My First Surefire (+ How do you remove the clip?)

[MikeSalt]

Well, I was in Florida in a Bass Pro Outdoor World shop, so it was only polite to sample the local flashlight delights. I have been wanting an incandescent EDC for a long time, and they had the E1e in stock, so I bought it.

I must say, it is a very beautiful little light. The clickie has got a good feel to it, the knurling is excellent and it just has a solid, rugged feel that I like. The clip has proved more useful than I expected. Initially, I was going to remove the clip but it would not budge (any ideas).

There are, however two items of dislike - the low output, and the lack of rechargeable functionality. Of course, in true CPF spirit - if it is not right...modify :devil: ! Got a Lumens Factory E1R-HO bulb on the way and an AW PRCR123A cell to correct this. With these subtle changes, it should be the perfect incandescent EDC:huh:

 

[Crenshaw]

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good on ya....hope it doesnt mean your Raw is goin' anywhere though..

Crenshaw

 

[MikeSalt]

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Funny you should mention the Raw Ti actually. I compared the tint of that and the Surefire, and they were not too dissimilar. Outdoors, the Cree in the Raw is actually very, very good. In my opinion, I am a tint lottery winner. My Wee Ti has a colder tint, which is also ideal because the floody beam is more likely to be used indoors.

 

[Crenshaw]

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have to agree, most of the crees i have are lottery winners to. my P1D-Q5 for example...in fact im so used to cree -whiteness, my P60/P61 seem awful yellow..lol!

and i knew you carried your P1D alot, but at the picture on the spotlight thread

Crenshaw

 

[MikeSalt]

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Yes, the P1D-CE (P4 original) has suffered a hard life on my keyring. Actually, I quite like the worn look compared to my P1D-CE Q5 that has been safely holstered. My original P1D has been retired in favour of the much smaller Wee Titanium. Some would say it is a crime to put such a beautiful light on the keys. I would say it is a crime not to use it.

Cannot wait to get some use out of the Surefire with a proper bulb and cell in it. I suppose the Lumens Factory/ AW Li-ion upgrade is the equivalent of a ROP upgrade to a Mag 2D.

 

[Crenshaw]

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actually im pretty sure a ROPHI 2D would be significantly brighter, as well as significnatly bigger..lol

and yes thats the attitude i take with me NDI,its a sin not to use it!

Crenshaw

 

[MikeSalt]

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I mean relative brightness. Actually, even that doesn't quite add up. Let us just say relative brightness improvement to size ratio. That should be in the right ballpark at least.

 

[Crenshaw]

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strangely, i think i get you... the E1E is one of the lights i really shoudl get...unfortunately, im getting a C2 +malkoff first the second my pay comes in...:twothumbs:

Crenshaw

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

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That's my official EDC: E1e Black HA + HO-E1R + AW RCR123 = love at first sight.
:thumbsup:

 

[stitch_paradox]

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Congrats on your purchase Mikesalt! Along with a LED lightI also edc an incan with me everyday, a 3 cell SF lego with a LM HO bulb. I've never tried a oncell incan though. Is it comparable to a 3 D cell light?

 

[scaredofthedark]

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is there another light in that size that puts out that much light?
talking about the SF e1e with the LF bulb of course

 

[MikeSalt]

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is there another light in that size that puts out that much light?
talking about the SF e1e with the LF bulb of course

There is no incandescent light that I am aware of that puts out this much light from something this size. LED is pretty much your only option from there.

 

[MikeSalt]

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Congrats on your purchase Mikesalt! Along with a LED lightI also edc an incan with me everyday, a 3 cell SF lego with a LM HO bulb. I've never tried a oncell incan though. Is it comparable to a 3 D cell light?

Well, according to Maglite's bulb-lumen ratings, the stock White-Star krypton bulb puts out 76.8 lumens, whereas the single-celled Lumens Factory bulb is rated at 90 lumens. Add to that the fact the reflector and window in the Surefire are optically superior, I envisage that the E1e w/ LF HO-E1R is substantially brighter. Will be a nicer beam too.

 

[adamlau]

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Post some comparative beamshots when LA arrives (LF shipping is slooow...)

 

[MikeSalt]

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Ahh, so you ordered directly from Lumens Factory? I ordered through Lighthound. They seem to deliver to the UK very promptly indeed.

I will post beamshots when possible. It should be with me next week.

 

[scaredofthedark]

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man im itching to get this tiny light too now....why did you post this thread mikesalt!!?!? why!!....

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

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Well, according to Maglite's bulb-lumen ratings, the stock White-Star krypton bulb puts out 76.8 lumens, whereas the single-celled Lumens Factory bulb is rated at 90 lumens. Add to that the fact the reflector and window in the Surefire are optically superior, I envisage that the E1e w/ LF HO-E1R is substantially brighter. Will be a nicer beam too.

My E1e with either the HO-E1R or the EO-1R blows away my Mag 4D in total output.

 

[MikeSalt]

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man im itching to get this tiny light too now....why did you post this thread mikesalt!!?!? why!!....

Sorry, I just felt it necessary to share. You should not be disappointed with this combination.

Outdoors Fanatic, glad to hear the comparison with the 4D. Cannot wait for the package to arrive.

 

[kelmo]

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I just sold my NovaTac 85P and bought a second E1e with a Aussie mini-tower!

The wait is killing me...

 

[WildChild]

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My E1e with either the HO-E1R or the EO-1R blows away my Mag 4D in total output.

My E2D with EO-E2R is brighter! And even brighter with the TL-3 bulb on fivemega's socket!