SureFire Product History Thread

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Hello everyone.

I'm working on documenting the history and evolution of SureFire handheld flashlights since their inception. Unfortunately, searching through old catalogs, advertisements, and my own (limited) knowledge isn't enough to complete this project but I know there is enough knowledge here on CPF to make this a reality.

I will be using this thread to post what information I have accumulated so far and then revising it based upon your input. To the extent possible I want to rely upon documented sources but I know we will have to use people's memories to fill in some of the blanks. Please share if you spot any errors or can help fill in the blanks!

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Table of Contents​

Post 1 (this post): Contains fact sheets that are actively being worked at this time.

• SureFire 6 / SureFire 6C (being worked together)

Post 2: Contains fact sheets that are closer to being finished. These are by no means closed to further revisions.

• C Series lights (Centurion)
• D Series lights (Guardian and Defender)
• M Series lights
• P Series lights (Classic)
• P Series lights (Original)
• Z Series lights

Post 3: Contains links to reference materials and other sources of information

Post 8: Sample photos of various lights

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We will start off with the predecessors to the P series lights. I have been struggling finding solid information on these models but thanks to donn I had a little something to start with. As of right now it seems like the 6 and 6C were basically the same light, just with a name change once the 6P was introduced. However, I haven't been able to find any documentation to back this up.

Laser Products/SureFire 6 and 6C

The SureFire 6 / SureFire 6C was the first lithium battery powered flashlight produced by SureFire. The SureFire that started it all.

Light Information - SureFire 6 / 6C
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Production Status	Discontinued
Light Type	Handheld
Body Type	Straight
Voltage/Source	6V / 2 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	6LF Reflector / Lamp assembly (60 lumens)
Rated Runtime
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Bezel switch. Tighten to turn on.
Year(s)	1988
Length
Body Diameter
Bezel Diameter
Weight
MSRP

Ordering Options - SureFire 6

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[880arm]

Product fact sheets that are closer to being finished have been moved here in order to keep the first post reasonably brief. However, no item is ever truly completed so please share any information you may have to help fill in some of the blanks.

I am also capturing information regarding beam modifying accessories, conversion kits, and carrying accessories but I am leaving those out of this thread in an effort to keep it a little bit shorter.


C Series Centurion

SureFire C2 CombatLight (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire C2 CombatLight
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Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	6V / 2 x Duracell DL123A or 2 x SureFire CR123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P60 Hi-Pressure Xenon (65 lumens) Optional: P61 Hi-Pressure Xenon (120 lumens) Optional: P60L LED Lamp/Reflector (80 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P60: 60 minutes With P61: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing (Black) or Type III Anodizing (Gray)
Production Color	Black or Natural (Gray)
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	2001 - 2011
Length	5.2 inches (132 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.25 inches (31.8 mm)
Weight	5.3 ounces (150 grams)
MSRP	2001:​ [*=left]C2-BK - $99.99 [*=left]C2-HA - $109.99 2011:​ [*=left]C2-BK - $90.00 [*=left]C2-HA - $95.00

Ordering Options - SureFire C2 CombatLight

C2-BK	C2 CombatLight with black finish. Includes two CR123 batteries and Z45 lanyard kit
C2-HA	C2 CombatLight with hard anodized gray (natural) finish. Includes two CR123 batteries and Z45 lanyard kit
C2-BK CS	Clamshell package - C2 Centurion with black Type II finish. Included 2 batteries, wrist lanyard and P60 lamp assembly
C2-HA CS	Clamshell package - C2 Centurion with gray Type III finish. Included 2 batteries, wrist lanyard and P60 lamp assembly
C2-BK-NRA	Special edition NRA version of the C2 CombatLight with black finish. Includes two CR123 batteries and Z45 lanyard kit
C2-HA-NRA	Special edition NRA version of the C2 CombatLight with hard anodized gray (natural) finish. Includes two CR123 batteries and Z45 lanyard kit.
C2-CJ	Special edition version of the C2 CombatLight with custom jungle camouflage finish. Included two batteries, Z45 lanyard kit, and P60 lamp assembly
C2 Team Solder	Special edition with Team Soldier logo
C2 Emerson	Special edition with Emerson branding
C2 Power of Light	Special Edition
C2 Taurus	Special edition with Taurus branding
C2 Remington	Special edition with Remington branding
C2 Smith & Wesson	Special edition with Smith & Wesson branding
C2 Omega Force Teamster USA	Special edition with Omega Force markings
C2 Orange	Special PK edition
C2 Purple

