Product Spotlight: SureFire Flashlights
"All flashlights are pretty much the same, aren't they?" The answer is a resounding "NO!" when the lights are by SureFire. Special guest Andrew Wright from SureFire joins Caleb to give us the inside scoop on makes his company's flashlights different. SureFire's handheld light lineup is extensive because there are many different types of situations where folks need light. So the first step in choosing a SureFire flashlight is to determine what TASK you plan to use it for. Then consider the type of SWITCH you want, the type of POWER source, and the type of BEAM pattern. Andrew walks us through some examples.....
The super-compact EDCL1-T comes with a reversible pocket clip and runs on just one CR-123 lithium battery, making it an excellent everyday carry light. With only a momentary-on switch, no constant-on, the EDCL1-T is optimized for self-defense situations where you don't want to give away your position with a light that stays on too long. It has two output levels: press the switch lightly for low, then farther in for high output.
Need something with more light output? The larger Fury DFT Dual-Fuel flashlight pumps out a lotta lumens. "Dual-Fuel" means it can run on a pair of CR-123s OR a single 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable battery. The Fury has a traditional tailcap switch. Press the button lightly for momentary illumination, then push it until it clicks for constant-on.
Their flat form-factor helps SureFire's compact Stiletto models fit neatly in a pocket, and the built-in lithium polymer battery recharges via a Micro-USB cable. Stilettos have excellent versatility with low, medium, and high output beams.
Most of SureFire's flashlights have a HYBRID beam pattern with a hot spot in the middle surrounded by uniform but less intense peripheral light. The hybrid beam is great a wide variety of situations. The TURBO beam is a very bright spot beam that offers the longest reach. The MAXVISION beam produces a wide "wall o' light" that illuminates the immediate area well but doesn't reach as far as the hybrid or the turbo.