The fact that you went out the next day with a range finder to measure the throw distance of the homeless lady earned you a new subscriber. Great video!
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Lol I appreciate it, thank you!
@AR9ify Жыл бұрын
Distance in meters and you seem honest and down to earth kind of guy is a plus. Thumbs up 👍 and subscribed.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
@stevemastbaum Жыл бұрын
Awesome little thrower. My first sure fire L4 digital lumamax 100lm gets very hot quickly but still going strong. It’s probably at least 20 years old. Technology of led flashlights has really improved to say the least.
@davebrune4001 Жыл бұрын
I have the same one..14 years of solid service still looks new even..👍🏻
@lcusatis Жыл бұрын
Oh man, the Digital Lumamax was THE SHIT once upon a time.
@jlappin6277 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the show on the 2.I purchased this over The 1 , because of the 18650 Battery .Better Candela with a longer runtimes sold me . I wish they could have made this a little smaller, but I understand why ,due to the 18650 battery. I have some really good throwers in my collection AceBeam 30GT/K70/Manker MK38/3X21D/L8/L7. I felt it was time to purchase a American made product, although they tend to be a little bit more pricey. I should receive this torch tomorrow and I want to thank you for going out there to do the hard work showing off some really nice torches happy new year.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. Happy New year to you too! I'm curious to know what you think of it once you get it and have had time to compare it to your other lights.
@jlappin6277 Жыл бұрын
@@CivilianWarrior will do ,it just came today. I picked it up in tan .I got a great price on it for $279. surefire was asking $349 a bit of a difference in price.what a pain in the but to get it out of the packaging. I like to keep my boxes, oh well.The other lights that I mentioned all have 90.2 admitters, they get real hot real fast.The Nitecore TM 39 is one of my favorites. It a $400 torch that runs on 4 18650 hydrated. It has a throwing distance of a little over 1600 m. what’s nice about that light is it’s 5200 lm,and it pushes out 562,500 Candela. The nice thing about that light is you could run it on turbo for a good 6 1/2 to 7 minutes with no problem. I have some other crazy ones like the X 75 that son of a gun is pushing 67,000 lm with a heat sink and fans. but I have to admit that SureFire is a great design. The nice thing about the torch is you could run it on high still produce 100,000 Candela .the beauty about this light is the lumens are only banging 700 lm and that keeps the torch not running too hot . just gives you a great runtime on Turbo and delivers 100,000 Candella. 😳The problem with the 90.2 lights as you probably know most of them run too Hot, which doesn’t give you a long run time on Turbo. There are a select few that can do that like I said before the TM 39 and the K 75, but the majority of them can’t run like the surefire. I’ll let you know what I think about this torch. hey you must’ve pissed off those people in the houses lol I signed up for your channel. Keep up the good work my brother.🔦💪
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
That's a nice savings over the original asking price. Nitcore is sending me two of their new lights. One just has 1000 lumens but the other one has more, I think it's called edc33. I plan on going back to the same location, see if I can light up those homes again lol. I appreciate you subscribing and for the other info you shared. I reached out to Modlite to see if they could lend me one of their hog lights for review but they said all their spares are allocated for shot show. I'll ask them again after 🤞
@jlappin6277 Жыл бұрын
@@CivilianWarrior I like both of those companies in the light world.The hog series are heavy punchers for their size.That would be nice if they could give you one of their torches. I like the Nitecore brand. They make some excellent lights.one of my favorites is the TM 39.I have the short body the little giant. I like to be able to swap my batteries out. I did the same thing with my Manker MK38 SFT 40.I chose to go with the one that you can swap the batteries out . Batteries are getting better and better with technology. Don’t get me wrong. It’s a lot easier to plug in.. with the TM 39 you can remove the body on that torch and let me tell you it throws 1600 m and produces 5200 lm. But with the Manker if you buy the battery pack where you can plug-in without removing the batteries that is not removable so once that goes, you’re stuck with a $400 light. The reason why I went with the SFT 40 over the 42,000 lm is because the SFT 40 has the capabilities of punching 1300 m. with the 40,000 lm 70.twos it’s more of a floodlight and gives you the capabilities of going 800 m with that light. I’ll tell you something I ended up getting today my other Manker came in the morning my MK 35 -11. oh my God what a piece of equipment. this light is punching out 2000 m 6000 lm 1 million Candela. If you get a chance please google that. i’m looking forward to your next broadcast. I’m not kidding man. You do a real good job with your facial expressions. And the way you get your words across in an excellent manner. You also know your product very well when you’re talking about it, which makes it really easy to follow you throughout the process. Good luck with your career out there my man keep up the good work I’ll be watching.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply, appreciate everything you said. Like you I like being able to swap out my batteries. Never been a fan of lights that need to be plugged in inorder to be recharged.
