SureFire G2X review: the G2X Pro and G2X LE, same figures, opposite first click
Our verdict: the SureFire G2X is two current lights, the G2X Pro and the G2X LE, and SureFire gives them the same figures: 600 lumens on high and 15 on low, 8,700 candela for a 187 m beam, 1.5 hours on high and 52 on low, 5.2 inches and 4.4 oz with the two 123A batteries it includes. The difference is the order of the two modes. SureFire lists a “Low to high output sequence” for the Pro and a “High to Low output sequence” for the LE, so the Pro's first press gives 15 lumens and the LE's gives 600. The Pro comes in four colors and the LE in black only, and at OpticsPlanet the two sell for about the same. Buy the LE if the first press should give you everything; buy the Pro if most of what you light is close by and you would rather start at 15 lumens.
Skip both if:
- you want charging built into the light: SureFire lists two 123A batteries for both and no charging feature;
- you want a strobe: SureFire lists two output levels, high and low.
OpticsPlanet rates the LE 4.7/5 from 74 reviews and the Pro 4.8/5 from 39 (the retailer's figures, read 15 October 2026, not ours); we give no editorial score. The LE sells for around $95 and the Forest Green Pro for around $100; confirm the current price and availability on the retailer page.
G2X Pro vs G2X LE: the first click is the difference
SureFire publishes the same output, beam, runtime, size, weight, batteries and water rating for both lights. Of the lines in its two feature lists, the one that changes how the lights work is the output sequence: the Pro has a “Low to high output sequence initiated by a momentary press or full click of the tailcap”, the LE a “High to Low output sequence initiated by a momentary press or full click of the tailcap”. SureFire's figures, side by side:
| SureFire figure | G2X Pro | G2X LE |
|---|---|---|
| First press or click | 15 lumens (low) | 600 lumens (high) |
| Off, then again within two seconds | 600 lumens (high) | 15 lumens (low) |
| High output, runtime | 600 lm, 1.5 h | 600 lm, 1.5 h |
| Low output, runtime | 15 lm, 52 h | 15 lm, 52 h |
| Peak beam | 8,700 cd, 187 m | 8,700 cd, 187 m |
| Batteries | Two 123A, included | Two 123A, included |
| Length, weight with batteries | 5.2 in, 4.4 oz (125 g) | 5.2 in, 4.4 oz (125 g) |
| Construction | Polymer/aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized | Polymer/aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized |
| Water | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Colors | Black, Foliage Green, Tan, Yellow | Black |
| Part numbers | G2X-D-BK, G2X-D-FG, G2X-D-TN, G2X-D-YL | G2XLE-BK |
| OpticsPlanet rating (read 15 Oct 2026) | 4.8/5 from 39 reviews | 4.7/5 from 74 reviews |
| OpticsPlanet price, our card's row | around $100 (Forest Green) | around $95 |
SureFire figures are from its G2X Pro and G2X Law Enforcement Edition product pages, its 2025 product sheets and the two user manuals, read 15 October 2026. The two rating rows are the retailer's. OpticsPlanet calls the G2X-D-FG color Forest Green, as does SureFire's product sheet; SureFire's product page and its 2025 article say Foliage Green. Only the black Pro, G2X-D-BK, carries an NSN on SureFire's page. The retailer lists the Pro in four colors, and the colors can differ slightly in price; our card prices the Forest Green row.
SureFire describes the two differently as well. It calls the Pro “The consummate pro; brilliant tactical-level max output and extended-runtime low output” and the LE “The stripped-down, ready-to-rock, LE light”, and says the LE “is a value-packed tactical light specifically designed at the request of Canadian law enforcement agencies”. Its online store files the Pro under Outdoor and the LE under Everyday Carry. The reflector is worded differently too, “precision reflectors” on the Pro page and a “Parabolic reflector” on the LE page, but SureFire gives both the same 8,700 candela and 187 m, and its 2025 article on the Pro describes a “precision-machined parabolic reflector”.
