True Stories

I was a structures mechanic for CH-53 helicopters in the Marine Corps, and most of my time involved inspecting airframes of our aircraft. The Corps provided us with regular two-D-cell flashlights, which were really unsuitable for looking in dark areas.

I eventually bought an M2 Centurion®, which was extremely bright. On several occasions, I discovered hairline cracks below the accessory gearbox mounting structure. The cracks were severe enough to warrant a crew to be sent out from the depot-level maintenance for repair. I was only able to find these cracks because of the intense light of the products your company produces.

I recommend these lights to all of my fellow Marines!

Martin R.
Laguna Hills, CA

We were on a track built for training trucking students on how to park in reverse. After I landed a perfect 45-degree parking in the DOT box, I jumped out of the truck to turn it over to the next student. As I got out, one of the other students pulled me aside and pointed out my M2 Centurion in the dirt. To my amazement, my M2 survived all 38,000 lbs. from each axle running it. The only damage was a few scratches from the rocks. Even the pocket clip survived with only minor damage.

Keep up the terrific work, Surefire. Truck drivers and men and women in the armed forces trust their lives to these perfect illumination tools.

Orion W.
La Mesa, CA

SureFire Makes Hard Landing; Refuses to Die I am a military helicopter pilot and the one piece of gear I rely on more than any other is my SureFire M2 Millennium® Centurion®. It's brighter, more reliable, and much more durable than anything we are issued.

While conducting flight inspections, I've dropped my light over 20 feet from the top of an aircraft onto a steel flight deck without so much as a flicker. The shock-isolated bezel works as advertised, and the tip-off red filter is easy to turn on/off for white light restrictions at night. I can think of no greater testimony to the quality of your lights than their performance in the harsh environment in which we work: salt air, extreme temperature fluctuations, and punishing helicopter vibrations.

I have a few SureFire lights now because I like them so much. I really don't need them though — my original just won't die! Keep up the great work.

Scott S.