I bought my first Surefire

[Lonewolf]

I ordered an E1 HA (the only finish to get IMHO) from AGR as well as a beamshaper and SC1 I hope this will help me make a more informed decision when it comes time to order the E2e. I am making this my test run to see if SF's are worth the money. I contemplated buying an UK2L but I kept hearing about the inconsistency of the beam quality.

 

[geepondy]

I got the E2 before getting the E1 but the E1 will give you a taste of the Surefire beam quality. Picture the E1 with a slightly bigger hot spot and being about three times as bright and you will have an E2.

I had a post on the E series beam shaper earlier with my first experience using them. IMO, it makes the E1 beam too weak but is a perfect accessory for the E2. Others say they like it better on an E1 so it is purely a judgement call.

 

[Lonewolf]

Actually I figure the main purpose the beamshaper will serve is to protect the lens but it is also compatible with the E2 bezel.

 

[geepondy]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 5BY5:
Actually I figure the main purpose the beamshaper will serve is to protect the lens but it is also compatible with the E2 bezel.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, the beamshaper will alter the beam significantly. When in use, it will diffuse the beam to a much more wider even lighting, somewhat similar to the characteristics of an LED output. Of course the tradeoff is an elimination of your hotspot and much less "throw."

 

[Lonewolf]

geepondy I knew that but the beamshaper can stay on the bezel when I carry the light in my pocket to protect the lens that was the point I was trying to make I guess I wasn't clear enough.

 

[DArklite]

Geepondy where did you order your E2 from?
I'm in the market for one now.