High first: the G2X Law Enforcement Edition: SureFire G2X LE Flashlight
OpticsPlanet model: G2XLE-BK; black
around $95exact price on OpticsPlanet
SureFire built the G2X LE to start on its 600-lumen high: a press gives momentary-on high and a click gives constant-on high, and its manual says to return to off and press or click again within two seconds for the 15-lumen low. SureFire says it was designed at the request of Canadian law enforcement agencies. Every other performance figure SureFire publishes matches the G2X Pro: 8,700 candela, 187 m, 1.5 hours on high, 52 hours on low, 5.2 in and 4.4 oz with two included 123A batteries. It comes in black only. Of the 72 OpticsPlanet reviews we read, 9 praise the high-first order and 13 describe mounting it on a rifle or shotgun, or buying it for one; 5 list battery cost or the lack of recharging as a con.
Pros
- Bright first: SureFire lists a High to Low output sequence, 600 lumens on the first press or click
- Same SureFire figures as the G2X Pro: 8,700 candela, 187 m, 1.5 hours high, 52 hours low
- 5.2 in and 4.4 oz with two included 123A batteries (SureFire)
- IPX7, O-ring and gasket sealed, per SureFire's product page
Cons
- Low is always second: SureFire's manual gives it by returning to off and pressing again within two seconds
- Black only; SureFire lists one part number, G2XLE-BK
- Two disposable 123A cells: 5 of the 72 reviews we read list battery cost or no recharging as a con
- Two output levels, no strobe; reviewers split on that, two for and two against
Best for: a reader who wants the full 600 lumens on the first press, for duty or home use.
Key specifications
| Output | 600 lm high, 15 lm low (SureFire) |
|---|---|
| Peak beam | 8,700 cd, 187 m (SureFire) |
| Runtime | 1.5 h high, 52 h low (SureFire) |
| Battery | Two 123A lithium, included (SureFire) |
| Length and weight | 5.2 in, 4.4 oz with batteries (SureFire) |
| Switch | Tail click, high first (SureFire) |
| Water rating | IPX7 (SureFire) |
| Model on this card | G2XLE-BK, black (OpticsPlanet code FS-FL-GWAZX-G2XLE-BK) |
“That it starts on high instead of low is fantastic.”
Flash (OR) via OpticsPlanet, May 2025
Low first: the G2X Pro: SureFire G2X Pro Flashlight
Priced row: OpticsPlanet model G2X-D-FG, Forest Green; the photo shows the Yellow G2X-D-YL
around $100exact price on OpticsPlanet
The G2X Pro is the same light on SureFire's figures, started from the other end: a press gives momentary-on low and a click gives constant-on low, and its manual says to return to off and press or click again within two seconds for the 600-lumen high. SureFire's Pro page, like its LE page, gives the 15-lumen low output the job of facilitating administrative tasks, and the Pro page lists four colors: Black, Foliage Green, Tan and Yellow. Of the 37 OpticsPlanet reviews we read, 3 describe the low first click as useful and 2 wish the order were reversed; 8 reviews from 7 reviewers describe mounting it, or buying it to mount, on a long gun.
Pros
- Gentle first: SureFire lists a Low to high output sequence, 15 lumens on the first press or click
- Same SureFire figures as the G2X LE: 600 lumens, 8,700 candela, 187 m, 1.5 hours high, 52 hours low
- Four colors; SureFire says the yellow can easily be spotted in a pack or if dropped on the ground
- SureFire's Pro page says the included 123A batteries have a 10-year shelf life
Cons
- High is always second: 2 of the 37 reviews we read wish the order were reversed
- Two disposable 123A cells: 3 of the 37 reviews we read list battery cost or no recharging as a con
- Two output levels, no strobe (SureFire lists two output levels)
Best for: close-range tasks and carry in a bag or vehicle, for a reader who wants 15 lumens before 600, or a color other than black.
