Best Surefire EDC LED under $200?

[Peter P.]

Hi,

Im a newbie but ive been reading these forums for about a week now. I was wondering what's the best all around Surefire EDC LED under $200? (I searched the forums ahead of time but couldnt find any threads like this:mecry

All opinions will be greatly appreciated. :twothumbs

 

[aussiebob]

Personal preference, i like the E1L the most, its the cheapest of the single cell LED surefires also.

 

[Size15's]

The L1

 

[mossyoak]

e1b, do some research and find out what you like and want in a light unless you want a ton of posts that all name different lights without an explanation as to why.

 

[lightmyway]

The C2

 

[lightemup]

+1 L1

 

[KDOG3]

I'd have to say the E1B - barely over the L1. I've had both lights and LOVED the L1 but I like the E1B a little more because of the lower low and therefore the increased runtime. If the L1 had a lower low I'd be all over it. I'm hoping Surefire updates the L1 with something like a 2/100 output and make it black HA....I'd go broke buying them up.

 

[H2Orower]

single cell - E1B w/ Z68 tailcap
dual cell - E2DL

Welcome to CPF!

 

[Daylo]

Another vote for the L1

 

[Yoda4561]

Depending on personal preference, I'd say you should look at the L1, L4, and C2 w/ aftermarket LED dropin.

 

[CRESCENDOPOWER]

Consider how you are going to carry it. I say stick to the E1L, E1B, or L1 for front pocket carry. With a holster the sky is the limit, L2, E2DL, C3, Z2, and E2L would be my first choices.

 

[1996alnl]

L1 with a RCR123 in it:twothumbs

 

[carrot]

I too think the L1 is a good choice. The two-stage switch really takes the cake.

 

[greenLED]

...and I gotta say "it depends on your needs"

(and then fully support the L1 suggestion - one of my favorite all around lights)

 

[sheltot]

I always seem to go back to my L1. Plus, my wife seems keen on stealing that one from me as well.

 

[WadeF]

L1 Cree and a F04 diffuser.

 

[cl0123]

L1 - like the low-to-high interface
E1B - like the smooth texture and the reversible clip

If you get into the 2-cells arena, I would suggest the E2DL as well. Very lightweight and nimble in design. Lately, I have been carrying a C2 in my pocket if I were going out after dark. However, it is on the bulky and heavy side.

If holster-carry is in the picture, then either a C3 or my personal favorite M3.

$200 should give you a lot of flexibility.


With Aloha,

Clarence


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[Flying Turtle]

Welcome to CPF, Peter. My ownership experience with Surefire only involves an L1, but I've played a bit with others. There's only one thing I'd change about the L1. That's make it smaller, but I'd say that about any light. Performance is excellent. The low to high switch works nice, and it even does a good job almost fully draining a battery.

Geoff

 

[1996alnl]

L1 Cree and a F04 diffuser.

+1:thumbsup:
All your bases are covered.

 

[Gunner12]

From what I read, the Surefire L1, E1B should be good size wise. Maybe a diffuser with it because they have a pretty powerful hotspot. Maybe a 6P if you want easy to upgrade.

I know you asked for Surefire but does it have to be a Surefire?

:welcome: