the light just increases in even steps from low to high, i dont know what the lumen values are
if this is a second hand one from a CPF member then you shouldnt have any tailcap problems - they should have already sorted it out
dont try the U2's tailcap on any other surefires, it will flatten out the little contact bits, and not work when you put it back on your U2 unless you bend the little contact flaps back up
Enjoy your U2, its a great light
if your lucky you will have one of the old plastic tube versions.
they have a removable plastic sleeve to allow the use of 18650 lions for longer runtimes on Lions