SureFire L1 LumaMax Review
At $159 retail, the L1 LumaMax is no cheap flashlight. It takes in one CR123 battery, measures just under 5 inches and weighs about 3 ounces—perfect for every day carry. But wait, isn’t under 5″ a little too long for a single cell? It sure is, but this is mainly because of the dual stage tailcap switch. Plus, newer generation L1s are already made shorter than previous versions, and it comes with a CREE
The newer L1s should come with a CREE LED, so make sure you get the right product code when ordering, especially online.
Author’s note: Correction, there is a reasonable difference in appearance and size between generations of the L1 LumaMax so no worries. Just make sure it looks like the one in the photo below.
The hard anodized finish on the L1 is very durable—this coming from some experience with other SureFire lights. There are two brightness levels: maximum at 65 lumens and low at 10 lumens. The L1 should run for about 10 hours on low and just over an hour on maximum.
SureFire’s reflector on this unit throws quite a nice focused hot spot over a nice distance. The spill is also quite useful especially on larger open areas. We imagined the bright 65-lumen hot spot could easily disorient someone, which gives the L1 a tactical advantage.
So overall, given SureFire’s reputation as a top flashlight maker, the L1 should be a worthy investment. It’s well built, uses only 1 battery, is water resistant, and is adequately bright. If your job is one that encounters a lot of emergency lighting situations, the L1 is a great flashlight to consider.
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