SureFire/Tactical

SureFire EDCL2-T

Name: SureFire EDCL2-T
Brand: SureFire
Price: 149 USD
Availability: InStock

The SureFire tax is real, but so is the reliability. The EDCL2-T is bombproof with a smooth MaxVision beam. American-made and backed by a legendary reputation.

Beam profile

Thrower, about 14° wide. Reach first: a small hotspot that puts light a long way out.

Estimated from 1,200 lm ÷ 25,000 cd — how this works

$149

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Specifications

Output: 1200lm
Peak intensity: 25000cd
Beam distance: 316m
Emitter: SureFire LED
Colour rendering: 70 CRI
Beam type: Balanced
Cell: CR123A
Runtime: 1.5 hrs (high)
Modes: 2 Stepped
Interface: Simple
Water/dust: IPX7
Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.4 in
Weight: 4.0 oz
Warranty: Lifetime

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

Pocket Clip Waterproof (IP67+)Tail Switch Momentary Mode

What owners report

SureFire EDCL2-T/5 sources reviewed

SureFire's take on a two-cell EDC light, and the defining feature is the switch: a "gas pedal" tail cap where a light press gives 5 lumens and a firm press gives the full 1,200. In practice that means running the low output ninety percent of the time and reaching full capability instantly without pressing anything else — no mode cycling, nothing to remember in an emergency. The TIR lens suits medium to long range.

Durability is what owners report on most. Repeated drops produce nicks and chips but no reliability problems. At 5.75 inches it's long, but owners say it carries in a pocket or on a belt without being noticeable. The complaints: it costs around $150, the metal clip edge scratches whatever it rubs against — car paint and leather get specific mentions — and the clip position leaves the light sitting too far out of the pocket for some.

Consistently praised

"Gas pedal" switch: light press for 5 lumens, firm press for 1,200
No mode cycling — full output is always one press away
TIR lens gives clean medium to long-range illumination
Owners report drops producing cosmetic damage but no failures
Interface simple enough to use under stress without thinking

Common complaints

Around $150 — the most expensive light of its size here
The metal clip edge scratches car paint, leather and anything it rubs
The clip position leaves the light sitting too far out of a pocket
5.75 inches long for a two-cell EDC
No rechargeable option in the box

Questions people ask

What's a 'gas pedal' switch?: A two-stage tail cap: press lightly for the low 5-lumen output, press harder for the full 1,200. It means you can use a sensible low level constantly and reach maximum instantly, without ever cycling modes.
Is it worth $150?: It buys durability owners genuinely report on, and a switch nothing else replicates. On raw output per pound it's poor value; on reliability and interface simplicity it's defensible.
What's the clip problem?: The metal edge sits proud and will scratch whatever it brushes — owners specifically mention car paint and leather interiors. Some also find it holds the light too high in the pocket.
Can it use rechargeable cells?: It's designed around two CR123A primaries. Rechargeable 16340s exist in the same size but the voltage differs, so check compatibility carefully before trying.

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