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3/30/2012 10:55:42 AM
Looking at one at the fun shop. Looks like a good light to mount on my rifle at a decent price. 200 lumens works for me. Any thoughts or suggestions? thanks guys.
3/30/2012 11:20:55 AM
Originally Posted By HighPlainsGunner:
Looking at one at the fun shop. Looks like a good light to mount on my rifle at a decent price. 200 lumens works for me. Any thoughts or suggestions? thanks guys.
Looking at one at the fun shop. Looks like a good light to mount on my rifle at a decent price. 200 lumens works for me. Any thoughts or suggestions? thanks guys.
I think it will be fine.
hell Ive got a tad over 3000rds fired and Im using the Old surefire G2
3/30/2012 12:12:25 PM
Glad to hear that. I just got in a G2x and I am wanting to put it on my AK. It is good to know it is a decent light.
3/30/2012 10:10:33 PM
Anyone else have any experience or thoughts on this light?
3/30/2012 10:52:51 PM
there a shit load of guys who use them,
3/30/2012 11:36:04 PM
i'v been useing the G2X just as a handheld for duty use for a while. looking to mount one on my carbine too.
I have had one of the old G2s on another rifle for a while. works great, but the G2X is MUCH brighter.
people that have it mounted, have you found a tap switch for it, or are you just useing the tail cap?
I want a tape switch for my carbine, only thing keeping a G2x off my patrol rifle.
I have had one of the old G2s on another rifle for a while. works great, but the G2X is MUCH brighter.
people that have it mounted, have you found a tap switch for it, or are you just useing the tail cap?
I want a tape switch for my carbine, only thing keeping a G2x off my patrol rifle.
3/31/2012 1:01:41 AM
Surefire doesn't make a tapeswitch for the G2X because they do not reccommend them for weapon mounts. The reason is the batteries are in direct contact with the circuit board on the head of the flash light. In therory that means the batteries can beat the board till it cracks under recoil. Older G2's the bulb contacts batteries via a spring.
that said, I'd do it.
that said, I'd do it.
3/31/2012 3:22:53 PM
Did it. 
4/2/2012 5:29:04 PM
Originally Posted By HighPlainsGunner:
Did it.
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/highplainsgunner2/100_6546.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/highplainsgunner2/100_6541.jpg
Did it.
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/highplainsgunner2/100_6546.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/highplainsgunner2/100_6541.jpg
awesome
I need to do it to my spare M4
Are you going to use a FVG so you can use your thumb in order to use light.?
you could mount it up above if you arent going to use FVG
4/3/2012 2:34:23 AM
i have 0 issues with my g2x with 1500+ rounds through it with the light mounted.
4/4/2012 3:40:59 PM
Lots of guys have been using them, but Surefire would be well within their rights to deny a warranty repair on a light that was damaged due to weapons mounted use.
Of course, being Surefire I could see them fixing it for you anyway.
Of course, being Surefire I could see them fixing it for you anyway.
4/4/2012 7:40:56 PM
Originally Posted By FMJ:
awesome
I need to do it to my spare M4
Are you going to use a FVG so you can use your thumb in order to use light.?
you could mount it up above if you arent going to use FVG
Originally Posted By HighPlainsGunner:
Did it.
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/highplainsgunner2/100_6546.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/highplainsgunner2/100_6541.jpg
Did it.
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/highplainsgunner2/100_6546.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/highplainsgunner2/100_6541.jpg
awesome
I need to do it to my spare M4
Are you going to use a FVG so you can use your thumb in order to use light.?
you could mount it up above if you arent going to use FVG
Yeah I'm going to get a FVG. That's why I got the DD offset mount.
4/4/2012 7:50:27 PM
Only thing I don't like is that the tail cap does not CLICK and stay on. Do some other models have that option? Or do all surefires use the turn tail cap for constant on?
4/4/2012 8:46:01 PM
Originally Posted By HighPlainsGunner:
Only thing I don't like is that the tail cap does not CLICK and stay on. Do some other models have that option? Or do all surefires use the turn tail cap for constant on?
Only thing I don't like is that the tail cap does not CLICK and stay on. Do some other models have that option? Or do all surefires use the turn tail cap for constant on?
You can purchase a Z59 click tailcap from Surefire.
4/5/2012 6:50:14 PM
Originally Posted By DallasLooterShooter:
You can purchase a Z59 click tailcap from Surefire.
Originally Posted By HighPlainsGunner:
Only thing I don't like is that the tail cap does not CLICK and stay on. Do some other models have that option? Or do all surefires use the turn tail cap for constant on?
Only thing I don't like is that the tail cap does not CLICK and stay on. Do some other models have that option? Or do all surefires use the turn tail cap for constant on?
You can purchase a Z59 click tailcap from Surefire.
Hell yeah. Thanks for the info.
4/7/2012 3:16:05 AM
I've had one on my M4, for about 2 years now. No complaints and the 200 lumens is really great.
4/7/2012 2:59:58 PM
Originally Posted By HighPlainsGunner:
Hell yeah. Thanks for the info.
Originally Posted By DallasLooterShooter:
You can purchase a Z59 click tailcap from Surefire.
Originally Posted By HighPlainsGunner:
Only thing I don't like is that the tail cap does not CLICK and stay on. Do some other models have that option? Or do all surefires use the turn tail cap for constant on?
