Well first surefire makes a great light so I'm not trying to start anything here but as you asked. The high current draw was an issue. Not because I thought it was dangerous but because that's how they get 1000 lumens out of there lights. Other companies do this without having to push the batteries hard to get the results. Second was build quality. I have quite a few SF lights as well as another manufacturer that I'm rather fond of and When I compare the lights side by side there really was no comparison. I'm sure it's a pretty rugged light but wall thickness bezel thickness and heft was just not there for me.
No problem, we should all be able to discuss the pros & cons of a light or brand civilly like mature adults(although I know that doesn't always happen around here[emoji16]). Yep, they are definitely pushing the limits of 2 x CR123's(I think any light pushing 1000+lumens off that fuel are). I think the size may limit driver size too. They are 2 favorite companies of mine too(if the other one is the one I'm thinking of[emoji6]). I think the wall & bezel thickness is more of a design feature though. The E-Series was designed to be super small and light while still being durable and packing a punch(it really was all the rage back in the day as I'm sure you know). You have to go up to the P/Z/G/C Series to get the original beefier body/bezel(yet still definitely not as beefy as some companies).
Like I said over in the Malkoff threads, I think we all need to keep in mind the history and lineage of SF. They invented much of what we have in the lighting world today and even the stuff they did nots lineage can often be traced back to their ideas. They are also arguably by far the most battle and time tested company on the market. Their lights have been thoroughly tested on battlefields around the world by a number of governments LEO, MIL, Government Agencies etc. They passed these tests with flying colours and are still actively deployed today(they are one of the only light companies in the world that's lights have NSN numbers too).
Then of course we need to look at our "actual" needs and personal use requirements vs. wants. I am as guilty as the next guy of enjoying finding the best built, toughest, and coolest ideas. But, from a durability standpoint, I really think there is an extremely small few of us that actually need or take advantage of the full durability even SF offers, let alone companies like Elzetta, Malkoff, etc. Now, that's not to say we should ever stop buying these awesome beasts[emoji16].
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