Key specifications
| Output | 15 lm low, 600 lm high (SureFire) |
|---|---|
| Peak beam | 8,700 cd, 187 m (SureFire) |
| Runtime | 52 h low, 1.5 h high (SureFire) |
| Battery | Two 123A lithium, included (SureFire) |
| Length and weight | 5.2 in, 4.4 oz with batteries (SureFire) |
| Switch | Tail click, low first (SureFire) |
| Water rating | IPX7 (SureFire) |
| Colors | Black, Foliage Green, Tan, Yellow (SureFire) |
| Model on this card | G2X-D-FG, Forest Green (OpticsPlanet code FS-FL-G2XPRO-G2X-D-FG) |
“Excellent and durable light, have one on my duty belt, one on a rifle and one for edc.”
PoPo (KY), a Verified Owner, via OpticsPlanet, January 2026
How the tailcap works
Both lights use one click tailcap, and SureFire's manuals describe the same action from opposite ends. The Pro manual: “Press or click pushbutton tailcap switch once for low output. Return to off and press or click on again, within two seconds, for high output.” The LE manual: “Press or click pushbutton tailcap switch once for high output. Return to off and press or click on again, within two seconds, for low output.”
A light press gives momentary-on and a full click gives constant-on. SureFire's 2025 article on the Pro puts it this way: “Constant-on is accessed simply by clicking the switch to maintain whichever output you're using.” SureFire lists two output levels for each light, with no strobe.
Both manuals also describe a lockout: “Most SureFire illumination tools feature a lockout tailcap, which prevents accidental activation during storage or transport.” To lock it out, SureFire says to “rotate counterclockwise until light will not activate when pressed”; to enable it, “rotate tailcap clockwise until it stops turning”.
Key specifications
| Output | 600 lumens high, 15 lumens low, both models (SureFire) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 1.5 hours high, 52 hours low (SureFire) |
| Peak beam | 8,700 candela; 187 m distance (SureFire) |
| Batteries | Two 123A lithium, included; per cell 3 V, 1,550 mAh, 4.65 Wh (SureFire product sheets) |
| Switch | Click tailcap with a lockout (SureFire manuals) |
| Construction | Polymer/aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized (SureFire) |
| Length | 5.2 in (13.2 cm) (SureFire) |
| Weight with batteries | 4.4 oz (125 g) (SureFire) |
| Bezel diameter | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) (SureFire) |
| Water | IPX7; O-ring and gasket sealed (SureFire product pages) |
| Test standard | ANSI/PLATO FL 1-2019 (SureFire 2025 product sheets) |
| Warranty | SureFire No-Hassle Guarantee: repair or replacement for defects in material and/or workmanship for your lifetime |
| Rows priced here | G2XLE-BK, black (FS-FL-GWAZX-G2XLE-BK); G2X-D-FG, Forest Green (FS-FL-G2XPRO-G2X-D-FG) |
Not published in SureFire's current G2X documents: a depth or time for the IPX7 rating, a drop rating, the body diameter (SureFire's archived 2015 G2X Pro page listed 1.00 in), the LED model, or a pocket clip. SureFire's product sheets list a V70 holster, 123A lithium batteries and an SC1 spare battery carrier as featured accessories.
Batteries, runtime and rechargeable cells
SureFire lists two 123A batteries for both lights and includes them. The LE manual says it “ships with two preloaded batteries”, and the Pro page says it “Includes high-energy 123A batteries with 10-year shelf life”. SureFire rates both at 1.5 hours on high and 52 hours on low, and its battery safety page says: “SureFire performance claims are based on the use of SureFire batteries that initially ship with SureFire illumination tools.”
On using rechargeable cells in the G2X, SureFire's G2X pages, product sheets and manuals say nothing. Its general battery safety page, linked from both product pages, says: “ONLY USE rechargeable LFP 123A batteries in SureFire LED illumination tools designed to be powered primarily by disposable 123A lithium batteries, and use only those rechargeable batteries sold at surefire.com or from an authorized SureFire dealer”. The same page says you may also use batteries from well-known manufacturers such as Panasonic, Energizer or Duracell. That is SureFire's general rule, not a G2X statement, and we add nothing to it.