Only thing I don't like is that the tail cap does not CLICK and stay on. Do some other models have that option? Or do all surefires use the turn tail cap for constant on?
You can purchase a Z59 click tailcap from Surefire.
Hell yeah. Thanks for the info.
Well Fuuuuuuuuu. I sent Surefire a email to make sure the Z59 would work with my light. Here is what I got back from them.
Dear Sir,
Unfortunately, the Z59 click-on tailcap assembly is not designed to work with the G2X Flashlight. We have found that operation with a Z59 installed is intermittent/unreliable.
Thank You
Greg Lin
Technical Support Representative
SUREFIRE, LLC
17680 Newhope St. Suite B I Fountain Valley, CA 92708 I U.S.A.
T 714-545-9444 ex. 5168 F 714-545-9537
Illumination tools and accessories designed to meet the demanding needs of high-risk professionals. Tested and relied upon in the world's harshest conditions.
Go with the proven performer. Go SureFire.
4/7/2012 3:08:36 PM
Anyone know if the body diameter is the same as the G2. I have a G2 mount I'd like to use on the G2X.
Thanks.
Thanks.
4/7/2012 3:37:18 PM
I have been carrying a G2X with a Z59 tailcap on duty for over a year now with no problems. I also have the same setup on my patrol rifle in a Larue offset mount, again no problems. The one I carry on my belt I use almost everyday as I work the nightshift, but the weapon mounted one is seldom used aside from qualifications, practice and infrequent patrol use.
4/7/2012 5:30:52 PM
Originally Posted By Butch0881:
I have been carrying a G2X with a Z59 tailcap on duty for over a year now with no problems. I also have the same setup on my patrol rifle in a Larue offset mount, again no problems. The one I carry on my belt I use almost everyday as I work the nightshift, but the weapon mounted one is seldom used aside from qualifications, practice and infrequent patrol use.
I have been carrying a G2X with a Z59 tailcap on duty for over a year now with no problems. I also have the same setup on my patrol rifle in a Larue offset mount, again no problems. The one I carry on my belt I use almost everyday as I work the nightshift, but the weapon mounted one is seldom used aside from qualifications, practice and infrequent patrol use.
Really? Hmmmm...well fuck. What to do?????????
4/7/2012 5:31:46 PM
Originally Posted By Butch0881:
I have been carrying a G2X with a Z59 tailcap on duty for over a year now with no problems. I also have the same setup on my patrol rifle in a Larue offset mount, again no problems. The one I carry on my belt I use almost everyday as I work the nightshift, but the weapon mounted one is seldom used aside from qualifications, practice and infrequent patrol use.
I have been carrying a G2X with a Z59 tailcap on duty for over a year now with no problems. I also have the same setup on my patrol rifle in a Larue offset mount, again no problems. The one I carry on my belt I use almost everyday as I work the nightshift, but the weapon mounted one is seldom used aside from qualifications, practice and infrequent patrol use.
You can check the surefire site. I believe they have that info.
4/7/2012 5:51:32 PM
Originally Posted By RevMetric:
Anyone know if the body diameter is the same as the G2. I have a G2 mount I'd like to use on the G2X.
Thanks.
Anyone know if the body diameter is the same as the G2. I have a G2 mount I'd like to use on the G2X.
Thanks.
I think it's close, but I believe the G2X is slightly smaller than the G2 so be prepared to wrap it in tape or something to fill that slight gap.
4/8/2012 12:27:58 PM
We have 20 G2X's on hard use BCM/ EAG Carbines.
We have had no issues with the lights and have been using them since they first came out
We have the Z59 tail cap on most of them and they work fine. We have some McClicky tail caps on a few. and they are GTG as well
We did however have problems with the Z48 switch (apparently they did as well, as it is discontinued)
We have had no issues with the lights and have been using them since they first came out
We have the Z59 tail cap on most of them and they work fine. We have some McClicky tail caps on a few. and they are GTG as well
We did however have problems with the Z48 switch (apparently they did as well, as it is discontinued)
4/8/2012 7:28:35 PM
Do they have a tape switch for these anywhere?
4/9/2012 12:02:07 AM
Originally Posted By 04freedom:
Do they have a tape switch for these anywhere?
Do they have a tape switch for these anywhere?
No.
The G2X has a longer threaded area that the tail cap screws on to. You could use one of the tape switches designed for the 6P or G2, but you will need some sort of spacer to bridge the gap from the back of the battery to the tail cap.
4/10/2012 7:03:44 PM
Originally Posted By Pat_Rogers:
We have 20 G2X's on hard use BCM/ EAG Carbines.
We have had no issues with the lights and have been using them since they first came out
We have the Z59 tail cap on most of them and they work fine. We have some McClicky tail caps on a few. and they are GTG as well
We did however have problems with the Z48 switch (apparently they did as well, as it is discontinued)
We have 20 G2X's on hard use BCM/ EAG Carbines.
We have had no issues with the lights and have been using them since they first came out
We have the Z59 tail cap on most of them and they work fine. We have some McClicky tail caps on a few. and they are GTG as well
We did however have problems with the Z48 switch (apparently they did as well, as it is discontinued)
Good to know. Thanks guys.
