Surefire, A step BELOW the rest?

georche · November 13th, 2009, 16:40

cool. Glad Surefire ended up helping you out without costing you extra. Hope the replacement parts fix your flashlight....cause they weren't so helpful the second time with me!

Jayne Finch · November 13th, 2009, 17:04

i bought one of these for work. still has yet to fail me and its been beaten a lot. i work as a bouncer/manager at some of the local bars and nightclubs so i asked a few of the local cops what they use. they suggested this light for max output and reliability. costs $30 and i love it. several of my security staff now own them (20 or so) and we have yet to see one break/ fail in any way other than changing batteries when the light dims past our needs.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...p#BVQAWidgetID
EDIT: Picture is actually of the smaller $20, 60 lumen, single AA version. larger one is gray with rubberized grips.

Kimbo · November 13th, 2009, 18:19

I thought they did ok as far as customer service goes. They troubleshot that it wasnt your tailcap, so uunless there was a problem with your tube, it would be your lamp assembly. That isnt covered by warranty, hence them wanting you to buy a new one.

Drache · November 13th, 2009, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimbo

I thought they did ok as far as customer service goes. They troubleshot that it wasnt your tailcap, so uunless there was a problem with your tube, it would be your lamp assembly. That isnt covered by warranty, hence them wanting you to buy a new one.

Except I DO have a problem with my tailcap because the pressure button no longer works (you can press it down). Then on top of that lamp assemblies ARE covered by warranty (thus why Im getting one free shipped to me) but BULBS are not. When I lodged my complaint I was told that I didn't need to buy the LA since they are covered and was simply asked for my address.

coach · November 13th, 2009, 19:45

bought one on sale from Rona as a backup light for a night pistol game.

http://www.rona.ca/shop/~flashlight-...lashlight_shop

bit big for a pocket light but super bright and the beam can reach out and light up areas well. rechargeable too.

Wilson · November 13th, 2009, 22:08

I'd have to agree with the Fenix guys. The TK12 is badass.

T_A_N_K · November 14th, 2009, 01:25

The thing about why I chose the L2D is that it is small and compact and it also has a low/high/strobe function and can but used a striking weapon. But mainly, it doesn't use CR123(2$ a piece) it use standard 2 AA battery's and the run time is longer. Im not sure how much the G2 was but the TK12 is a good alternative if your going to buy something like a Surefire 6P which is about $80+. Anyways glad it worked out for you, hopefully it will solve your issue.

T_A_N_K · November 14th, 2009, 01:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayne Finch

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...p#BVQAWidgetID
EDIT: Picture is actually of the smaller $20, 60 lumen, single AA version. larger one is gray with rubberized grips.

Bought two of these as well, uses 3 AAA. Got one as a backup and one for the car. Great bang for your buck product. They were on sale a month or so ago for $20.

Drache · November 14th, 2009, 02:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_A_N_K

The thing about why I chose the L2D is that it is small and compact and it also has a low/high/strobe function and can but used a striking weapon. But mainly, it doesn't use CR123(2$ a piece) it use standard 2 AA battery's and the run time is longer. Im not sure how much the G2 was but the TK12 is a good alternative if your going to buy something like a Surefire 6P which is about $80+. Anyways glad it worked out for you, hopefully it will solve your issue.

The G2 was $40-50 and personally Im not going to spend any more than that on a bloody flashlight.

If I had known about the L2D beforehand I would have picked one up instead just for the simple fact of taking AA batteries instead.

coach · November 14th, 2009, 10:21

are there local Fenix retailers? or canadian online retailers?

edit: just went to fenixtactical.com and found that they ship from Toronto but don't have a retail store here yet.

Drache · November 14th, 2009, 19:05

Well I went into town to buy some 123A batteries and the ONLY store that carried them was Zellers and they wanted $20 EACH battery. Screw that!

Came home, went onto Ebay and bought 4 rechargeable 123A Lithium batteries with the charger for $25.

Next flashlight I get will be the Fenix L2D

FOX_111 · November 14th, 2009, 22:25

What? What brand where they? Rechargeable?

If you can't make the trip often, buy a box online!