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SureFire C3 CombatLight (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire C3 CombatLight​

Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	9V / 3 x Duracell DL123A or 3 x SureFire CR123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P90 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (105 lumens) Optional: P91 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (200+ lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P90: 60 minutes With P91: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing (Black) or Type III Anodizing (Gray)
Production Color	Black or Natural (Gray)
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	2001 - 2007
Length	6.5 inches (165 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.25 inches (31.8 mm)
Weight	6.7 ounces (190 grams)
MSRP	2001:​ [*=left]C3-BK - $119.99 [*=left]C3-HA - $129.99

Ordering Options - SureFire C3 CombatLight​

C3-BK	Box package - C3 CombatLight with black finish. Includes three CR123 batteries and Z26 lanyard kit
C3-HA	Box package - C3 CombatLight with hard anodized gray (natural) finish. Includes three CR123 batteries and Z26 lanyard kit
C3-BK CS	Clamshell package - C3 Centurion with black Type II finish. Included 3 batteries, wrist lanyard and P90 lamp assembly
C3-HA CS	Clamshell package - C3 Centurion with gray Type III finish. Included 3 batteries, wrist lanyard and P90 lamp assembly

D Series Defender / Guardian

SureFire D2 Defender (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire D2 Defender​

Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	6V / 2 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery or 2 x SureFire CR123 Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P60 Hi-Pressure Xenon (65 lumens) Optional: P61 Hi-Pressure Xenon (120 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P60: 60 minutes With P61: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Available in black and gun-metal gray
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	2001 - 2002
Length	4.9 inches (124 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.25 inches (31.8 mm)
Weight	5.1 ounces (145 grams)
MSRP	2001 - $99.99

Ordering Options - SureFire D2 Defender​

D2-BK	Box package: D2 Defender with black finish. Includes 2 batteries and P60 lamp assembly
D2-BK CS	Clamshell Package: D2 Defender with black finish. Includes 2 batteries and P60 lamp assembly

SureFire D3 Guardian / D3 Defender (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire D3 Guardian / D3 Defender​

Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	9V / 3 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery or 3 x SureFire CR123 Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P90 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (105 lumens) Optional: P91 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (200+ lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P90: 60 minutes With P91: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	2001 - 2002
Length	6.4 inches (163 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.25 inches (31.8 mm)
Weight	6.7 ounces (190 grams)
MSRP	2001 - $119.99

Ordering Options - SureFire D3 Guardian / D3 Defender​

D3-BK	Box Package: D3 with black finish. Includes 3 batteries and P90 lamp assembly
D3-BK CS	Clamshell Package: D3 with black finish. Includes 3 batteris and P90 lamp assembly

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M Series Lights

M1 Infrared Illuminator (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire M1 Illuminator​

Production Status	In Production
Voltage/Source	3V / 1 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery or 1 x SureFire 123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Infrared LED
Rated Runtime	15 hours
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type III Anodizing
Production Color	Natural (gray)
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	????? - Present
Length	3.85 inches (97 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.0 inches (25.4 mm)
Weight	3.1 ounces (88 grams)
MSRP	[*=left]2001: $110.00 [*=left]2013: $160.00

Ordering Options - SureFire M1 Illuminator

M1	Box Package - M1 Illuminator with Z45 Lanyard System and 1 123A Lithium Battery

