What is the difference between the red Surefire 123As and the brown ones? They seem identical, but the brown are cheaper.
1980206
RE extreme temperatures answer from July 13, 2015: So does the red box (on the side with the address, phone number, and website) "Excellent Performance in Extreme Temperatures." To the OP and others curious, both boxes and pics are numbered 'SF12-BB' and Surefire does not advertise two differing types. Just the color of the boxes in the pics that differs. Notice that the third pic is red. Only difference from factory is number after SF (2, 6,12, 72, 400 count, etc. or ) and suffix, related to packaging (box, clamshell, etc.).Been using SFs for two decades, and just received most recent order from this ad/dealer today. Red box. RE extreme temperatures answer from July 13, 2015: So does the red box (on the side with the address, phone number, and website) "Excellent Performance in Extreme Temperatures." To the OP and others curious, both boxes and pics are numbered 'SF12-BB' and Surefire does not advertise two differing types. Just the color of the boxes in the pics that differs. Notice that the third pic is red. Only difference from factory is number after SF (2, 6,12, 72, 400 count, etc. or ) and suffix, related to packaging (box, clamshell, etc.).Been using SFs for two decades, and just... » Read More RE extreme temperatures answer from July 13, 2015: So does the red box (on the side with the address, phone number, and website) "Excellent Performance in Extreme Temperatures." To the OP and others curious, both boxes and pics are numbered 'SF12-BB' and Surefire does not advertise two differing types. Just the color of the boxes in the pics that differs. Notice that the third pic is red. Only difference from factory is number after SF (2, 6,12, 72, 400 count, etc. or ) and suffix, related to packaging (box, clamshell, etc.).Been using SFs for two decades, and just received most recent order from this ad/dealer today. Red box. « Show Less
1980207
So did they come in as Red or Brown?! I wanted to know what you thought about them before I bought mine!
1980208
Brown ones are meant to be use by military, exact same product, just in drab colour. Remember how in WW2 Camel cigarette packs for GIs were in brown and black? Same rationale.
1676585
Hello, they're basically the same item. They both have the " full release " system a d are both hard anodized. The ones I have are brown and do far holding up pretty good. I got a few scratches here and there nothing major tho to effect the non stick. Please, ask any other questions you want. Take care, Paul
425517
The $99 one is a red laser, and has less visibilty in full light of day than the green laser. I personally used this one at 100 yards in full light and saw the laser on the target with spotting scope. I have used the red laser and it can be hard to see at 25 yards in daylight. The $99 is also smaller and doesnt always fit the end of the barrel snuggly when using the proper ring for your caliber of weapon. One other thing i have found the green laser to be highly accurate and with the red i have had to make adjustments when shooting at target after boresighting with it.
1647178
I purchased the red/green dot. The green dot is easier for me to see on some of these very bright Arizona days, especially if your target has a red or orange center. Brightness settings work for both.
175844
Almost no difference. Varying models have come out at different times is my understanding. The sure shot has a laser dot on the side of it
165905
The best batteries in my opinion are the SureFire 123A lithium 3 volt batteries, They are very reasonably priced. I have another make of flashlight that came with a well-known brand of batteries and I replaced them with the SureFire batteries. The beam was much brighter.
1172627
I own both of these and I would say that the differences between them are slight. The green one has the brass ring and the padding is the same density in both. However, one difference I have noticed is that the brown one is more rigid compared to the green one. In use, you can't really tell a difference. They both feel the same. But the brown one bends less than the green one.
805602
Price-point wise, it's most comparable to the Petzl Tikka 2. Feature wise, the Tikka 2 is 40 lumens, where the Northbound Headlamp is 70 lumens. A key difference is that the Northbound Headlamp has a dimmer to let you set exactly the light level you want. The Tikka 2 has two modes (high/low), which in our opinion doesn't give you nearly as much light flexibility (for example, reading in bed where you might want very low light to not disturb anyone else. They are both water-resistant IPX-4. Thanks for your question and hope this gives you some more information.
1647181
There's no difference in brightness, and the SFRD-AR15 gives you more options for different terrain and lighting conditions, so why not go with that one? Some people only need red I suppose, but I think the model with more flexibility makes sense. I've had the red/green for 2 years, and I have been very happy with it's performance.
1942071
It's basically the same frame just an updated model. To be honest I really don't know what they changed other then the model number. Good nailer so far, I've run over 5000 nails through without a misfire. Mine is entirely red by the way, hard to misplace.
564557
I guess ECO for economy so when you get the three pack, it's cheaper than getting the regular refill lights one by one Also here in Amazon you get good deals where it's cheaper than the official website I tried both and they both give the same number of light pulses, you just save few bucks
1455835
Hmmm . . . I have an older box of Surefire SF12-BB, 123A type batteries, that shows "Surefire Lithium" and "SF" on the box and "Made in U.S.A". My newer box from Amazon says pretty much the same things but adds "Fountain Valley, CA 92708" and "800 828 8809". I suggest calling the 800 # for clarification.
168346
I believe it is a CR 123. I no longer us my light to be honest. I now use a void hawk led mini raptor light with a after market weapons mount. I now have a 600 lumens light vs a 200 light with minimal weight difference.
442923
I have no idea. However, I've got a $350 sure fire and this is just as good. For it's size and price I'm very happy. Travis Haley has a really good YouTube review in this light. I liked this light so much on my FN SCAR that I got a second one for a shotgun.
222707
sorry it took so long to respond, send it back, I bought 5 units no 2 are the same, they may look similiar, QC for CREE is horrible, even the ULTRAFIRE batteries are of different lengths, charging times and even after a full charge, they "drop off", that is NO power
165898
I've been very happy with the 123 batteries sold by Surefire. Much less expensive than those from local stores, optimized for the type of service seen in flashlights, and so last a long time in use. I have 10 Surefire flashlights.
1352443
Yeah, the only difference is that there's the red light at the bottom of the mouse, like mice. It's a really good mouse, after I got mine, all my friends ordered one too, and it's $10 cheaper than most mice that are just like it, but made in America. Be warned though, it ships from Hong Kong, it took about 2 weeks to get mine. Well worth the wait though.