The retailer's spec tables give other runtimes: 2.25 to 45 hours on the LE listing and 2.5 to 40 hours on the Pro listing. The LE figures match SureFire's 2015 rating for the earlier 400-lumen LE (see the history below); the Pro listing's 2.5 hours equals the tactical runtime (to 50 lumens) on SureFire's 2015 320-lumen Pro page, and its 40 hours matches no SureFire document we read. We print SureFire's current 1.5 and 52 hours.
Body, water rating and warranty
SureFire's current pages describe a polymer body with an aluminum bezel: “Tough, lightweight polymer body for corrosion resistance and durability” and “High-strength aerospace aluminum bezel is Mil-Spec hard-anodized for extreme durability” on the Pro, “Tough polymer body and Mil-Spec hard-anodized bezel” on the LE. Its 2025 article on the Pro describes “a robust, glass-filled polymer body” and “an aerospace-grade aluminum bezel for effective thermal management”, and the LE page says its polymer body “is easy to hold with a bare hand even in freezing temperatures”.
Both product pages list IPX7 liquid ingress protection and “O-ring and gasket sealed for waterproof and weatherproof reliability”. SureFire does not publish a depth or time for that rating in the documents we read, and the IPX7 line appears on the product pages only, not in the product sheets or manuals.
SureFire's warranty page says that if it determines a product is “defective in material and/or workmanship during your lifetime, we will repair or replace it”. It excludes “normal wear-and-tear”, naming “switches wearing out” among the examples, and damage from abuse, alterations, unauthorized repairs or use contrary to SureFire's manuals. SureFire says its flashlights are designed, machined, tested and assembled in the U.S., and that it imports a few components, “most notably, the finest light-emitting diodes (LEDs) from top-notch manufacturers outside the country”.
What reviewers report (72 LE and 37 Pro reviews)
OpticsPlanet keeps a separate review list for each light. We read every review in our 12 October 2026 export of those two lists: 72 of the 74 the retailer counts for the LE (61 five-star, 9 four-star, one two-star, one one-star; 33 carry OpticsPlanet's Verified Owner tag; dated June 2015 to January 2026) and 37 of the 39 it counts for the Pro (33 five-star, 3 four-star, one three-star; 18 Verified Owner; dated October 2013 to January 2026). One LE review is about binoculars, not this light. We counted the themes ourselves. Both lists reach back to the lower-output versions in the history section below: at least nine LE reviews dated January 2016 to June 2018 call it a 400-lumen light.
The first click
9 of the 72 LE reviews praise the high-first order. A customer review on SureFire's own LE page (DS, March 2019) makes the same point: “This light has two outputs, but puts out the bright setting first which is good for work.”
“That it starts on high instead of low is fantastic.”
Flash (OR) via OpticsPlanet, May 2025, on the LE
How bright the 600-lumen high is, from an LE reviewer:
“Like spots dancing in my vision for a while after glancing at the beam in a well lit room.”
APMski (TX) via OpticsPlanet, September 2020, on the LE
On the Pro, 3 of the 37 reviews describe the low first click as useful, and 2 wish the order were reversed. One Verified Owner calls the low first click the only “negative” before saying it is useful; one of the two who wish it reversed says that is why they would not use the Pro as a weapon light:
“this is actually useful indoors so you don’t blind yourself from the reflection off interior white walls”
CHARLES GUNTHER (NY), a Verified Owner, via OpticsPlanet, March 2022, on the Pro
“I personally would not use it as a weapon light as I would prefer my weapon light to have the high power mode as the first click.”
Nolan (NC) via OpticsPlanet, October 2017, a four-star review of the Pro
Mounting on a long gun
SureFire's G2X pages say nothing about weapon mounts, but reviewers do it: 13 of the 72 LE reviews describe mounting it on a rifle or shotgun, or buying it for one, and on the Pro, 8 reviews from 7 reviewers describe mounting it, or buying it to mount, on a long gun (one reviewer posted the same review twice). Two Pro reviewers describe a 1-inch body that fits standard weapon light mounts; SureFire's current pages give only the 1.25-inch bezel diameter. We give no mounting instructions.