SureFire M2 Centurion (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire M2 Centurion
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Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	6V / 2 x Duracell DL123A or 2 x SureFire CR123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P60 Hi-Pressure Xenon (65 lumens) Standard: P61 Hi-Pressure Xenon (120 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P60: 60 minutes With P61: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type III Anodizing (Gray)
Production Color	Natural (Gray)
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	???? - 2011
Length	5.6 inches (142 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.47 inches (37 mm)
Weight	6.1 ounces (173 grams)
MSRP	[*=left]2001: $149.99 [*=left]2008: $179.00 [*=left]2011: $179.00

Ordering Options - SureFire M2 Centurion

M2-BK	M2 Centurion with 2 batteries, wrist lanyard, P60 and P61 Lamp assemblies
M2 Strider	Special edition M2 with Strider branding

SureFire M3 CombatLight (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire M3 CombatLight
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Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	9V / 3 x Duracell DL123A or 3 x SureFire CR123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: MN10 Hi-Pressure Xenon (125 lumens) Standard: MN11 Hi-Pressure Xenon (225 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With MN10: 60 minutes With MN11: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type III Anodizing (Gray)
Production Color	Natural (Gray)
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	???? - 2011
Length	7.5 inches (191mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.63 inches (41 mm)
Weight	7.6 ounces (214 grams)
MSRP	[*=left]2001: $224.99 [*=left]2008: $269.00 [*=left]2011: $275.00

Ordering Options - SureFire M3 CombatLight

M3	M3 CombatLight with 3 123A batteries, MN10 lamp assembly, MN11 lamp assembly, and lanyard system
M3-CB	M3 CombatLight with crenelated bezel. Includes 3 123A batteries, MN10 lamp assembly, MN11 lamp assembly, and lanyard system

SureFire M3T CombatLight (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire M3T CombatLight
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Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	9V / 3 x Duracell DL123A or 3 x SureFire CR123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: MN15 Hi-Pressure Xenon (125 lumens) Standard: MN16 Hi-Pressure Xenon (225 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With MN15: 60 minutes With MN16: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type III Anodizing (Gray)
Production Color	Natural (Gray)
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	???? - 2011
Length	7.9 inches (201mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	2.5 inches (64 mm)
Weight	9.8 ounces (278 grams)
MSRP	[*=left]2001: $274.99 [*=left]2008: $329.00 [*=left]2011: $329.00

Ordering Options - SureFire M3T CombatLight

M3T	M3T CombatLight with 3 123A batteries, MN15 lamp assembly, MN16 lamp assembly, and lanyard system
M3T-CB	M3T CombatLight with crenelated bezel. Includes 3 123A batteries, MN15 lamp assembly, MN16 lamp assembly, and lanyard system

SureFire M4 Devastator (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire M4 Devastator
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Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	12V / 4 x Duracell DL123A or 4 x SureFire CR123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: MN60 Hi-Pressure Xenon (225 lumens) Standard: MN61 Hi-Pressure Xenon (350 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With MN60: 60 minutes With MN61: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type III Anodizing (Gray)
Production Color	Natural (Gray)
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	???? - 2011
Length	9.2 inches (234mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	2.5 inches (64 mm)
Weight	11.6 ounces (329 grams)
MSRP	[*=left]2001: $284.99 [*=left]2008: $349.00 [*=left]2011: $349.00

Ordering Options - SureFire M4 Devastator

M4	M4 Devastator with 4 123A batteries, MN60 lamp assembly, MN61 lamp assembly, and lanyard system
M4-CB	M4 Devastator with crenelated bezel. Includes 4 123A batteries, MN60 lamp assembly, MN61 lamp assembly, and lanyard system

SureFire M6 Guardian / M6 MagnumLight (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire M6 Guardian
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Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	9V / 6 x Duracell DL123A or 6 x SureFire CR123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: MN20 Hi-Pressure Xenon (250 lumens) Standard: MN21 Hi-Pressure Xenon (500 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With MN20: 60 minutes With MN21: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type III Anodizing (Gray)
Production Color	Natural (Gray)
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	???? - 2011
Length	7.9 inches (201 mm)
Body Diameter	1.75 inch (44 mm)
Bezel Diameter	2.5 inches (64 mm)
Weight	15.9 ounces (451 grams)
MSRP	[*=left]2001: $349.99 [*=left]2008: $425.00 [*=left]2011: $425.00

