SureFire is the world’s most prolific manufacturer of top - tier illumination tools because we always strive to deliver the next technical breakthrough. The proof is in our numerous patents, which include everything from our handgun and shotgun tactical lights of th e late 1980s to industry exclusives such as switchless flashlights, flashlight holsters, dual lamp flashlights, CombatLight flashlights and slimlight switches throughout the 1990s. SureFire’s IntelliBeam® and MaxVision Beam® technology are current examples of how we continue to stretch the boundaries of what can be accomplished with light.

While creating the first WeaponLights, Dr. Matthews and his engineering team quickly realized the performance limitations of the status quo D - cell battery - powered flashli ghts being utilized in tactical environments. In 1988, SureFire achieved another milestone by introducing the Model 6C, a true paradigm shift in hand - held tactical lighting. Powered by two lithium 123A batteries, the Model 6C delivered an astounding 60 lum ens of light — six times the industry standard — from a compact flashlight measuring a mere 4.6 inches long. The Model 6C also provided rugged reliability to go with its potent output. Housed in a space - age, aircraft - grade aluminum body, it was also waterp roof and shock - resistant.

Just a few months later, SureFire improved on the design by introducing the Model 6P, which included all the features of the 6C with a unique push - button tailcap. The Model 6P set a new standard for high - performance tactical illum ination tools. SureFire has continued to improve the functionality and the light output of its hand - held illumination tool with such models as the 6Z (1997) — which incorporated the first CombatGrip — and the M6 (2000), whose 500 - lumen output once again se t a new standard.

SureFire continues to introduce paradigm - shifting flashlight technologies in everything from our flagship UDR Dominator to best - selling models such as the dual - fuel Fury and the radically shaped, compact, rechargeable Stiletto.