SureFire G2 Nitrolon Review
The SureFire G2 Nirtolon is an incandescent powered flashlight capable of producing up to 120 lumens. It has a tough, corrosion-proof Nitrolon body, and a micro-textured reflector. Its incandescent lamp produces a smooth beam bright enough to temporarily disorient an aggressor.
The G2 is small and light to carry. It is only 5.1 inches long and weighs 4.1 ounces. the widest portion of the flashlight, the bezel has a diameter of 1.25 inches. The G2 Nitrolon is powered by two CR123A batteries.
The G2 is the lowest priced SureFire flashlight available—retailed price, $39.00. You can compare it with the 6P model, except it is made of plastic. A special plastic called “Nitrolon,” which supposedly is tough, lightweight and can withstand high impact.
As per SureFire’s claims, this light should be waterproof up to 10 meters. It also has a lock out tail cap, which is quite impressive because this feature can be found on their more expensive lights. With a lock out tail cap, you eliminate the risk of accidental turning your flashlight on while in a bag or compartment.
The G2 Nitrolon is available is black, yellow, tan and olive green. The body tube has a sort of waffle pattern, which provides excellent grip.The bezel has some positive (embossed) ridges, which can also stop it from rolling, while the tail cap, negative (carved). The inside of the body is lined with thin metal, just so for conducting electricity and completing the circuit.
The switch is a push type rubber switch, which you push for momentary on-off. Add a short twist of the tail cap and you get constant on. The tail cap is lined with an o-ring seal for waterproofing.
What we like
The plastic Nitrolon is something you need not worry about scratching or dinging. You can toss it around in your toolbox, glove compartment or wherever to your heart’s desire. It is very light and easy to carry. Be careful though as it uses CR123A batteries, which are not cheap. It has a very bright and useful light, comparable to that of D-celled lights, but has a relatively short battery life compared to that of something LED-powered. You can also upgrade the lamp assembly which can make it brighter.
By the way, it can’t stand on the switch end which is probably the only thing we didn’t like.
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