Ordering Options - SureFire M6 Guardian

M6	M6 Guardian with 6 123A batteries, MN20 lamp assembly, MN21 lamp assembly, and lanyard system
M6-CB	M6 Guardian with crenelated bezel. Includes 6 123A batteries, MN20 lamp assembly, MN21 lamp assembly, and lanyard system

P Series (Classic)

SureFire 3P (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire 3P​

Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	3V / 1 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	R30 Hi-Pressure Xenon (15 lumens)
Rated Runtime	60 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)
Length	3.5 inches (89 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.245 inches (31.6 mm)
Weight	4.0 ounces (113 grams)
MSRP

Ordering Options - SureFire 3P

SureFire 6P Classic (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire 6P Classic​

Production Status	Discontinued. Replaced by 6P Original
Voltage/Source	6V / 2 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P60 Hi-Pressure Xenon (65 lumens) Optional: P61 Hi-Pressure Xenon (120 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P60: 60 minutes With P61: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	1988 - 2001
Length	4.9 inches (124 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.245 inches (31.6 mm)
Weight	5.0 ounces (142 grams)
MSRP

Ordering Options - SureFire 6P Classic

Model 6P Flashlight	Includes one set of two DL123A Lithium Batteries
Model P600 PRO PAC	Includes the 6P flashlight, a V26 leather duty holster, an F24 wide angle BeamShaper, an extra set of two DL123A Lithium batteries, and a spare P60 Lamp/reflector assembly.
Model 6PT Flashlight	Includes 6P body with 3" T1 TurboHead, N1 lamp assembly, and two DL123A lithium batteries
Model 6R000 Flashlight	Flashlight only, supplied with one B65 battery, no charger
Model 6R211 Flashlight System	Includes a 6R flashlight supplied with one B65 Ni-Cad battery, and a Model C211 AC/DC RapidCharger (Charges the B65 battery removed from the flashlight in under 2 hours)
Model 6R00 ProPac	Includes the 6R211 flashlight system, plus a V16 leaterh duty holster, an F24 wide angle BeamShaper, a set of two DL123A lithium batteries, an extra B65 Ni-Cad battery, and a spare R60 lamp/reflector assembly
Model 6R111 Flashlight System	Includes a 6R flashlight supplied with one B65 Ni-Cad battery, and a Model C111 AC/DC Overnight Charger (Charges the B65 battery removed from the flashlight in eleven hours).
Model 6RT000	6R body with 3″ T1 TurboHead and one B65 Ni-Cad battery (no charger)
Model 6RT211 Flashlight System	Includes a 6RT flashlight supplied with one B65 Ni-Cad battery, and a C211 AC/DC rapid charger (Charges battery removed from the flashlight in under two hours).
Model 6RT111 Flashlight System	Includes a 6RT flashlight supplied with one B65 Ni-Cad battery, and a C111 AC/DC rapid charger (Charges battery removed from flashlight in eleven hours)

SureFire 9P Classic (Full Fact Sheet)
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Light Information - SureFire 9P Classic

Production Status	Discontinued. Replaced by 9P Original
Voltage/Source	9V / 3 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P90 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (105 lumens) Optional: P91 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (200+ lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P90: 60 minutes With P91: 18 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	???? - 2001
Length	6.2 inches (157.5 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.245 inches (31.6 mm)
Weight	6.7 ounces (190 grams)
MSRP

Ordering Options - SureFire 9P Classic

Model 9P Flashlight	Includes one set of three DL123A Lithium Batteries
Model P00 PRO 9PAC	Includes the 9P flashlight, a V16 leather duty holster, an F24 wide angle BeamShaper, an extra set of three DL123A Lithium batteries, and a spare P90 Lamp/reflector assembly.
Model 9PT TurboHead Flashlight System	Includes the 9P flashlight body with a 3″ T2 TurboHead and three DL123A Lithium Batteries