@thescullofdeath66692 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the information about the Turbo buddy. I need to know all that information before buying that specific flashlight. You really gives out the correct information, thanks once again.
@acree3739 Жыл бұрын
I carried a p3x fury for years. That light was unbelievable when it came out. I carry a Malkoff Devices stuff now. They sell drop ins for the old Surefire 6p, and their hound dog light is awesome. Nice video.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You're the second person to mention malkoff. I'm going to have to check them out.
@jeffroalpha700Ай бұрын
I have both the EDCL2-T and the E2D Defender (original clicky 1 output level version, not the current Ultra). One thing I liked about the E2D was the recessed tail cap switch. When I upgraded to the 2 new turbo models last year, I noticed that it would sometimes activate in my front left pocket when I sat down in my vehicle. I keep it clipped on the inside of that pocket. I got a couple of Z68 tail caps and switched them out. For anyone having this issue, the Z68 tail cap works fine on these models and will still allow functionality of the lower output level.
@transtubular Жыл бұрын
Yes, the battery charging units that do more than one cell at a time do in fact charge them at the same time for the same amount of power as though you were only charging one. Since they are usually plugged into household mains this simply means that they consume a little bit more power when being used to their capacity than if you are only charging a single cell. Of course I am talking about quality charger units versus cheap junk that may be trickle charging your cells once 4.2 volts is reached. Until now I wasn't even aware that Surefire had continued developing new models of the EDC lights. Although I am disappointed that they have simply done the old Surefire thing of making more expensive lights instead of trying to meet a market where people might actually spend $100-$175 on a light that they may never need to replace.
@g43654 Жыл бұрын
I received the light today! Mine is the tan EDC1-DFT. It's great! The finish is matte and slightly rougher than other black anodised Surefires. One thing I didn't realise is how much longer it is compared to my EDCL1-T, which is expected, but Surefire's numbers aren't accurate and need updating, I feel. The throw is great. No TIR on this one, which makes its beam profile a little wonky but haven't seen a perfect beam shape since incan. I find the runtime is a little short, but since I'll be carrying it with me, the size of the light is good. I do also find the larger lights to be too unweildy and risk being left unused. Let see how the finish holds up in a few years.
@WDLC1911 Жыл бұрын
It's CeraKote. It won't wear too well.
@risingawareness13Ай бұрын
It seems to me these newer red SF 18650's with USB micro don't hold a charge as well in storage as the older black ones did. I checked my (fully charged when stored, and charged at the same time) SF 18650's yesterday and the older black ones were still full and the red ones were down 20% or so.
@heathmarcum5390 Жыл бұрын
Im a bondsman for 2A year's and have searched ALOT of houses and properties, I'm also big into lights. The perfect light I have found for houses and nearby property lines is a surefire E2T mv tactician, it is PLENTY bright enough, also does not cause white light blindness in a house, it does to run hot around the bezel with extended use. As for a primary back up light in a bag or car I keep a olight warrior 3s it's a good light but to bright for inside use it will cause light blindness for sure. And for a small back up in my back pocket a olight 3eos, those have been my primary work and EDC set ups and work very well with year's of real world use.
