SureFire Product History Thread

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Fact Sheet: SureFire M3T CombatLight

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Jim Basham

SureFire M3T CombatLight

The SureFire M3T CombatLight is the turbo-head version of the M3 CombatLight. Featuring a larger 2.5″ TurboHead reflector, the M3T is a high-intensity incandescent flashlight for tactical, duty, or searchlight use. The ergonomic rubber grip ring allows the M3 CombatLight to be operated with a handgun, using the SureFire technique.

The M3T CombatLight features a shock-isolation system in the bezel which provides extra recoil and impact protection for the lamp filament and comes equipped with both the MN15 and MN16 lamp assemblies.

The modular design of the M3T CombatLight allows it to share many accessories with other SureFire lights. The tailcap threads are compatible with other C/P/Z-series lights while the bezel threads match those found on the SureFire M3 CombatLight, M4 Devastator and M6 Guardian. As a result, the M3T can be assembled, without the use of tools, into a wide variety of configurations.

Light Information – SureFire M3T CombatLight​

Production Status: Discontinued
Light Type: Handheld
Body Type: Combat Grip
Voltage/Source: 9V / 3 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery or 3 x SureFire CR123 Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly:

• Standard: MN15 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (125 lumens)
• Standard: MN16 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (225 lumens)

Rated Runtime:

• With MN15: 60 minutes
• With MN16: 20 minutes

Body Construction: Aluminum
Body Finish: Type III Anodizing
Primary Production Color: Olive Drab (Type III)
Switch: Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s) of Production: – 2011
Length: 7.9 inches (201 mm)
Body Diameter: 1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter: 2.5 inches (64 mm)
Weight: 9.8 ounces (278 grams)
MSRP:

• 2001 – $274.99
• 2008 – $329.00
• 2011 – $329.00

Ordering Options – SureFire M3T CombatLight​

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

Photo Gallery – SureFire M3T CombatLight​

Compatible Accessories and Optional Equipment – SureFire M3T CombatLight
Beam Modifying Accessories:

• FM23 Infra-Red Beamfilter
• FM24 Wide angle Beamshaper
• FM25 Red BeamFilter
• FM26 Blue BeamFilter
• FM27 Protective Cover

Conversion Kits:

• KL6 Conversion Head: Converts M3 CombatLight into LED flashlight

Carrying Accessories

• V71 Combat light holster

 

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Fact Sheet: SureFire M4 Devastator

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Jim Basham

SureFire M4 Devastator

The SureFire M4 Devastator is a high-intensity incandescent flashlight for tactical, duty, or searchlight use. The M4 features a 2.5″ TurboHead to provide a longer reaching beam.

The M4 Devastator features a shock-isolation system in the bezel which provides extra recoil and impact protection for the lamp filament and comes equipped with both the MN60 and MN61 lamp assemblies.

The modular design of the M4 Devastator allows it to share many accessories with other SureFire lights. The tailcap threads are compatible with other C/P/Z-series lights while the bezel threads match those found on the SureFire M3 CombatLight, M3T CombatLight, and M6 Guardian. As a result, the M4 can be assembled, without the use of tools, into a wide variety of configurations.

Light Information – SureFire M4 Devastator​

Production Status: Discontinued
Light Type: Handheld
Body Type: Straight
Voltage/Source: 12V / 4 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery or 4 x SureFire CR123 Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly:

• Standard: MN60 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (225 lumens)
• Standard: MN61 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (350 lumens)

Rated Runtime:

• With MN60: 60 minutes
• With MN61: 20 minutes

Body Construction: Aluminum
Body Finish: Type III Anodizing
Primary Production Color: Olive Drab (Type III)
Switch: Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s) of Production: – 2011
Length: 9.2 inches (234 mm)
Body Diameter: 1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter: 2.5 inches (64 mm)
Weight: 11.6 ounces (329 grams)
MSRP:

• 2001 – $284.99
• 2008 – $349.00
• 2011 – $349.00

Ordering Options – SureFire M4 Devastator​

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

Photo Gallery – SureFire M4 Devastator​

Compatible Accessories and Optional Equipment – SureFire M4 Devastator​

Beam Modifying Accessories:

• FM23 Infra-Red Beamfilter
• FM24 Wide angle Beamshaper
• FM25 Red BeamFilter
• FM26 Blue BeamFilter
• FM27 Protective Cover

Carrying Accessories

• V16 Leather Holster (Plain)
• V17 Leather Holster (Basket Weave)
• V18 Leather Holster (Clarino)
• V71 Combat light holster

 

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Fact Sheet: SureFire M6 Guardian

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Jim Basham

SureFire M6 Guardian

The SureFire M6 Guardian is an Ultra high-output incandescent flashlight for tactical, duty, or searchlight use. Effectively a wider-bodied, slightly heavier, more powerful version of the M3T CombatLight, the M6 features a shock-isolated 2.5″ bezel which provides extra recoil and impact protection for the lamp filament. The M6 comes equipped with both the MN20 and MN21 lamp assemblies.

Over the course of its production history, the M6 has gone by a variety of names including MagnumLight, Millennium Magnum, and finally Guardian. Due to its larger body size, the M6 uses a unique tailcap that is not interchangeable with any other handheld SureFire lights. The bezel threads match those found on the M3 and M4 Devastator.

Light Information – SureFire M6 Guardian​

Production Status: Discontinued
Light Type: Handheld
Body Type: Straight
Voltage/Source: 9V / 6 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery or 6 x SureFire CR123 Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly:

• Standard: MN20 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (250 lumens)
• Standard: MN21 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (500 lumens)

Rated Runtime:

• With MN20: 60 minutes
• With MN21: 20 minutes

Body Construction: Aluminum
Body Finish: Type III Anodizing
Primary Production Color: Olive Drab (Type III)
Switch: Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s) of Production: – 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:

• 2001 – $349.99
• 2008 – $425.00
• 2011 – $425.00

Ordering Options – SureFire M6 Guardian​

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

Photo Gallery – SureFire M6 Guardian​

Compatible Accessories and Optional Equipment – SureFire M6 Guardian​

Beam Modifying Accessories:

• FM23 Infra-Red Beamfilter
• FM24 Wide angle Beamshaper
• FM25 Red BeamFilter
• FM26 Blue BeamFilter
• FM27 Protective Cover

Conversion Kits:

• KL6 Conversion Head: Converts M6 Guardian into LED flashlight

 

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Fact Sheet: SureFire L1 LumaMax

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Jim Basham

SureFire L1 LumaMax

The L1 LumaMax represented one of SureFire's initial entries into the light emitting diode (LED) class of lighting tools. It was among the first to utilize a digitally controlled micro-processor to regulate the amount of power provided to the LED allowing the light output to remain steady and constant as the batteries are depleted.

First introduced in the 2002 catalog, the L1 underwent several design changes over its production life-span, including modifications to the head, body, LED, and electronics. To distinguish between the different versions, collectors often classify the L1 into one of six different "generations" based upon its design.

The L1 utilized a two-stage tactical switch giving users the ability to press slightly for momentary-on low mode or press fully for momentary-on high mode. Constant-on could be achieved by slightly twisting the tailcap for low and twisting further for high mode.

Light Information – SureFire L1 LumaMax​

Production Status: Discontinued
Light Type: Handheld
Body Type: Straight
Voltage/Source: 3V / 1 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery or 1 x SureFire CR123 Lithium Battery
Body Construction: Aluminum
Body Finish: Type III Anodizing
Primary Production Color: Olive Drab/Gray (Type III)
Switch: Tail mounted 2-level switch. Partial press for momentary-on low mode, full press for momentary-on high mode. Twist slightly for constant-on low mode, twist further for constant-on high mode.

Ordering Options – SureFire L1 LumaMax​

L1-HA-WH: L1 equipped with white emitter. Provided with 1 123A lithium primary battery, lanyard, and attachment ring (available in all generations)
L1-HA-RD: L1 equipped with red emitter. Provided with 1 123A lithium primary battery, lanyard, and attachment ring.
L1-HA-GN: L1 equipped with green emitter. Provided with 1 123A lithium primary battery, lanyard, and attachment ring.
L1-HA-BL: L1 equipped with blue emitter. Provided with 1 123A lithium primary battery, lanyard, and attachment ring.
L1-BK-WH: Limited production version of the L1 equipped with white emitter and black Type III anodized finish. Provided with 1 123A lithium primary battery, lanyard, and attachment ring.

First Generation
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The earliest versions of the L1 LumaMax are visually distinguished from the 2nd and 3rd generation L1 by the smooth bezel edge.

LED Assembly: Luxeon LED rated at 13 lumens on low and 20 lumens on high
Rated Runtime:

• Low Mode:
• High Mode: 600 minutes

Year(s) of Production: 2003
Length: 4.6 inches (117 mm)
Body Diameter: 0.86″ (22 mm)
Bezel Diameter: 1.0 inches (25 mm)
Weight: 2.9 ounces (82 grams)
MSRP: $125.00

Second Generation​

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The 2nd Generation L1 differed slightly from the first with addition of scalloped edges on the bezel.

LED Assembly: Luxeon LED rated at 13 lumens on low and 20 lumens on high
Rated Runtime:

• Low Mode:
• High Mode: 600 minutes

Year(s) of Production: 2004 – 2005
Length: 4.6 inches (117 mm)
Body Diameter: 0.86″ (22 mm)
Bezel Diameter: 1.0 inches (25 mm)
Weight: 2.9 ounces (82 grams)
MSRP:

Third Generation​

The third generation L1 received a different Luxeon LED emitter but remained visually similar to the 2nd generation.

LED Assembly: Luxeon LED rated at 0.7 lumens on low and 15 lumens on high
Rated Runtime:

• Low Mode: 50 hours
• High Mode: 2 hours

Year(s) of Production: 2006
Length: 4.6 inches (117 mm)
Body Diameter: 0.86″ (22 mm)
Bezel Diameter: 1.0 inches (25 mm)
Weight: 2.9 ounces (82 grams)
MSRP:

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Fourth Generation​

A new head, featuring an upgraded Luxeon LED emitter and domed lens, was introduced with the fourth generation L1. Externally the head was styled similar to the KL4 head found on the L4 LumaMax.

LED Assembly: Luxeon LED rated at 1.1 lumens on low and 22 lumens on high
Rated Runtime:

• Low Mode: 90 hours
• High Mode: 4 hours

Year(s) of Production: 2007
Length: 4.6 inches (117 mm)
Body Diameter: 0.86″ (22 mm)
Bezel Diameter: 1.0 inches (25 mm)
Weight: 2.9 ounces (82 grams)
MSRP:

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Fifth Generation​

The fifth generation L1 saw the introduction of the round body style which was slightly longer than any of the other bodies used. The electronics, domed lens, and LED emitter remained unchanged.

LED Assembly: Luxeon LED rated at 1.1 lumens on low and 22 lumens on high
Rated Runtime:

• Low Mode: 90 hours
• High Mode: 4 hours

Year(s) of Production: 2007 – 2008
Length: 4.6 inches (117 mm)
Body Diameter: 0.86″ (22 mm)
Bezel Diameter: 1.0 inches (25 mm)
Weight: 3.4 ounces (95 grams)
MSRP:

Sixth Generation​

The sixth, and final, generation of the L1 LumaMax saw several changes, including a shorter body, different LED emitter, and flat lens.

LED Assembly: Cree LED rated at 10 lumens on low and 65 lumens on high
Rated Runtime:

• Low Mode: 16 hours
• High Mode: 1.5 hours

Year(s) of Production: 2008 – 2011
Length: 4.5 inches (117 mm)
Body Diameter: 0.86″ (22 mm)
Bezel Diameter: 1.0 inches (25 mm)
Weight: 3.2 ounces (91 grams)
MSRP: $159.00

Photo Gallery – SureFire L1 LumaMax​

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Compatible Accessories and Optional Equipment – SureFire L1 LumaMax​

Beam Modifying Accessories:

• F04 Diffusion Filter
• F05 Red Filter
• F06 Blue Filter
• FM54 Diffusion Filter
• FM55 Red BeamFilter
• FM56 Blue BeamFilter
• FM57 Protective Cover

Carrying Accessories:

• V82 Nylon Holster
• Z60 Lanyard System (included)

 

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Outstanding work!

 

[muichimon]

The Shuafire 6z 9z 7z was first released in 1995, and I can confirm that there is no lineup in the 1994 catalog. The catalog shows a bezel head common to the 6P, but the one actually sold had a shallow knurling in the center of the head. This was changed in a short time and replaced by a smooth type head without knurling.