SureFire 12PM NightFighter (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire 12PM NightFighter​

Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	12V / 4 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	N62 Hi-Pressure Xenon (over 500 lumens)
Rated Runtime	18 minutes (at 30% duty cycle) Continuous runtime limited to 3 minutes due to battery heating
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)
Length	9.0 inches (229 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	2.5 inches (63.5 mm)
Weight	9.9 ounces (281 grams)
MSRP

P Series (Original)

SureFire 6P Original (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire 6P Original​

Production Status	Still in production
Voltage/Source	6V / 2 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery or 2 x SureFire CR123 Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P60 Hi-Pressure Xenon (65 lumens) Optional: P61 Hi-Pressure Xenon (120 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P60: 60 minutes With P61: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Available in black and gun-metal gray
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	2001 - present
Length	5.2 inches (132 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.25 inches (31.8 mm)
Weight	5.2 ounces (147 grams)
MSRP	2001 - $79.99 2008 - $62.00 2013 - $88.00

Ordering Options - SureFire 6P Original

6P-BK	6P with black finish. Includes 2 batteries and P60 lamp assembly
6P-GM	6P with gun metal gray finish. Includes 2 batteris and P60 lamp assembly
6P-USA	6P with red tail cap, white body, and blue bezel with patriotic markings. Includes 2 batteries and P60 lamp assembly
6P-NRA	Special version with NRA logo on bezel. Includes 2 batteries and P60 lamp assembly

SureFire 9P Original (Full Fact Sheet)
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Light Information - SureFire 9P Original

Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	9V / 3 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery or 3 x SureFire CR123 Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P90 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (105 lumens) Optional: P91 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (200+ lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P90: 60 minutes With P91: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	2001 - 2003 and 2005 - 2011
Length	6.5 inches (165 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.25 inches (31.8 mm)
Weight	6.5 ounces (184 grams)
MSRP	2005 - $75.00 2009 - $82.00 2011 - $95.00

Ordering Options - SureFire 9P Original

9P-BK

9P with black finish. Includes 3 batteries and P90 lamp assembly

Z Series

SureFire 6Z CombatLight (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire 6Z CombatLight
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Production Status	Discontinued. Replaced by the SureFire Z2
Voltage/Source	6V / 2 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P60 Hi-Pressure Xenon (65 lumens) Optional: P61 Hi-Pressure Xenon (120 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P60: 60 minutes With P61: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	1997 - 2001
Length	4.9 inches (124 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.245 inches (31.6 mm)
Weight	5.0 ounces (142 grams)
MSRP

Ordering Options - SureFire 6Z CombatLight

Model 6Z CombatLight	Includes one set of two DL123A Lithium Batteries and a Z33 Lanyard System.
Model Z600 PRO PAC	Includes the 6Z CombatLight, a V70 holster, an F24 wide angle BeamShaper, an extra set of two DL123A Lithium batteries, and a spare P60 Lamp/reflector assembly.

SureFire 7Z CombatLight (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire 7Z CombatLight
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Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	Standard: ~5V / SureFire B65 Ni-Cad rechargeable battery Optional: 6V / 2 x SureFire DL132A Lithium battery
Lamp Assembly	R60 Hi-Pressure Xenon (50 lumens)
Rated Runtime	B65 Ni-Cad battery stick: 40 minutes Lithium primary batteries: 60 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	1997 - ?????
Length	6.9 inches (175 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.245 inches (31.6 mm)
Weight	7.5 ounces (213 grams)
MSRP

Ordering Options - SureFire 7Z CombatLight

Model 7Z211 CombatLight System	Includes the 7Z flashlight supplied with one B65 Ni-Cad battery, a Z33 lanyard system, a Z29 battery spacer, and C211 AC/DC RapidCharger.
Model Z700 PRO PAC	Includes the 7Z211 CombatLight System, plus a V70 holster, an F24 wide angle BeamShaper, a set of two DL11223A Lithium batteries, an extra B65 Ni-Cad battery, and a spare R60 lamp/reflector assembly.
Model 7Z111 CombatLight System	Includes the 7Z flashlight supplied with one B65 Ni-Cad battery, a Z33 lanyard system, a Z29 battery spacer, and a C111 AC/DC overnight charger.
Model 72000 CombatLight	7Z flashlight only, supplied with one B65 battery, Z29 battery spacer, Z33 lanyard system and no charger.