@madsmix Жыл бұрын
For a 700lumen light, the throw is commendable. Although the candela is more a testament to the reflector and beam angle than the emitter. Typically a thrower isn’t considered EDC unless you are in search and rescue or LE. Generally EDC flashlights are floods or hybrids. At $300+ this Surefire is very expensive and frankly quite outdated. On the contrary, a Nitecore MH25Pro is about $100! It throws to 705m at 124,300 candela! It runs at 1200 lumens for 2.5 hours. 3000 lumens for 30 mins! Much more mature battery technology and the latest emitter technology. This is only one of the many ‘throwers’ in the market with a high candela rating. Others include Olight Warrior X Pro, Cyansky K3 V2, Klarus XT12 GT Pro, Thrunite Catapult Pro and the Wurkkos TD01 to name just a few.
@jlappin6277 Жыл бұрын
Fenix PDR40R V3.0 great light along with the catapult pro.Thunight gives you the best bang for the money.
@madsmix Жыл бұрын
@@jlappin6277 Certainly. Surefire had its run a couple of decades ago. Too expensive given the extraordinary range we have these days from other SOLID brands.
@jlappin6277 Жыл бұрын
Agreed totally with you on your comment. Their prices are ridiculous when you compare them to the brand that doesn’t mean that there lights are not quality lights they are 🔦
@1111111111202 Жыл бұрын
yep. over priceced. when they did torture test, other brands that arent markteted for toughness and reliability beat them. surfires are mid range lights with high range prcetag@@madsmix
@windowbreezes Жыл бұрын
They just can't keep up with the technology. Or they don't want to. American Arrogance? hahaha... but seriously. so behind.
@shadowdefensive Жыл бұрын
I've been using the Surefire EDCL2-T since 2018. Literally every day, it's been the best light I've ever owned. I think it might be time for an upgrade! Great video, thanks for the content!
@FlowBaka Жыл бұрын
I’m with you on this. But won’t switch over until the put the same switch on the new one.
@shadowdefensive Жыл бұрын
@@FlowBaka or at least have an option/upgrade for it. Unless it's in the programming of the chip then it is what it is I guess.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate it! I'm kinda jealous of people getting into flashlights for the first time bc one's likes these will last forever and surefire really does stand behind their products. They replaced a 15 year old scratch, dented x300 that had chips on the glass with a brand new 1000 lumen version. So buying one of these could very well be the last handheld light one ever buys. And they didn't replace it bc I had a yt channel, it was before I started this and they still don't know who I am so it wasn't a special case or treatment.
@shadowdefensive Жыл бұрын
@@CivilianWarrior same here, I've had several old ones replaced. Takes them months but hey, they do it! I sent you an email btw.
@meekhd Жыл бұрын
what are he requirements for them to replace it? Non-functioning?@@shadowdefensive
@MechanicallyMusical6 ай бұрын
The Nightcore MH12 Pro is my favorite edc light Surefire is great for patrol or duty work being super heavily built but the MH12 is my choice for EDC due to size the fact it can tail stand and has crazy battery life even at 1200lm with a max of 3300 in turbo. The Nitecore MH12 Pro, the Olight Warrior 3 and Fenix PD36R are my favorite EDC lights. Shurefire starts at a much higher price point but that candela is absolutely insane great video.
@IronButterknife5 ай бұрын
I try to be a surefire fan again. The competition is just to good. They are the benchmade of lights. Still quality lights though.
@firemedic5170 Жыл бұрын
I could be wrong but to answer your question at ~10 min, “good” battery chargers will provide the same amount of regulated power to each battery compartment respectively. The only change is in the rate at which it charges in that the charger that I use (I use a 4 bay Efest charger) is able to charge 2 batteries at 2 amps (each) however if 4 batteries charging simultaneously, the charging rate drops to 1 amp (each). I hope that helps bro- loved your vid ❤️🔦
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Yup that answers my question. Thank you for commenting, appreciate it and thank you, glad you loved it!
@firemedic5170 Жыл бұрын
@@CivilianWarrior not a problem my dude!! 🍻
@SirYuri Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review! A ton of good details too. Great story about having it on for 30 minutes and not having an issue, stay safe out there!
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you, means a lot!
@devalishxb91 Жыл бұрын
Honestly for the same price as that surefire you can get the Modlite hog with the OKW head and get 170,000 candela yeah it’s bigger but you can get a different head for the light body that has more of a flood but you still get 120,000 Candela Modlite for the win 🙌🏽
@ryanruddell3587 Жыл бұрын
Did they drop the “turbo” designation. I can’t find an EDC turbo anywhere on their website.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Try edc2-dft. Just searched myself and found it on their site.
