SurefireM6
Enlightened
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- Oct 30, 2001
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Ok,
I didn't want to intrude on FCs thread (didn't want to be rude).I haven't posted about it because I was too busy using this thing. First off, Doug at SF CS is great. He got the A2 to me $131 shipped(25% off to LEO/Military/Medical) in 1 business day! Cheers to SF!
They shipped me a Combat Tactics Mag (Which I have like 3 of them) but no 2003 Catalog! How rude /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I couldn't wait to go inside so I opened it on top of my dryer.
Took it inside and got together a few of my lights for size reference. Think of it as the E2e but as long as the M2.
This is getting to be M*g AA size.
First Impression:
Tailcap:
The A2 is actually quite small. What makes is seem large is the tailcap. The tailcap is a dual stage one so it must be almost screwed off to activate the Lock Out Feature, I didn't like that. In fact, when you back it out to LO status, you can see the o-ring. Thumbs down on that.
When you screw down the tailcap, the LED comes on and about a full turn later, the main lamp comes on. So if it wasn't for the LEDs, the tailcap would be smaller and screw down more. An A2 with E2e tailcap and non-LED lamp (Just the mainlamp) would be the perfect EDC light for me.....then again I'm not a pilot for which this was intended.
Beam
The LED light is somewhere between the ARC AAA and Inova X5t. It's bluish white color. You can see the LED light bouncing off the reflector due to the beam shape projected on the wall. It's really hard to photo but it looks like 3 half circles surrounding the hotspot.
The main lamp is a little oval, hardly noticible except to us Flashaholics. Compared to the E2e, to my eyes, the output was the same. The A2 was a tad bit whiter and tighter. I ran both E2e and A2 constant for 25-30 minutes (give or take a few seconds...it's not scientific here /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif ) and THIS IS WHAT MAKES THE A2 Great! The E2e is starting to dim, which I probably would not have noticed normally since it's gradual but....(A2:Left/ E2e:Right) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif
I know there have been many reviews by more qualified people (not an amateur like me), but if you have any questions about the A2 please ask. I can take whatever pictures or beamshots you want.
Carry Comfort
I'm going to carry this today in my front pocket where I usually carry my E2e and see if the added length is bothersome. Considering the length, this may be a holster light /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif I just tried the V82 Nylon Holster for the E2e and the A2 does not fit. DOH. Front pocket carry is possible but a bit cumbersome. I can feel it jabbing me when I sit down. So this is definitely a back pocket or holster light.
The A2 is worth is and I'm glad I got it. For what it's worth, it gets my recommendation /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
I didn't want to intrude on FCs thread (didn't want to be rude).I haven't posted about it because I was too busy using this thing. First off, Doug at SF CS is great. He got the A2 to me $131 shipped(25% off to LEO/Military/Medical) in 1 business day! Cheers to SF!
They shipped me a Combat Tactics Mag (Which I have like 3 of them) but no 2003 Catalog! How rude /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I couldn't wait to go inside so I opened it on top of my dryer.
Took it inside and got together a few of my lights for size reference. Think of it as the E2e but as long as the M2.
This is getting to be M*g AA size.
First Impression:
Tailcap:
The A2 is actually quite small. What makes is seem large is the tailcap. The tailcap is a dual stage one so it must be almost screwed off to activate the Lock Out Feature, I didn't like that. In fact, when you back it out to LO status, you can see the o-ring. Thumbs down on that.
When you screw down the tailcap, the LED comes on and about a full turn later, the main lamp comes on. So if it wasn't for the LEDs, the tailcap would be smaller and screw down more. An A2 with E2e tailcap and non-LED lamp (Just the mainlamp) would be the perfect EDC light for me.....then again I'm not a pilot for which this was intended.
Beam
The LED light is somewhere between the ARC AAA and Inova X5t. It's bluish white color. You can see the LED light bouncing off the reflector due to the beam shape projected on the wall. It's really hard to photo but it looks like 3 half circles surrounding the hotspot.
The main lamp is a little oval, hardly noticible except to us Flashaholics. Compared to the E2e, to my eyes, the output was the same. The A2 was a tad bit whiter and tighter. I ran both E2e and A2 constant for 25-30 minutes (give or take a few seconds...it's not scientific here /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif ) and THIS IS WHAT MAKES THE A2 Great! The E2e is starting to dim, which I probably would not have noticed normally since it's gradual but....(A2:Left/ E2e:Right) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif
I know there have been many reviews by more qualified people (not an amateur like me), but if you have any questions about the A2 please ask. I can take whatever pictures or beamshots you want.
Carry Comfort
I'm going to carry this today in my front pocket where I usually carry my E2e and see if the added length is bothersome. Considering the length, this may be a holster light /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif I just tried the V82 Nylon Holster for the E2e and the A2 does not fit. DOH. Front pocket carry is possible but a bit cumbersome. I can feel it jabbing me when I sit down. So this is definitely a back pocket or holster light.
The A2 is worth is and I'm glad I got it. For what it's worth, it gets my recommendation /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif