SureFire U2 Digital Ultra

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It would enlighten us if you were to post a link, maybe to Surefire's listing. I went to their website, of course, but they didn't list it unambiguously. Since I don't know anything about it, I had no idea which category to hunt around under.

Is it worth my trying?
 
I've only seen them listed here.

A bit on the high side price wise, almost twice what I paid for an L2 :eek:
 
The U2 pretty much an L5 with a dial on the bezle that you can rotate to select one of six output levels. Each level is regulated.
The U2 features a bezel down pocketclip - a significant improvement in my experience.

Al

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Man, I don't know. It sounds really cool, but it's sooo expensive! And I just got an Arc4 and bought an L2 about a month ago! :rolleyes:

I'll have to wait and see some reviews of it. If people claim that it's the ne plus ultra, then it'll be pretty tempting. I also want to hear more about how the dial works.
 
If you rotate the dial clockwise the output increases.
If you rotate the dial counter-clockwise the output decreases.

There are six levels of output. The dial can not be rotated beyond the highest or lowest level. The dial can be rotated approximately 135 degrees from stop to stop.

The dial stays put and requires what I would describe as deliberate intention to rotate.

Al
 
Thanks for the great info, Size15s.

Wait... I just realized that you've owned or at least handled a U2. Wow! Are the pics you posted yours?

One thing I was wondering about is how easy it is to use the dial. Can you turn it with one hand? It looks like you might be able to work the switch with your thumb and turn the dial with your index finger, but I don't know.
 
Yes, the U2 in the photo is in my possession.
(I don't consider that I own it - it's a sample for my evaluation from SureFire).

If you grip the U2 like a normal flashlight so that you can operate the momentary/click switch push button with your thumb, then with this sample, I can not rotate the dial at the same time.
However, if I hold the U2 the other way round I can rotate the dial between my thumb and index finger.

Based on discussing the U2 with other people who have samples, I agree that the dial is useful when using it for constant-on illumination.
This means dialing the output to meet the illumination requirements of the situation. It's far more utility then tactical.

Al
 
ok about the dial, are there like set notches that tell you what setting you choose or does the dial freely rotate and the light automatically adjusts to one setting depending on the position of the dial?

this light look interesting but the price is ridiculous for a light IMO. i'm not that hardcore yet to lay down so much green when i could get some edged steel instead!
 
Yeah, but, when in Rome and all that...

The dial and the flashlight has no idents or markings to determine what level the light is going to be.

The aim is to select the right output for what you are illuminating rather than pre-select the output for what you intend to illuminate.

However, I know that if I dial to the clockwise stop I'll have maximum output or dial to the counter-clockwise stop I'll have minimum output.

I've found the aim in most cases is to start at the lowest output and dial up if you need more light. That way you preserve any night adaptation, reduce glare and conserve the batteries.

Al
 
$270.00USD on TAD's website. Rediculous. I'm sure list is much higher.

It is a shame that Surefires have become so damn expensive, the average LEO, firefighter, or military operative can no longer afford them. Very sad.
 
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$270.00USD on TAD's website. Rediculous. I'm sure list is much higher.

It is a shame that Surefires have become so damn expensive, the average LEO, firefighter, or military operative can no longer afford them. Very sad.
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I believe that TAD has to stick with SFs policy and not discount any of their products. It is a damn shame, alright.
 
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