ok so i got my surefire at Dyess AFB TX but its a Z2 combat light close to this type and i love it i use my light just for anything from counting the number of inmates in bed to just trying to find a match in a counter nothin beats a surefire or comes near it and i would say u need this type for small hand held. P.S. I Worked in TDCJ and i have blinded alot of inmates that where aggressive to me and its wounderful real life saver!!!!