Posted: 12/15/2005 11:03:28 AM EDT
The thing has a one hour run time with the 65 lumen bulb, if you get the bulb upgrade then the run time is cut down drastically. I would leave the regular bulb in it because the light is going to be used for utility much more then it will ever be used for defense and in the event that you would use it to "blind an attacker" then I think the 65 lumen would suffice. Personally I like the L.E.D. lights, but you can't beat the G2 for price. |
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i have a half dozen surefires - i have the plastic one, it was my first. then followed by 2 6Ps which are my standing favorites. I also have a E2D and a E1E. the E series lights are the ones i carry - the 6P is my house and tactical light. wrt the bulb upgrade - if you plan on using the light indoors i would suggest rethinking upgrading the bulb. If you walk out into your hallway and throw the beam onto the wall youll notice that it will absolutely destroy your night vision - with more than 65 lumens you might be hurting yourself if the light is ever used indoors. just so you consider it otherwise - i suggest the brand to anyone who doesnt already have one!! they are the best lights, hands down! my .02 |
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I'm a Surefire fan too. I have the A2 Aviator (I fly rented airplanes, some without lit panels) and a G2 Nitrolon. I am in the market for an E1e and probably will get an L4 Lumimax and some sort of combat light as well in '06. My Mini Mag Lights have been relegated to back up status and beaters. T Bone (Detroit). |
SureFire fan here.  The G2 Nitrolons are okay, but I don't like the tailcap. I swapped the tailcaps on my two G2s for the clicky tailcap (can't remember the part number). For daily carry I always have with me an E2e. Don't forget about the spares carriers. I keep one in all the cars. It is nice to have extra batteries and a bulb on hand. |
I love my surefires.
New Surefire L4 came in the mail 2 days ago. It's my first Surefire. Won't be my last. Have an M3 on backorder. L4 is one awesome machine. Went outside after dark and turn it on. Was like daytime. I couldn't believe that much light could come out of something so small. Was using mimi-Mags before. No More.
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I bought a Z2 recently, having debated a weapon mounted light for a while, I decided to go with a handheld instead, rather than have to start the search for a comfortable holster that will accomodate a light, too; plus, the handheld comes in useful anyway. I am still coming to grips with the various techniques for holding the light and a pistol together... but the light itself is a fantastic tool! |
I got the Z2 recently myself. I love it. I take it everywhere in my left pocket, right next to my cell phone. Will be ordering the high output lamp and the click tailcap for it. Actually, I think I'll go order those right after this post. That's my "out of the house" light. I'm still going to look into weapon mounted lights for my house pistol and my mossberg. |
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The G2 Nitrolon comes with a LOTC now, but apparently only in the Black, Tan and Yellow colors... Why not OD? I'm guessing if I were to order from the SF website that I would receive a newer version, with LOTC. Speaking of the colors, does anyone have personal pics of their G2? The pics on the SureFire website seem misleading because of the use of the flash on their camera. I'm on the hunt in the handgun forums/picture threads, to see if I can find any. ETA: Not finding anything on the forums...  But, google is my friend and the OD looks as it should in other pictures.
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