SureFire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT

[IMA SOL MAN]

I finally got one. It is smaller than a 6P and gives really good throw. It also cuts through car tint like nothing with no major flash back. I also used it to check under seats of a car and noticed even though there is a single small hot spot it does work well for car searches.

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Is the stupid clip removable?

 

[scalpel_ninja]

Is the stupid clip removable?

Yes, it slides out of the slot cut into the body. While I hated that style of clip, carrying the Aviator for a few weeks has helped me appreciate how it does work well in some instances. The two way setup allows for attachment to a baseball cap, also the clip will safely break away if caught and easily replaced. It’s said SureFire will send replacement clips for free.

 

[rwolfenstein]

Is the stupid clip removable?

Yea you can, you just need to move the o ring out of the way.

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

I finally got one. It is smaller than a 6P and gives really good throw. It also cuts through car tint like nothing with no major flash back. I also used it to check under seats of a car and noticed even though there is a single small hot spot it does work well for car searches.

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Is that the one cell or the two cell?

 

[rwolfenstein]

Is that the one cell or the two cell?

I went with the 1 cell. It uses a 18350 battery that has a microUSB port on the battery. I have also used primary CR123as in it and it works plenty fine.

 

[thebarefooter]

Can someone speak to the performance of the surefire 18650 model to the Malkoff E2XT. I don’t need one of these new surefires as I have green and white E2XT heads as well as a Malkoff hound dog, but like playing with lights at a buddies ranch when we hunt.

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

Can someone speak to the performance of the surefire 18650 model to the Malkoff E2XT. I don’t need one of these new surefires as I have green and white E2XT heads as well as a Malkoff hound dog, but like playing with lights at a buddies ranch when we hunt.

So, you want to know in a head to head match between your Malkoff E2XT and Hound Dog versus your buddies SF who will come out on top...does that sum up your situation?

 

[thebarefooter]

So, you want to know in a head to head match between your Malkoff E2XT and Hound Dog versus your buddies SF who will come out on top...does that sum up your situation?

No. My buddy doesn’t spend money on stupid stuff like me. I had a super hound dog but sold it because for the jump in size it wasn’t worth it to me over the standard hound dog. Also for more than decade I got 1/2 off surefires so I bought a bunch but my contact left SF so paying retail makes me have to think about it more than before.

 

[akula88]

Crowd Sourcing.. Hope this is allowed by Mods.

Does any member knows who has the EDC1-DFT in HA (Gray) available and at best prices?

I got some info that an online-vendor at ARF is selling at $149 but in Black.

If comments in not allowed, kindly DM/PM me directly. Thanks.

 

[knucklegary]

@akula88,, Comments are allowed these days...
Who is ARF?

Other than SF, all I know of is Brightguys. They are brick'n mortar and online sales. Although, BG are asking near msrp $225. In stock only Black or Tan. No natural HA ano.. yet

 

[Monocrom]

Discounts?? Seems odd considering how brutally SureFire would crack down on any Authorized Dealer discounting their products. If that policy has changed, must be a very recent thing.

 

[Wdr270]

I just received an EDC1-DFT yesterday. I have to say I’m impressed so far. No light I have compares in throw. Not my Fenix TK22 Tac, Magcharger, or anything else I can think of. It made my EDCL-2T look like it didn’t throw all and yet still had enough spill to not feel like I was looking through a spotting scope.

I know many are unimpressed with Surefire of the last 10 years or so but this reminds me of the early 2000’s when lurking and then joining CPF (originally my username was WDR65) and Surefire seemed to rule the compact throw market with incandescents like 12zm, M4, SRTH and several other turbo heads. LED’s were pitiful in comparison and it’s fun to see how the tables have turned.

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

I think the EDC2-DFT is my next goal. I like the candela specs, but a little disappointed in the lumens spec. Oh well, you can't have everything. And if it achieves 100,000 candela with less lumens, maybe it will run longer and cooler, and won't burn out its LED like the Furies do. Hope so. I must say, SF sure has a high price tag on it though. Well, maybe the street price will be lower. If not, I may just have to wait for one of you to get bored with yours, and pick up a used one. 😄

 

[rwolfenstein]

I ended up buying the EDC1 DFT when it was over 200 bucks, now I am seeing them for 168. (shakes fist in anger)

 

[ColeLLD]

Hi all,

There is a video out which has the full measured specs of the EDC2-DFT.

Can someone speak to the performance of the surefire 18650 model to the Malkoff E2XT. I don’t need one of these new surefires as I have green and white E2XT heads as well as a Malkoff hound dog, but like playing with lights at a buddies ranch when we hunt.

Yes. Measured candela for the EDC2-DFT at 30 seconds is 104,100 candela for one sample and 100,500 candela for another.
For reference, Modlite OKW (18650 version, NOT the 21700 Hog) measured at 72,100 candela.
Malkoff E2XT (NOT the direct drive version) measured at 44,650 candela.

I was wondering if anyone could identify the emitter in this light. I suspect it to be the Osram CSLNMI.TG but was wondering if there was a way to be sure. I have another light with that emitter (the Emisar D1K) and noticed a few similarities.

Thanks!