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I have a variety of Surefire tactical lights, they're just about the best. And, unfortunately, the most expensive in common use. I used to have two dealers that gave discounts, one a very healty military discount, but Surefire stopped selling to them, and adopted a policy of selling only to stocking dealers, or selling at list price on the internet themselves.

Here's a list in no particular order.

1. A2 Aviator. This is a good little two lithium cell light, available in blue, green, red, and white LED's that supplement it's incandescent bulb. That's the great thing about this flashlight, you can use the low power LED's with a partial push of the button, or go to full power at full push. Saves on battery consumption. I own two, one red and one white. I'll be replacing the red LED's with white soon, the red just isn't that useful.

2. M2 Millenium Centurion (isn't that a great name). Another two cell light, but with a better, more focused lens/bulb housing than the A2. Replace the momentary button with one that is momentary or stays on improves the utility of the light. This is a true weapon usuable light. I have one, my wife has one in her car.

3. M3 Millenium Centurion (there it is again), a three cell version of the M2 with a brighter bulb and bigger lens. It can take a Turbo head as well for truly amazing light levels out to 100+ yards.

3. Shotgun fore end weapon light. I have one on/in my 12ga. home defense weapon, first class target ID tool. Uses two cells with a special pad between them to reduce recoil effect, and then heatshrink tubed together. They come from Surefire that way.

4. Tactical rifle light mounted on fore end picatinny rail. Another great use of a special light. Good out to 100+ yards.

Surefire makes a more cost effective version of the M2, called the G2, it's made out of their proprietary Nitrolon material, but uses the same bulb and lens. A pretty good light for less than half of the cost of the M2.

Buy a couple of spare bulb/lenses, and I'd recommend Surefires battery case kept with your lights, one per light. It holds ten batteries and a spare bulb, in a lexan case with an o-ringed screw on lid.

Great stuff.

I'd never attach one to a handgun though, increases bulk in a weapon that's small size is the major reason to carry.