Customer Reviews

Surefire Fl Defender Black Crenellated Flashlight

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

The Surefire 6P Defender is just that, a classic 6P with the addition of a strike bezel for self defense. The strike bezel was a popular aftermarket add on for the 6P and it makes sense for Surefire to make a better version in house. The result is a great flashlight with some added self defense capability. Its a good light that you can't go wrong with, and though the strike bezel isn't a necessity for most people, the addition won't hurt either. For serious self defense the addition of a 120 lumen bulb is mandatory for this light and great investment. Another nice thing about the Defender is it comes with a push in tail cap instead of the common twist cap. This is a nice addition to an incredibly useful package.

The Surefire 6P Defender goes beyond your average Maglite. It has a quality build, is water resistant, and is small and light enough to carry in your pocket.

The strike bezel on the head of the flashlight is great for added protection, and although it does not look like much, is capable of causing some serious damage!

I love the tactical tail cap switch for convenient momentary or constant on/off. It does not strain your thumb to hold it down as with some cheaper lights.

The reason for 4 stars is that for the price, there are brighter models out there with duel modes, like the Fenix TK10 or 11 models, as well as the Eagletac T10LC2 with its 6o lumen mode and 295 lumen high mode.

But, I would recommend the 6P to anyone who has been in the market for this flashlight. It feels great in your hand, and you can just feel the quality.

A great option to mod this torch is to purchase a Malkoff M60L or M60 led drop in for increased brightness. Note that these drop-ins were made specifically for Surefires and are of great quality.

The M60L is rated at 140 lumen with a constant 4 ½ hour light output (then 2 hours or so useful light). The M60 is rated at 235 lumens for a 90 minute constant output runtime.

Both currently cost $55 each.

I have tried many, many small flashlights, but nothing I have ever used remotely compares with my new SureFire Defender. From a quality construction standpoint, it has no equal. The beam is brighter than my 3 cell MagLight & in a much smaller package. If you need a small personal "very bright" light.. By all means buy one.. High price aside, You will NOT regret it..

Very bright, tightly focused beam. Ability to change out bulb assembly to make it even brighter.
Positive, well placed, easy to use switch. Switch can be locked off to prevent inadvertent activation.
Knurled case provides positive grip.
If everything else goes wrong and you have to use your flashlight to defend yourself, the strike bezel should inflict incapacitating damage. Take some Kali lessons.
Well engineered and manufactured.

Surefire has got to be the most "hardcore" flashlight on the planet. There quality is hard to beat, maybe even impossible! The defender is the only "tactical" flashlight I own for the fact that it not only offers blinding illumination, but a strike bezel for self defense. This is the full expression of what a fighting flashlight should be. An excellent choice for anyone interested a tactical flashlight.
What should also be noted about this flashlight is that the window is recessed significantly below the bezel to protect it from impact. This feature is a must for a flashlight designed for self defense.

The only other flashlight I could recommend for defensive purposes would be the SureFire Executive model.

Note:
If your looking for a flashlight for every day (general use), this flashlight won't be the best choice for you as they have a specialized purpose. You might be better off with a MagLite or a rechargable. Because of the intense output power of the SureFire units, they do not hold a charge with over extended use.

Exactly what was described and works like a charm. Very fast shipping and everything just went great. Use it everytime I get a chance to.

This light is the cheaper version of the E2D Executitve Defender. Both of these flashlights are based on the outstanding Surefire 6P, and produce the same excellent light, not just for a compact light, but for any flashlight, with the only possible drawback being the 60 minute battery life.

The Surefire 6P Defender 6PD-BK has a scalloped "Strike Bezel" if one is inclined to use a flashlight as a defensive weapon. The E2D has the "Strike Bezel" on both ends;however, the scalloped area on the end cap also provides a degree of safety with regard to an unintentional turning on of the flashlight carried in the pocket.

All Surefire compact lights are outstanding sources of light and are durable, but they seem to be quite over priced. The only less expensive alternative to these lights is the Streamlight Scorpion.

Please note that all of my comments relate to incandescent lights. The LED lights seem to last forever, but they aren't good for seeing anything.