“Light works great and functions while under the stress of 12 gauge recoil.”
Chap (MN), a Verified Owner, via OpticsPlanet, January 2026, a four-star review of the LE
“MOUNTED WITH ELZETTA MOUNT ON AR15 AND HAD TO ADD A LITTLE TAPE TO KEEP IT SECURE.”
MACK DADDY (NC) via OpticsPlanet, October 2015, on the LE
“has 1” body so it will fit all standard weapon light mounts”
CHARLES GUNTHER (NY), a Verified Owner, via OpticsPlanet, March 2022, on the Pro
The switch stays the tailcap. One LE owner noted the light “did not include the remote switch”, and another lists “Not really a weapon light” as a con. For a light built for a rifle rail, with a remote pressure switch in the box, see our Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X review.
Pocket, belt and size
6 of the 72 LE reviews describe carrying it in a pocket, and one LE reviewer wishes it were a bit smaller. On the Pro, one reviewer pocket-carries it and three carry it on a belt or duty belt. SureFire's G2X documents mention no pocket clip, and one LE owner is glad of that:
“Small enough to keep in the front pocket of your jeans.”
Cape (KS) via OpticsPlanet, August 2018, on the LE
“I also like the fact that there are no pocket clip.”
Jim the good Guy (AR), a Verified Owner, via OpticsPlanet, January 2018, on the LE
“I only wish it was a bit smaller”
Goggles (CA) via OpticsPlanet, May 2018, a four-star review of the LE
Batteries
Battery cost is the most repeated con: 5 of the 72 LE reviews and 3 of the 37 Pro reviews list the price of 123A cells or the lack of recharging.
“Only negative I can think of is it takes two of the cr123a batteries, which are expensive.”
Jeff (TX) via OpticsPlanet, January 2018, on the LE
“Battery life isn’t the best, but they last about a month”
mike (MI) via OpticsPlanet, November 2022, on the Pro
Beam, heat and single reports
Beam views split. One LE reviewer describes a bright center beam with some spill; another wishes it were more focused; and a one-star reviewer in 2017, writing about the 400-lumen version, found it too spread out and says SureFire assured them the light was fine. Two LE reviewers say it gets warm or hot.
“This throws a nice, bright center beam to reach out a few hundred feet and also has a bit of spill around the edges”
SDG (NC), a Verified Owner, via OpticsPlanet, December 2018, on the LE
“Wish the beam was smaller or more focused i guess.”
LIKEKICK (OK) via OpticsPlanet, July 2017, a four-star review of the LE
Single reports, each from one LE reviewer: a button that flickered at first and then fixed itself, a tail switch that is a bit stiff going to constant-on, a body that rolls on a flat desk, a button that protrudes, and a wish for a hand strap. Reviewers split on the missing strobe: two LE reviewers count it as a plus and two would have liked one. On the Pro, a 2013 three-star review dislikes both the missing strobe and that unscrewing the tail disables the light.
Pro colors
Three Pro reviewers say the yellow is easy to spot; one who bought the yellow disagrees.
“Stands out like a sore thumb in a dark setting”
Big Kev (TX), a Verified Owner, via OpticsPlanet, September 2022, on the yellow Pro
“color did not stand out in the dark”
Ed (TX) via OpticsPlanet, December 2023, on the yellow Pro
History: 200, 320, 400 and 600 lumens
Both lights were dimmer in earlier versions, which explains the older figures still seen on some listings. SureFire's own G2X Pro page as archived in March 2015, viewed in the Internet Archive, says “WAS 200 LUMENS” and “NOW 320 LUMENS”, with 2.75 hours on high and 45 hours on the 15-lumen low. SureFire's LE page as archived the same month introduced the LE as “a higher-output version of our best-selling G2X™ Pro” with “a max output of 400 lumens”, rated 2.25 hours on high and 45 hours on low.