@Boubson Жыл бұрын
Great video. But I don't understand how a 800 lumens device can be brighter than the one with 1200 lumens? Or is it a matter of Candelas? The brighter one has more candelas...
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes and no, candelas and the shape of the reflector aka the inside of the light head also play a role in how far the light throw is.
@FriendChicken Жыл бұрын
That's 700 lumens? Wow! SureFire really is the gold standard for flashlights! I'll save up for one!
@mdjak36865 ай бұрын
Subbed. Well Done. Have you compared this to the Stilleto Pro 2?
@ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΑΣ14 күн бұрын
7:45 There's an orb do you see it floating around ?
@spartanj2957 Жыл бұрын
I've dumped all my regulated lights. I have 2 Malkoff's with different heads that can be switched between the single and twin batt tubes. On and off Everytime . All the heads are dual switch, The simplest ,toughest most reliable lights I ever owned,and that's over 60 yrs. I gave all my regulated regulated lights away ,and will never look back.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
I'll have to check them out. Thanks!
@spartanj2957 Жыл бұрын
@@CivilianWarrior you can gets multable heads for one tube ,if you need to.the dual switch is very different,you turn the head between high and low ,the switch and resistor is actually a brass plate machined to perform as a switch and resistor. I have the M61 HIGH /LOW and the wild cat . And bought just the M61 GOT V 2 Head only. I switch all the bodies back and forth between dif heads. I know they are not cheap But they will be the last lights I'll ever need. Don't let the lower out the front lumens scare you away they are brighter than you would think. I'm getting a hound dog head and then I'll have all the light I need. I will never own another regulated light.
@LK-bz9sk7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this info. I need to check this brand.
@spartanj29577 ай бұрын
@@LK-bz9sk I know they are not cheap ,but I spent so much on regulated lights that fail . I just bought another head,a thrower, Now I'm set 2 dif bodies 3 heads ,2 years no problems.tge customer service is great too. Any questions feel free.
@Brookjay7 Жыл бұрын
I wish you would’ve compared it to the smaller EDC1-DFT as well. I’m trying to decide between the 1 or 2 T.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
I'm uploading that video in two weeks
@RB-xv4si23 күн бұрын
To me, the lack of overheating means that Surefire got the size right. The lights that have heating problems are the high-output compact flashlights that don’t have the material and surface area to sufficiently dissipate the heat.
@tdubaz2222 Жыл бұрын
I have the surefire charger that came with the original 600 Scout DF. It seems to charge both of the batteries at the same time. I’m going to completely drain two batteries and recharge them at the same to be sure.
@mrmcbeth Жыл бұрын
Thanks for answering my question in the video.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Yeah absolutely, thanks for asking!
@LucyMcGillicutty-gz4yo Жыл бұрын
I really miss when Surefire was just making good, useable lights. I would love to see them make an easily pocketable light(~1 in diameter head) with 35000+ candela and a low mode at 5-15 lumens with a gas pedal switch or twist head interface. Oh well, dare to dream! Great review, Thanks!
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The edc1 dft is pretty close. They just need to offer the gas pedal switch. I've read a lot of comments regarding that so hopefully they'll come across my vid and see what we all want and make it happen 🤞
@codysavoie28986 ай бұрын
Would you choose edc 1 or 2 if you could only have one for edc .
@chenriquem6 ай бұрын
Honest question. Why buy this flashlight that is more expensive and has less power/efficiency them like a Nitecore EDC35. Just a sincere doubt.
@CivilianWarrior6 ай бұрын
@@chenriquem yeah fair question. Nitecore actually sent me that exact light that you mentioned. On paper it is more powerful but it literally gets burning hot within 15 seconds and then the internal temperature regulator reduces the light output and forces you to use the lower lumen setting. Surefire like this one doesn't have any of those issues. I showed the nitecore and how it reduces the output in the video review I did on that light. I recommend checking it out.
