Does it work for everyday carry and self-defense?
SureFire provided the new Stiletto Pro II to the author for this review.
That flashlight was a SureFire: one of the companys G2 models.
SureFire is well known for building high-quality illumination tools. The Stiletto Pro II is manufactured to the same rigid standards and is equipped with a rechargeable battery.
My G2 was rugged, long-lasting, and boasted what was then an astonishing 80 lumens of output.
More on lumens in just a moment.
Naturally, the Stiletto Pro II is as rugged as you would expect from a SureFire product.
The SureFire Stiletto Pro II throws a lot of light. This photo demonstrates both its brightness and beam pattern.
Power comes from an internal lithium polymer battery that, conveniently, is USB-C rechargeable.
All that, and the flashlight is also waterproof within a meter of depth and up to 30 minutes.
It would be hard to kill this thing.
The author found that the output difference between the SureFire Stiletto Pro II (right) and the older SureFire G2 was striking.
Where candela is concerned, more is more.
Suffice it to say its very bright.
SureFire Flashlight Operation
The Stiletto Pro II can be engaged through one of two means.
The tail switch on the SureFire Stiletto Pro II allows you instant access to the highest output mode.
The tail switch can be configured from a press and hold default to a tap on/tap off mode.
At the same time, the tailswitch is natural and intuitive when held in a tactical, reverse grip.
I am glad that superfluity is absent here.
This size comparison shows the SureFire Stiletto Pro II next to common items like a Spyderco Para Military 2 folding knife, a U.S. quarter and a 5.56x45mm NATO rifle cartridge.
Additionally, the Stiletto Pro II has a remarkably useful fuel gauge.
Weight-wise, the Stiletto Pro II carries at a flat 5 oz.
There are a lot of micro flashlights on the market; this is not one of them.
The author found the SureFire Stiletto Pro II pocket clip was ideally tensioned. It stayed put without shredding clothing. It is shown here carried in a jacket coat pocket.
These carry methods made it far quicker to draw and engage the light via a reverse grip.
A quick tip of the cap with regards to SureFires pocket clip.
I certainly make a run at adhere to that philosophy wherever possible.
According to the author, the width of the Stiletto Pro II is about 1.7″ thick, or about 1.5 iPhones.
But if were picking nits?
The Stiletto Pro II has two buttons that do the same thing.
Intuitively, two buttons side by side imply down and up.
SureFire uses a USB-C changing port on the Stiletto Pro II. Next to it is a fuel light that indicates the amount of battery charge left.
If I had my druthers?
The left button would turn the flashlight on at low power; the right button at high power.
Im not even a particularly tough dude.
Suitable for concealed carry, the SureFire Stiletto Pro II is also an excellent home defense flashlight. It can help you to identify a potential threat across your yard or down the hall.
Frankly, Im a writer who has taught himself how to become a passably good shot.
I didnt leave it in a puddle at the top of Mt.
I did, however, live with this thing for the better part of a month.
That, and when it comes to matters of consumer design, I am very picky.
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