By SureFire's LE page as archived in July 2019, the LE was rated at 600 lumens, 1.5 hours on high and 52 hours on low, the figures SureFire gives today. SureFire does not say when the change happened, so we can only place it between those two archived pages. Today SureFire rates the Pro at 600 lumens too. An LE reviewer noted the difference in 2015:
“I love the first click bright setting and the 80 lumen increase over non LE version.”
Bushmaster (OH) via OpticsPlanet, June 2015, a four-star review of the LE
The body's name changed too. SureFire's 2015 and 2019 LE pages listed a “Tough Nitrolon® polymer body and Mil-Spec hard-anodized bezel”, and its 2015 Pro page a “Tough Nitrolon® body, anodized aluminum bezel”. SureFire's current LE page says “Tough polymer body and Mil-Spec hard-anodized bezel”, and none of SureFire's own current G2X text uses the word Nitrolon; the retailer listings still do. SureFire's pages do not say whether the material itself changed, so we do not either.
What is the G2X Tactical (G2X-C-BK)?
G2X-C-BK is SureFire's part number for the G2X Tactical in black. SureFire's 2025 G2X product sheet lists “G2X-C-BK (Tactical, black)” alongside the four Pro part numbers and describes the Tactical as having a “single output level”, a “penetrating 600-lumen beam” and a press/click tailcap switch. SureFire's May 2025 article on the Pro names the G2X Tactical, with the G2X LE, as part of the same family.
When we read SureFire's site on 15 October 2026, its G2X Tactical product page returned not found, and its flashlight listing and site search showed only the G2X Pro and the G2X LE. The retailer we link to had no live G2X Tactical page either. SureFire's pages do not say why it is no longer listed, and with no current page to send you to, it gets no card here. In our reading, the closest current G2X to a single bright mode is the LE: its first press is the same 600 lumens, with the 15-lumen low behind it.
Trade-offs, plainly
- The mode order is fixed. SureFire lists two output levels and no programming for either light, so pick the one whose first click you want.
- Two disposable 123A cells and no charging in the light; battery cost is the most repeated reviewer con (5 of 72 LE reviews, 3 of 37 Pro reviews).
- Two output levels and no strobe. Reviewers split on that.
- 8,700 candela is modest next to some lights in our guides: Streamlight rates the handheld ProTac HL-X at 27,100 candela on CR123A.
- High runs 1.5 hours on SureFire's rating, and two LE reviewers say it gets warm or hot.
- The LE comes in black only.
- SureFire's 30-day money-back guarantee covers items purchased directly from SureFire only, per its returns page.
How it compares on our flashlight guides
Our best tactical flashlight guide picks the G2X LE as its high-first handheld, and our best EDC flashlight guide carries the G2X Pro as its low-first G2X option. Per those pages:
- SureFire 6PX Pro: SureFire describes it as low-first and gives it the G2X LE's output, beam and runtime, in an aluminum body at 5.2 oz against the G2X LE's 4.4 oz. It is the Pro's low-first order in aluminum.
- Streamlight ProTac HL-X (handheld): Streamlight rates 1,000 lumens, 27,100 candela and 330 m on CR123A, about three times the G2X LE's candela, at 5.43 in and 5.7 oz, with TEN-TAP programming.
- Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X: a weapon light rather than a handheld; Streamlight rates it at 1,000 lumens, 50,000 candela and a 447 m beam, and both current kits include a push-button tail cap, a remote pressure switch and an M-LOK mount.
How we reviewed it
A research-based review built from SureFire's current G2X Pro and G2X Law Enforcement Edition product pages, its 2025 product sheets for both, the G2X Pro manual (Revision B, 10-2020) and the G2X LE manual (Revision A, 11-2017), SureFire's May 2025 article on the G2X Pro and its warranty, returns, battery safety and made-in-USA pages (read 15 October 2026), SureFire's own earlier product pages from 2015 and 2019 as archived in the Internet Archive, the two OpticsPlanet listings (read 15 October 2026), and every review in our 12 October 2026 export of the two OpticsPlanet review lists, 72 for the LE and 37 for the Pro, whose themes we counted ourselves. We have not tested these lights hands-on. We give no editorial score: like our flashlight guides, this page compares documented features and owner reports rather than measured scores. Owner ratings are OpticsPlanet's, shown attributed. See how we evaluate.