@MikeLarge913202 ай бұрын
I LOVE surefire, but these prices are just too much
@andrewcopeland1517 Жыл бұрын
Why’d they have to get rid of the gas pedal. Damn
@Militaristics10 ай бұрын
sorry if i missed this detail in the video but does this light have the same removable head as their weapon lights? will the head swap between other surefire dual fuel and DF turbo heads? reason i ask is i have a Modlite 850nm IR head i use with NOD's and I do like the body style of thios light, it would be nice to be able to use the IR head with this body and/or swap the Turbo head onto a rifle if I wanted too. thanks for your T&E making the videro.
@FuguPuffer36 Жыл бұрын
I was hoping to see how usable is the low lumen and how far is the throw.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Sorry I forgot to show that but pretty sure I show it in the comparison video of the edc2 vs edc1
@flyoverkid55 Жыл бұрын
At close to $300, it's impractical. I carry G2X, the pro version gives a high [ 600 lumens ] and low [ 15 lumens ] option, and it's $ 80.
@StrappedorClapped Жыл бұрын
Kind of agree with you, only thing is it definitely depends on what your application is. If you really need to get out there with some light over some distance, this thing is absolutely second to none pound for pound.
@chaystonwestmoreland9042 Жыл бұрын
@flyoverkid55 You should try the Olight Javelot Mini. For price/performance, you cant beat it!
@flyoverkid55 Жыл бұрын
@@chaystonwestmoreland9042 I'll look into it.
@heathmarcum5390 Жыл бұрын
Try out the E2T Mv tactician half the price it's a awesome light for work/duty/edc I've been using it for this for a few years and highly recommend it
@mcmlxv9827 Жыл бұрын
Lumens vs candela and the specific need matter. The EDC2 with 700 lumens has 100,000 candela. The G2X has 600 lumens but on 8700 candela, which is fine indoors or a small backyard but not for someone needed to reach out great distances, which some of us want and need. EDC2 has hi/low, high candela and takes 18650 batteries in a durable package, which suits my needs. (I do hate the pocket clip design, so it's not perfect). The G2X is a good light, different applications require different tools. I like the G2X over the lights with electronic switches and lots of unnecessary modes.
@jackrod4297Ай бұрын
Do you feel like it’s too big in your pocket?
@Czechmate882 ай бұрын
I just got one myself. Are you able to swap any Scout style light head on them?
@InspiredCraftsman Жыл бұрын
I've been carrying the eagtac D25LC2 for a couple years
@otherhanwei Жыл бұрын
Great vid. Can you swap the gas pedal tail cap from the EDCL2-T onto the EDC2-DFT? Curious if that will work.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Unfortunately not, I tried it but must have forgotten to mention that
@otherhanwei Жыл бұрын
@@CivilianWarrior Gotcha. Appreciate the reply!
@Dad_BradАй бұрын
They severely gimped the Lumens to increase the candella. Why?
@not_your_business66614 сағат бұрын
This head is primarily made for rifle lights, which makes perfect sense for that application.
@-zerocool- Жыл бұрын
Thats a nice torch!
@ZDriver1996 Жыл бұрын
Have 1 surefire weapons torch. They are very robust but it's disappointing how far behind they are in output. My EDC's are Jetbeams and Olights. Brighter, cheaper, and very reliable. 21700 or 18650 power supplies make them capable of 2000-4000 lumen output levels for 1/2 the price of the surefire. 21700 superior power supply over the 18650. Charge vis USB and use as power banks as well. The reflector on the sure EDC2-DFT is outstanding though. If I were in a war zone and had the money I'd consider that torch. But for how fast tech moves it's a lot of money for that torch if you're not in the most austere conditions where reliability is paramount.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Valid point!
@noahlar11 ай бұрын
I have a flashlight "problem", but I can't say I see myself spending near $300 for one! Great review though!
@CivilianWarrior11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm giving away the Nitcore EDC33. So far no one has followed the instructions to be considered a contestant. If you want a good shot at getting it, go check out that video. Not as good as this one.
@hunterbemboom3184 ай бұрын
I’m sure you answered this somewhere in previous comments, but how does it fit in a Jean pocket?
@CivilianWarrior4 ай бұрын
In 5.11 jeans, pretty good. Didn't really notice a big weight difference but also depends on how big the jean pocket is. What I don't like is the activation button. They got rid of the gas pedal.