Tex · November 14th, 2009, 22:38

keep in mind some Rechargeable CR123A will come off the charger at 4.2v some torches can't handle overvolt.

Drache · November 14th, 2009, 22:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOX_111

What? What brand where they? Rechargeable?

If you can't make the trip often, buy a box online!

You mean the $20 each ones? They were NOT rechargeable, they were Energizer Lithiums

FOX_111 · November 14th, 2009, 22:54

Screw them! Man, that's total rape.
Surefire batteries are expensive at 5$ ish each... 20$ is fraud.

Surefire make a rechargeable stick for their light. It's expensive and I don't know how good it is, but I guess you can have any bettery shop do a custom pack for you.

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November 13th, 2009, 17:04	#17
Jayne Finch Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my field mostly. seems that way at least.	i bought one of these for work. still has yet to fail me and its been beaten a lot. i work as a bouncer/manager at some of the local bars and nightclubs so i asked a few of the local cops what they use. they suggested this light for max output and reliability. costs $30 and i love it. several of my security staff now own them (20 or so) and we have yet to see one break/ fail in any way other than changing batteries when the light dims past our needs. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...p#BVQAWidgetID EDIT: Picture is actually of the smaller $20, 60 lumen, single AA version. larger one is gray with rubberized grips. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- "bitches don't know 'bout my killing zombies!" "Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet." "i don't have a license to kill. but i have a learners permit!" Last edited by Jayne Finch; November 13th, 2009 at 17:06..

November 13th, 2009, 22:08	#21
Wilson Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ottawa, ON	I'd have to agree with the Fenix guys. The TK12 is badass. __________________ IN OMNIA PARATUS

November 14th, 2009, 10:21	#25
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	are there local Fenix retailers? or canadian online retailers? edit: just went to fenixtactical.com and found that they ship from Toronto but don't have a retail store here yet. Last edited by coach; November 14th, 2009 at 10:35..

November 13th, 2009, 16:40	#16
georche Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Laval, Quebec	cool. Glad Surefire ended up helping you out without costing you extra. Hope the replacement parts fix your flashlight....cause they weren't so helpful the second time with me!

November 13th, 2009, 18:19	#18
Kimbo formerly pivot Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary	I thought they did ok as far as customer service goes. They troubleshot that it wasnt your tailcap, so uunless there was a problem with your tube, it would be your lamp assembly. That isnt covered by warranty, hence them wanting you to buy a new one.

November 13th, 2009, 19:45	#20
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	bought one on sale from Rona as a backup light for a night pistol game. http://www.rona.ca/shop/~flashlight-...lashlight_shop bit big for a pocket light but super bright and the beam can reach out and light up areas well. rechargeable too.

November 14th, 2009, 01:25	#22
T_A_N_K Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006	The thing about why I chose the L2D is that it is small and compact and it also has a low/high/strobe function and can but used a striking weapon. But mainly, it doesn't use CR123(2$ a piece) it use standard 2 AA battery's and the run time is longer. Im not sure how much the G2 was but the TK12 is a good alternative if your going to buy something like a Surefire 6P which is about $80+. Anyways glad it worked out for you, hopefully it will solve your issue.

November 14th, 2009, 19:05	#26
Drache BALLET, TYPE: SELF LOATHING, ANALBURST Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005	Well I went into town to buy some 123A batteries and the ONLY store that carried them was Zellers and they wanted $20 EACH battery. Screw that! Came home, went onto Ebay and bought 4 rechargeable 123A Lithium batteries with the charger for $25. Next flashlight I get will be the Fenix L2D

November 14th, 2009, 22:25	#27
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	What? What brand where they? Rechargeable? If you can't make the trip often, buy a box online! __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

November 14th, 2009, 22:38	#28
Tex Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abbotsford, B.C.	keep in mind some Rechargeable CR123A will come off the charger at 4.2v some torches can't handle overvolt. __________________ W-69 _/\|

November 14th, 2009, 22:54	#30
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	Screw them! Man, that's total rape. Surefire batteries are expensive at 5$ ish each... 20$ is fraud. Surefire make a rechargeable stick for their light. It's expensive and I don't know how good it is, but I guess you can have any bettery shop do a custom pack for you. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

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