difference between old and new style SF e2e

[unaryunix]

Hello everyone:
I am looking at lapolicegears.com for an SF e2e. They are showing
some "left over" old style ones. Based on the picture, the only difference I can tell is the position of the clip(Actually, I like the position of the older ones). Besides that, are there any functional difference between the two?

http://www.lapolicegear.com/noname36.html
http://www.lapolicegear.com/sue2expefl.html

Thanks
Unary

 

[daloosh]

Welcome to CPF, unaryunix, and why dontcha stay awhile! (You too, luminosus, from the other thread!)

As lumi suggested, take a look at Surefire's site for the current E2es. The satin grey, with the teardrops on the bezel, is very elegant. The HA natural is the classic "standard"" E2e. It can be found in two body versions as well, the older has three flat sides while the new one is rounded. I forget, but maybe the new ones come with a clicky tailcap instead of a turn-on one.

The discontinued E2s you are looking at are not currently sold by SF, they have an obviously different body and the teardrop bezel like the satin grey E2e, but in HA, and the clip is mounted to the head, rather than the body, as it is now. The new E2es have a scalloped bezel, that you can see light leak out from if you turn it on and place it lens down on something.

These are just a few random thoughts, search around CPF and you'll learn much much more. You'll find there are quite a few different E2s and E2es in various colors (black, camo, burgundy), too. There are also lots of interchangeable parts to consider, too. Oh, and be prepared to empty your wallet!

welcome again,
daloosh

 

[unaryunix]

Daloosh and luminosus:
Thanks for the info.
Do those "tear drops" serve any purpose at all?

As for my wallet, it is already lightened by a 6P for my brother and e2e for my wife. Now she won't have execue to stop me from choosing my own;-)

What is your recommandation between HA and SG?

Thanks
unary

 

[Hoghead]

The HA wears much better and it's easier to match the finish with the KL4 or KL1.

 

[daloosh]

Tear drops are just ornamentation, unless you grip your torch by the bezel! 6P is a terrific lite. I like the look of the SG better, it's cool and shiny and elegant. The HA is by definition tougher and blends in better with most gear. If I was carrying it or using in the office, I'd get SG. But in general, if you use it hard, outdoors or as a duty backup, the HA will do ya better. And, as Hoghead points out, it's more flexible with all the other Exe stuff out there.

daloosh

 

[omega]

unaryunix,
I had an E2E (new) Satin Gray before (gave it to my girlfriend after I got an L4). If I remember correctly, the teardrops on the bezel actually do serve some purpose, as they prevented the light from rolling when placed in a *slight* incline (i.e. because they are actually the 'flat' portions when you lay the light on it's side).

-omega

 

[Spacemarine]

Has anybody definate infomations about the clickies on the new E2e? Do they have them?

 

[omega]

Spacemarine,
Yes. They're the Z57s.
You can view them here.

-Omega

 

[omega]

I forgot to add. They are available in two colors. Z57 is HA-III and i think Z58 for the black one.

-Omega

 

[Codeman]

I have an even older e2 with the teardrops. They help me remove the bezel when a bulb/battery needs changing. In the e2's case, they don't help with rolling.

 

[Size15's]

No! The Z58 is NOT the Clickie for the E Series!!

Z57 - E Series Clickie (HA)

Z58 - Standard Body Clickie (HA)
Z59 - Standard Body Clickie (BK)

Z61 - E Series Clickie (Black HA)

Z62 - Two-Stage TailCap for A2/L1/L2 (HA)

 

[greenLED]

SF-noob here: Can the Z62 be used in the L4?

 

[Size15's]

Nope. There is an "aftermarket" TailCap created by Don McGizmo that allows you not only two stage pressure switch output, but to set using a resistor the level of the low output.

Don has his own forum here on CPF. I suggest you check it out!

Al /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Luminosus]

What happened to my post? It was there two days ago and now its gone. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif

 

[omega]

Al,
Thanks for the clarification on the Z58s.

-Omega

 

[GR]

What's the part # for E2D tail cap?

 

[Size15's]

I don't know. The E2d TailCap is being used as the "C" Switch for the ScoutLight. Perhaps it can be ordered using that route?