@madsmix Жыл бұрын
I just discovered a Tiny Lumintop GT Micro that runs a small 14500 battery. 750 lumens with 163000 candela! And only $90! Phew!
@Gieszkanne Жыл бұрын
The GT Micro is at 40$
@speedyconcretepumper4 ай бұрын
Got the same lite, thought they sent me a grey one. Box said TN
@nightfury6836 Жыл бұрын
Well done bro!!! Ya earned a subscriber with these vids. Hopefully we could get the guys over at Surefire to put a gas pedal switch on these things. You should show how they’d sit in the front pocket of some blue jeans since that’s probably how we’d be living with them most of the time. I’m personally curious to know if the wider bezels would protrude too much and make us look a little dorkier than usual 😅
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate that! I'll include your suggestion of the blue jeans and pockets in the next video comparing the EDC 1 to the larger version. Probably upload that in 1.5 to 2 weeks. Have to upload a Mira safety mask video this week but I appreciate your suggestions!
@thomasgibbs3656 Жыл бұрын
I got the modlite hog light as my EDC and it comes with a two battery charging tray and two batteries on it. They charge up at the same time in the trade. It comes with the hog light. It charges different batteries across the board because the hog has the 2700 batteries but according to mod light, it charges all the 18s as well
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Good to know, thank you!
@WhadayanoJoe Жыл бұрын
You EDC the Hog!?
@devalishxb91 Жыл бұрын
@@WhadayanoJoeI do too 😂
@MrTnn26 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for awesome review.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@czjunky20454 ай бұрын
Toll Brothers are you an East Coast guy? New England??
@CivilianWarrior4 ай бұрын
No, this was when I lived in San Diego.
@bryceyancey8029 Жыл бұрын
to add to my comment if you're looking for a good bay charger I highly recommend the nitecore intelligent chargers. The one that has two buttons on it so that you can choose what you charge the batteries at. You can charge them as low as 100ma or as high as 1000ma 100 would be your trickle charge that gives you the best performance and battery longevity. But if you just need a battery quickly then you can use the 1000 and it will charge a typical 18650 in like 30 minutes i think? I don't know. But they have a 2 bay and a 4 bay charger not sure about an 8. I have an 8 bay charger but it doesn't have the option to choose what the charge rate is.
@tz7207 Жыл бұрын
Also, your reviews are really good.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@LovesM855A1 Жыл бұрын
Great video Sir! Thank you!
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@THEPLANETEARTH Жыл бұрын
You can put any 18650
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Yes. I've used cloud defense and Modlite branded batteries, no problems
@Edward-hb9qb8 ай бұрын
Is the button Single-Output?
@Edward-hb9qb8 ай бұрын
Oh. nevermind. 8:42 I want to add that I wouldn't say I like select options for low and high output. Could you find a flashlight with a single-output option for your following review? 😅😅
@CivilianWarrior8 ай бұрын
Working on a hrt tac light with the omnidirectional switch but that's mounted to a firearm.
@jlappin6277 Жыл бұрын
The battery’s in a battery charger if all four are placed in the charge .They all charge at the same rate of speed.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@fireal99 Жыл бұрын
"Are you a cop? You look like a cop, you know, you gotta tell me if your a cop man" 😂
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Lol no not a cop
@slumcat.1278 Жыл бұрын
does the brightness drop when the battery runs out?
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Yes, all lights begin the loose their brightness after a few minutes of constant use. Some brands more than others. Typically the advertised run time on flashlights refers to time the light runs from full power up until it is only putting out 10 percent of the total output. So for this light using a fully charged 18650 battery, you'll get the 100k candela. If you leave it on, you'll only be getting about 10k candelas of output at the 2.75 hours but also depends on if it's really hot outside or really cold. Hope that makes sense.
@slumcat.1278 Жыл бұрын
@@CivilianWarrior Thanks
@vitogriffin8902 Жыл бұрын
When the battery runs out the brightness is reduced to zero .. 😂
@JordanGriffin-l3d Жыл бұрын
Beam shits with the low, would have been very helpful. For edc, and administrative tasks, we need to see if the low is practical. Because the full power is to much for admin tasks. And if low allows for admin tasks and you still have the high for outdoors/tactical tasks....thats a big factor for people like myself, looking to potentially buy.
