These lights any good?

Sufler

Sufler

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Just wondering if any of you have experience with Surefire's G2 LED and G2 Nitrolon. Also, Sreamlight's equivalent model PolyTac™ LED Are these any good? Good power?

I'm looking for a good compact light with long battery life and high light output. The ones above seem to be in my price range and from what I've seen online... they seem very popular.

I own the first generation X1 and that's my only reference point when it comes to output. I get a little confused when one manufacturer uses watt, lumen, and candela designations for output. What is one watt equivalent to in lumens?

Thank you.
 
watts: the electrical power it consumes (drain on the batteries)

lumens: total light output (advertising is seldom accurate)

candelas: intensity of the bright spot in the middle of the beam
 
I have G2 Led and it is a pretty good light. But personally in that kind of price range I prefer the Fenix line. Alot of great lights for great bang for the buck.
 
I am quite fond of SF's, and own quite a few. I keep a G2 & G2L in my truck. Excellent, excellent lights! :thumbup:
 
I had a G2 LED for 2 years. Stick with LED....your wallet will love you for the battery time. Also check out the quark lights! Amazing product for 10 bucks less. they are at www.4sevens.com Ive got a AA2 and a 123 and they are a great quality light with many features surefire will probably never make..... affordable that is.
 
the G2Zled nitrolon are good lights, but they are expensive for what you get. I have one, i like it.

I also like my QUARK lights, because they can take rechargeable RCR123's li-ions.
 
I have the G2 Nitrolon, it's a pretty good light. I prefer the Jetbeam IIIM though, way brighter, and the second brightness setting can be set to any level.
 
I use my Surefire G2L in yellow with the V70 speed holster as my work light. Great beam pattern, very durable, and doesn't get hot or cold like the metal lights.
 
TK11 gives you the option of rechargeables. Otherwise, the TK10 will do just fine.

Used ones pop up all the time on secondary markets. You can get one for under 50 bucks.
 
Get the surefire that way if you have a issue you will not have to call china and send it back,the surefire lights are top notch...........
 
THE PUNISHER said:
Get the surefire that way if you have a issue you will not have to call china and send it back,the surefire lights are top notch...........
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I'll assume, then, from that comment that Fenix are overseas made? Surefire is US made?

Thank you.
 
hatchetjack said:
TK11 gives you the option of rechargeables. Otherwise, the TK10 will do just fine.

Used ones pop up all the time on secondary markets. You can get one for under 50 bucks.
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Tk12 looks pretty good too. No?
 
Sufler said:
I'll assume, then, from that comment that Fenix are overseas made? Surefire is US made?

Thank you.
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surefire lights are made in california, fenix lights are made in china.

though i suspect if you purchase from a reputable dealer, you would not have to calll china for any warranty issues.

ive been using nitecore lights recently. i like the price, brightness, size, and variable output levels. but i find the switches to be finicky and not as reliable as the surefires i have owned.

the nitecores sometimes fail to remember the last setting, and switch on their own.

for variable brightness, the dial on the u2 ultra is ideal and mine has functioned flawlessly.

when buying a surefire, i am a firm believer you are not buying hype, but rather the best quality light around with the most reliable switches. they are behind the curve regarding led technology, though they appear to be attempting to catch up.

also, their warranty department and customer service are both top notch. ive broken pistol lights and a u2, and both were replaced no questions asked. i have also spent quite a bit of time with them on the phone asking questions about various products and they are always helpful without regard to time spent.
 
Sufler said:
I'll assume, then, from that comment that Fenix are overseas made? Surefire is US made?

Thank you.
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Yes. I prefer Surefire lights for a variety of reasons though. Impeccable customer care, top notch F&F on all of their lights. Everything is precise. Like a Sebenza. Of course, it comes with a good price tag to boot. Ever try explaining to people you spend $70 on a flashlight? :o
 
Josh K said:
Yes. I prefer Surefire lights for a variety of reasons though. Impeccable customer care, top notch F&F on all of their lights. Everything is precise. Like a Sebenza. Of course, it comes with a good price tag to boot. Ever try explaining to people you spend $70 on a flashlight? :o
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Geez. I can't imagine paying $300 for the U2 like MORIMOTOM. Then again, I've never really been that much into flashlights. So much more fun $300 can buy for me than a tad of light. :D

I just remember what a soldier once told me. He said that he prefers to use the best disposable option. I clearly recall his choice for a flashlight was the G2 because it was easily replacable.

By the way, could anybody tell me if the first generation Inova X1's were advertised as 10 hour battery life? I think that's what sold me on getting one. I see now that the new ones are only "up to 2 hours". Did they start using better bulbs? Better output?

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Sufler said:
Geez. I can't imagine paying $300 for the U2 like MORIMOTOM. Then again, I've never really been that much into flashlights. So much more fun $300 can buy for me than a tad of light. :D

I just remember what a soldier once told me. He said that he prefers to use the best disposable option. I clearly recall his choice for a flashlight was the G2 because it was easily replacable.
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Yeah, I liked the look of the U2, but realized I was much better off with a E1B Backup (80/5), E2DL (120/5), and a G2L (80).

Total that up and it's about $300 for one of the U2's.
 
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