How many of you guys have used the old Surefire 6P as a weapon light? Did it every cause a problem? I have been using one for the past three years with zero issues. It has been mounted in everything from KAC 1" mounts, Viking Tactic’s mount, to my current home made “Gangsta Grip” light mount/Vert grip (Credit for the name goes to LF’s “Basicload”). It has seen at least 10,000 rounds worth of wear & tear. I have been meaning to order the shock-isolated bezel for years, but now I’m curious to see just how long it will last.
the 6p was the first weapon mounted light i tried. the bulb did not last long with the original bezel. later i added the shock isolated bezel and from that point on, it was g.t.g. till i switched to another light later on.
shock isolated bezel is money well spent. i.m.h.o.
I agree on the shock-isolated bezel being a good buy. They are cheap and it is basically the same as a more expensive weapons light for a low price. I have one on my gun at home.
I have an extra aimpoint ring sitting around, I need to make a grip like that.
Seeing alot of G2s on cost conscious rifles…not a bad idea if you can’t or won’t spend more $ on the uber cool set-up. Again the shock isolated bulb is a good idea.
Many years ago, I realized that there was a need for quality, low cost lights for the everyday shooter. This is why I came out with the working man’s weaponlights: http://www.gandrtactical.com/lights.htm
There is, but I don’t think it is needed. There is a certain tier 1 SF group that runs the SF 6P with NO shock isolation and they advise that they work just fine.
after i installed the shock isolated bezel on the 6p, i later upgraded to an M2 combatlight that has a higher level of shock isolation. i beleive that both lights are the same output, 65 lumens. both lights were used for training purposes only.
I have our entire SWAT team set up with a issued 6P for their primary white light, and a 6P mounted to their LE6920’s. This makes logistics very easy as far as bulbs, batteries, switches and hard parts go. There are much better Surefire tactical lights out there, but the 6P system is very viable.
Two and a half years later. How are the 6P’s holding up as weapon lights? I just mounted my well worn 6P/Z32 in a used KAC 97363 that I bought for $15. I am looking for a lighter alternative to my M951.
had this for a while now. on the top gun, i took a 6P, took the head off my 1st gen surefire 1911 weaponlight, threw on the tailcap from a 96x series weaponlight and mounted it in a VLTOR clamp. it also runs a malkoff upgrade.
the other great thing is if i run the surefire rail mounted tapeswitch to the opposite rail, i have full ambi control over a very powerful, durable light. it’s been a great, trouble free setup
I just purchased a couple of these with Malkoff M60W LED bulbs. The LED’s are not as susceptible to the “shock” since they have no filament. I also see Larue has a trick new mount out for the 6p style body.
Having run a Scout 600 light for a while, the 6p’s with Malkoff LED’s bulbs are just as nice.
