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    Surefire tailcap swaps.. which ones work?

    I've used a Surefire L1 LED for EDC for the better part of a decade. I decided to go with something presumably giving better throw to light up farther away. I went with a sale and ordered the Surefire G2X. I'd like to keep the twist cap I'm used to with the L1. Is there a tail cap that gives the...
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    Which light should I go with?

    I'm trying to choose a new light. I was leaning toward the 4Sevens R2 Tactical with the XP-E emitter using 2 CR batteries for $58.65 now. I just got an email with a 15% discount from LAPG. My current EDC is the Surefire L1. I'm looking for more light for a greater distance than my L1 gives me...
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    Surefire lumens vs. 4Sevens lumens

    I know xx lumens should be the same no matter who makes the flashlight. I presume, out of lack of knowledge, the perceived brightness of two lights with identical lumen ratings could be different due to different reflectors and other factors? I'm looking at some of the 4Sevens lights as an EDC...
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    Quark aa2 / Quark Turbo aa2... what's different???

    I'm looking at the 4Sevens website at these two lights. They appear to be identical in performance figures but cost different amounts. What is the difference between the two? How does the $57 aa2 compare to other reasonably priced lights? Any good online sources for them? Anyone in Houston with...
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    Newbie questionnaire

    Here's my completed help me figure things out questionnaire. 1) How would you prefer to purchase the light? Prefer local if a good B&M store. ____I would like to purchase the light from a brick and mortar store. I am located in Houston. ____I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this...
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    total newbie needs all sorts of advice

    I've got a few Surefire lights from a prior life (10-14 years old) when they were available at wholesale through a supplier. I'm interested in a (very) few more lights that are current generation with perhaps better features. I'm looking for suggestions for not the most expensive flashlights...
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