Surefire 6P Review

A noobs first look at the Surefire 6P flashlight and Dealextreme LED module.

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[Saqaaf Yasin Malik]

So this means that I cant use rechargeable batteries in my 6P.

Any suggestions on what i should do cause where i live we dont get the surfire batteries.

[MuvoTX]

Sort of.... You can not use recharge capable cells that are greater than 3 Volts each. The 6P Xenon lamp can only handle 6 volts total, and I have not yet heard of any success stories over-driving it.

There are 3.0V recharge capable cells, but I have no first hand experience with these.

[Saqaaf Yasin Malik]

Thanks mate!

[MuvoTX]

Sure... The Lithium Ion cells I use in this video are 3.6Volts, but fresh off the charger they are 4.2V. In the real world, they operate well above 3V for a good ~60% of their discharge cycle.

So these will slam a P60 Xenon LA with a solid 8.4V.

[canIsingornothehe]

can you focus the beam on this flashlight like the maglites?

[MuvoTX]

Nope this ones a fixed-beam only.  SF makes a beam flip-diffuser for the 6P, that will allow you to instantly go from a moderately tight beam to a pure flood. Its a very useful upgrade to the 6P IMHO.

My co-worker has a lenser P5 1AA and that ones my favorite focus capable beam light.

[CRESCENDOPOWER]

My personal opinion of the Surefire 6P is that it is an incredible product in its stock form even without the LED drop-ins. Its ability to render colors accurately, having superior build quality in comparison to the competition, being an outstanding mid-range thrower, and a life time warranty puts this product at legendary status. I suggest one check out mdocod's incandescent guide on candlepower forums for what assemblies, and rechargeable batteries are compatible with the 6P. Kickass light!

[TheJuiceLayer]

good review thanks a lot man i will most def subscribe i found one of these lights at the rifle range today......i srsly feel bad for whoever lost it......ouch !!

[edcjunkie]

I have surefire rechargeable batteries which they finally started using. And now I just ordered a P60L 460 lumens module for my 6p.

[artcrab]

Exceelent video!

[76bts]

I know surefire can be expensive but I am drawn to getting a 6P its about same price as a Fenix Tk11 but something keeps telling me to buy it! this cheap led option is pushing me further. Great review and very helpful thanks

[NashBen]

Very nicely explained! Great video!

I can't wait for my 6P to arrive, I ordered it today.

I have a few Fenix lights (TK 11, TK12, LD20, etc.) and they're great, but I'm so looking forward to the Surefire! ;)

[MwpIzzy808]

i have the incandescent version of the torch

[unclevit]

I use both 6P and G2 nitrolon with replacement bulbs in CREE R2, giving output of 200-300 lumens in high mode. With 2 x CR123a 3.7v Rechargeable bats (mostly Ultrafire 3.7v 1000 mAh), and 2 bats can last me a long night of patrols and homesearches. Standard SF's bulb is not strong enough (in these 2 models - factory's), with shorter service hours, and short runtime too. Good vid.

[mcsoundz]

I love this flashlight. My friend from the Marines gave it to me. I highly recommend it to anyone.

[Mark Woodward]

how many lumens does the led drop in module have?

[ApocalypticRedIX]

which surefire light do you prefer that i should get, the 6P or the E2D? and how long do 6P surefire lasts sorry im new to surefire