SureFire flashlights

I have been looking at these for about a year. How are these lights? I use a flash light quite often but none seem to give me the light I want unless I want to carry a canon. I also would like to use it for fishing and hunting. For hunting which color is best for not spooking deer? Red, blue, green or yellow-reen?

I have been looking at these for about a year. How are these lights? I use a flash light quite often but none seem to give me the light I want unless I want to carry a canon. I also would like to use it for fishing and hunting. For hunting which color is best for not spooking deer? Red, blue, green or yellow-reen?

I have a 6P and the E2E with the 60 Lumen lamp. They are expensive, but they are worth it. Plus you can get filters (Red for saving night vision, blue for tracking a blood trail) for these lights. Call Surefire, tell them what you want a light for and they will get you the correct model.

Just a side note:
I was SCUBA diving at night in a local training area and my dive light failed. I ended up using my E2E down to 20' to finish the work I was doing. No water in the light and all was great.

My Brother-in-law has one mounted to the front of his duty weapon. Standard issue for his Police force.

Deer hunting with a flashlight? Grenades too?

Flashlights are very important tools to me as a cop on the midnight shift. I own SureFire LEDs and incandescents and, other than rechargeable Mag-Lites, I won't buy anything else. They are well worth the money. The LED lights are more of a floodlight while the incandescent lights are more focused. I generally prefer the LEDs but both types have their place on my duty belt.

Standard gear for US Fighter pilots and very usefull in a "shoot down" situation, although not as usefull as a S&W 38 revolver.

I am a big fan of the Streamlight brand which is the "other" premium lights.
I carry a Scorpion in my back pack and use a rechargeable Stinger for looking for game at night. Both are super bright and top shelf products. I also use their M6 tactical light/laser combo on my AR15 for hunting piggies and varmints at night (legal in Texas).
Another great item I have come to love that are cheap are the L.E.D. cap lights. I use a green (won't spook the game) one walking into and back from my stands and a white one around camp and when cleaning game at night since it shines right where you are looking and gives you light "hands free". Best $10 bucks items that I know of. Hope Santa puts a couple more in my stocking this year.:D

I know nothing at all about these lights and always wanted to get a good bright, long life, dependable one for the glove, so any information, ie. price, pics, links concerning this would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Check out the Coast LL7767 V2 3 Watt Luxeon. I got one for about $82 and it is the brightest light for it's size out there.

I did the xmas party for streamlight at their factory and they gave me a TL3 as a present. I never knew a little light like that could throw so much light. Built like a tank. Also can be used as a spot light for about 150yards.

Take a look at them too.

Just for informations sake:

The Coast is about 5 inches long (made to fit in the palm of your hand) and will illuminate objects 300 feet away (a football field). It is visible from 3 miles away.

Check out the Coast LL7767 V2 3 Watt Luxeon. I got one for about $82 and it is the brightest light for it's size out there.
Do you know if they make anything similar to the mini Maglite? I'm looking to spend a little less money and I like that one but wish it were a little more powerful. Thanks.

Check ebay for the lights first. Sometime there are some good deals on them. Compare them to your local retailer or galls (expensive).

Thanks for the tips, boxsky. Found the Galls site and it was very informative as well.

About this time last year I decided to buy a cheap Surefire (G2 Nitrolon) just to see how well it would withstand being used as a "grab anytime and use for anything" light. I have beat the living crap out of the thing and it has really impressed me. I have used it while fishing, hiking and camping, traveling, home repairs, and haven't babied the thing at all. It just keeps on shining. This model can also be used as a self defense light (in the right situation) as it is super bright up close. I have a buddy who used the same light on tour in Iraq and he had guys offer him some serious cash for it in the field. The only other lights I have owned are Maglites and I am making the switch to surefire from here on out. Give them a call and tell them what you want to use the light for and they will give you the right model. You will not be disappointed. Next on my list is a weapon light.

Next on my list is a weapon light.

I have a Streamlight M6 laser/light on my AR15 "piggy" gun and it is awesome. The light will allow shots up to about 50 yards and the laser is good at 100 yards. Comes in real handy if you have to track a big boar hog after dark, evens the odds a little bit.:D
I think Insight Technology is the mfg for both Surefire and Streamlight for the tactical lights and lasers.
What are you planning on putting one on?

I think Insight Technology is the mfg for both Surefire and Streamlight for the tactical lights and lasers.
What are you planning on putting one on?

I am going to add it to either a G-17 or my next toy purchase (a Kel-tec Sub-2000 9mm). The light will primarily serve to bolster a home defense weapon. I didn't know that the manufacturer was the same for Surefire and Streamlight. That is very good to know. Thanks

The Kel-tec is a cheap toy for plinking and blasting varmints (wascally jackwabbits). Most of my friends are a bit overkill on jackrabbits using SKS' and AR-15s, while I am out there with a lever action .22. It is time I showed up with something "scary looking" without breaking the bank. :cool:

I am going to add it to either a G-17 or my next toy purchase (a Kel-tec Sub-2000 9mm). The light will primarily serve to bolster a home defense weapon. I didn't know that the manufacturer was the same for Surefire and Streamlight. That is very good to know. Thanks

The Kel-tec is a cheap toy for plinking and blasting varmints (wascally jackwabbits). Most of my friends are a bit overkill on jackrabbits using SKS' and AR-15s, while I am out there with a lever action .22. It is time I showed up with something "scary looking" without breaking the bank. :cool:

"Scary looking" LMAO:D I have to write that one down. I am a firm believer in the old philosophy of "He who has the most toys when he dies .....WINS"!:eek: Im just glad the wife isn't on that program.:rolleyes:

"Scary looking" LMAO:D I have to write that one down.

