This SureFire flashlight is outstanding. Let’s start there. All SureFire flashlights are made in America, which is a big deal for me as I don’t buy many things that are not. It’s tough, has a watertight case, has two power settings (low is 15 lumens, high is 600 lumens), it’s lightweight and small enough to carry in your pocket, and it throws an outstanding beam of light. This torch will last you a looooooong time if you take care of it and is worth the higher price (compared to most) because of its durability and performance. I bought my first SureFire flashlight while serving in the United States Army and haven’t used another kind since.
This particular model I’ve previously owned, although it was the lesser 400 lumen model, so I knew what I was buying. This SureFire has been upgraded from 400 lumens to 600 lumens. So it’s MUCH brighter.
Now, to address the most common complaints I see from others. The main problem people seem to have is battery life. First of all, if you have EVER owned a flashlight before, batteries never last long. Particularly so when you’re dealing with very high lumens. The higher the lumens, the more power required. That being said, and I can’t stress this enough, LIGHT DISCIPLINE is your friend! Light discipline simply means using the flashlight when you need it, use the appropriate power setting as needed, and TURNING IT OFF when you don’t. If you practice proper light discipline you’ll find you will get the most out of your battery life. This torch is no different than any other in that respect. For me, I RARELY find the need to use the highest setting and almost always use the low mode (unless I need to see something very far away). The fact is that most people complaining about this are not knowledgeable in this respect and are leaving the torch on high, all the time, for no real reason and are draining the battery.
The only other complaint people seem to have is quite frankly, as silly as silly can be. This torch has two modes: Low mode which outputs 15 lumens and high mode which outputs 600 lumens. When you active the light by pushing in the rear button the light will default to the low mode. To switch to high mode from low mode you quickly double click the button. This will turn the light off for a moment until the second click activates high mode. There is no way to go straight to high mode and if you don’t quickly click to button, it won’t activate high mode. This is engineered this way for a reason. Want to guess what it is? LIGHT DISCIPLINE!!! SureFire flashlights are made to be tactical. For that very reason SureFire flashlights are made to help you maximize efficiency in battery life, as well as to minimize light pollution when it’s very unwanted (think being in the military and not wanting to accidentally alert your enemy to your exact location, like a 600 lumens beam of light will do). Pretty smart idea, isn’t it? And let’s face it, if quickly double clicking a button is a taxing experience for you, you’re probably NEVER going to be anywhere where you need a flashlight like this.
Now for my ONE AND ONLY complaint. It’s not about the flashlight itself but with the availability of cr123a batteries and the price for them. Most stores won’t have them. Walmart and other large retail stores, mainly stores that carry professional quality cameras WILL carry them but they won’t come cheap. I purchase two different brands of batteries for my SureFire; the SureFire branded batteries themselves which are about $18 for a box of 12 and off brand batteries that can be found right here on Amazon. I can usually find off brand batteries in a box of 12 on Amazon for about $15 that work just was well as the SureFire brand batteries. One key detail you should MAKE SURE YOU CHECK FOR before buying off brand is the voltage. High drain batteries are what you need and that will require a voltage of at least 3 volts. Many of these batteries will be 1.5v which will drain much more quickly and not deliver the performance you expect. So, REMEMBER, buy 3 to 3.7 volt cr123a batteries (rechargeables also work). Another quick point about the battery life in terms of performance. The torch performance does not diminish as the battery level is drained, all the way up to the point of the battery’s death. This torch will either have the power to work at maximum capability or it will not. So, when your batteries are low, there will be zero doubt.
All that being said, if you’re looking for a brilliant torch built to stand the tests of time, durability, performance, and tactical usefulness, there’s no better and well built brand of torch on any market. Yes, you will pay a little more than you would for most flashlights but you’re getting the best in the class.
Do yourself a favor and end your search for the perfect flashlight right here.
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
|---|---|
| Color | Tan |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Material | Polymer |
| White Brightness | 600 Lumens |
| Included Components | Battery |
| Voltage | 18 Volts |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium |
| Number of Batteries | 6 CR123A batteries required. (included) |
| Brand | SureFire |
| Brightness | 600.00 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor |
| Manufacturer | SureFire |
| Part Number | G2X-D-TN |
| Item Weight | 9.1 ounces |
| Package Dimensions | 10.35 x 4.29 x 1.73 inches |
| Item model number | G2X Pro |
| Batteries | 6 CR123A batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Special Features | Lightweight |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
