Surefire A2 Aviator review

[Topper]

Dang, I wish I knew that sooner.....I got a secret Raffle number for carrot.
Don't tell nobody it is a secret. Jeff knows but he ain't talkin till the dust settles or I goof up on who got what secret number.
Topper

Yup, it was the EvilOrangeOne who planted the A2 seed in my head. I'm doomed.

 

[Dustin Liu]

:goodjob:

 

[moraino]

Now you guys got me going. Please tell me where to get a good deal.

I was saving my piggy bank for HDS....but now I've got to stop the itch...I haven't got any Surefire yet because I can't stand the dimming.

Henry

 

[carrot]

Now you guys got me going. Please tell me where to get a good deal.

I'd say OpticsHQ has the best deals at $150 for the Surefire A2. The "greenLED's CPF Specials" link in my sig has details on how to get that price... or you could just call Mike at OpticsHQ.

 

[Illum]

thanks....I dont know why im responding to this old a link, but after your words have convinced me to buy one...now I have doubts about the light...gee thanks alot

 

[Coop57]

Great review. The A2 is my next obsession I meant purchase.

 

[MarNav1]

You guy's are driving me over the edge......... I......must..........buy.......an A2!!!!!

 

[marxs]

hehe...are you falling down the rabbit hole already? LOL just remember, its the jack of all trades - and the master of none.

mark

 

[Illum]

i was pushed down the rabbit hole my the sweet words of carrot....

 

[KevinL]

carrot, I just found your thread and thought I would thank you for your review

Let there be light.. and converts

 

[Loomy]

I love the Surefire ads in Popsci, but that was one of the worst The typo at the bottom really nails the coffin.

 

[europium]

For a bit of balance, here is another less favorable review: The A2 stinks.

You can buy both a Surefire G2 and an Inova X1 (reflectored version) for far less money and get very similar overall performance for about the same total weight. And when one light is too dim to use, you will still have the other. If you want an adjustable LED light, or if you must have a red LED, then get the Photon Freedom instead of the X1--even less bulk/weight.

 

[carrot]

But considering that you then have to carry two lights to replace the one light that "does it all"... it's a much less elegant solution. I am very willing to shell out that kind of money for an elegant and versatile light. I'm just not saying it's for everyone.

 

[europium]

But considering that you then have to carry two lights to replace the one light that "does it all"... it's a much less elegant solution. I am very willing to shell out that kind of money for an elegant and versatile light. I'm just not saying it's for everyone.

So when you leave the house, you take with you one and only one light, that light being the Surefire A2?

 

[carrot]

So when you leave the house, you take with you one and only one light, that light being the Surefire A2?

Actually, I usually do. But I also have a CR2 Ion on me as a backup...

 

[greenLED]

carrot, I just found your thread and thought I would thank you for your review

Let there be light.. and converts

If I could "blame" (thank is a more appropriate word) 2 people for my A2, it would be KevinL for starting that thread on the WH-BK units, and carrot for shoving it in my face ever chance he got. I love you guys!! :nana:

 

[KevinL]

If I could "blame" (thank is a more appropriate word) 2 people for my A2, it would be KevinL for starting that thread on the WH-BK units, and carrot for shoving it in my face ever chance he got. I love you guys!! :nana:

 

[greenLED]

Here you go, KevinL:

 

[KevinL]

Pretty

I still like the flared head of the A2 a lot, pity most other Surefires do not have them. It adds a lot to the light, I feel.