Surefire’s 2010 New Lights Discussion

[KROMATICS]

You mean the Invictus "Duke Nukem Edition" right?

It started out as a 2-cell U2 replacement, then morphed into a 3-cell and now gained a turbohead and lost it's pocket clip. It isn't even a pocket light any more. By the time it's actually released it will be considered a replacement for the Hellfighter.

 

[jp2515]

It started out as a 2-cell U2 replacement, then morphed into a 3-cell and now gained a turbohead and lost it's pocket clip. It isn't even a pocket light any more. By the time it's actually released it will be considered a replacement for the Hellfighter.

Word is/rumored to be working on a Hellfighter replacement too...

 

[Size15's]

They've been working on it for a long time. Yes, the date of that post is correct.

And that photo was years after the original 2AA body with it's KL1 bezel.
The concept is as old as the hills. I'm sure there are photos and threads here on CPF that chart the progress of the 2AA proto-type bodies.

Al

 

[Bullzeyebill]

They've been working on it for a long time. Yes, the date of that post is correct.

Yes, but it is still exciting that a 2AA body, is going to be a regular item now, and it fits in perfectly with the KX1 head.

Bill

 

[ganled]

You mean the Invictus "Duke Nukem Edition" right?

I think he meant Invictus Forever.

Anyways were there other Surefire products at the booth? E.g. supressors, knives and other goods?

 

[jp2515]

I think he meant Invictus Forever.

Anyways were there other Surefire products at the booth? E.g. supressors, knives and other goods?

There were the new knives and the new pens 3 & 4, commemorative collectors sets (splash anodize E1B & Pen 1)

 

[SBR1]

Surefire 2010? Here's what they are taking orders on

Here is the new items they are taking orders for... and delivery dates. Yes, I have lot's ordered!!

ML3T'S RETAIL $450 - APRIL 1 RELEASE.

EWP-03 NEW PEN III RETAIL $115 NOW!

A PINK EWP-02 $93 NOW!

Z2LS $139 APRIL 1ST

S2 $165 MAY 1ST.

NO LX1'S ON THE LIST AND NO INVICTUS...... ETC ETC ETC... THESE ARE WHAT I CAN ORDER NOW.

Just thought i'd let you all know what SF has for the near future. (That can change unexpectedly, at any time as we all know).

 

[angelofwar]

I'm just excited of the possibilities that will be presented with a stock SF AA body...you could run a KL1/KX1/KL4/and an MN01 off it, theoretically...you'd have a TW4-AA!!! And running it off eneloops/etc., you'd have more readily available RC's! I know a few aftermarket parts have been made since...I was a hands down SF guy, and finally went and bought a non-SF body part...needless to say the threads sucked, and I couldn't even get it onto my 6P ZBody...

 

[DimeRazorback]

Re: Surefire 2010? Here's what they are taking orders on

Thank you for the info :thumbsup:

 

[Dioni]

Re: Surefire 2010? Here's what they are taking orders on

There is a thread for this already!

 

[angelofwar]

Re: Surefire 2010? Here's what they are taking orders on

Thanks for the semi-solid release dates, SBR...your efforts are greatly appreciated!

 

[SBR1]

Re: Surefire 2010? Here's what they are taking orders on

Thanks guys.

And yes, I saw the 10 or more page list of Shot Show info... but not one told any REAL order info or release dates etc.... they did show lights that are NOT planned for release in the next 6 months though.... that was helpful! :mecry:

So... I just thought I'd show what dealers are privy to. REAL order dates and planned shipping dates.

My orders are in!

 

[computernut]

Re: Surefire 2010? Here's what they are taking orders on

I'll have to save up for April/May

Thanks for the info!

 

[rtt]

Agree with you 100%!!!! The defacto consumer battery size are AA and AAA, therefore you can get the AA batteries in many chemical mixtures which allow you to customize your power source to your requirements.......Alkline, NiMH, Lithium, Lithium Ion, crv3, etc. I personally like the Sanyo 2700mAH NiMH:twothumbs.

I'm just excited of the possibilities that will be presented with a stock SF AA body...you could run a KL1/KX1/KL4/and an MN01 off it, theoretically...you'd have a TW4-AA!!! And running it off eneloops/etc., you'd have more readily available RC's!

 

[rtt]

We may never know the real reason why SF dropped the UA2. MAG has a pretty strong patent on vari-beam flashlights and won't hesitate to go into litigation to protect their patent.

i think others have mentioned this before, but i'm curious whether complications with the vari-beam technology were in fact the primary cause of ua2 never making it into production?

anyway, looking forward to any of the new lights that make it out the gate this year.

 

[kwkarth]

We may never know the real reason why SF dropped the UA2. MAG has a pretty strong patent on vari-beam flashlights and won't hesitate to go into litigation to protect their patent.

That patent must be getting long in the tooth by now. When does it run out?

 

[depusm12]

That patent must be getting long in the tooth by now. When does it run out?

Probably when hell freezes over. :devil: I sent SF an email asking why they dropped the UB3 in favor of the UB3T.

 

[Petersen]

We may never know the real reason why SF dropped the UA2. MAG has a pretty strong patent on vari-beam flashlights and won't hesitate to go into litigation to protect their patent.

Actually, I'd never really believed in this vari-beam.
I'm no expert, but I would assume that the recoil of a lager handgun would have an impact on the moveable optics,
maybe causing it to move/change beam, when fired?

Just thinking out loud

 

[Jeff S.]

Re: Surefire 2010? Here's what they are taking orders on

I haven't had much interest in Surefire in a very long time, and my interest was sparked by the LX1. My interest is dwindling...

I would have bought one if it had been released back in November of '08 (assuming it pushed 120 lumens), but by the time it is released (assuming it takes another six months) the 110 lumens it pushes will be outdated, IMHO.

I'd rather wait and spend my dough for the new Ra Twisty/Clicky.

 

[jp2515]

I haven't had much interest in Surefire in a very long time, and my interest was sparked by the LX1. My interest is dwindling...

I would have bought one if it had been released back in November of '08 (assuming it pushed 120 lumens), but by the time it is released (assuming it takes another six months) the 110 lumens it pushes will be outdated, IMHO.

I'd rather wait and spend my dough for the new Ra Twisty/Clicky.

Considering Henry was in our booth for the show, he did say some new lights are in the pipeline.

On that note I did see the LX1, picked it up looked at it for all of 25 seconds and then went straight for the big guns, the M3LT