GREAT GEAR RECOMMENDATION - Surefire G2X PRO Flashlight
Why a scan of the catalog page and not a picture of the actual flashlight? Because I am easily distracted by attractive scantily clothed woman so I didn't take a picture of the product while it was right in front of me at the show. If I had been quick enough to take a picture of what distracted me you would completely understand my momentary lapse in concentration.
Surefire came out with four new flashlights recently and while they all look good to me, the G2X PRO is the one I like best. You might ask why I am recommending something I obviously have not field tested. The answer is very simple. It is a Surefire product so all I really need are the right specs and I am on board. Yes, Surefire is that good.
The four new models are the 6PX Tactical, 6PX PRO, G2X Tactical and G2X PRO. The 6PX Tactical and 6PX PRO are updated, LED versions of the trusted two cell, aluminum bodied 6P I relied on for most of my 14 years with the sheriff's office. The Tactical is a fixed 200 lumen light with the classic press for momentary/twist for constant on tailcap. The PRO has a click tailcap that gives the user a choice between a whopping 200 lumens or a meager 15 lumens.
The G2X Tactical and the G2X PRO follow the same identifier scheme but are made of Nitrolon polymer which makes them a little lighter (4.4 ounces versus 5.2 ounces for the aluminum models). Even though I prefer the heft and feel of the aluminum, weight is always an issue around here so I am going against tradition and siding with the polymer versions. And because I want the hi/low beam feature, I am choosing to recommend the G2X PRO specifically.
The ability of one device to supply both a low power task light and a high power penetrating light is the really the big news. Up until now, to cover all field situations, I carried a Petzl headlamp, a Princeton Tec Impact II and a Surefire 6P or 9P with high output bulbs (20 minute runtime and 120 or 200 Lumens output). This new G2X PRO covers the low and the high ends even better than what I was using and my Petzl Tikka 2 Plus fills in the middle while also giving me strobe and red light capability. Are these two lights good enough to make an old Mountain Rescue Technician abandon the 3 light source rule that was laid down eons ago by the SAR gods? Maybe.
The gravy on the biscuits here is that the light is produced from Light Emitting Diodes or LEDs which are extremely efficient and damn near indestructible. If you can read the catalog page you will see that the G2X PRO will run for 2.5 hours on the high setting and 45 hours on low which is a big improvement.
So, let's summarize what the Surefire G2X PRO gives hardcore outdoorsmen.
- LED durability, reliability and efficiency
- Lightweight (4.4 ounces with batteries)
- Selectable 200 or 15 lumens output
- Extended burn times (2.5 and 45 hours respectively)
- Available in black, green, tan or yellow body colors
- Runs on two 123A size Lithium batteries
- Surefire quality
Yep, that just about says it all. Like Pendley always said, I'll take two if they're free.
Wade Nelson
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Posted by Wade Nelson at Sunday, August 22. 2010 
Categories: Tools-Knives-Lights
Tags: surefire led flashlight new surefire flashlight surefire g2x pro flashlight g2x tactical flashlight
Categories: Tools-Knives-Lights
Tags: surefire led flashlight new surefire flashlight surefire g2x pro flashlight g2x tactical flashlight
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