using the flashlight as an "impact device" may damage or break the bulb.
 
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