FlashKat
Flashlight Enthusiast
From what I could see is that all manufacturers have their problems....you could buy the best quality and most reliable flashlight, but you may still get a defective flashlight, battery, switch, LED, etc. (example...Pelican M6-batteries explode...who knows why?, Fenix-Switch does not work..Why?, Surefire-Broken tailcap...why?, Gladius- Switch problem and level adjustment problem...why? I have read problems on just about all of the different manufacturers....there are alot of U2 owners out there which says something about Surefire quality and reliability.) I am also loyal to Streamlight for reliability and quality.
I recommend the Surefire U2, because it fits the bill of long runtime, brightness and is reliable.
I recommend the Surefire U2, because it fits the bill of long runtime, brightness and is reliable.
Long John said:Hello Cheapo and FlashKat
I know that my statement was critical (a lot U2 owners here).
But take a look what I said:"....The U2 could but it's IMO too unreliable with all their problems."
So the U2 could fit the bill. It's bright and has the requested runtime. BUT like you said FlashKat, there were problems with the tailcap. For me it's unreliable to get a broken tailcap in a situation where I must trust my light. And then it's useless for me to send the tailcap to SF (or call them) and wait (in my case now 2 months after 2 E-mails and 3 calls, still waiting) for another one.
Also for changing the brightness levels to twist the head is not reliable. (here are reports about this).
I'm really glad that you are happy with your U2's and I'll hope it will be still so in the future.
But I does'nt want recommend that light, if a thread starter is looking for a reliable light with the title to:"....best quality light".
Best regards
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Tom