Why is the SureFire C2 so good?

[Eric242]

The C2 is THE Surefire light for me. I´ll always have one of these. Once I had more than 20! but sold them all one after another because I though it was a bit over the top (was it really :nana:?). A few month later I had to get another one.... somehow felt naked without a C2

 

[badtziscool]

The C2 is THE Surefire light for me. I´ll always have one of these. Once I had more than 20! but sold them all one after another because I though it was a bit over the top (was it really :nana:?). A few month later I had to get another one.... somehow felt naked without a C2

WOW!!!!

 

[peter yetman]

"Mad in Germany" seems an appropriate soubriquet.

Sorry, I'm watching something with Stephen Fry in.
P

 

[scout24]

Now that's a lifetime supply of C2's right there! Wow!

Ven- Is that an M2 to the left? Do you run it incan, or modded?

 

[bykfixer]

Mr.Fixer- I'm going to put a C2 in the mail to you, call it an extended test drive. See what all the fuss is about and all.

Well dress me up and call me Sally! I'd be pleased as punch to test drive one. I have some NIP P60's around somewhere so it'll be returned with a new bulb.

 

[Bullzeyebill]

That is sooo cool.

Bill

 

[ven]

Eric.............:rock::rock::bow::bow::twothumbs:twothumbs that is just incredible, wow

Now that's a lifetime supply of C2's right there! Wow!

Ven- Is that an M2 to the left? Do you run it incan, or modded?

Hi there, yes it is an m2, another fav(well we are allowed to have more than 10 haha)
It has a quad p60vn xpl HI 5000k in it at the moment, but it does get changed sometimes. Yes i have run the bulb in it what really the head is designed for(shock absorber). I have left it in anyway , even though its not needed with the quad.

Few pics

m2/c2

With 6p and z2

My pimped c2 triad and m32 cryos with xhp70 shaved dome p60

Love them all

 

[Mr. LED]

If anyone in Europe has a spare and wants to part with, hit me a DM!

 

[Lumen83]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I do not behold the beauty of this light. I think it is butt ugly. Its too bad because what a great light it is. 6Ps are my favorite light and this is like a 6P with a tail cap. Even better. I just wish I could get used to the looks.

 

[thermal guy]

I have been using mine in the house with a M61WLL an absolutely love it. The only thing I don’t like about it is that it can’t tail stand. And don’t really want to add anything on the tail as I love the way it is now.

 

[scout24]

If you're inclined, a WTB for an Oveready Zero Res tailcap insert would solve that for you... 🙂

 

[thermal guy]

Might be something to consider. Thank you my friend. Didn’t think of that.

 

[bykfixer]

So a gem of a C2 was in my mailbox after work today. Sleeper version that has been bored and overready clicky'd.

I'll spend a few nights playing with it side by side with a 6P. Initial thoughts were that being so used to the feel of a 6P, the C2 will take some getting used to feel-wise. Operation-wise they're pretty close. I don't have any 6P clickys so a Malkoff tailcap may be swapped on or from a G2x Pro.

 

[lion504]

I do not behold the beauty of this light. ... I just wish I could get used to the looks.

I hear ya. Personally, I prefer the symmetry of the Z2 or 6P.

 

[kamagong]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I do not behold the beauty of this light. I think it is butt ugly. Its too bad because what a great light it is. 6Ps are my favorite light and this is like a 6P with a tail cap. Even better. I just wish I could get used to the looks.

I hear ya. Personally, I prefer the symmetry of the Z2 or 6P.

Consider yourself lucky. 6Ps and Z2s are both cheaper than the C2.

 

[ven]

It’s cool how we all like different designs(world would be a boring place otherwise). But for me, the c2 is one of surefires better looking lights. Granted it’s just the body that differs from the 6p and z2 as examples , but it’s the flats , grip and clip. For comfort the z2 wins for me personally(maybe the 6p to). But I find the c2 more grippy in general(well the 6p is pretty much round anyway).
Also the c2 is a little more rare compared to the 6p. It’s the HA that signs the deal!

 

[Coppet]

I also like the C2 best of all Surefire models, got my first one recently and still have two 6Ps. I think it will be more soon, but C2, M2 and Z2 models are quite hard to get in Europe at normal prices.

 

[thermal guy]

My go to light around the house has always been either a MD3 or a 6-9P. Love the way they feel. But been using my C2 for a few days now and am really liking it. Better in the hand “at least to me” them my Z2’s.Kinda liking the Blockiness of it.You ain’t going to drop it that’s for sure.

I also think it’s the natural HA finish. All my lights being black is getting real old.

 

[ven]

Very nice coppet There is a nice black c2 on a certain auction sit for £120, nearly bought it several times! It is getting harder and harder to not bite!(hint hint)

Good stuff thermal guy, get some pics up

 

[Coppet]

£120 is a proud price for a black C2 and I personally like the HA III coating better than the black one. And my C2 cost me only half as much and also has a clicky tailcap (Z58?) which I like very much, especially with multimode DropIns. But I think the prices for C2, C3 and Z2 will go up rather than down in the future but I guess that doesn't stop real fans from buying it