The SureFire E2D LED Defender flashlight is a compact model that fits easily in the palm of your hand. In terms of flashlight specs, it features a two-stage solid state LED that claims to generate six times the output of an average two D-cell flashlight. Official output at high is 120 lumens. It's low setting generates 5 lumens.
Another distinguishing feature of this flashlight is its use of a strike bezel on both ends of the body. Should the 120 lumens not be sufficient enough to deter an attacker, you can use either end of the flashlight as a last line of defense. Overall, these features make this flashlight a very attractive option for people on the go.
The body is machined out of an aerospace quality aluminum. The finish is an anodized matte black. O-rings are used throughout to ensure water resistance. There's checkering around the grip area and a pocket clip is included. The batteries (2x 123A lithiums) can easily be replaced by removing the bezel. Runtime comes in a bit over 70 minutes.
Let's talk about those fancy defensive bezels. The teeth on these bezels are sharp. Not knife sharp, mind you but I would say they're screwdriver sharp. Be very careful when using this flashlight. If you're just fooling around, you can easily injure people (including yourself) with this flashlight.
If you really want to learn how to use this light properly, you might want to take some defensive courses. In the hands of an inexperienced user, this flashlight could be turned against them during a fight.
I had one friend who kept a machete in his home for self defense. When a robber came to his house, the crook snatched the machete from my friends hand and used it against him. How do I know this story? Well, my friend rushed to my house for medical attention. There was a long blood trail from his house to mine. Not a pretty sight.
Anyways, back to the flashlight, the body has a very hard anodized finish. The light is set under a domed Pyrex lens. The switch is set at the end. Giving it a gentle press will reward you with some temporary light. Unscrewing one turn will lock out the flashlight from accidental activation. I don't see this as a bit unnecessary since the bezel around the switch already does a good job of preventing accidental activation. There are holes in the bezel so it's possible to attach a lanyard type device.
In use, this is a very bright flashlight. Not only is it bright but it also gets very hot. In extended use, it can get hot enough to melt plastic fabric. You don't want this left on in your pocket if you value the skin on your legs.
Overall, SureFire has manufactured a solid flashlight. I find it to be the perfect size, durable, and extremely bright. The addition of the front and rear bezels adds further value to an already nice setup. Just don't try to take it on an airplane. If your idea of the perfect flashlight is something that's easy to carry, extremely bright and durable, you should put this model at the top of your list.
Author Resource:-
Todd Matsumoto operates http://www.flashlightbarn.com You can purchase SureFire flashlights from this site.
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