Why does a SF Z2 cost 50% more than a 6P?

[jimmyjames]

I don't get it. What am I missing?

 

[Chrontius]

The lifetime warranty. Over the life of the light, a CombatLight will probably be abused more than a typical flashlight, and bullet impacts are covered by warranty.

Still a pain, though.

 

[outersquare]

FBI bling factor

 

[TMedina]

I imagine the Z2 is a little trickier to produce over the relatively straight-forward 6P.

-Trevor

 

[Chrontius]

The G2Z is twice the price of the G2. Probably uses the same number of molding operations, and less plastic.

 

[kramer5150]

Product model differentiation. Price wise the Z2 occupies space between the 6P and C2.

 

[mossyoak]

from a machining standpoint the z2 is easier to make. so i really dont know why, it would however take more material to make one, but more goes in to waste as well.

 

[Owen]

Z2 doesn't have knurling, but has more contours, plus still has flats-which also intrude upon the section where the body's diameter increases again to meet the bezel. Several extra steps to machine.
Also has the CombatGrip rings, and comes with a lanyard kit, which the 6P doesn't.

 

[rotncore]

Because people will pay it? Their prime market is government contracts, the same groups that pay multiple billion for an airplane. What's three digits for a flashlight?

 

[Sgt. LED]

I think it's worth it and I'm not alone so Surefire will keep selling it for that much. There isn't anything to get, it's just the price it is for reasons Surefire isn't going to discuss with us. I can speculate that it's because the government likes that model so we get to feel the price hike.

If nobody bought it they still wouldn't drop the price, they would just discontinue that model.

 

[ampdude]

I'm still waiting for a nat type III Combatlight with a Z58 clicky.

 

[Sgt. LED]

In a couple of months we can provide that. :thumbsup:

 

[ampdude]

In a couple of months we can provide that. :thumbsup:

You lost me Sgt. Did Surefire announce such a light being released in the near future?

Or are you referring to some type of stripping and anodizing service?

 

[Sgt. LED]

No/Yes.

ElectonGuru, Moddo, and (very minor role) I are going to be offering black and nat HA soon.
We will take the type 2 black, strip it, then do it in nat if you want. So far the black HA has performed very well and the nat should do so as well.