@The_combat-nurse Жыл бұрын
I dont think the turbo models have a high low function. I could be wrong but that is my understanding
@danmuscarella785 Жыл бұрын
How long before it steps down?
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
These don't step down like other lights. They just slowly lose their output and take's a while to notice it.
@jeffpatterson8633 Жыл бұрын
Is it programmable to run only on full power?
@gtrspeed5311 Жыл бұрын
Nope.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
No but it's what turns on first.
@vitogriffin8902 Жыл бұрын
For an edc thrower, Weltool is where it's at.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
I was recently sent a small Weltool for review, still testing it out.
@vitogriffin8902 Жыл бұрын
@@CivilianWarrior looking forward to your impressions. If it's the T1 pro then it's pretty nice but maybe in a weird place where it's a touch too much hot spot for a lot of daily things but not enough candela (or runtime) to be great at heavier duty "tactical" tasks or longer distances. I like the Weltool T2 tac for bigger work and a microstream or something similar for typical close up, daily things. The surefire smokes the T2 tac on candela but it's also 3x the price.. it might be worth it but I would only put that kind of money on a pocket flashlight if I were using it professionally.
@bryceyancey8029 Жыл бұрын
it depends on the charger. to be honest. and you are better off putting it in an actual battery charger because you will get a better charge and your batteries will not only last longer in the light but the life of your battery will be prolonged because your "tray" chargers charge full battery meaning all the cells will be charged. The slower the charge the better it is for your battery. if you notice your phone battery starts to not last as long as your phone get's older it's likely because you have it hooked up to a fast charger most of the time. if you want to maybe try and revive your battery in a phone or 18650 put it on a trickle charger and it will bring some life back to the cells. But chances are the damage is already done.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks for sharing, this and your other comment are very informative, appreciate it!
@rogerrios9539 Жыл бұрын
Best edc for the money right now. Has to be nitecore edc 33. Only $69 4000 lm
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Nitcore is sending one for review
@Rugged357 Жыл бұрын
This surefire or the mod lite hog plh ?
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
I haven't seen the hog in person but I keep hearing the light head is really big and not ideal for pocket carry. Modlite hog is brighter but it's a larger battery too. I say that bc I was thinking it might be a good light in a get home bag🤷🏻♂️
@GalloPazzesco Жыл бұрын
Liked, shared, commented, subscribed, bell rung, upvoted ..... may the algorithm gods smile favorably upon your channel.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate it!!
@Jonathan_Knight Жыл бұрын
Funny you're L-2 has been stowed...MINE is worn out...if you didn't use IT why would you use the EDC2-DFT?
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Ignoring the judgmental tone in your comment, it was stored in my get home bag as a backup. Serves as a backup too in case I forget my primary, lose it or it gets damaged.
@alexblue6991 Жыл бұрын
Can you temporarily blind someone in daylight for self defence I know it would do in the dark
@FlowBaka Жыл бұрын
They really need to put the gas pedal switch one these and I know atleast I would get it.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Hopefully they see these comments bc a lot of people commenting are saying the same thing.
@devalishxb91 Жыл бұрын
My Modlite has 170,000 Candela good for edc
@mrperfect812411 ай бұрын
On Amazon the L1 dft is $233. 😳😲 no way I am paying that for a flashlight. It is a damn good light I am sure but there are too many good brands that don't cost that much. Then again i cant afford to buy one and throw it ina bag for 5 years without using it. Sounds like you have more money than you know what to do with. Good video though.
@CivilianWarrior11 ай бұрын
Nah I'm just financially irresponsible lol but thank you!
@mrperfect812411 ай бұрын
@@CivilianWarrior 😄
@BagsEsquire4 ай бұрын
@@CivilianWarrior🤣🤣🤣🤣
@kylam9874 Жыл бұрын
👍💯.Thanks.
