A grip that allows a user to hold a flashlight while holding a handgun is an important feature in military and law enforcement applications. Surefire's CombatGrip, a stepped down body with a rubber grip ring, lets the user hold the flashlight with one hand, like a syringe, while maintaining two-handed control over a firearm. It is also perfect for hanging onto in just about any conditions, even while wearing gloves.
The Z2 CombatLight is so well suited to being paired with a handgun that its standard issue for the FBI, US Air Marshals and many police departments worldwide. The C2 and C3 Centurion add a pocket clip and a finishing choice of either Type II back or Type III hard anodizing in olive drab. Like the Z2, the C2 emits 65 lumens in a tactical level beam for 60 minutes on a single set of batteries, or a 120-lumen beam for 20 minutes with the optional ultra high output lamp assembly. With a 3rd battery for more power, the slightly longer C3 Centurion produces 105 lumens of light, this can be increased to 200 lumens with the optinal high output lamp assembly.
Surefire G2ZL CombatLight - Related Glossary Entries
Lumens - Unit of Measurement
The Lumen is a measure of the light output of a device. Specifically it measures the total ouput of light from a given bulb or lamp without taking into account any reflector or lense (as opposed to Peak Beam Candle Power, which does take into account the effect of reflectors and lenses).
Because Lumens do not measure the effect of reflectors and lenses, whereas Peak Beam Candle Power does, there is no way to convert betwen the two different types of measurement.
Nitrolon
Nitrolon is a proprietary high-strength, non-conductive polymer used in some Surefire flashlights. It's made from a mixture of nylon and fine glass fibres, which add rigidity, strength, abrasion resistance and increased stability at higher operating temperatures.
