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Rechargeable surefires?
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Well, they are bigger and heavier.
They are cheaper to run.
They tend not to remain as brilliant white as the Lithium models, but these rechargeables are used in different ways.
The 10X is the most powerful handheld flashlight ever. Staggering, awesome. It's a long runtime duty flashlight and a floodlight of amazing output when you need it.
The 9AN is solid, very nice bright round beam - white and pure.
Also has a low output secondary beam for map reading and form filling etc.
The 8AX is also solid, but the beam is usually more broad.
Lacks some of the features of the 9AN such as a LockOut TailCap.
The 8NX is very tough, light-weight and in yellow, easy to locate.
The KT5 for the 8AX/8NX produces a very tight round beam of white light for longer range illumination. I am very impressed with it.
The Classic 9NT has about the tightest, roundest, brightest whitest beam of any flashlight ever. But it's discontinued.
The 9AN+KT3 produces a tight beam from a tough compact flashlight. Whilst being feature rich, and easier to carry compared to the 9NT it replaces, I prefer the 9NT beam.
The G2R or 6R etc (NiCad Battery for the P60/P61 powered SureFires is a highly viable option for a tiny rechargeable flashlight for duty use. It is longer, and you don't get the runtime of a Lithium powered alternative such as the G2 or 6P, but people find it very useful.
Please note that the 9AN & 8AX/8NX come standard with Hard Anodised Natural or Black finishes, and the kits come standard with a smart/rapid recharger and AC mains & Auto power adapters. Also, these models come with two B90 NiCad rechargeable batteries so you can have one on charge and use the other one at the same time.
SureFire offer a wide range of holsters and pouches, as well as Bezel mounted accessories such as BeamFilters and Traffic cones. Lanyard systems are also available, and very useful I might add.
So is the 9AN better then the M3T?
This is very application specific with rechargeables better for every night use compared to the M3 "what's that bump in the night?" type application.
Should you invest in a SureFire rechargeable?
Personally, I'd keep your money for the SureFire A2. This regulated light will give you better quality light for your Lithium batteries.
For further discussion of SureFires, I suggest you go to www.186thousand.com (SureFire Discussion Board)
The ultimate SureFire right now is the 10X Dominator. That's a whole different level of light power. I'm happy to give you a more detailed review if you like.
Respectfully,
Al
Moderator: SureFire Discussion Board
They are cheaper to run.
They tend not to remain as brilliant white as the Lithium models, but these rechargeables are used in different ways.
The 10X is the most powerful handheld flashlight ever. Staggering, awesome. It's a long runtime duty flashlight and a floodlight of amazing output when you need it.
The 9AN is solid, very nice bright round beam - white and pure.
Also has a low output secondary beam for map reading and form filling etc.
The 8AX is also solid, but the beam is usually more broad.
Lacks some of the features of the 9AN such as a LockOut TailCap.
The 8NX is very tough, light-weight and in yellow, easy to locate.
The KT5 for the 8AX/8NX produces a very tight round beam of white light for longer range illumination. I am very impressed with it.
The Classic 9NT has about the tightest, roundest, brightest whitest beam of any flashlight ever. But it's discontinued.
The 9AN+KT3 produces a tight beam from a tough compact flashlight. Whilst being feature rich, and easier to carry compared to the 9NT it replaces, I prefer the 9NT beam.
The G2R or 6R etc (NiCad Battery for the P60/P61 powered SureFires is a highly viable option for a tiny rechargeable flashlight for duty use. It is longer, and you don't get the runtime of a Lithium powered alternative such as the G2 or 6P, but people find it very useful.
Please note that the 9AN & 8AX/8NX come standard with Hard Anodised Natural or Black finishes, and the kits come standard with a smart/rapid recharger and AC mains & Auto power adapters. Also, these models come with two B90 NiCad rechargeable batteries so you can have one on charge and use the other one at the same time.
SureFire offer a wide range of holsters and pouches, as well as Bezel mounted accessories such as BeamFilters and Traffic cones. Lanyard systems are also available, and very useful I might add.
So is the 9AN better then the M3T?
This is very application specific with rechargeables better for every night use compared to the M3 "what's that bump in the night?" type application.
Should you invest in a SureFire rechargeable?
Personally, I'd keep your money for the SureFire A2. This regulated light will give you better quality light for your Lithium batteries.
For further discussion of SureFires, I suggest you go to www.186thousand.com (SureFire Discussion Board)
The ultimate SureFire right now is the 10X Dominator. That's a whole different level of light power. I'm happy to give you a more detailed review if you like.
Respectfully,
Al
Moderator: SureFire Discussion Board
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To give details of application, it will be used by an MP in Afganistan. He will be working from his Hum Vee most of the time and it will probably see much more regular use the any of mine do. Bet is on and off every night for a minute or two at a time and maybe a dozen to twenty times a night.
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BFM-
I echo Size15's sentiments on SureFire's rechargeables, esp. the 9AN (which I personally have 2 of).
However be aware of a bad run SureFire B90 NiCads in Lot CK-43. This "bad run" has become a veritable PR-nightmare for SureFire, as they do not retain a charge after leaving the charger for more than a few days--even if the battery is not run. You get 5 seconds of light, then nada-zip-niente.
SureFire is currently shipping replacement B90's to any/all who ask, but they often ship from the same CK-43 Lot (which BTW are not all bad--but enough are bad that even SureFire Tech Dept. suggests obtaining free replacement B90's from the new lot as soon as they are available).
My advice: If from Lot CK-43 (or any Lot for that matter), test the batteries for long-term charge-retention--especially for your MP buddy where a failure can have drastic consequences. Better yet, call SureFire and ask to be shipped B90 batteries from the newer Lots.
Hope that helps...
I echo Size15's sentiments on SureFire's rechargeables, esp. the 9AN (which I personally have 2 of).
However be aware of a bad run SureFire B90 NiCads in Lot CK-43. This "bad run" has become a veritable PR-nightmare for SureFire, as they do not retain a charge after leaving the charger for more than a few days--even if the battery is not run. You get 5 seconds of light, then nada-zip-niente.
SureFire is currently shipping replacement B90's to any/all who ask, but they often ship from the same CK-43 Lot (which BTW are not all bad--but enough are bad that even SureFire Tech Dept. suggests obtaining free replacement B90's from the new lot as soon as they are available).
My advice: If from Lot CK-43 (or any Lot for that matter), test the batteries for long-term charge-retention--especially for your MP buddy where a failure can have drastic consequences. Better yet, call SureFire and ask to be shipped B90 batteries from the newer Lots.
Hope that helps...