Fenix LD20 or surefire P6

[leswado]

HI,
New to this forum and looking for some valid opinions. I am looking for a good bright torch for 100+ yards and I am considering the Fenix LD20 or Surefire P6. From some research it looks like a lot more after market options for the LD20 and better prices but I like US made equipment which in the past have always proven to be of quality, prices are high though . What are your views and are these asian torches catching up and maybe overtaking the US produces. At the moment I am favouring the LD20 but I only plan on buying one and I need to get it right, any others to consider in the race for the ultimate buy.
Thanks Folks.:twothumbs

 

[jtblue]

:welcome:

I have a surefire P6 LED (KX4) and it will not effectively illuminate objects at 100 yards (don't think it was designed for that) but if you buy a P6 incandescent, you could replace the drop-in with one that throws better. It will be pricey but the build quality is very high and it will take one hell of a beating.

Don't know much about the LD20 though but after owning a fenix TK10 for over a year, I wouldn't hesitate buying another fenix if I ever felt the need as they too are quality/rugged tools.

 

[shado]

I have three fenix lights,

LD20
LD10 TI
TK45

My opinion is you can't go wrong with a Fenix. When I use my LD20 I'm always impressed buy the quality and value. Good luck with your purchase.

 

[GadgetGeek]

They are both good lights but I don't think you can compare the two. They are very different. The only thing similar is the price. If this was the only flashlight purchase in your entire lifetime I would say get the LD20 because of its variable output, sometimes you don't need that much light. The P6 only has a single output but you can replace the led like I have with a Malkoff M60 and make it throw as good as a Surefire LX2! I don't think you'll stop after purchasing one of these so like they say around here "buy both!"

 

[tre]

I have two LD20. They are lucky to throw about 50 yards and they are very dim at that range. There is no light at 100 yards from an LD20.

 

[spydie fanatic]

Go with the P6 and a malkoff dropin.

 

[spydie fanatic]

A quark 123 x2 would work also...

 

[workingmids]

1st post, welcome. New here too.

I have both of the lights you ask about and agree that they are both good lights but neither will be effective at 100y.

I would consider a light that runs cr123as or a 18650, and the Fenix TK11 might be a good choice, though it is not a pocket light; the 4Sevens Quark 123 two cell would probably be a good blend of both the PD20 & the 6P, with better output; waiting on one myself. Others may have better suggestions.:welcome: