SureFire E2D LED

[accr]

http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/prrfnbr/24531/sesent/00

http://www.surefire.com/surefire/content/E2DLED_large2.jpg




Administrative Edit: As a point of information, it's good to keep in mind that a thread created strictly to point to a product addition at a well known and frequently visited site is considered as a "heads-up" announcement of a deal at the site. The proper location for creating such a thread is in the "Good Deals" forum of the MarketPlace.

It would be good to expand any such thread-creating-post with sufficient context to show clearly that a particular point of discussion is initiated that goes beyond the "heads-up" nature of simply linking to a vendor's offer to sell.

This being awaited information, and since it so quickly became a (the) discussion thread of the E2D, it will remain open for discussion. Please honor our decision to use it as a discussion thread by not permitting it to become a thread of discussing your purchases of it, your waiting impatiently for it to arrive, and announcements of having received it. - Empath

 

[ampdude]

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Awesome!

 

[Snesley Wipes]

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Very nice looking light. Guess I'll have to find a reason to buy it!

 

[zven]

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I don't know... I was kind of hoping for a single-level light with this one. However, even with the clicky UI, I'll definitely be giving this one some serious consideration. I'm curious how the beam pattern, output and tint will compare to the L1 (and other TIR lights).

 

[270winchester]

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I'm glad i didn't get the E1B, this is my next light.

 

[Grox]

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Hey accr,

We appreciate your enthusiasm, but don't hotlink! It's against the rules.

Upload the image to imageshack.us or flickr or photobucket instead!

Now back on topic, this does look quite interesting. I'm wondering what the beam will be like.

 

[TONY M]

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I always though that the E3D executive defender was a real sexy light, aswell as something that would tear you're pockets to shreds!
I love the LED version soooo much now, nice to see a low, low mode too! I might just have to get one...


BTW Is it a P4, Q2 or what?

Thanks

 

[Size15's]

Re: E2D LED is up on SF site !!

The beam will be just like the L1/KX2/KX1/E1B/X300
It'll be similar in output to the X300 and people should notice a difference compared to the L1/E1B in terms of output...

IMHO I also believe it should've been a single output light. I dislike the dual output UI preferring two-stage (L1 etc) or single output.

 

[accr]

Re: E2D LED is up on SF site !!

Hey accr,

We appreciate your enthusiasm, but don't hotlink! It's against the rules.

Upload the image to imageshack.us or flickr or photobucket instead!

Now back on topic, this does look quite interesting. I'm wondering what the beam will be like.

Thanks for the headsup & edit from size15 .



It looks to me the bezel is now a one piece with the head itself? Have a look at the other pic too.
http://www.surefire.com/surefire/content/E2DLED_large.jpg

 

[Federal LG]

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Thanks for the headsup & edit from size15 .



It looks to me the bezel is now a one piece with the head itself? Have a look at the other pic too.
http://www.surefire.com/surefire/content/E2DLED_large.jpg

Wow! Looks nice!
Does it use optics ?

 

[Size15's]

Re: E2D LED is up on SF site !!

It looks to me the bezel is now a one piece with the head itself?

The crenelations are extensions of the scallops - like the L1/KX1/KX2/E1B bezel this new E2DL bezel does not have a separate bezel 'ring' like the KL4/E2e/E2d bezel used.

Does it use optics ?

Yes, just like the L1/KX2/KX1/E1B/X300

 

[ampdude]

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I don't know... I was kind of hoping for a single-level light with this one.

Yes, same here. After all it's supposed to be an E2D Defender, not an E2D Camping light. I don't appreciate the multiple light modes on a tactical light, I want instant full brightness.

 

[Size15's]

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Yes, same here. After all it's supposed to be an E2D Defender, not an E2D Camping light. I don't appreciate the multiple light modes on a tactical light, I want instant full brightness.

Like the E1B the E2DL activates high output first, low output second.
(the dual output E1L & E2L activate low output first, high output second)

 

[BabyDoc]

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I am curious. What percentage of users buying tactical lights, do you think, actually use them for tactical purposes? I would bet it is a minority. (It is sort of like people buying diving watches but never diving. ) I would think multiple light levels will be appreciated by the majority of people buying this light. Even somebody who has tactical needs, will occasionally need a lower output for reading maps, or writing out reports, tickets, etc.

 

[powernoodle]

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For a general usage light, I'd prefer the low beam first, then high. But I understand the need for high first with a so-called "tactical" light.

Nice to see how far we have come in LED technology over the past few years. One tends to forget.

 

[mwaldron]

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The beam will be just like the L1/KX2/KX1/E1B/X300
It'll be similar in output to the X300 and people should notice a difference compared to the L1/E1B in terms of output...

Do you know if the beam will be as tight as the X300? I've never seen a beam that tight on an LED light. The L1/E1B (only models you listed I have seen) don't come close though.

-Mike

 

[rtrwv]

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Are RCR123's (1 or 2) going to work in this light?

 

[ampdude]

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Like the E1B the E2DL activates high output first, low output second.
(the dual output E1L & E2L activate low output first, high output second)

Ah thanks for the info. That is a little better. Yet still in a tactical situation you want to be able to turn a bright light on and off quickly. Not go through modes while doing it.

 

[Crenshaw]

Re: E2D LED is up on SF site !!

I am curious. What percentage of users buying tactical lights, do you think, actually use them for tactical purposes? I would bet it is a minority. (It is sort of like people buying diving watches but never diving. ) I would think multiple light levels will be appreciated by the majority of people buying this light. Even somebody who has tactical needs, will occasionally need a lower output for reading maps, or writing out reports, tickets, etc.

Actually, surefire's main market is the US Armed Forces, and Police Forces all across America.So, i would have to say that a large portion of surefire buyers really do use them for tactical purposes.

BTW, the E2D isnt meant to be a tactical lights, its supposed to be a self defense light...

Crenshaw

 

[greenstuffs]

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Will this work with 17670?