Surefire LX2 (Part 2)

[nismotor]

This thread needs to be deleted or something... Too many people are not aware that what they say are ruining it for everyone else, and the dealers who are trying to give us a break. Everyone READ previous posts BEFORE asking questions! Especially post #14 by dm51!!!!:sigh:

 

[Sean]

Here's a picture of how and where my LX2 clip rubs on the tailcap:

It does not seem to be much of an issue for me because it barely touches the tailcap. Carefully bending the clip away from the tailcap would seem to be the easiest "mod" one could do to eliminate this if they see it as a problem.

 

[Bullzeyebill]

I thought the electronics for the LX2 were in the head? If so, How can an L4 single stage head (Isn't that what a KL4 Head is) become a two stage when attached to the LX2 body?

Or do I have my KL4 / L4 ETC... heads all confused....

The LX2 tailcap has the resistor which allows the low mode.

Bill

 

[GreySave]

<< The LX2 tailcap has the resistor which allows the low mode. >>

Thank you for clarifying that. You just gave me a great reason to hold onto my L4!

 

[Palestofwhite]

I've just gotten mine from the mail today...

It is just like my previous E2DL but with the UI of my choice and it's definitely brighter! I now keep mine in a SF nylon holster with the F04 on. Will be my main light for now and the T1A as my choice for EDC.

I'm eagerly awaiting for my Zebralight H30-Q5 to arrive and also for the LX1 to be released sometime soon. All great lights for different applications!

 

[hcd615]

Surefire LX2 Lanyard

Just curious how many people use the supplied lanyard on the SF LX2. I personally don't and I take off the lanyard ring as I sometimes like to put the light in a Ripoff holster.

 

[DM51]

Re: Surefire LX2 Lanyard

Merging lanyard query with the main LX2 thread.

 

[seattlite]

Does the LX2 have the same drive current as the E2DL, KX2C, X300? Or, is the preceived brightness of the LX2 compared with the E2DL due to SF LED Lottery?

 

[Sgt. LED]

Not using the lanyard here.
I am trying to resist taking the ring off. I keep thinking that one day it might be needed. :thinking: I honestly doubt it though.

The deep groove in the tailcap would be a great place for some reflective tape or a GITD O-ring.

 

[youreacrab]

Re: Surefire LX2 Lanyard

Just curious how many people use the supplied lanyard on the SF LX2. I personally don't and I take off the lanyard ring as I sometimes like to put the light in a Ripoff holster.

took the ring off, it really clutters the "dashboard." if i need a lanyard i can wrap the cord (minus the split ring and 'biner) around the recess and cinch it closed with a cord lock.

 

[henry1960]

Not using the lanyard here.
I am trying to resist taking the ring off. I keep thinking that one day it might be needed. :thinking: I honestly doubt it though.

The deep groove in the tailcap would be a great place for some reflective tape or a GITD O-ring.

I`ll Keep The Ring On My Self For Now Also

But I Do Not Use The Lanyard

But Like Sgt. Said, One Day It Might Be Needed :thumbsup:

 

[Death's Head]

Here's a picture of how and where my LX2 clip rubs on the tailcap:

It does not seem to be much of an issue for me because it barely touches the tailcap. Carefully bending the clip away from the tailcap would seem to be the easiest "mod" one could do to eliminate this if they see it as a problem.

The A2L in the catalog has the same set-up, but the clip is not touching the tailcap.

 

[Death's Head]

How do you take off the lanyard ring?

 

[hcd615]

I took a very tiny, tiny flat head screwdriver and just pressed the blade straight down were the two halfs meet. The flipped it over and pressed were the other two halfs meet and it popped off. Just be careful after you do the first side that when you do it to the other side sometimes the first side snaps back together.

 

[Sean]

The A2L in the catalog has the same set-up, but the clip is not touching the tailcap.

The LX2 pic from the catalog shows it's clip not touching the tailcap either. :green:
Just because it looks that way in the catalog does not mean it will ship like that. In all honesty, it needs to have enough tension to touch the tailcap or it would not really even be a "clip" (in the bezel up position). Meaning it could fall out of your pocket. I think more people would be upset if they lost their flashlight because the clip had no tension then if the tailcap might get a little scratch on it from use.

 

[Palestofwhite]

I had a hard time removing the lanyard ring from my LX2 but finally did it in the end with my mini flat screw driver. It's easier for me to put it back into my SF holster now. Before that I have to align the protruding ring part with the clip for it to fit nicely.

 

[IMTRBO]

With regards to the tailcap operation, do any of you experience physical resistance from the switch when going from low to high?

On my LX2, I find that I do not have any physical resistance between the two modes. As a result, I very often go into high mode by accident, even when pressing lightly on the switch.

I've never owned a 2 stage Surefire before, mine have always been single stage or clickys, so I'm not sure if they are all supposed to be like that. However I did handle an L2 and an A2 a few years back, and I thought I remembered there being a good feel of resistance between the two levels. (it's been a while, so don't really remember)

I don't suppose there is a way to achieve some sort of resistance to the switch?

 

[Robert_M]

I'm hoping for updated lumen output figures. The E1B was shown to actually put out MUCH more than the 80 lumens listed - (around 120)- so I'm hoping the same goes for the upcoming LX1 and that its listed with closer to the actual output. Surefire sells themselves short when they are TOO conservative with their output numbers. I mean the could really be quites safe as listing the L1/E1B as having, say, 105 lumens for the high output.

MrGman's real IS measurement showed 85.3 Lumens for the E1B. Where did you see a measured value of 120 Lumens? My E1B seems about the same as my G2L (82 Lumens by MrGman for same LED in 6PL) when measured in my light box. Is there an E1B lottery? :thinking: The E2DL is definitely underated though, so your point in general is valid. Follow the link below for 6PLED, E1B, E2DL (and many more) Lumen measurements:

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/2920295&postcount=1

 

[270winchester]

MrGman's real IS measurement showed 85.3 Lumens for the E1B. Where did you see a measured value of 120 Lumens?https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/2920295&postcount=1

he tested one E1B, hardly a good sample size. The same with the E2DL's 200 lumen, he tested a out-performer but people around here seem to believe 1=all.

 

[KDOG3]

Oh I didn't realize that Mr Gman had tested one. I was going by what some had said when their E1B was the same as their HDS 120 I believe....