I am thinking of purchasing a Surefire Model 6P and wanted to get some opinions. Is this line of flashlights overrated? or are they worth the money?

That's really a tough question given the amount of information we have. Can you give us any more info on what you are wanting it for?

A SureFire can save your life!

Be warned: once you buy a SureFire you will end up with several of them. They make all normal flashlights look like toys. Borrow someone?s SureFire and take it home. Then at night collect all your best flashlights. I tried a 3D cell MagLight, a 6 volt lantern battery flashlight, and other flashlights. There is just no comparison. The SureFire has a pure white light that will blind an attacker or light up a hiking trail about as far as you want to look. They are also great for working on a car. Shine the light in there to look at the belts or oil leaks etc.

I suggest you buy a SureFire G2 first.

My family has: G2, C2, and two E2e. I'm thinking of getting a yellow G2 for my PSK/CamelBack.

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I love my surefires, they are great lights for EDC. Tough, durable, bright, ect. However, if you are looking for a light for your BOB or your pack for outdoors go with something that uses AA's. Now, if you are going to buy a Surefire personal light for EDC go with one of the LED models, that way there are no bulbs to burn out, and no need to carry spares. Then you only have to worry about feeding it batteries (which are expensive if you buy them in retail stores and sometimes hard to find in other countries or out-of-the-way places). LEDs also have better battery life. I recommend the L2, L4, and E1L. If you are dead set on an incandescant go with the A2, that way you atleast still have some light if the bulb burns out.

Also, check out the new Blackhawk Gladius light, many people that have one like that over similer surefires right now.

I have to disagree on the G2 over the 6p. I own 3 surefires and have played with several more and I think that the g2 is over-rated. I bought one for my wifes purse and won't buy another. The 6p works out to roughly 10$ more than a g2 by the time you figure in shipping. A lot of online retailers will ship surefire lights free, except the g2.

While the Nitrolon in the G2 is supposed to be super tough, I think it feels cheap, and to me it's worth it to have a product that feels nicer, looks nice, and is made in the US instead of overseas. The G2 is the only light that surefire makes (to my knowlege) that is made overseas.

The LED models cost a lot more money and do not offer commensurate utility. I have used my SureFires "often" for over a year and the bulbs have not burned out. Carry a spare bulb in your PSK. The incandescent light is brighter and more focused (more reach/distance). If someone gave me an LED model I would be happy with it but I would spend the extra money to buy one.

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This is what I EDC.

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/nuwai_q-3.htm

I also carry 2 spare batteries. I have had it several months and think its great. I don't have any surefires but I really don't use a flashlight THAT much to warrant the expense. This way you get the high-output LED, without the cost of the Surefire.


Marc

I love the feel of my G2!

I did not know they were made outside the US. I want a new yellow one with the locking tail-cap. The G2 works great for the SureFire/Roger's pistol shooting hold! I like to keep my top finger along the side of the flashlight to keep it from touching my trigger finger when I shoot.

My C2 and E2e have the hard finish. I suspect that if you get the black 6P the finish will wear off over time.

Yea, but when it does burn out you are stuck in the dark. That happened to me twice, once at a bad time, but never will again. If it is an EDC light chances are most people wont be carrying a spare bulb on their person.

The incandescent light isn't always brighter and more focused, if you think so you haven't seen an L2, E1L, or Gladius. The price difference isn't that bad either when you think in the long run. An L2 (2 battery) is $165 directly from Surefire, the C3 which has basically the same lumens, run time, and size is $135 (but it uses 3 batteries). I would pay the extra $30 for a flashlight that I never have to worry about it burning out. In fact if you bought a spare bulb and the extra battery they would cost the same.

Marc,

I don't sell or have stock in SureFire but you have to try a 60+ lumen SureFire. Borrow someone's SureFire (like the G2) and try it at home in a dark room and outside. Shine the light on a far tree. The tree will go from dark to bright green, if it is a green tree. They really are that good! I had a friend that bought a knock-off. He thought it was bright. He showed it to me and I pulled out my C2 and shinned them both at a far wall at the same time. The SureFire was much brighter and whiter. SureFire is the real deal! A G2 for $35 is well worth the price!