SureFireG2X Pro Dual-Output LED Flashlight with click switch, Black

Like most guys I have a lot of flashlights most of them very cheap, I decided to get a high quality one for my bug out bag. I looked at almost every flashlight on Amazon and read a ton of reviews, I saw hundreds if not thousands of reviews on SureFire flashlights, guys just going on and on about how great they were. I was skeptical and found it ridiculous paying $60-$100 for a flashlight but I finally pull the trigger and bought the G2X Pro Duel Output. Now I'm on board, this thing is awesome, its built like a tank. You can tell when you have it in your hand that it is built very well and they paid attention to detail. I like it so much I decided to make it my every day carry light and I bought a StreamLight as a backup light to carry in my bug out bag (the StreamLight takes AA and I have a solar battery charger). I also bought a 12 pack of cr123 SureFire batteries to put in my BOB for the G2X, on low setting the battery life is good so this will last a long time. While the StreamLight is a very good light and a little cheaper, I think it was well worth the money for the SureFire, going from high, low, strobe is much easier on the SureFire, it's brighter, better battery life, and overal feels much more durable. If a A-Bomb landed right on the SureFire I feel like it might survive, that's how tough it feels. It was well worth the money and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a well made high quality flashlight.

I bought this to go with an older, incandescent Surefire 6P tactical light and I'm very happy with my purchase.The G2X Pro Dual Output light features 2 power levels, low & high. On the low setting it's plenty bright for locating things in a dark house, garage or finding a dropped bolt under the hood of your car. But on the bright setting it will wash out even the Surefire 6P Xenon bulb. The 6P's Xenon bulb is very bright and will wash out the brightest of Maglite's beams by way of comparison. The G2X will light up things over 100 yards away quite nicely. Switching from low-to-high is easy. Push the tailcap button and you get the low power beam. Release and reactivate within 2 seconds and you get the bright high-power beam. If you push the button hard it will turn on the light in its current mode until you push the button again so you don't have to continuously push on the tailcap button.This isn't a cheap light and it shows in the construction. The body is a Nitrolon polymer that's not as cold to grab as aluminum and nicely contoured for a good grip. The head is machined aluminum with 6 flats to prevent it from rolling easily. The push button on the tailcap is rugged and sealed. The beam is pre-focused so unlike Maglights you can't switch from spot to flood style. But there is plenty of light output.Cons: Uses 2 CR123A lithium batteries which can be expensive. But you can buy a dozen for between $18-$20 via Amazon at the same time (recommended). Because of the high output capabilities, battery run times can be very short (read the descriptions). These are intended for short, periodic uses (i.e. police tactical flashlights, search & rescue, etc.) and the head/lens area can get too hot to touch if left on for extended periods. Mine is in basic black which is hard to find in the dark. For emergency kits I'd suggest either the Yellow version or the Orange Fire-Rescue version as they are easier to see in low light.

What a great, well constructed and light flashlight!I own and have placed many emergency flashlights all over tin he house, in the garage and in our vehicles. Those are all your typical Costco flashlights which come 3 in a pack at various sizes. However, this has become my EDC or rather ENC (Every Night Carry) when I walk the dog late in the eves. It is tough, light and compact (I have inadvertently dropped it a couple of times and no damage whatsoever so far, but let's not make a habit of this clumsiness) Some folks (myself included) may initially find the claimed lumen light settings a bit on the low side but it really shows its prowess in the dark of the night. The high setting is just fantastic offering a wide radius for such a little flashlight, although it will consume through the batteries very quickly if always used at that setting. When Amazon dropped the price to sub $50 I ordered another one for a shotgun although the two click is not really ideal for a weapon. Let me add that I purchased the first one for about $60 on Amazon. They do also have a one setting tactical option which is perhaps a better fit for a shotgun but I haven't tried that one yet.Minor gripe which is not a deal breaker, I just wish that it had a lanyard hole but nothing is ever perfect. SureFire does offer a pouch for this at an extra $10 or so, or you can just make one or order a generic one.