SureFire LX2 LumaMax Broken Pocket Clip Poll

[zebov]

It seems that the one [strike]major[/strike] complaint with SureFire's LX2 LumaMax is that the pocket clip breaks very easily. To see if this is truly a problem or just an instance of "only people experiencing a problem talk about it," I'd like to get some statistics. If you currently or have ever owned a SureFire LX2 LumaMax, please fill in the poll and provide any further commentary as a reply.

 

[esrice]

Mine broke at the 3-month mark. I'm currently on my second.

And while it is important to recognize such issues, I would hardly call it a "major complaint". I find it to be my only complaint, and a relatively small one when you consider all the right things the light does (and others don't).

 

[Fishersjohn48]

No problems although I frequently carry it in a Nite-Eyez Holster + 6 months

 

[lawrra]

Order Clipdraw - Universal Clipdraw Fits All Handguns

Worlds better than the Surefire clip, but it takes some slight modification. Get the #SA model.

 

[smccabe17]

I am on my third clip.

 

[esrice]

but it takes some slight modification.

Can you expound on that? Got any after pics?

 

[lawrra]

Cut tape to fit, press, done.

 

[esrice]

Cut tape to fit, press, done.

Thanks for that. I like how you've mounted the tape so the tailcap is still able to turn.

 

[lawrra]

Thanks for that. I like how you've mounted the tape so the tailcap is still able to turn.

That is a pic from one of the Armed Dynamics guys. The clipdraw has outlasted the original clip for quite a while, now.

 

[AD Marc]

That is a pic from one of the Armed Dynamics guys. The clipdraw has outlasted the original clip for quite a while, now.

I've had mine on for 8 months. The clipdraw has gone through plenty of abuse and maintained tension. It's a stout clip. It's a shame that surefire doesn't see fit to fix the clip issue on a $200 light.

The clipdraw was not my idea however. Borrowed it from Michael Debethencourt.

 

[danielocean03]

I've gone through at least six of those clips.

 

[TomN]

Mine lasted for about 6 months of carry in my back pocket next to my wallet.

 

[Relatively Ninja]

Mine snapped after a couple weeks riding in the back pocket of my jeans. Sad to hear this is a common problem

 

[esrice]

If mine breaks again I might try using the same adhesive strip that the Clipdraw does, but apply it to the broken clip, thereby sticking it directly to the light body itself.

 

[Bubbajms]

I've never owned an L2(x) but did own an L4 and still have an A2. The L4 went on a VitalGear body with a tailcap mounted clip straight away and was a great light. The A2 has bent several times but no out and out failure..

 

[esrice]

I've never owned an L2(x) but did own an L4 and still have an A2.

The clip on the LX2 is different than those and is very unique. I like it. But it breaks.

 

[Bubbajms]

Google-fu looks like the new LED A2 uses that same clip type.. hmm..

 

[tradertator]

I break the pocket clips on anything I wear like that.

 

[Dave Doehrman]

I don't have the LX2, but I do have the E2D LED Defender. I wanted to see the difference in the 2 lights and found them to be identical in size. Both are 200 lumens on high, but the LX2 is 15 lumens on low and the E2D is 5 lumens on low.

The E2D has the pocket clip mounted 180 degrees in alignment to the body of the light and it looks to be much sturdier. The E2D has a more pronounced cutting edge on the LED end and it is $20 cheaper than the LX2. The battery life on the E2D is much better on low setting.

Just thought I'd mention an alternative if you guys keep breaking clips.

 

[esrice]

Typically the guys that seek out the LX2 do so specifically because of its non-clicky tailcap and non-spiky bezel. And I know I'm not personally a fan of bezel-up carry.