@auzzy89 Жыл бұрын
If Surefire is watching.... update to USB C
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
I'll tell them that if I go to shot show
@joetellum15399 ай бұрын
I don’t like rechargeable lights and have a edcl 2 and love that I can have fresh recharged batteries ready to go especially since I live off grid in the mountains always have a min of 6 at all times and like the 5watt setting for doing stuff up close lol
@THEPLANETEARTH Жыл бұрын
Sure fire finally updating LOL
@Mrgunsngear Жыл бұрын
🔦
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
I used some of your video reviews as a platform so thank you!
@Kwok-l6o4 ай бұрын
Very nice 👍😄😸🐾👉💥🔦💥
@tz7207 Жыл бұрын
Is this the one that optics planet had rerouting lol
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Yeah USPS finally got their act together after it went back and forth between two states on the east coast 3 times lol
@asmacr.83918 ай бұрын
Lumintop gta can compete with this light😂 but it feels cheap on the hand because of the cheap aluminum and bad button but the beam is friggin good and its waaaaaaaaaay cheaper
@votpavel Жыл бұрын
looks like edc l2 is just a flood light, and the other one is overkill for most regular uses- you gonna blind the living shit out of yourself in small enviroment How much is the new one going to be and is it just one mode?(nevermind its 2 modes at 350)
@TrinidadBadMon8 ай бұрын
Pistol parlour ?
@juliannavejar3470 Жыл бұрын
290 for a flashlight damn why not make it affordable for the people oh yea it’s not about that 💰
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
That's the price for American made. If iPhones and Pixel phones were made in America they'd easily cost over $5k. No American is willing to do their current job for $2 an hour or even $5.
@juliannavejar3470 Жыл бұрын
@@CivilianWarrior yea I guess your right buy once cry once.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Nightcore just sent me their new edc33 light to do a review. Something tells me it'll be the last light they send me lol
@SirDugforth Жыл бұрын
The light is OK, but way overpriced. There are other good options at 1/3 of the price.
@JohnDoe-zg6fn8 ай бұрын
👍🏽👍🏽
@jeanz4gfriend Жыл бұрын
grossly overpriced when other companies are churning out better and brighter technology
@guyshamblin9032 Жыл бұрын
We all know the real reason the tan costs more.
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
Why's that?
@guyshamblin9032 Жыл бұрын
Because tan is cool and black is lame.😂
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
@@guyshamblin9032 🤣
@violater70265 ай бұрын
No fuckin way this guy is 58 years old
@davidsawmandave873110 күн бұрын
$300 dollar light and still using the USB micro , smh
@CivilianWarrior10 күн бұрын
🤣
@YNTGUNS Жыл бұрын
That shit is a laser beam lol
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
That was my initial thought too lol
@charles17508 Жыл бұрын
Lol its to big also it doesnt hold a candle to the flashlights that are on the market night kore has it in the bag .
@WhadayanoJoe Жыл бұрын
$300!? Just get a Cloud Defensive
@electricraft98 Жыл бұрын
Cloud's are like $250 so not much cheaper, plus no one pays MSRP for this stuff. Got my EDC1-DFT for $210 out the door
@JamesTheReaL Жыл бұрын
@@Actual-userI just got the MCH Duty a couple weeks ago, it uses the rechargeable batter or 123As, also got a discount on it but still about $215
@gtrspeed5311 Жыл бұрын
@@Actual-user All the current MCH variants are dual-fuel models.
@chaoticcaninejb Жыл бұрын
Cloud? 😂😂😂
@WhadayanoJoe Жыл бұрын
@@electricraft98yep, got my cloud for $160.
@litsci469011 ай бұрын
NOT impressed.
@timtaylor8557 Жыл бұрын
Nice light but WAY OVERPRICED! There are many equal or better lights for less money. Surefire has lagged behind in the led flashlight market and is now no longer competitive.
@limakilo1331 Жыл бұрын
Let me guess… it’s $900 😂
@CivilianWarrior Жыл бұрын
$225 if you find it on sale
@Jeepsteve198211 ай бұрын
The words 'edc light' and 'surefire' have absolutely no business being in the same sentence.
@IronButterknife5 ай бұрын
I try to be a surefire fan again. The competition is just to good. They are the benchmade of lights. Still quality lights though.