SureFire 9Z CombatLight (Full Fact Sheet)
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Light Information - SureFire 9Z CombatLight

Production Status	Discontinued. Replaced by Z3 CombatLight
Voltage/Source	9V / 3 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P90 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (105 lumens) Optional: P91 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (200+ lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P90: 60 minutes With P91: 18 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	1997 - ??????
Length	6.3 inches (160 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.245 inches (31.6 mm)
Weight	6.2 ounces (176 grams)
MSRP

Ordering Options - SureFire 9Z CombatLight

Model 9Z Flashlight	Includes one set of three DL123A Lithium Batteries and a Z33 Lanyard System
Model Z900 PRO PAC	Includes the 9Z CombatLight, a V70 holster, an F24 wide angle BeamShaper, an extra set of three DL123A Lithium batteries, and a spare P90 Lamp/reflector assembly.

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SureFire 12ZM CombatLight (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire 12ZM CombatLight
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Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	12V / 4 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	N62 Hi-Pressure Xenon (over 500 lumens)
Rated Runtime	18 minutes (at 30% duty cycle) Continuous runtime limited to 3 minutes due to battery heating
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)
Length	9.0 inches (229 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	2.5 inches (63.5 mm)
Weight	9.9 ounces (281 grams)
MSRP

SureFire Z2 CombatLight (Full Fact Sheet)

Light Information - SureFire Z2 CombatLight
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Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	6V / 2 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery or 2 x SureFire CR123 Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P60 Hi-Pressure Xenon (65 lumens) Optional: P61 Hi-Pressure Xenon (120 lumens) Optional: P60L LED lamp/reflector (80 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P60: 60 minutes With P61: 20 minutes With P60L: ??????
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	2001 - 2011
Length	5.2 inches (132 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.25 inches (31.8 mm)
Weight	4.8 ounces (136 grams)
MSRP	2001 - $89.99 2009 - $96.00 2011 - $105.00

Ordering Options - SureFire Z2 CombatLight

Z2-BK

Black Z2 ComabatLight

SureFire Z3 CombatLight (Full Fact Sheet)
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Light Information - SureFire Z3 CombatLight

Production Status	Discontinued
Voltage/Source	9V / 3 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery or 3 x SureFire CR123 Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P90 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (105 lumens) Optional: P91 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (200+ lumens) Optional: P60L LED lamp assembly (80 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P90: 60 minutes With P91: 20 minutes With P60L: Up to 12 hours
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	2001 - 2002
Length	6.4 inches (163 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.25 inches (31.8 mm)
Weight	6.7 ounces (190 grams)
MSRP	2001 - $109.99

Ordering Options - SureFire Z3 CombatLight

Z3-BK

Z3 with black finish. Includes 3 batteries and P90 lamp assembly

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[880arm]

CPF Threads

• Catalog of Discontinued SureFire Flashlights

SureFire Illumination Tools Catalogs

• 1996 SureFire Product Catalog
• 2002 SureFire Product Catalog
• 2003 SureFire Product Catalog
• 2004 SureFire Product Catalog
• 2005 SureFire Product Catalog
• 2006 SureFire Product Catalog
• 2007 SureFire Product Catalog
• 2008 SureFire Product Catalog
• 2009 SureFire Product Catalog
• 2010 SureFire Product Catalog
• 2011 SureFire Product Catalog
• 2012 SureFire Product Catalog
• 2013 SureFire Illumination Tools Brochure
• 2013 SureFire New Products Brochure

SureFire Price Lists

• 2001 Illumination Tools Pricelist
• 2001 Tactical Products Pricelist

SureFire Tactical Products Catalogs

• 1997 SureFire Tactical Products Selection Guide
• 2001 SureFire Millennium Weapon Lights
• 2005 SureFire Tactical Products Catalog
• 2006 SureFire Tactical Products Catalog
• 2007 SureFire Tactical Products Catalog
• 2013 SureFire Weapon Lights Brochure

Another really good source of information is the Internet Wayback Machine which has cached copies of websites going back to the early days of the internet. Unfortunately, there are a lot of gaps in the information but there's still enough to fill in some of the gaps. I have found the product comparison pages to be very useful.

If you have any other links or documents to share, post them up and I'll add them to the list!

 

[tobrien]

I support this idea. This could be big

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Good start Jim. Looks like what we talked about over PM's.

Bill

 

[BIGLOU]

Thanks for doing this. This would be great with photos. I have a 6P classic with the box and a 12ZM I can email you photos of so you can add to the post. Also I have seen some links to some old catalogs that would be great to add to this too.

 

[880arm]

I support this idea. This could be big

I'm glad to hear it and I think you're right! I started compiling a bunch of this information for my own sake and then thought, why not put it out there for everyone?

Good start Jim. Looks like what we talked about over PM's.

Bill

Thank you sir, for your help and advice.

Thanks for doing this. This would be great with photos. I have a 6P classic with the box and a 12ZM I can email you photos of so you can add to the post. Also I have seen some links to some old catalogs that would be great to add to this too.

Glad to hear it BIGLOU. I only have one 6P Classic box and it looks a little worse for wear. Also, my 12ZM has a threaded Turbo-Head and from what I remember, that's not how they were originally sold. Any pictures of yours would make a nice addition to the thread. I will send you a PM with more info.

I originally didn't intend to post pictures here because we already have a great thread for SureFire collections and there's another with photos of discontinued SureFire products. However, I don't suppose it would hurt to dedicate a post to displaying some examples. I will bring a few over from my site where I have been compiling this info.

 

[880arm]

Photos - If anyone has photos of lights (or variations of lights) that aren't already posted, feel free to share and we'll add them to this post. I am going to try to resize them so that we can keep the size of this thread under control.

Clicking on photo should open full size image in a new window​

SureFire 6 / SureFire 6C

If anyone has photos they are willing to share of the 6/6C, they would be greatly appreciated!


D Series (Defender and Guardian)

D2 Defender



D3 Defender / D3 Guardian




P Series (Classic)

SureFire 3P





SureFire 6P Classic








SureFire 9P Classic






SureFire 12PM NightFighter

P Series (Original)

SureFire 6P Original






SureFire 9P Original




Z Series Lights

SureFire 6Z CombatLight



SureFire 7Z CombatLight



SureFire 9Z CombatLight



SureFire 12ZM CombatLight



SureFire Z2 CombatLight



SureFire Z3 CombatLight

 

[Size15's]

It'll be cool to pull things together from the various threads.

FYI, the 12PM and 12ZM featured the "T-62" threaded rim TurboHead first, then the 2.5" short rim TurboHead once the T-62 had run out. I'm not convinced they ever had the 3" T-Series Extended Range TurboHead as stock.

The 6PT and 9PT etc with this TurboHead were separate models...

 

[Kestrel]

A bit surprised that folks haven't offered this CPF thread yet?
Catalog of Discontinued Surefire Flashlights

 

[880arm]

A bit surprised that folks haven't offered this CPF thread yet?
Catalog of Discontinued Surefire Flashlights

Good call Kestrel. That's one of the threads here that got me thinking about creating a more comprehensive list. I shall add it, and other threads as they come up, to post #3.

 

[880arm]

It'll be cool to pull things together from the various threads.

