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Revision as of 20:50, 3 March 2007
Surefire is a California-based company that produces precision tactical flashlights commonly used in the law enforcement and military fields. Surefire flashlights are also popular in the civilian market for personal, occupational, and self-defense purposes. Their lights are often seen in TV shows and movies, such as the television show CSI.
Surefire models range from single-cell Xenon lights to a large 20-cell HID model (also available with a rechargeable solution). They also produce a line of LED flashlights which include features such as electronically-controlled power regulation and multiple levels of brightness.
Many of their flashlights are powered by Lithium 123 A batteries that allow for compact size and low weight while offering high power output. Like most higher-end flashlights marketed today, Surefire flashlights are primarily made of aluminum, usually hard anodized or type II anodized in various colors. Some models contain Nitrolon, a proprietary impact-resistant, non-conductive, glass-reinforced polymer.
One of Surefire's most popular products is the 6P Original. At 5.1 inches (130 mm) in length, it is slightly shorter than the ubiquitous AA Maglite Mini-Mag, and weighs just 5.3 oz (150 g). Two Lithium 123 A batteries provide power to produce 65 lumens of light, roughly twice the output of a typical three D-cell incandescent flashlight, for about sixty minutes.
Surefire produces flashlights for a wide variety of purposes, from the tiny E1E and E1L to the huge M6 Guardian searchlight. They are all waterproof and have a number of accessories to enhance them, from beam diffusers, to lanyards and pouches/holsters. Surefire's marketing slogan is "smaller, brighter, better". Certain models may have several times the output power of standard flashlights, yet are much smaller, portable and easy to carry.
A recent addition to the production range of Surefire is sound suppressors for firearms. The company sports a small range of suppressors for military firearms in the 5.56 mm, 6.8mm and 7.62 mm calibers.
History
Surefire began as a laser weapon-sight company; they remain innovators in the flashlight industry and are one of the biggest suppliers of flashlights to the U.S. armed forces.
Index of Flashlights
| Name | Performance (Lumens) | Runtime | # of 123A Lithium Batteries | Length | Weight | Bezel Diameter | |
| Battery-Powered Xenon Flashlights | |||||||
| E1E Executive Elite | 15 | 1.5 Hours | One | 3.3" | 2.2 oz. | 1" | |
| E2E Executive Elite | 60 | 1.25 Hours | Two | 4.5" | 3.1 oz. | 1" | |
| E2D Executive Defender | 60 | 1.25 Hours | Two | 4.85" | 3.2 oz. | 1" | |
| G2 Nitrolon | 65 | 1 Hour | Two | 4.9" | 4.1 oz. | 1.25 | |
| C2 Centurion | 65 | 1 Hour | Two | 5.1" | 5.3 oz. | 1.25" | |
| G2Z CombatLight | 65 | 1 Hour | Two | 5.1" | 4.1 oz. | 1.25" | |
| 6P Original | 65 | 1 Hour | Two | 5.1" | 5.3 oz. | 1.25" | |
| Z2 Combatlight | 65 | 1 Hour | Two | 5.1" | 4.8 oz. | 1.25" | |
| A2 Aviator | Xenon:50/LED:3 | 1/20 Hours | Two | 5.6" | 4.1 oz. | 1.13" | |
| M2 Centurion | 65 | 1 Hour | Two | 5.5" | 5.8 oz. | 1.47" | |
| C3 Centurion | 105 | 1 Hour | Three | 6.4" | 6.7 oz. | 1.25" | |
| 9P Original | 105 | 1 Hour | Three | 6.4" | 6.7 oz. | 1.25" | |
| M3 CombatLight | 125 | 1 Hour | Three | 7.1" | 7.0 oz. | 1.62" | |
| M6 Guardian | 250 | 1 Hour | Six | 7.75" | 15.0 oz. | 2.5" | |
| M3 Turbo Combatlight | 125 | 1 Hour | Three | 7.8" | 8.0 oz. | 2.5" | |
| M4 Devastator | 225 | 1 Hour | Four | 8.3" | 11.0 oz. | 2.5" | |
| Battery-Powered LED Flashlights | |||||||
| E1L Outdoorsman | 25 | 4 Hours | One | 3.75" | 3.5 oz. | 1" | |
| L1 LumaMax | 1.1/22 | 90/4 Hours | One | 4.6" | 2.9 oz. | 1" | |
| L4 Lumamax | 100 | 2.5 Hours | Two | 5.05" | 3.4 oz. | 1" | |
| E2L Outdoorsman | 30 | 6 Hours | Two | 5.25" | 3.5 oz. | 1" | |
| KROMA | White:50/Blue:0.48/Red:0.52 | 1.5/80/80 Hours | Two | 5.5" | 4.9 oz. | 1.47" | |
| A2 Aviator | Xenon:50/LED:3 | 1/20 Hours | Two | 5.6" | 4.1 oz. | 1.13" | |
| L2 LumaMax | 15/100 | 18/1 Hours | Two | 6.06" | 4.2 oz. | 1" | |
| U2 Ultra | 2 to 100 | 40+ Hours | Two | 6.13" | 5.7 oz. | 1.47" | |
| L6 LumaMax | 100 | 4 Hours | Three | 7.74" | 8.4 oz. | 1.62" | |
| Rechargeable Xenon Flashlights | |||||||
| 8AX Commander | 110 | 50 Min | 6.9" | 9.7 oz. | 1.47" | ||
| 8NX Commander | 110 | 50 Min | 7.0" | 8.0 oz. | 1.47" | ||
| 9AN Commander | 20/140 | 2 Hours/40 Min | 7.9" | 12.8 oz. | 1.62" | ||
| 10X Dominator | 60/500 | 3 Hours/20 Min | 9.5" | 20.0 oz. | 2.5" | ||
| Rechargeable LED Flashlights | |||||||
| L7 LumaMax Kit | 100 | 2.5 Hours | 15.5" | 11.3 oz. | 1.47" | ||
| Limited Edition Flashlights | |||||||
| The Beast II | HID:2000/LED:12 | 1.5 Hours/20 Hours | Twenty | 15.5" | 72.0 oz. | 1" | |
See also
External links
- Surefire
- Surefire lumens/gram — 'Surefire/Maglite comparison chart showing lumen output per gram'