Surefire E1-E

[KeeperSD]

Ok I know there are a lot of Surefire fans and fanatics on here so here is your chance. I do not own a SF and didn't actually think i ever would but lately I have been eyeballing the E1-E. The size and just the overall looks are great and with a lumens factory LA to allow for use with a rechargeable cell it is certainly viable for me.

I know they have just released the LED series but i don't really want a LED as i have other small lights that are already LED and don't really need long run time. The light isn't really being bought for any set purpose, just like the look and will use it for a general purpose light. I want it small enough to EDC if i choose yet bright enough to be useful. I already have a LOD-CE which i EDC and want it brighter than that.

So persuade me or discourage me on spending my hard earned cash on the E1-E or if someone can suggest something in the same price bracket and size I am all ears

PS I did try to search the incan threads for a similar thread but the search doesn't seem to be working, if there is such a thread the mods can merge this with it.

 

[lebox97]

I just bought one and also bought the LF 90 lumen lamp for it...

I havn't got them yet - so can't tell you anything other than I also got them for no particular reason - just for fun of it...

most of my lights are LED - but, have been getting turned off LED lately due to the 4 or more modes of operation on the high watt/100+ lumen LED EDC lights...
If I get a multi mode light - I prefer a clickie and 2 simple modes - HIGH and LOW.

 

[tazambo]

My advice is to be careful....
Get your first Surefire, and I doubt it will be your last.

Regards
Dave

 

[mdhammack]

My advice is to be careful....
Get your first Surefire, and I doubt it will be your last.

Regards
Dave

I know that's right!! I have a 6p in black, a 6p in silver, a 9p in black, turbo head conversion for those also, a 9an in hard anodized, a M6 in hard anodized, and my little throw down is a G2 nitrolon yellow.....my next up is a Boxer HID, the AE powerlight just isn't enough lol

 

[BSBG]

The E1E is a nifty little light. Not overwhelmingly bright in stock form, but the LF EO1R is very respectable.

It is small, almost too small in my hands, but it fits into a crowded pocket quite easily.

The E2E is probably a better overall choice, but as most around here will agree, the best option is to get both :devil:

 

[lightemup]

pm sent

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Get one + all those LF bulbs for it. You'll thank us later...

 

[KeeperSD]

I would agree that the E2 is probably a better all round light especially taking into account the extra runtime, output etc and I considered it in both forms but i already have 3 lights that are a two cell configuration so i want to look at something smaller, hence the E1. Great pic by the way, the more i see it the more i think it would look good in my collection.

Outdoors fanatic, i definately would look at the LF lamps, probably get one of both, but was looking at the HO version in particualr to still have a little bit of runtime.

 

[kelmo]

The E1e is a great pocket light. The stock beam is very useful. Perfect for navigating a dark house or path. With a full SC3 your set for a long weekend.

BSBG, black is always in style. Very nice collection.

 

[Dinan]

The E1E is a nifty little light. Not overwhelmingly bright in stock form, but the LF EO1R is very respectable.

It is small, almost too small in my hands, but it fits into a crowded pocket quite easily.

The E2E is probably a better overall choice, but as most around here will agree, the best option is to get both :devil:

Beautiful picture. Great photography, great subject! I have the E2D and black E1E as well, but I'm missing a black E2E so I usually lego my E1E head with my E2D bulb and stick it on the E2D body if I'm in a less aggressive mood

 

[JNewell]

Have one, like it a lot (though it's currently topped with a KL1 - actually that flexibility is part of what's great about the E-series lights). Get the LF lamp assembly - the beam is much whiter and more even.

 

[carrot]

I'm thinking an E1e with a 3.7v LF lamp and RCR123's would make for a nice little EDC.

 

[22hornet]

Hello,

The E1E is indeed very cute. You will be happy with it and I am sure it will not let you down.
It might be an idea to get an E1E plus a KL4 head.

At least, that's what I still want to get .

Kind regards,
Joris

 

[labrat]

An E1L or E1e, with an E2C-adapter and a C2/C3-bezel, and you can use the Lumens Factory D26-lamp-assemblies.
Like the EO-4, and a RCR123-cell, gives you 190 Lumens!
Small, fat and sucks on runtime!

 

[brunt_sp]

Labrat. Where did you get that E-C adapter ?
Edit. Oops I've just seen it on Lighthound. But it's not available in black.

 

[labrat]

Sorry, the photo is a little dark, but the E2C-adapter is HA natural color.
Though a bit shinier and "golden" in tint than the Surefire HA natural-color.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

I'm thinking an E1e with a 3.7v LF lamp and RCR123's would make for a nice little EDC.

That's what I use. It's my favorite EDC kit for the backwoods. I'll post some pics later...

 

[sysadmn]

I use the stock E1e, and grab a "big" light when I go outdoors.

So persuade me or discourage me on spending my hard earned cash on the E1-E or if someone can suggest something in the same price bracket and size I am all ears

There is not a lot in this size at any price bracket Offhand, Pelican (M1?), PentagonLights, Streamlight (Twintask 1L) and Ultrafire (WF-501A, WF-502A) make 1xCR123a incandescents. The Streamlight is interesting for having a 3x5mm led mode. As far as practicality - 1xCR123a LED lights are so good it's tough to justify buying a 3V incandescent. It's almost the same situation at 6V, but at 9V, incandescents really shine. Er, no pun intended.

 

[Russianesq]

An E1L or E1e, with an E2C-adapter and a C2/C3-bezel, and you can use the Lumens Factory D26-lamp-assemblies.
Like the EO-4, and a RCR123-cell, gives you 190 Lumens!
Small, fat and sucks on runtime!

Highly recomend this simple "mod". With the E2E, the light is very balanced in the hand.

 

[jlomein]

I think you will enjoy the E1e with a Lumen Factory EO-E1R lamp. The spill beam is incredibly wide (wider than anything I have, including the Surefire L4), and you will get a nice bright spot in the middle.

Once you start to get bored of it I really recommend either a KL4 or KL1 head (from the LED models L4 or E1L respectively). I really think you will enjoy those more in terms of output, colour rendition, and runtime.