Thanks for the detailed overview! I wanted a general purpose high quality flashlight to keep in my car, and decided on the Pro version. I like starting low first, so that I don't ruin my night vision with more light than is needed upfront by having to flash through the max setting to reach the low setting. I already have a Surefire 6PX Tactical, as an offhand weapons light for a handgun, which is a completely different application. In that case, all or nothing is the way to go.
@itsmillartime6916 it's nice! Same exact head as the G2X, but with an aluminum handle that adds a nice upgrade in overall quality. It also dissipates the heat better.
@@itsmillartime6916 No output is the same. Runtime is good also. I dont know if its shorter or longer than 2 CR123 but its cheaper 😁 The g2x could easily be made to take 18650 but I gues SF want us to use their CR123 and many still dont know that there are 16650ies and SF dont tell you. But use protected Keeppower has good 16650ies.
@@Gieszkanne I’m going to have to give this a try. Any recommended batteries? I also need to reach out to SF after they “fixed” my Pro it’s never worked right. Light never goes to high anymore.
@@itsmillartime6916 They changed the reflector. The bezel and lens is one part and glued in the head. To be able to screw it out you will have to heat up the head. I have done this because I have changed the led on mine. The only thing that I could imagine that they heated the head up to much and destroyed something at the driver. But its just a guess. Yes the Keeppower 16650ies are good.
@ Thanks. I’m considering this light. However, the Streamlight Polytac X seems to be about the same quality at half the price. I would have expected much more candela from the G2X. 8K candela isn’t much for 600 lm. The Polytac X has 11K or so. I realize some people don’t care about candela. 🤷♂️
sounds potentially like lights for different uses. I used Modlite OKW when out in open fields or backwoods. Surefire G2 tends to get more use around house or indoors. Of the G2s I prefer the LEO which is high to low (opposite of Pro). Use the Cloud Chicro fair amount around the house too when don’t need the extra output. Surefires higher out G2 is the G2X-MV with 800 Lumens and just over 3300 Lumens.
You have a great voice for listening too. Was looking for one for my bug out bag. You think they also last over 15 years? as they are made of polymers instead of steels from the outside
Thanks, I’m very confident they can last 15 years plus. Obviously may need to change batteries at some point but the body is very well made and durable.
Thanks for the detailed overview! I wanted a general purpose high quality flashlight to keep in my car, and decided on the Pro version. I like starting low first, so that I don't ruin my night vision with more light than is needed upfront by having to flash through the max setting to reach the low setting. I already have a Surefire 6PX Tactical, as an offhand weapons light for a handgun, which is a completely different application. In that case, all or nothing is the way to go.
NP I’ve been eyeing the Surefire 6PX to check out as well. Hopefully snag one at some point here.
@itsmillartime6916 it's nice! Same exact head as the G2X, but with an aluminum handle that adds a nice upgrade in overall quality. It also dissipates the heat better.
I’ll definitely have to pick one up. Got few big projects I’m working on so after those 😂😂
Thanks for the info! It wasn't obvious to me what the difference was between these models
Glad to help out 🙌
They work great with 16650 batteries! The tactical just with a C and no serial number seems to be the previus 320 lumen version.
Didn’t realize 16650 were an option I’m going to have to look into these. I’d assume higher out put and potentially lower run time?
@@itsmillartime6916 No output is the same. Runtime is good also. I dont know if its shorter or longer than 2 CR123 but its cheaper 😁 The g2x could easily be made to take 18650 but I gues SF want us to use their CR123 and many still dont know that there are 16650ies and SF dont tell you. But use protected Keeppower has good 16650ies.
@@Gieszkanne I’m going to have to give this a try. Any recommended batteries? I also need to reach out to SF after they “fixed” my Pro it’s never worked right. Light never goes to high anymore.
@@itsmillartime6916 They changed the reflector. The bezel and lens is one part and glued in the head. To be able to screw it out you will have to heat up the head. I have done this because I have changed the led on mine. The only thing that I could imagine that they heated the head up to much and destroyed something at the driver. But its just a guess. Yes the Keeppower 16650ies are good.
@@Gieszkanne Thanks 🙏🏻 going to snag one up and give this a try
Please explain the difference between the pro and the tactical.
Pro is low first click, high second click. Tactical is only high setting.
@ Thanks. I’m considering this light. However, the Streamlight Polytac X seems to be about the same quality at half the price.
I would have expected much more candela from the G2X. 8K candela isn’t much for 600 lm.
The Polytac X has 11K or so. I realize some people don’t care about candela. 🤷♂️
sounds potentially like lights for different uses. I used Modlite OKW when out in open fields or backwoods. Surefire G2 tends to get more use around house or indoors. Of the G2s I prefer the LEO which is high to low (opposite of Pro). Use the Cloud Chicro fair amount around the house too when don’t need the extra output. Surefires higher out G2 is the
G2X-MV with 800 Lumens and just over 3300 Lumens.
@@itsmillartime6916 Wow 3300 that’s even way less candela! Lol I definitely enjoy significant throw as well. Looks excellent though.
How do you like it compared to the 6px?
Haven’t tried that one but been on roll trying light lately. I’ll take a look at the 6px and see if I’m able to get one for comparison.
You have a great voice for listening too. Was looking for one for my bug out bag. You think they also last over 15 years? as they are made of polymers instead of steels from the outside
Thanks, I’m very confident they can last 15 years plus. Obviously may need to change batteries at some point but the body is very well made and durable.
Overpriced trash