Pro or LE: which should you buy?
- Buy the G2X LE if the first press should give you all 600 lumens: duty use, a light kept for home defense, or a long-gun mount, which is how 13 of the 72 LE reviews we read use it, or plan to.
- Buy the G2X Pro if most of your use is close by, around a vehicle, the house or a campsite, and you would rather start at 15 lumens, or if you want a color other than black.
- Buy neither if you want charging in the light or a strobe: SureFire lists two 123A batteries and two output levels for both.
- Want the Pro's order in metal? The SureFire 6PX Pro in our tactical guide is low-first with an aluminum body, 0.8 oz heavier than the G2X LE.
FAQ
What is the difference between the SureFire G2X Pro and G2X LE?
The order of the two modes. SureFire lists a low to high output sequence for the G2X Pro and a high to low sequence for the G2X LE, so the Pro's first press or click gives 15 lumens and the LE's gives 600. SureFire publishes the same output, beam, runtime, length, weight, batteries and IPX7 rating for both. The Pro comes in Black, Foliage Green, Tan and Yellow; the LE comes in black only.
How many lumens is the SureFire G2X?
SureFire rates both current G2X models at 600 lumens on high and 15 lumens on low, with 8,700 candela and a 187 m beam. Older versions were dimmer: SureFire's archived 2015 pages list the G2X Pro at 320 lumens, up from 200, and the first G2X LE at 400 lumens.
Can you use rechargeable batteries in a SureFire G2X?
SureFire's G2X pages, product sheets and manuals do not say whether rechargeable batteries can be used in the G2X (the LE manual mentions rechargeable batteries only in its warranty terms); they list two 123A lithium batteries, included. SureFire's general battery safety page says to only use rechargeable LFP 123A batteries in SureFire LED lights designed to run primarily on disposable 123A lithium batteries, and only those sold by SureFire or an authorized SureFire dealer. That is a general SureFire rule, not a G2X-specific statement.
Can you mount a SureFire G2X on a rifle or shotgun?
SureFire's G2X pages say nothing about weapon mounts, but reviewers do it: 13 of the 72 G2X LE reviews we read on OpticsPlanet describe mounting it on a rifle or shotgun, or buying it for one, and 7 G2X Pro reviewers describe mounting it, or buying it to mount, on a long gun. The switch is the click tailcap, and one LE owner notes it did not include a remote switch. We give no mounting instructions.
Does the SureFire G2X have a pocket clip?
None of SureFire's G2X product pages, product sheets or manuals mentions a pocket clip. Six of the 72 G2X LE reviews we read describe carrying it in a pocket, and one owner says they like that it has no clip. SureFire's product sheets list a V70 holster as a featured accessory.
What is the SureFire G2X-C-BK?
SureFire's 2025 G2X product sheet lists G2X-C-BK as the G2X Tactical in black, a single-output 600-lumen version with a press/click tailcap switch. On 15 October 2026 SureFire's G2X Tactical product page returned not found, and its flashlight listing showed only the G2X Pro and G2X LE. SureFire's pages give no reason it is no longer listed.
Is the SureFire G2X waterproof?
SureFire's product pages list IPX7 liquid ingress protection for both the G2X Pro and G2X LE and describe them as O-ring and gasket sealed for waterproof and weatherproof reliability. SureFire does not publish a depth or time for that rating in the documents we read.
Is the SureFire G2X body Nitrolon?
SureFire's current G2X pages say polymer, with a Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum bezel. SureFire's earlier pages, from 2015 and 2019, called it a Nitrolon polymer body, and the retailer listings still use that name. SureFire does not say whether the material itself changed.
Does the SureFire G2X have a lockout?
Yes, per both user manuals. Rotating the tailcap counterclockwise until the light will not activate when pressed locks it out, and rotating it clockwise until it stops turning enables it. SureFire says the lockout prevents accidental activation during storage or transport.
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