Hi Gang:
I am considering the purchase of a SureFire A2. I have purchased a number of LED lights (Including the L4, X5, & XO3) because I like the long term durability and cost savings of the LED style lamps. I do however, recognize the better color rendition offered by an incandescant lamp and that is an important consideration during night operations with the various emergency services I volunteer with (Search and Rescue, animal rescue, emergency communications, etc...). I prefer a small llight such as the A2 and LED lights I already have over the more powerful spotlights due to the amount of gear I already need to carry. Before I drop another $200 on a light, a spare bulb, and a bulb/battery carrier........Can someone provide some real world experience on how long the A2 lamp will operate before a replacement is necessary? I realize that there are variables. I am interested in learning how it has worked for you so that I can obtain a rough estimate of the long term operating costs.
I am interested in the A2 because of its regulation, ability to maintain a crisp white light, lamp protecting soft start feature, and ability to operate on low power when feasible. I am open to suggestions about other lights that might fill the need.
Thanx to all in advance for your help!
Alan
I am considering the purchase of a SureFire A2. I have purchased a number of LED lights (Including the L4, X5, & XO3) because I like the long term durability and cost savings of the LED style lamps. I do however, recognize the better color rendition offered by an incandescant lamp and that is an important consideration during night operations with the various emergency services I volunteer with (Search and Rescue, animal rescue, emergency communications, etc...). I prefer a small llight such as the A2 and LED lights I already have over the more powerful spotlights due to the amount of gear I already need to carry. Before I drop another $200 on a light, a spare bulb, and a bulb/battery carrier........Can someone provide some real world experience on how long the A2 lamp will operate before a replacement is necessary? I realize that there are variables. I am interested in learning how it has worked for you so that I can obtain a rough estimate of the long term operating costs.
I am interested in the A2 because of its regulation, ability to maintain a crisp white light, lamp protecting soft start feature, and ability to operate on low power when feasible. I am open to suggestions about other lights that might fill the need.
Thanx to all in advance for your help!
Alan