I figured you would like that one. Sometimes you need to exercise your rights just because you can. If you don't, they may just go away. In this case, it has happened once, and given who just obtained power in congress, it will most likely happen again. I still wonder why they didn't ban .22 cal revolvers as part of the Brady bill. One of my favorite quotes, and I don't remember who said it but it was during a testimony to congress on gun control: "The second amendment isn't about duck hunting, it is about us (points to people behind her) protecting ourselves from you guys (points to members of congress)." Classic.:cool:

I think Insight Technology is the mfg for both Surefire and Streamlight for the tactical lights and lasers.
Do you have evidence that this is true? I've checked all three web sites (Insight, SureFire and Streamlight) and I can find no evidence that there is a connection. I realize that these business relationships aren't always made public and I'm not saying that it isn't true but I am curious since I spend a great deal of money on, and place a great deal of faith in, flashlights. :)

And thanks for offering a dose of temptation. Now I will likely purchase a couple of lights from Insight to see how they stack up against the competition. :p

Surefire makes all of their products in house.

At Streamlight if an employee has a Surefire flashlight on the property they are terminated. So i doubt if they share the same mfg. Also Streamlights are manuf in Eaglesville PA. Been in the plant. well I should say assembled.

Most of my friends are a bit overkill on jackrabbits using SKS' and AR-15s, while I am out there with a lever action .22. It is time I showed up with something "scary looking" without breaking the bank. :cool:

My AR is scary looking especially when I have the twin drum 100 round clip attached. Now i need to attach my Streamlight to it. Thinking about buying a Aimpoint M2 or M3 to attach.

My AR is scary looking especially when I have the twin drum 100 round clip attached.
Are we allowed to discuss such erotica here? ;)

Do you have evidence that this is true? I've checked all three web sites (Insight, SureFire and Streamlight) and I can find no evidence that there is a connection. I realize that these business relationships aren't always made public and I'm not saying that it isn't true but I am curious since I spend a great deal of money on, and place a great deal of faith in, flashlights. :)

And thanks for offering a dose of temptation. Now I will likely purchase a couple of lights from Insight to see how they stack up against the competition. :p

It was true of the old M6 (light/laser combo), I was told this from a friend at Streamlight and when I needed a repair part (switch) the factory customer service person referred me to a third party. When I ordered the part in it had "Streamlight" on the bag and in fine print on the instruction sheet it also said "Insight Technology".
I can't say for sure of the new, smaller units, but both Insight and Steamlight had M6 as the model designation in years past. Streamlight now has theirs refered to as "TLR2".
I couldn't find anything close on Surefires current website.

It is probably true of old models or standard parts such as switches. Most manuf out there sub out the making of the componets to their specks.

Think of a car how many companies make the parts for them and they make it for more then one manuf. Of course you will order the switch from the same company because they may be the only one around to make that part, monoply on the market.

Outfitter ,

Thanks for the follow-up. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the components are produced by outside companies. :)

Outfitter ,

Thanks for the follow-up. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the components are produced by outside companies. :)

No problem ridged, I did confirm today that there was a "technology sharing partnership" between Streamlight and Insight a few years back without any joint marketing acknowledgements.
I do know that it works as advertised and it has taken a real beating riding around on my ATV and has never let me down.
I don't think the Bobcat that came in to my call Saturday night really cared who made the M6 laser/light and I know he didn't care for the poison pill from my AR.:eek:
Hopefully it will spare a few fawns and turkeys this spring.

My AR is scary looking especially when I have the twin drum 100 round clip attached.


Now THAT sounds like fun. A bit heavy to lug through the brush hunting rabbits, but it might be REALLY fun calling in Coyotes with a bipod attached.:D

I just ordered two flashlights from Streamlight, a LED Stinger and an Ultra Stinger with an AC charging cradle and a DC charging cradle. Both are rechargable and use the same units. The AC will go by my bed in the house and the DC in the Ridgeline and I can swap the lights back and forth. The Ultra only weighs 1.1 lb and puts out 75000 candlepower, supposedly the brightest flashlight there is. The LED is smaller and lighter and should last forever, it has three levels of light plus a strobe.

The cradles can mount in any position, so I think it will go on the dash on the passenger side right next to the 12V outlet. I'll send pics when I get it mounted.

I own both Surefire and Streamlight flashlights and can say that they are both quality products. They are expensive but are well worth it and have lifetime guarentees.

Another consideration is that when the bulb burns out in the surefire you have to replace the light assembly, which is 15 bucks pluss s&h. I still like my Surefire Executive and do not regret buying it.

I found this forum a few days back.I could not believe they had over 25000 members.Everything about flashlights.Even some pocket titanium models @ $500.

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/index.php?

I purchased my Surefire back in 96. Three batteries, two bulbs latter and it still works like a hot damn. I've recently purchased a Streamlight LED 20X. Bigger and lasts longer but not nearly as tactical, but don't need that anymore, hopefully. All these brands lasts for a long time that the costs shouldn't be as important as personal preference. If you buy the right light it'll pay itself off in a year of use.

Moby