Surefire G2X Pro REVIEW

[bykfixer]

I like your signature! And I just ordered another black one. I wonder if Surefire can put a cool white LED in..? I might ask.

I think SureFire was opting for a more consumer based output with the "Pro" model. And the crowd (that for years demanded whiter light bulbs) now prefers the more subdued tint it has because... the crowd now demands more of an incan look. Go figure.

Now the Streamlight Polytac will get you that pure white you seek. And its ten tap system allows you to turn it into a low/high light like the G2x Pro. Plus they cost less.

But this is about the G2x so I won't stray too far off that course. Frankly I like them both. For 'round the house, general use the SureFire eye pleasing tint gets the nod. But for times when I figure white tint is best I go for the Polytac.

 

[Swedpat]

Yeah, I've definitely found a liking for simplicity now.
do you have the 200 lumen version? I've heard the XP-E is cooler white than the 320 lumen G2X

No, both are 320lm versions(the cooler G2X is just a tad brighter but both are definitely more than 300lm initially). And the LEDs are not the same, which is visible on this photo:

 

[bykfixer]

Which is which SP?

 

[arKmm]

Thanks for the review

Have a yellow G2X Pro and the LE version. My Pro does take the KP 16650 but my LE won't. Took off the sticker but it's still too tight.

I have an LE and use KP16650 with no issues. I didn't even have to remove the label.

 

[Swedpat]

Which is which SP?

Left: GZ2X. Right: G2X Pro. G2ZX is marked with a C and G2X with a D.

 

[CelticCross74]

WOW! A SF I actually really like that does not cost 4 times what its worth!! Great review! What emitter is in it?

 

[arKmm]

I think the LE uses XPL? Unsure about the pro.

I've been using the LE as my duty belt torch for the last year or so (I'm a police officer) and have just bought a Pro in yellow for my girlfriend who is a paramedic.

 

[irongate]

Another thing about the Pro it fits in the hand really nice, just a nice all around light.

 

[BugoutBoys]

WOW! A SF I actually really like that does not cost 4 times what its worth!! Great review! What emitter is in it?

After seeing and experiencing SF customer service and feeling the durability of this, I think they're worth the price. I never thought I'd say that but once I tried them out.. Wow. It's something you need to experience to believe!

 

[bykfixer]

Left: GZ2X. Right: G2X Pro. G2ZX is marked with a C and G2X with a D.

Thanks,
Didn't recognize the reflector on the left one.

 

[CelticCross74]

its rare I buy CR123 only lights as that gets expensive but I think Im gonna bite on this one.

 

[martinaee]

its rare I buy CR123 only lights as that gets expensive but I think Im gonna bite on this one.

Get a KeepPower 16650 for a G2X pro. They are tight, but do fit. You can charge them just like 18650's too. Then you can just keep some CR123s for it for emergencies.

 

[bezel]

I wonder if an Orbtronic 16650 might fit more consistently. I only have experience with them in Sirefire E series but they seem to fit the same as CR123As to me.

Great review and I'm glad to see a single rechargeable cell is an option.

 

[BugoutBoys]

The LE would be another awesome one to have. Especially for weapon mounting!

 

[RobertMM]

I have the LE. If I were to mount it to a weapon, I'd do the single mode mod. It takes too long to revert back to high mode, IMHO.
The durability and reliability is there,though.

 

[CelticCross74]

wouldnt 16650's be to much voltage?

 

[Swedpat]

wouldnt 16650's be to much voltage?

No, it will be a single cell. Same size as 2×CR123.

 

[Jose Marin]

2x cr123 is 6v
1x 16650 is 4.2 or if you get a ur16650zta you can charge to 4.35v

 

[arKmm]

I have the LE. If I were to mount it to a weapon, I'd do the single mode mod. It takes too long to revert back to high mode, IMHO.
The durability and reliability is there,though.

Agreed. If I was weapon mounting I'd probably go for the G2X Tactical instead as its single mode.

 

[BugoutBoys]

I agree. The one mode would be best in my opinion for weapon mounting, then you could have the LE or Pro as a backup. That's what I would do!