Good product,Updated classic!
This review is from: Surefire 6P LED Single Output LED Flashlight
The Surefire 6P could be the classic modern day cop light. It quite significantly set the standard for law enforcement, military and emergency personnel flashlights. No longer was it needed to carry around heavy C- and D-cell lights that started to go dim after the very first 1/2 hour of use. The 5″ long, 1″ diameter Surefire put out far more light than the Maglites and was significantly less difficult to carry to boot. The original did have a couple of shortcomings, mainly the short battery life plus the somewhat fragile nature from the bulb module. The bulbs also burned out pretty typically as well.
Enter the age of the LED. The 6P LED model is here and it is a dandy. Having a claimed 80 lumens of output and an LED module that’s virtually unbreakable and essentially never burns out. The 123A batteries also last longer at the same time.
The beam on the Surefire is a real delight. It doesn’t throw a spotlight like a laser into the darkness like some lights. Instead, it has a extremely bright center spot having a very wide area surrounding the spot with even floodlight. It is a favorite for most emergency purposes mainly because the beam very significantly fills a normal room with enough light to identify a threat using a quick blip with the momentary-on switch. It is bright adequate to light a fairly big location outdoors at the same time.
But you will discover quite a few lights nowadays that compete with the Surefire–some with a lot more power and numerous that cost considerably less. Why pay almost $90 for the 6P LED? Nicely, the warranty rather a lot covers everything, the build in the light is the definition of over-engineering and also the glossy challenging anodized finish is immaculate. It’s truly the Rolls-Royce of flashlights. But it is a Rolls-Royce you can work challenging, abuse and neglect and it will continue to function.
It is a fantastic light. ALL the Surefire models are outstanding with this being an update and improvement of the classic.
