You won't break a SF G2, believe me. The Nitrolon (proprietary polymer) is the same stuff they make their Weaponlights out of--for the M15/AR15, Remington 870 shotgun, etc.

I have a vintage 6P (about 15 years old), a newer G2 (less than a year), & brand new C2 (2 months), which I carry every day in a SF V70 belt holster (though the C2 has a belt clip, too). SF has the batteries for $15/dozen, plus shipping, which isn't too bad. it beats the heck out of $3 or $4 each at WalMart or Target.

They do have lock-out tail cap assemblies (extra cost option on the G2, but standard on everything else), which solves the "Hey, my side's getting hot--oops, my light is on" problem. (BTDT!)

While it's true they can't be used as a baton like larger Maglites, they can indeed be used as impact weapons. They even offer a toothed bezel for some of the combat lights to increase striking power.

If I'm wearing clothes, I have at least a Photon light on me; if I'm dressed to leave the house, I have a SureFire on me, either on my belt, around my neck (lanyard), or in a pocket. Like a good locking folder, I don't leave home without it.

There are other good lights available, but for my money, SureFire is the best. They're the ones doing the innovating; everyone else seems to be playing catch-up.

You might check out CandlePowerForums for more info.

Good luck.

David