Aside from the military, why would anyone buy one of these?
Surefires 6PX and G2X are getting lots of applause from people here. IMHO, the design is just ugly, horrible. Bodes poorly for SF. As far as performance, 200lumens for 2 hours is just average. Malkoff puts out 270OTF lumens for two hours and even Solarforce puts out 275 lumens (not OTF, so probably 200-220 OTF) for 2hours.
The durability has been called into question. Made in USA does not durability make. Look at Streamlight; their PolyTac is made in USA, but many have complained it feels flimsy.
Compared with the competition available, like the Solarforce L2R5 and L2PR5, the Fenix PD30, and the ITP SC2, seems like a step back. Even the American competition looks decent, like the $35 PolyTac and the $40 Inova XO3.
That doesnt mean the G2X and 6PX arent good flashlights. Theyre fine. But they are not a revolution. They just make Surefire competive in the everyday market.
The Surefire G2 and 6P, whats the point? As a P60 host, why not get a Lumens Factory, Malkoff, Dereelight, or Solarforce/Spiderfire host? As a flashlight, they're great for weaponlights or tactical police use, but for everyday use, i see no advantage over the ITP or Fenix lights.
Surefires 6PX and G2X are getting lots of applause from people here. IMHO, the design is just ugly, horrible. Bodes poorly for SF. As far as performance, 200lumens for 2 hours is just average. Malkoff puts out 270OTF lumens for two hours and even Solarforce puts out 275 lumens (not OTF, so probably 200-220 OTF) for 2hours.
The durability has been called into question. Made in USA does not durability make. Look at Streamlight; their PolyTac is made in USA, but many have complained it feels flimsy.
Compared with the competition available, like the Solarforce L2R5 and L2PR5, the Fenix PD30, and the ITP SC2, seems like a step back. Even the American competition looks decent, like the $35 PolyTac and the $40 Inova XO3.
That doesnt mean the G2X and 6PX arent good flashlights. Theyre fine. But they are not a revolution. They just make Surefire competive in the everyday market.
The Surefire G2 and 6P, whats the point? As a P60 host, why not get a Lumens Factory, Malkoff, Dereelight, or Solarforce/Spiderfire host? As a flashlight, they're great for weaponlights or tactical police use, but for everyday use, i see no advantage over the ITP or Fenix lights.
