Well I was at Cabelas the other day and decided to look at a few of there Surefire's. I went and tested out their 6P since it is sort of a standard with a U2 for comparison. I was very supprized at what little light the U2 put out on maximum beam compared to a stock 6P. I don't want to get into a technical debate about comparing incadecents with LED however can I expect about the same out of a Gladius comparable minus the stobe and other features as the U2? I am really close to breaking down and getting a Gladius for $219 at a local police supply store. Thanks for any help.