Nitiwat Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) SureFire 6PX Pro Review By: Nitiwat We will be using ASR’s review template. Table of Contents: Basic Information Ordering First impressions/Packaging Flashlight details Pros/Cons Overall Basic Information SureFire has been producing high quality flashlights for years. They have a lot of different models to suit each user’s needs. This review will cover specifically the 6PX Pro model. The 6PX Pro is the aluminum bodied version of the G2X Pro. They are essentially the same light and operate the same way by pushing the clicky switch on the tail cap. Push once for a low 15 lumens, or click it twice for a blinding 200 lumens. Ordering http://www.surefire.com/6PX-Pro I did not obtain this flashlight directly from SureFire. I also didn’t plan on making a review, so I threw out all the packaging. If you really want to know what the packaging looks like, Google it. SureFire has the 6PX Pro listed for $115, however, you can find it elsewhere much cheaper. I got mine for about $90 shipped on eBay. First impressions/Packaging Like I said, I threw out all the packaging. The flashlight was lighter than I expected, weighing in at only 5.2 ounces with batteries. The anodized aluminum gives a very nice feel and the white trademarks are a nice touch. Overall, the 6PX Pro looks very tactical and feels like it’ll take a good beating and still perform. Flashlight details Here’s the description given by SureFire on their website. The 6PX Pro's high-efficiency LED—virtually immune to failure since there's no filament to burn out or break—provides two light output levels: a brilliant, penetrating, perfectly pre-focused 200-lumen beam, and a 15-lumen low-output setting that lets you greatly extend the runtime per set of batteries, an invaluable option when you find yourself miles from civilization. Press the tailcap switch for momentary-on low, press further to click constant-on low, return to off and press or click on again within two seconds for high. The high-strength aerospace aluminum body is smoothly sculpted for a comfortable, secure grip and is hard anodized to military specifications for extreme resistance to scratches, abrasion, and corrosion. A polycarbonate micro-textured reflector delivers a comparatively wider beam with generous peripheral light. We also make a polymer-body version of this light, the G2X Pro, and a single-output version with a tactical tailcap switch, the 6PX Tactical. Now on to the pictures! The 6PX Pro will come with 2x SureFire CR123 batteries already in the flashlight. When you need to replace the batteries, simply unscrew the tail cap. The reflector is textured, giving the beam more of a “flood” like characteristic. It still does give a nice focus beam though. Nice anodized finish with those nice white trademarks I mentioned earlier. (I think they're laser etched?) Here it is on the lowest setting, 15 lumens with a runtime of 45 hours. Here it is on the max setting, 200 lumens with a runtime of 2 hours. Mounted on my ICS SIG552 Pros: Built to last Extremely Bright Compact Size Has two modes for EDC use and tactical use Nice anodized aluminum body Cons: Might be expensive for some Batteries can get expensive Little bit heavier than other EDC lights Overall I needed a flashlight that I could depend on time over time, hence why I picked SureFire. The 6PX Pro made the final cut because of its dual output settings, anodized aluminum body, and long runtime. I would indeed recommend the 6PX Pro to anyone looking for a nice, affordable EDC light. I would like to thank SureFire for making such a nice product, and Arnies Airsoft for hosting this review. Edited December 7, 2011 by Nitiwat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bladerider Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Nice review buddy. How do you switch between the two outputs, do you have to change the head? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bladerider Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Ah *badger*s, you do it with the switch. Sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nitiwat Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Thanks. Yeah, just click once for low, click twice for high. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bladerider Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 What made you go for this instead of the usual 951/952, purely the 2 modes? Is it not a bit awkward without a tape switch option? It does look dam good mounted nice n beefy and cleaner lines than most lights. Suits the rifle to a t i have to say Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nitiwat Posted December 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Well, originally I bought this light to be part of my EDC carry. I later realized this would also make a nice weapon light, but yeah, if you're in a situation where having the light on or off really matters, it does get awkward. It works better in a "click and stay on" situation Besides, I heard the pressure switches on the replica 95xx's give out fairly quickly and the fact that I'm a broke college student hinders me from purchasing the real one The sig was the closest gun to me, so I grabbed. Surprising, this light looks nice on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sigma3 Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Is it not compatible with original 6P switches and tailcaps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nitiwat Posted December 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 I don't think so. I bought a tail cap w/pressure switch made for the 6P's off Dealextreme and they did NOT work. A little too big. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bladerider Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Its looks great anyway, an extra stretch of your arm ain't going to matter much either way. For $90 this is nothing but a win some airsoft light/laser combos are nearly that price Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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