Z2 CombatLight?

[Shawn L]

Any LEO carry the Surefire Z2 CombatLight? Any pro's or con's with this flashlight.

 

[ampdude]

It is a great light.

The pros are the light weight and combat grip ring. And the versatility of the P60 form factor + the metal body for heatsinking LED drop ins if you go that route. Did I mention the light weight?? I have one with a Defender bezel, Z59 clicky, two Surefire batteries and a P61 + lanyard as my night stand light. With lanyard included it weighs 5.3 ounces total.

The only two cons that I can think of is that nylon holsters are not easy to find and the finish is type II and not hard anodized.

 

[depusm12]

I carry a Z2/C2 (I switch them out) good lights rugged and very usefull. I have a Malkoff M60 in my Z2 and a BOG drop-in in my C2. I carry mine on my duty belt in a Blade Tec Kydex holster for the Z2/Gladius.

 

[loszabo]

Any LEO carry the Surefire Z2 CombatLight? Any pro's or con's with this flashlight.

Excellent choice for LEM. I see a lot with SWAT units. I consider the Z2 right between the G2Z and the M2. In your case you might opt for the Z2 LED (P60L, ~ 80 lumens) and later upgrade it to the high-performance P61L (~ 200 lumens).

Stay safe!

Disclaimer: I'm not a LEO, but I work with LEM professionals.

 

[drew2001]

Good choice. I also agree with the guys regarding the options to put a LED drop-in in one too. But SF's incan p60-p61 bulbs are fine too. I happen to like my Z3 with a M2 shock absorb bezel on it and it still has an incan bulb.

Reason I seem to like the black finish is due to a no snag stuff-it on clothing with the smooth bezel's HA ll shiny-like finish. The 3 cell is the little brighter especially with p91. The extra lenght lends for a quick stuff it right under your belt at your belly area. Keep your shirt tucked in. This makes for slick quick one hand free up for either a mag change or otherwise fast one hand free up while still holding pistol.


Personally, I can't say much about holster stuff. The holster choices I have seen so far, really aren't much to mention, needing something that can hold it and not have it get hung up on the rubber grip ring.

I have a V21? ... 0r is it V20?. Whichever part number is SF's hard plastic holster for mine. It is short though, and so I really don't use it for my Z3, tried a few times but it sits now. The 3cell is a bit longer than the Z2, and so can fall out while running. Usually my light sits ready in a left back pocket (i'm a righty) and the lenght helps with grabbing access. No LEO here, just practice at action range.

 

[CRESCENDOPOWER]

I just bought the G2ZL, and I will own the G2Z, and Z2 as soon as possible. The combat grip is worth every extra penny spent; it is so much easier to operate the momentary tail cap switch, because of a better grip. As you can tell I am sold on the combat grip concept.:thumbsup:

 

[Kato]

Another +1 for a Z2 with a Malkoff M60. Add some RCR123a cells and a bezel down Blade-Tech holster and you're set. :twothumbs

 

[tx101]

The Z2 was my first Surefire, now I have 5 other Surefires

This is what Z2 looks like now, its a bit of a Lego mongrel

 

[Shawn L]

I already have E1B backup in LED so I want an incandescent light on my belt. I was looking at the Surefire website and I noticed they have the GZ2 also. Is the only difference the body material?

 

[loszabo]

I already have E1B backup in LED so I want an incandescent light on my belt. I was looking at the Surefire website and I noticed they have the GZ2 also. Is the only difference the body material?

Correct: it is the Nitrolon polymer body for the G2Z. This low-cost alternative was requested by the USMC, I read somewhere. [Please correct me.]

FYI: it is type II anodizing for Z2 and type III anodizing for C2 and M2.

 

[bagman]

I carried a Z2 in a V70 holster with various incan modules and Li-ion battery combinations for quite a while at work. Excellent light, very ergonmic.

The Z2 is also standard issue to firearms officers in the Metroploitan Police in London (England )

 

[drew2001]

I carry a Z2/C2 (I switch them out) good lights rugged and very usefull. I have a Malkoff M60 in my Z2 and a BUG drop-in in my C2. I carry mine on my duty belt in a Blade Tec Kydex holster for the Z2/Gladius.

Thanks depusm, for the heads up. I will look into what a Blade Tec has to offer.

RE: OP question.

I also am curious. Does the GZ2 have an aluminum HA II bezel? I know it is a poly body as mentioned. Either Z2 or GZ2 are strong, the lighter poly body is tough stuff. Either light is not meant for batoning but the metal Z2 may be able to break automobile glass in a stress situ, don't know if the poly light is capable that way.

 

[matt0]

The standard G2Z should have a nitrolon bezel with a pyrex lens (as opposed to a standard G2 with a Lexan lens)

The newer G2Z LED should have a typeII anodized aluminum bezel

 

[drew2001]

Thanks mattO ... interesting that the poly w/ incan has a poly bezel and the poly w/ LED is AL bezel. I'll assume it's for the heat sinking needs.

 

[58sniper]

I carried one in a V70 when I was in uniform. Well worth the bucks, and never had a problem with. I got wet more than once working in the marine division, and the light always worked for me.

Plain clothes it was either the Z2 in the V70, or just tossed into a pocket somewhere. I've used weapon lights for years, so if the Z2 was sitting in a pocket, it wasn't that big of a deal.

 

[SimpleIsGood229]

Thanks mattO ... interesting that the poly w/ incan has a poly bezel and the poly w/ LED is AL bezel. I'll assume it's for the heat sinking needs.

Yes, it is. If you think you'll ever want to drop an LED into it, I'd suggest the Z2 over the G2Z, simply due to heat sinking abilities of the metal body. It's not like you can actually go wrong with either, however.

 

[Shawn L]

Thanks for all the great info guys, one more question I was noticing the battery life on the incandescent Z2 and the GZ2 compared the the LED versions the battery life is a huge difference. I already have a 6PL but I want a new light for work. What Surefire light should I get? Help me.

 

[CRESCENDOPOWER]

Thanks for all the great info guys, one more question I was noticing the battery life on the incandescent Z2 and the GZ2 compared the the LED versions the battery life is a huge difference. I already have a 6PL but I want a new light for work. What Surefire light should I get? Help me.

The Z2 will be heavier than the GZ2, and have increased thermal cooling. The GZ2 will be lighter, and have less thermal cooling in comparison to the Z2. If you are going to use your flashlight for extended periods of time (10 minutes, or more) choose the Z2. If you are going to use your light by the momentary tail cap switch most of the time you could probably get away with the GZ2. There are tons of LED drop ins available here:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=193992

 

[Size15's]

The correct model number is "G2Z" (not 'GZ2')
(and G2ZL for the LED version)

I personally prefer the Nitrolon over aluminium for feel and grip retention so I suggest the G2ZL rather than the Z2L.

Al

 

[loszabo]

The G2ZL is perfect for lanyard/neck carry due to its light weight!

Anyway, I've replaced my G2Z with the M2, skipping the C/Z2. :naughty: