Jesse_hoang
Newly Enlightened
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- Aug 13, 2017
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I had been keeping eyes on this one for a while a decided to pick it up last week. The very first thing i was going to do was to bore it for 18650 but that idea has failed. I couldn't manage to unscrew the head from the body, the red locktite is tough as hell 
For who don't know, the 6PX has 2 version: tactical and pro. i'll only get single output with the tactical version the dual output (600 and 15 Lumens) with the Pro one.
Unlike the G2X which has the polymer body, the 6PX body is made of Aluminum. It's very compact and practical, great for almost everyday activities. The only downside is that they can only take either 16650 or 2 CR123A. I've seen some folks succeed boring its body for 18650, that would make a perfect light.
Specifications:
- Emitter: i believe it's Cree XP-L
- Maximum ouput: 600 Lumens (1.5 hours)
- Lower output: 15 Lumens (52 hours)
- Beam distance: 187 meters but the effective range is about 120 meters
- Battery: 2 x CR123A or 1 x 16650
- The lens is made of polycarbonate which is very tough
- Length: 132mm
- Head diameter: 31.75mm
- Weight (without batteries): 147g
Unboxing and detailed review:
There's nothing much to talk about the packing. It's simple!
You'll get: 1 x 6PX Pro, 2 x CR123A Battery, Sticker, Manual and a Catalog.
These 2 CR123As are great for backup
I don't got money to burn so 16650 seems to be the best choice i have. Actually i'm sick of this kind of battery. I've been trying to standardize the all my light to 18650 but this one is exceptional
The protected 16650 from Keeppower fits perfectly. i once had a G2X Pro and its body was so tight that it could only fit unprotected cell.
i love how clean and simple it look
the size is perfect for EDC
It weights about 152g with batteries, which is not bad
compare to other tactical lights i have, the 6PX is mid-size. From left to right: Elzetta Bones, Surefire 6PX Pro, Fenix TK15UE, Olight Warrior X, Armytek Predator Pro, Fitorch M30R.
the body has some nice finger grips
would be better with a lanyard
the light does not come with a pocket clip. i don't care much about that but in case you need one, Solarforce has a ton of them.
clicky tail cap switch. I'd say it's pretty comfortable when operating.
That's such a simple UI and is the main reason why i love Surefire.
springs contact of the tail cap
that's thiccc
the board's contact's kind of disappointing
Triangle threat and no sign of anodizing
it's not a big deal anyway
the head is designed for anti-rolling
have no ideal why Surefire does not mention what kind of LED they use. Ridiculously, now Fenix is doing the same!
Anyone with experiences could tell it's XP-L with orange reflector.
the bezel is plastic and also glued
Beamshot and Runtime
15 Lumens
600 Lumens
15 Lumens are enough for indoor uses
while 600 Lumens will definitely get you blind in the middle of the night
honestly, i found 15 Lumens is much more useful the the moonlight mode
The 6PX beam is the perfect combination of throw and spill. It gives you clear vision at at least 120 meters away, which is nice for urban environment.
look at this decent runtime. I only used 2500mAh 16650 for the test and it turned out quite impressive. You'll get nearly 100% of output for half and an hour before it starts descending and finally turns off at 70 minutes.
Conclusion:
This flashlight is all about balance: compact size, well built, powerful and has decent amount of runtime. I think i won't give up trying to get it bored for 18650 and will update the result in the future.
For who don't know, the 6PX has 2 version: tactical and pro. i'll only get single output with the tactical version the dual output (600 and 15 Lumens) with the Pro one.
Unlike the G2X which has the polymer body, the 6PX body is made of Aluminum. It's very compact and practical, great for almost everyday activities. The only downside is that they can only take either 16650 or 2 CR123A. I've seen some folks succeed boring its body for 18650, that would make a perfect light.
Specifications:
- Emitter: i believe it's Cree XP-L
- Maximum ouput: 600 Lumens (1.5 hours)
- Lower output: 15 Lumens (52 hours)
- Beam distance: 187 meters but the effective range is about 120 meters
- Battery: 2 x CR123A or 1 x 16650
- The lens is made of polycarbonate which is very tough
- Length: 132mm
- Head diameter: 31.75mm
- Weight (without batteries): 147g
Unboxing and detailed review:
There's nothing much to talk about the packing. It's simple!
You'll get: 1 x 6PX Pro, 2 x CR123A Battery, Sticker, Manual and a Catalog.
These 2 CR123As are great for backup
I don't got money to burn so 16650 seems to be the best choice i have. Actually i'm sick of this kind of battery. I've been trying to standardize the all my light to 18650 but this one is exceptional
The protected 16650 from Keeppower fits perfectly. i once had a G2X Pro and its body was so tight that it could only fit unprotected cell.
i love how clean and simple it look
the size is perfect for EDC
It weights about 152g with batteries, which is not bad
compare to other tactical lights i have, the 6PX is mid-size. From left to right: Elzetta Bones, Surefire 6PX Pro, Fenix TK15UE, Olight Warrior X, Armytek Predator Pro, Fitorch M30R.
the body has some nice finger grips
would be better with a lanyard
the light does not come with a pocket clip. i don't care much about that but in case you need one, Solarforce has a ton of them.
clicky tail cap switch. I'd say it's pretty comfortable when operating.
- On/OFF: fully click the switch. Click once and the light will be on at 15 Lumens, half click twice before turning on for 600 Lumens
- It has momentary on/off
That's such a simple UI and is the main reason why i love Surefire.
springs contact of the tail cap
that's thiccc
the board's contact's kind of disappointing
Triangle threat and no sign of anodizing
it's not a big deal anyway
the head is designed for anti-rolling
have no ideal why Surefire does not mention what kind of LED they use. Ridiculously, now Fenix is doing the same!
Anyone with experiences could tell it's XP-L with orange reflector.
the bezel is plastic and also glued
Beamshot and Runtime
15 Lumens
600 Lumens
15 Lumens are enough for indoor uses
while 600 Lumens will definitely get you blind in the middle of the night
honestly, i found 15 Lumens is much more useful the the moonlight mode
The 6PX beam is the perfect combination of throw and spill. It gives you clear vision at at least 120 meters away, which is nice for urban environment.
look at this decent runtime. I only used 2500mAh 16650 for the test and it turned out quite impressive. You'll get nearly 100% of output for half and an hour before it starts descending and finally turns off at 70 minutes.
Conclusion:
This flashlight is all about balance: compact size, well built, powerful and has decent amount of runtime. I think i won't give up trying to get it bored for 18650 and will update the result in the future.
