Any Surefire G3 fans out there?
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Flashlight Enthusiast
Big fan here. I use mine with a Lumens Factory HO-9 + 2x AW 17500 batteries, what a great setup!
Bullzeyebill
Flashaholic
I believe that the P60L would be good for 9 volts. Do a google-CPF only, and check it out.
Bill
Bill
I have a 9p, and for a reason no logic can describe I wish I had a g3 as well 
As far as I am aware the p60l in the g3 is fine. I've used it in my 9p... You won't get any brighter with the p60l as compared to its output in the g2l from my testing. You will however get longer runtime
I think most of the drop ins will also work in a 9v .
As far as I am aware the p60l in the g3 is fine. I've used it in my 9p... You won't get any brighter with the p60l as compared to its output in the g2l from my testing. You will however get longer runtime
I think most of the drop ins will also work in a 9v
.Are the 2X AW 17500 batteries Rechargeables? I have wanted to get into useing rechargeables for awhile.
cenz
Enlightened
Yes, AW17500 is rechargeable. Except the size, also you can use 2xAW17670 with extender, same voltage, but more capacity.
carrot
Flashaholic
I love my G3. I keep a P91 in it and when I carry it, it rides in my V70 Speed Holster. Great light.
Bullzeyebill
Flashaholic
Optik49, do a search for AW. Click on his threads. All you need to know about his LiIon batteries.
Bill
Bill
Love the SF G3. I use it with the P91 lamp assembly, and it has replaced my trusty 9P.
Unfortunately about two weeks ago, the lamp assembly went
, leaving smoke and shards of glass inside the head. Couldn't clean out the head completely, so the light went back to SureFire for "repair."
Unfortunately about two weeks ago, the lamp assembly went
, leaving smoke and shards of glass inside the head. Couldn't clean out the head completely, so the light went back to SureFire for "repair."
Bryan you know that your Z59 would work on the G3? If it is a cosmetic issue that you have (nitrolon and aluminium together) my post won't help, but just in case you didn't know I thought i'd mention it
blinder switch
Newly Enlightened
Out of all my 8 SF lights, my G3 gets the most use. I only keep a P90 in it, but have been considering putting in one of my extra P91's in it. But at 105 Lumens, it works just fine for what I am using it for.
The G3 is a well built light. So, I am a big fan of the G3.
The G3 is a well built light. So, I am a big fan of the G3.
junkfms
Newly Enlightened
I recently bought a G3. Just straight out from the package without modifications. The 105 lumens is enough for me to work on the Tarmac environment of the Bangkok International Airport. The lightweight itself is amazing!:thumbsup:
Next time I pass through Bangkok i'll flash my 9p out of the terminal window and wait for a response
:welcome: junkfms
A question: Where in Bangkok / Thailand are there good Surefire retailers? When I was there I came up with nothing Closest I found were a couple of maglites in the markets.
:welcome: junkfms
A question: Where in Bangkok / Thailand are there good Surefire retailers? When I was there I came up with nothing
Closest I found were a couple of maglites in the markets.junkfms
Newly Enlightened
Next time I pass through Bangkok i'll flash my 9p out of the terminal window and wait for a response
:welcome: junkfms
A question: Where in Bangkok / Thailand are there good Surefire retailers? When I was there I came up with nothing
Yeah :twothumbs will response with the Morse code flashing!
Good Surefire retailers in Bangkok
1. "Pro Cam Fis" is located in the mall called "Emporium"
2. "E Tank Store" at the "Central World" shopping center.
Both stores are owned by the same owner and licensed by Surefire. Just drop me a line if you have problems finding one.
Happy Hunting!
kelmo
Flashlight Enthusiast
I flew into the "New Bangkok" airport on the 1st day it opened! Asian airports are the greatest!
I don't own a G3 but do have a few 9Ps. One is stock, the other is turboheaded. I love the P90 LA. It is suprising how long the batteries last when you use the light for periods of 5 minutes or less.
kelmo
PS Optik49, I replied to your PM. I was away most of the weekend and rarely check if I have any CPF messeges.
leukos
Flashlight Enthusiast
I haven't been to Bangkok, but I do own a couple of G3's. I have always liked the nitrolon bodies of the G2, but it was just too short for my hand and never felt balanced. The G3 is perfect in that it has the G2Z head (hex shape and glass window) and a good balance in the hand. I prefer 3 cell lights anyways for the ease of switching between primaries and rechargeables. CPFers have been asking SF for about 4 years for the G3. I'm quite satisfied that it is now a reality. It is a light that hasn't made a lot of waves because all the advances in LED lights, but it really is about as functionally perfect an incandescent as one can find on the market today, IMO.
I wish there was a nitrolon type aftermarket body that held 2 X 18500's. And an extender would be good too.
G3 is a great LE light because it's light weight, very bright when you add a 200 lumen lamp (P91) and does not get scratched up like a metal light. I had a 9P and I loved it. However after a short time the tailcap started to turn silver. I'm sure in the future I will get another one. Possibly with a turbo head or a defender head. I like the look of both. I just wish Surefire would make a rechargeable kit and different tailcap option. They could steal a lot of Streamlight stinger customers. Although you still would have to remove the battery to charge it L. Now if you could charge it in a stinger charger. WOW.
