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    Anybody gone from Incandescants to LED's and back to Incandescants?

    Re: Anybody gone from Incadescants to LED's and back to Incadescants? Um, no beating from me. I started this whole flashoholism thing with a surefire G2. When I need the very best the Surefire Weaponlights come out. If I know im going to be needing alot close up and general use with long run...
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    How many EDC-type lights do you have?

    I EDC a Surefire A2 on my belt in a modified Surefire carry pouch. Sometimes I carry a TW4 in my pocket with the lanyard clipped to a belt loop. Sometimes I carry both. As for big work lights, when the situation calls for it either the M500A on an M4 Carbine or a 617FGA on an M1 Super 90 are...
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    Single 123 light for draining batteries?

    I used to have a Surefire L1 that seemed to run forever on 123's left over from my C2 (When I ran the incan).
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    feedback on lighthound "G&P" surefire parts

    Thanks for the thoughts cratz2, who modded your BOG drop in? Sounds like something I would like to have done for my C-2. Sorry for the hijack GWC3.
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    feedback on lighthound "G&P" surefire parts

    I used a Surefire C-2 as my main tactical light in Iraq. The BOG 3 watt drop in with rechargeable 123's from Battery station as above pretty much completely replaced the incan lamp assembly which stayed in the spares carrier. I like its throw, and beam. The color of mine is a little purple. The...
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    What do you have under your bed?

    When I am home at night, next to the bed on the nightstand is an alarm clock and a Surefire C-2. In a holster attached to the bedframe is a customized Colt 1911 series 80 .45. Under the bed is a Benelli M1 Super90 Tactical shotgun with a Surefire 617 FGA Weaponlight. The guns are locked up in...
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    U2 doughnut beam pattern: how normal?

    I think that there are small differences in the size of the hole in the 5W Lux's from light to light. I have read alot here and witnessed this firsthand also in the L4 lights and KL4 heads. Hole size and tint tend to vary. I got a KL4 Head from Marty Wiener here in the B/S/T. I guess I won...
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    Are Surefires really worth the $$$ ?

    Huh? What Surefire lights are you using? I have literally bet my life on several of them in Iraq. In what I am currently doing, you have to 'Own the Night'. My M 500 A Weaponlight has never let me down from caves in Afghanistan to night urban ops in Iraq. Its been banged around, soaking wet...
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    yes another surefire question

    I am confused as to what Surefire model you are looking at. However having a good LED and a good Incan together is not a crazy idea. The LED usually has a pretty good flood and the Incan will give more throw and sometimes better color rendition. I EDC a Surefire A2 and either a L4 or TW4 (L4's...
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    Surefire Problem??? (Rings of Saturn)

    You got a pair of really good lights. I agree that the stock L4 is overpowering for close work. Get a 22ohm McE2s two stage switch from Lighthound.com to drop the intensity of the beam for close work and to get a little extra run time from the batteries. It makes a really good light even better...
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    Best light for Real Estate Broker?

    There was a thread here (Yesterday?) titled 'Need vs Want'. I would say that you have a 'Need', unless you only show a few houses without power. Notice many recommendations for expensive lights. Inexpensive can be done, but quality and versatility sometimes are expensive. Use experiance and do...
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    Help me buy my first Surefire; E2L, L4 or ?

    Saunterer, I do not think you will be disappointed with your L4. The L4/TW4 is a very versitile combo. My TW4 is built on a E1e body because I already had an E1e.The Vital Gear bodies get high marks here on CPF as well. I normally EDC an A2 and The TW4, but if I know I will be doing alot of...
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    Help me buy my first Surefire; E2L, L4 or ?

    Based on your stated usage of 80% from 0 to 30 feet, I would have to say the L4. Spring for a 22 ohm McE2s and you will have the perfect light. The L4 is a 'flood' but it still has a nice spot at close range. It just has to be used to be appriciated.
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    A2 LED questions

    The blue LED's would make an A2 very useful to military medical specialists if they were careful to lock out the incan. The blue light is not super bright so as to give away your position to the enemy, and blood contrasts very well as black. Blood cannot be seen well with a red LED light or the...
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    Bought my 1911

    Cool! I have a .45 1911 with original Colt 9mm and .22LR conversion kits for it. If you really want a .40 get that 10mm you were looking at. Brownells sells .40 and .357 SIG barrels/mags for it. You may have to have a gunsmith fit them though.
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