SureFire C3???

[DaGeek]

Hey what do you guys think of the surefire C3 Centurion?? Is it worth the 125bucks?

 

[357]

yes! Great light, very powerful for its size.

 

[Topper]

Mine is not for sale, I think its a keeper.I would have stated the same thing about my Z3.
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[DaGeek]

Is the hop up of 80lumens that significant?

 

[KevinL]

Increase of 80 lumens compared to?

But I can definitely say that you will notice an increase of 80 lumens, that's quite a lot of light. I'll add my recommendation to the C3, my favorite incan EDC (Project C2-90) is based around the same engine as the C3 - the P90 lamp, with a slightly different power configuration. The C3 uses 3 x CR123 non-rechargeable cells, I use 2 x R123 rechargeable lithium ion cells for the same awesome power in a smaller light.

 

[DaGeek]

Compared to the C2 120lumen P61 Bulb

 

[pjandyho]

You wouldn't get more throw as they are using the same reflector but you would notice a wall of light that is much brigther than the P61.

 

[JonSidneyB]

The C3 is a very nice light. I would recommend it. The C3 is also compatible with a pair of rechargable Pila 150s batteries.

 

[Flashdark]

Smallest, lightest, biggest bang-for-the-buck. Great light!

 

[Topper]

Mine is sporting a HA Turbohead running on 2 Pila 150s.
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[CQB]

the SF C3 BK was my very first SF light. I always get a little misty eyed when I think about how I felt when I brought that beautiful piece of kit home for the first time, heheh. =)

TOPPER: I always wondered about the TurboHead. Do you or anyone else have beamshots handy to compare the regular P90 vs the N2 + TurboHead...?

I know the throw should be KILLER! But is the spill of the TurbHead really diminished vs that of the P90?

Tks!
CQB

 

[Topper]

I still have plenty of spill for me. Up close you just have a tighter spot the spill is still there. You should try one.
I am unable to provide beam shots it is beyond me, sorry about that.
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[KDOG3]

I've been looking into getting an M3, but if the C3 shows up somewhere on sale, I'll jump right on it....

 

[DaGeek]

Hey does the turbohead make a big difference in the beam tightness?

 

[Hoghead]

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Surefiregeek said:
Hey does the turbohead make a big difference in the beam tightness?

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Yes!!!!!!!

 

[KDOG3]

Pics???

 

[lenny]

I've got a C3 with the P91 lamp.
All I have to say about it is WOW!
Great throw, tight beam with decent sidespill.
I can clearly pick out the smallest details of treetops about 100 yds away.
Lenny

 

[Flashdark]

lenny,

Word for word, I agree completely. 100 yds. seems to be about the maximum "effective" range, even though it will illuminate things to a greater distance. Have you tried the FM34 beamshaper filter on yours? WOW!, It out-performs the L4 on floodlight by about 10-20% (albeit with a slightly yellow cast from the incandescent). My favorite all-around Surefire for "cheap, small, light-weight, power, flood/distance, one light only". C3/P91/FM34

 

[03lab]

How does the C3 compare to the Streamlight TL-3 ? Thanks.

 

[tracker870]

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Surefiregeek said:
Hey what do you guys think of the surefire C3 Centurion?? Is it worth the 125bucks?

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Yes, and watch the B/S/T for it, and you may find it for $105-$110. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif