Z2 Combat Light

[Bullzeyebill]

I wish I could luck into a mint like new condition Z2.

I would take a beaten up z2, in fact just the body would be good.

Bill

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

Some of my fav's


Speaking of triple nichia, the end 4 are p60 nichia's

Tall order to outdo ven when it comes to most interesting lights photo. :thumbsup:

~ CG

 

[scout24]

Kestrel- Is the 7Z/ 2x18650 Zerores/ Triple still in your stable? I should bump that build thread... 😁

(At the risk of going off-topic...)

 

[dirtynorseman]

Those are some amazing looking lights ven. Surefire 6P is at the top of my list for next light. I do have a hard time leaving anything stock so should be perfect.

 

[scout24]

dirtynorseman- Welcome! Here's some required reading...

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?182392-Why-is-the-SureFire-6P-so-good

 

[dirtynorseman]

dirtynorseman- Welcome! Here's some required reading...

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?182392-Why-is-the-SureFire-6P-so-good

Thanks for for the recommendation. That is a thread I've already been reading through. 😏👍

 

[novice]

Do the 16650's require modification/boring to the Z2 body? Which rechargeable batteries can be used with no modifications?

dirtynorseman,
You can use either 16650 rechargeable Li-ion cells, or 17670 cells, in the Z2 without any modifications being done to your light. These days, because of more R&D being done to 16650 cells, certain 16650 cells have more storage capacity than the 17670 cell. Paying attention to voltage, you could use either a single 16670 cell (3.7 volts), or two 16340 cells (7.4 volts) in your Z2. There are aftermarket choices for incan lamp assemblies in either 3.7v, or 7.4v, as well. Lots of options. Rechargeable Li-ion cells are frequently referred to as 4.2 volts, but that is their "resting voltage". When you put them in something and turn it on, their voltage immediately (well, within nanoseconds...) drops to 3.7 volts. Some led modules safe for 7.4 volts will also run at full output on 3.7v for a briefer period, and some will not.

 

[dirtynorseman]

Thank you for the reply novice. Much appreciated.

 

[ven]

Z's are my favorite, also.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qlhrfgy0ixpvz71/20180610_132727.jpg?dl=0

Awesome family, love the z3!!! Also a fan of the g2z,

Very nice collection there Ven.

Thank you sir

^^ Ven is the beam shots Sportac triple 219b tint?

The beam pics are the incand drop in, here another of said

IMHO its an amazing beam, and although weak in todays lumens, can still hold its own for quality. For CRI it of course kicks LED's a55! Hot spot is a little too focused for my work uses, but does get some use still. Also have a few bulbs at home for the nostalgia times(and mr fixers incand week)

I love the E incand as well

All be them a little under driven on sanyo 16650 fuel(4.35v), the beam is still super nice

Tall order to outdo ven when it comes to most interesting lights photo. :thumbsup:

~ CG

Thank you for kind words CG

Those are some amazing looking lights ven. Surefire 6P is at the top of my list for next light. I do have a hard time leaving anything stock so should be perfect.

Thank you, there are many too add over time. 6p a must, the c2 another. Beauty is, you can swap the engines around when ever(p60) you feel. Back to the 80's and 90's with incand flavours. Triples and quads of now for huge output, with programmable drivers, oslon flat for crazy throw(even in the small p60 reflector). Various malkoff p60's as well........................enjoy the ride.

 

[konifans]

My favorite 2-cell Surefire.

 

[konifans]

It fits the turbohead perfectly!

 

[ven]

:kewlpics::rock:

 

[id30209]

Beautifull!!!

 

[Kestrel]

Kestrel- Is the 7Z/ 2x18650 Zerores/ Triple still in your stable? I should bump that build thread...

You bet, it's the longest one, a slot from the right; My all-time favorite 'big light', but only 1/2" longer than a 2x17500 'C3' for example.

Awesome family, love the z3!!! [...]

Thx; but actually no Z3 in that pic; I owned a /very/ nice one for a while, but it crossed the Atlantic after an offer I couldn't refuse - IMO the Z3 is the rarest production 'Z' (with the possible exception of the 12Z).
But I do prefer the earlier 9Z's slightly more, which explains the selection in my pic above.

 

[ven]

I learn something everyday, i had to google fu both and see . The z3 is the one that came out after the 9z. So confusing haha, but i am a surefire noob.

Very

 

[Kestrel]

I have always found it interesting that the rare Z3 was the most recent model (besides the Z2), but I'm thinking that sales were lower than the previous models because the grip ring C2/C3 now competed with them for market share, leading to only a short production run - there were no C's to compete with the 6 & 9Z's in their heyday.

And the three-cell SF's have always been less popular than the two-cell versions - despite the increase in performance & efficiency with the third cell; I have always preferred these longer versions for that reason.
And then the monster 18650's came out, finally edging out the last of the 3xCR123 SF's.

 

[ven]

I am yet to add one of these, I have had a few chances as well. Cell choice is the reason why I never jumped at the times. It's been very close, as with a couple of C3's ,which I also love the look of. Not sure what would work, would not want to bore it for 2x 18500(do have a couple of bored surefire, but like the idea of keeping the original strength more than extra output, maybe more so in a longer light). So limited to 16 ,maybe 17mm diameter cells.

Or I could just man up and feed 3xcr123 cells

z3 and c3 could be next years surefire additions, providing I find them at right time!

 

[Dave D]

While going through the junk bin of old equipment at work I came across a Surefire Z2 Combat Light.

I highly recommend fitting an Xeno Bezel ring, it will give the head far more protection from drops. They are available on eBay.

 

[dirtynorseman]

I was wanting to add a bezel ring but looking at this Z2 it looks like it isn't one piece with no removable ring. Did the Z44 head come in different configurations as far the bezel goes?

 

[ven]

Yes the earlier ones afaik did not have the bezel ring. I dropped mine a few months back and dented the end. How the lens did not break is beyond me. A little gentle persuasion with a mallet soon got it round again(originally off a z2, then fitted on 6p when dropped)

Back to round(kind of)

Plastic rings are junk

All with zeno rings Dave mentioned, defo make a difference. If the light is going to get beat on some, worth looking for a z44/with ring.

Have many xeno's, all pretty good and nicely made. Think i have all the flavours as well, brushed or matte, shiny and even gold(black of course)
matte silver

Found an old pic with that bezel on my home z2, also pre mod bored v54 6p(has a ring in since pic)