Streamlight TL-2 C4 or Surefire E2DL?

[hotbossa]

I want to get a new tacitcal light with a clip. I am looking at either the Surefire E2DL (Defender) or the new Streamlight TL-2 C4. Both of these lighs are realitively new and I am not able to find a whole lot of information. Here are a few questions.

Is the Streamlight HA?

Is the clip on the Surefire replaceable? Can I put a longer clip on it?

Which do you think will carry in the pocket better?

Any other thoughts? Thanks for your help!

 

[Size15's]

Is the clip on the Surefire replaceable? Can I put a longer clip on it?

Yes, you can remove the short clip and install a long clip. If you give SureFire a call they should be able to sort you out with a long clip.

 

[woodrow]

Having had both lights, here are the advantades of both. The e2d is brigter and has 2 levels and better throw. The sl is very tough and does not have the sharp bezel teeth which are annoying in a edc. I would still buy it over the sl unless $$$ is an issue.

 

[hotbossa]

Having had both lights, here are the advantades of both. The e2d is brigter and has 2 levels and better throw. The sl is very tough and does not have the sharp bezel teeth which are annoying in a edc. I would still buy it over the sl unless $$$ is an issue.

Thanks for the help! How does the SL ride in the pocket? I notice that the bezel is bigger.

 

[rejeme]

I just bought the E2DL and have already ruined a pair of shorts carrying it in my pocket. I wouldnt recommend it for pocket carry. I use a Surfire V21 that I carry it in at work. I dont have any experience with the Streamlight, but the E2DL's two stages and ability to run on RCR123's is great.

 

[woodrow]

The bezel is bigger. Neither light would be my first choice in edc (in a pocket) carry, but either is do-able as such. I with SF would make the e2l with the e2d's output.... with bezel down carry. I would still carry the e2d every day over the SL. Plus it will tail stand if you need it to.

 

[enLIGHTenment]

I with SF would make the e2l with the e2d's output....

The closest you can get is to install a KX2C head on a two cell E series body. Beware sticker shock. SF is doing their best to squeeze money out of anyone who wants a high power LED light that isn't fitted with an Internet Toughguy<tm> sharpened bezel or NERFed with a multimode interface that can't be relied on to give you the output you want when you need it.