Finally bit the Surefire bullet!

[fordwillman]

Hi everyone,
I have finally bought my first Surefire (I probably have over 30+ lights), an A2 with white leds (they are a little purplish, but no biggie). HAIII is perfect on the one I bought. I really like it...its not dark out yet, but going to take it outside in the backyard tonight. Fit and finish as expected...Surefire quality. I especially like the deep knurling, much easier to grip than many flashlights.
What pushed me over the edge...a sale at Sportsman's Warehouse that put the A2 at $97! I saw this yesterday and had to check out my local Arizona store...sure enough they had 3. They also had one U2, but I could not afford both CPF style, so settled on the A2.
So, it finally happened, I joined the Surefire ranks...gladly I might add! Now I just "need" that new L1.....

 

[gilly]

The A2 is a nice light. How much was that U2? I'm at a point that I won't buy a xenon-bulb light anymore! But hey - that surefire is a good quality light and I'm sure it will serve you well for decades! I love my U2... Congrats!

 

[fordwillman]

the U2 was $139 and I was sorely tempted, but have heard such good things about the A2. One question for those who know...how long can I expect the runtime to be if I just use the 3 white LEDs? Thanks.

 

[Carpenter]

Surefire states 20 hours running just the 3 LED's. I have several and have yet to replace the batteries in them using just the LED's.

 

[WadeF]

the U2 was $139

Are you sure it wasn't $239? U2's usually go for $279 don't they? That U2 was much more discounted than the A2 if that price is right. I would have grabbed the U2.

 

[BSCOTT1504]

Good choice with the A2. I love mine and I think you will be impressed outside at night with it! It throws well and the led's are good for close-up. Now start saving for that L1.....

 

[fordwillman]

Hi Wade,
No the U2 was $139 or 1/2 of $279, and the A2 was $97 or about 1/2 of $195. I think the deal was similar in discount for either...and I debated for some time which one to get, but I am very happy with the A2.

 

[Beastmaster]

Their prices on the discounted flashlights were great.

I had friends (on another forum) ask me to buy (and float the cost) of some A2's....which I did. Paypal's been trickling in now.

Between a few hours, I know they flushed out of the North Phoenix location a bunch of A2's, two Kromas, and finally the U2.

It's too bad I had Kromas already - that price was killer.

 

[BigD64]

Damn nice deal. Good looking out for your CPF buddies. Thanks for the Post.

 

[Federal LG]

Hi everyone,
I have finally bought my first Surefire (I probably have over 30+ lights), an A2 with white leds (they are a little purplish, but no biggie). HAIII is perfect on the one I bought. I really like it...its not dark out yet, but going to take it outside in the backyard tonight. Fit and finish as expected...Surefire quality. I especially like the deep knurling, much easier to grip than many flashlights.
What pushed me over the edge...a sale at Sportsman's Warehouse that put the A2 at $97! I saw this yesterday and had to check out my local Arizona store...sure enough they had 3. They also had one U2, but I could not afford both CPF style, so settled on the A2.
So, it finally happened, I joined the Surefire ranks...gladly I might add! Now I just "need" that new L1.....

Just a piece of advice: BUY A SF L1 CREE TOO! I just bought one, and I´m in love with it! Great light. :thumbsup:

 

[djsportland]

I found these at the Sportsman's Warehouse here in Oregon also and picked up an extra A2 (I have one I payed full price for and it one of my favorite lights)

They also had a Kroma for $150 but the guy next to me snagged it before I could get it.

 

[ltiu]

What's the deal here? is Sportman's Warehouse shtting down, going out of biz?

 

[Beastmaster]

No. According to the Gift Bar manager at the North Phoenix Sportsman's Warehouse, they are flushing out SureFires that aren't selling well.

For example, the A2 Aviators that I bought for others was their biggest sale of A2's in a while. They had some flashlights that have been there a while, including one Kroma (which is gone - some other guy bought out their two Kroma's) that had the original Military packaging in a brown box (like mine did when I snagged it nearly a year ago).

-Steve

What's the deal here? is Sportman's Warehouse shtting down, going out of biz?