FYI, the 12PM and 12ZM featured the "T-62" threaded rim TurboHead first, then the 2.5" short rim TurboHead once the T-62 had run out. I'm not convinced they ever had the 3" T-Series Extended Range TurboHead as stock.

The 6PT and 9PT etc with this TurboHead were separate models...

I bought my 12PM (used) with the 3" head already on it. I remember you mentioning before that they weren't offered like that stock, but I didn't think of it when I posted the pics. I have replaced the 12PM pictures with some others I had, showing the 2.5" threaded rim TurboHead.

Thanks for bringing that up.

 

[tobrien]

I hope this is an ok thread to ask in, but is the hex/anti-roll Nitrolon bezel a rarity amongst Surefire stuff?

I've always seen those 'knobby' Nitrolon bezels on CPF and CPFMP but once, prior to my hex bezel G2Z, I saw a regular G2 with the hex bezel.

Did surefire not make these anti roll Nitrolon bezels for very long or something? If it helps, the cells that came out if this new-old stock G2Z I got were marked as expiring in 03-2015, so I guess this'd place the hex Nitrolon bezels at around 2003-2004 or so?


— Sent from my unreleased, next generation iPad 44 running iOS M (to be released in the year 2036).

 

[880arm]

I think all of the incandescent G2Z's used Nitrolon hex bezels, beginning with its introduction in 2002 as well as the incan G3 beginning in 2007. I believe the incan G2 was always sold with the "knobby" bezels but I could easily be wrong.

 

[Rat]

It'll be cool to pull things together from the various threads.

FYI, the 12PM and 12ZM featured the "T-62" threaded rim TurboHead first, then the 2.5" short rim TurboHead once the T-62 had run out. I'm not convinced they ever had the 3" T-Series Extended Range TurboHead as stock.

The 6PT and 9PT etc with this TurboHead were separate models...

WOW this must be a good thread it got Size15 out of hibernation :thumbsup:
Good to see you on CPF again Size 15 I have read many of hrs worth of your posts on here over the years and learned plenty from them so it real good to hear from you again.


880arm Great thread your photo's are very nice look real professional its going to be good watching this thread grow.
I wish I had a Surefire 6 to help you out with a picture but its been one of those lights I have never had the opportunity to purchase well not in good condition anyway.

PM me your email address I have 2008 & 2009 product catalogs on PDF. Can anybody out there help with 1997 to 2000 ?

:wave:

EDIT: changed catalog 2001 to 2000

 

[880arm]

Rat, good to see you here too! I know you're going to be full of information when we get to the C and M series lights.

Great news on the catalogs. I should have printed copies of '08 and '09 arriving tomorrow but the PDF's will be even more useful. PM incoming!

 

[Justin Case]

Post deleted.

 

[880arm]

PM me your email address I have 2008 & 2009 product catalogs on PDF. Can anybody out there help with 1997 to 2001 ?

:wave:

Thank you sir. The 2008 and 2009 catalogs have been received, uploaded, and added to post #3!

2001 catalogs here.

Thanks Justin. I have those items in the "Price Lists" section above. I'm holding out hope that there is actually a separate, and more detailed, catalog for 2001! PM sent with e-mail info if you want me to host any other catalogs you have.

 

[RedLED]

Nice thread.

I have a ton of Surefire lights, boxes, and everything from the early days. In the early days, I had to go thru a dealer in LA, took forever to get things sometime.

If I have a chance to dig it out of my archival storage, I will do an inventory. Tons of old catalogs in there, too.

I am sure there are 3P's and some of the very early models in there. I bought them and then moved my office in 99, and again in 2002 to our big complex. I Put a few things in our off site archival facility. Some are the old plastic boxes.

Told my wife and daughter that that stuff is worth money!

Thanks for this thread.

 

[tobrien]

I think all of the incandescent G2Z's used Nitrolon hex bezels, beginning with its introduction in 2002 as well as the incan G3 beginning in 2007. I believe the incan G2 was always sold with the "knobby" bezels but I could easily be wrong.

gotcha, thanks!