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Post by DevilDog on Nov 30, 2004 22:33:02 GMT -5
I love my SureFire... But I had the same problem when I packed it away in my Bug Out Bag... It musta been on for 2 of the 12 hour trip from Volk Field to Germany...
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Post by sharpshot3r on Dec 8, 2004 17:12:27 GMT -5
My farvorite Surefire would have to be a C2 Centurion. Just have a neighboor who works for Homeland security and you get free second hand flashlights (they moved up to LED lights).
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Post by bobalis on Dec 9, 2004 19:17:35 GMT -5
Does he/she have any extra second hand ones?
Ah, I'm just playing with ya, I'll buy my own.
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Post by sharpshot3r on Dec 10, 2004 18:08:41 GMT -5
His whole office switched to LED so he has like 30 plus all the batteries anyone could ever use. I borrow vests and helmets from him all the time.
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Post by frostee on Dec 11, 2004 0:22:07 GMT -5
If for some reason you simply can't come up with the roughly $30 needed for a Surefire G2 Nitrolon there is a slightly cheaper and slightly less worthy flashlight that is readily available to almost everyone in Michigan. Meijer carries a flashlight that goes by the name Spyder, made by Dorcy. It claims to output 119.5 lumens, but in comparison puts out about the same as a G2, around 65 lumens.
I've done a side by side comparison of the G2 and Spyder with fresh batteries. Brightness seems to be equal, with the color of the Spyder a little bluer than the G2's white. When the batteries are discharging the Spyder's color turns very yellow. The continuity of light from the hot center to the edges on the Spyder leave a lot to be desired. There were a couple of dark rings around the center that could be problem areas for long distances, but overall I felt that the light's brightness and color were good enough for airsoft combat. Especially in close quarters.
The cost of the Spyder is $19.95 and that includes two batteries (CR123A). The on/off button is located in the tailcap, but the light does not include a momentary contact feature. The polished platinum look of the flashlight isn't usually the first choice for a "tactical look", but the black rubber grip is secure and functions well, gloved or ungloved. The newest model features a focusable bezel. Since I've just purchased a new model (my second Spyder), as a loaner, I'll be trying the different beam diameters out. Battery life is the same as the Surefire, around one hour. Unfortunately the body diameter will not allow attachment with the usual pickings of light/scope attachments. I tend to use my with the pistol only.
As I said before, if you simply can't come up with the cash for a Surefire this is an acceptable temporary alternative, in my opinion. Happy lighting.
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Post by Bigmack on Dec 11, 2004 0:33:40 GMT -5
me? i use a Pelican M6. www.pelican.com/small_lights/li_2320_m6_lithium.htmfully machined uber hard alluminium tube. at least 74 lumens (I've seen 74, 85, and 108 on various websites) vs a surefire G2's 65 same run time. This is alluminium, Surefire G2 is plastic. I'm comparing it to the G2 because they're about the same price... I got mine about 18 months ago from botach tactical when they were running a sale... 39.99 for the flashlight and 20 CR134a Sanyo batteries. Doubt they're still running the sale, though.
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Post by xaos on Dec 11, 2004 0:42:25 GMT -5
I wouldn't let the G2's plastic construction ward you away from purchasing one...they're still built damned tough. I dropped a 40-pound motor from a furnace on mine the other day, and it came through without a scratch
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Post by Jacko on Dec 11, 2004 0:55:45 GMT -5
A sidenote, though it may've been mentioned already: You can find generally find 1a dozen CR123A batteries for $20 on eBay.
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Post by Arc on Dec 11, 2004 9:10:40 GMT -5
I found this the other day while cruising the Botach Tactical site. It's a pelican hardcase, for storing batteries and extra lamps. The kicker is that you can have the case pre-filled with CR123's, at a dollar apiece. www.botac.com/pebastca.htmlCompared to other retailer's prices, its like having the case thrown in for free. I have no idea what kind of quality the batteries are, but i think that they are the Sanyo's advertised on the same page. (hmm... Just noticed that those are 20 for $20. oh well, it's still a handy case for ten bucks.)
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Post by Zorak on Dec 11, 2004 12:22:57 GMT -5
A sidenote, though it may've been mentioned already: You can find generally find 1a dozen CR123A batteries for $20 on eBay. You can get a dozen Surefire batteries for $15 from Surefire.
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