Surefire M2 Centurion head

[Solscud007]

This is the tail switch assembly I'm currently running on my duty rifle. Would the SW02 be able to work with this!?!

http://www.surefire.com/surefire/content/xm07_large.jpg

as others have said, yes you can use the SW02 instead of the XM tailcap.

The SW02 actually came on the M952C. I have a M952P. The "C" stands for charlie/clickie and "P" stands for pressure. the M952P comes with the SW01 fatty tailcap.

Sadly those models are now discontinued. SF only offers the M952XM.

 

[Policetacteam]

Ok...I'm not sure if I'm understanding this correctly!?! Let me clarify. I do not want to replace my XM because I use both features (the tape and the constant "on" button) equally. I guess my question is can I continue to keep the XM (both features) while having the gnarly knob section of the SW02? Kinda confusing but hopefully that cleared it up! Thanks for baring with me.

 

[Size15's]

The answer is still no.

Please ignore that I've removed the rubber shroud from this SW02 (it's a real pain to put it back on BTW)

The two TailCaps are individual whole TailCaps. They do not disassemble. It's one or the other. It's not possible to blend the two.

 

[Solscud007]

The answer is still no.

Please ignore that I've removed the rubber shroud from this SW02 (it's a real pain to put it back on BTW)

yep. take quite a bit of elbow grease and a little bit of swearing to get it back on.

 

[Policetacteam]

Copy that! That is what I figured but I thought it would be cool with the gnarled knob! This thread continues to get better.

 

[Policetacteam]

Ok. I received my new M2 bezel from Solscud007 and it looks tuff! I have to say...the new M2 bezel looks way cooler than my old one! I also dropped a Malkoff M60 in that bad boy...good to go! I am loving this light all over again! Thanks again Solscud007! I wish I could post some pics but I have not quite figured that part out yet!

 

[1wrx7]

Don't forget the M2 head is also available in HA-BK as M600 Scoutlight parts:twothumbs

 

[Policetacteam]

Nice...more Surefire porn!!! Those look great! I noticed the newer M2 head is just a tad darker than my old one and I think it makes it look even cooler. There are are so many other companies making quality lights (Fenix, EagleTac, Olight, etc...) for much cheaper that you kind of put Surefire to the back burner. Surefire products have been on the cutting edge of Military and Law Enforcement lighting for many years. Sometimes it seems that they fall just slightly behind the curve but they continue to build lights that hold up to brutal conditions and persevere. I know that there are several companies making lights comparable to Surefire but I think time will be the true test! Will these newer companies back their products like Surefire has and will their products survive real world conditions!?! Time will tell! Surefire will always have my business!! :rock:

 

[Solscud007]

So very true. So far SF's customer service/Tech support is top notch!!! They replaced my broken M2 head in an instant.

I wish SF made the M2D. Then I could have a mini M3.


Here is what could have been.

 

[Policetacteam]

I would agree with you about their customer service. Surefire is the cat's meow when it comes to customer service! I had a Streamlight M3 mounted to my Glock. While attending a SWAT school the plastic bezel cracked but the light was still usable. I called Streamlight and they wanted to charge me nearly $100.00 to replace the PLASTIC BEZEL. I explained to the rep that I could just buy a new light for slightly more than that! Long story short...I told Streamlight to go pound sand and bought a Surefire X200B. I have never looked back and I have never dealt with Streamlight again. Customer service can make or break a business. I doubt Streamlight will go out of business because of the loss of my business but I will never buy their products. Surefire is top notch in the customer service area! Hopefully that never changes!!!

 

[Solscud007]

Surefire Korea has a detailed comparison of a normal C2 head and M2 head and their components

http://surefirekorea.com/board/boar...2&page=4&type=v&num1=999998&num2=00000&lock=N

 

[Policetacteam]

Any M2 mods were noting? Milkyspit mods especially!?! Lets see them!

 

[Solscud007]

well there is always Lumens Factory bulbs.

 

[Policetacteam]

Do tell!?!

 

[Solscud007]

Any of these will work. but you need to focus on the voltage.
http://lumensfactory.com/products.php?cat_id=2

 

[Policetacteam]

How do you think the Lumens Factory compare to the Malkoff's?

 

[Solscud007]

I think malkoffs are brighter. But you dont need the ring to use them with M2. There is debate that LEDs is wasted in a M2 head. You need to heatsink properties of a normal C2 head. The M2 is designed for shock which you know. So for me, since I have so many SFs i use my M2 heads soley for incan bulbs.

 

[Policetacteam]

I have read a lot about the M2 and C2 heads. I realize the M2 head is designed more for incans and not LED's but I have not noticed any adverse effects by using a Malkoff in both of my Surefire weapon / combat lights. I have run my weapon mounted light for extended periods and have never noticed any problems with heat management. The last time was a few weeks ago during an officer involved shooting and I located the suspect holed up in an upstairs apartment! My light ran, continuously, for approximately 30-40 minutes. Although the temperature was probably in the upper 20's to lower 30's. I guess take it for what its worth!

 

[CLHC]

Got no problems or issues running a Malkoff in my SF.M2!

 

[kramer5150]

Got no problems or issues running a Malkoff in my SF.M2!

No problems here running various DX modules in my M2. Although it does get warm so I am careful not to let it run unattended.