Surefire M900 - how do you identify counterfeits?

[Arch]

I searched and couldn't find anything.

How do you identify a fake Surefire M900? I know "buy from a reputable dealer" but what about getting a used light off the exchange?

Can someone list ways to tell a real product from a fake one?

[Outlander Systems]

Obviously, always, always buy from a known retailer if it is ever in doubt.

From my experience, the M900 isn't all that and a bag of chips anyway. It's bulky, it's heavy, the running lights are lame, and the 6 o'clock position of the bezel is sub-optimal.

In lieu of taking a chance on a fake, you'd be better off going to Walmart, buying a G2, and getting a VTAC mount. The whole package should be at or around $100 even, and you will be getting known quality.

When you get enough stacked back to upgrade, you can remove the G2 and have a solid EDC light.

YMMV

[Arch]

Thanks for the response. Unfortunately, it didn't address my question.

I'd like to know of the differences between a real and fake M900. With the wealth of knowledge here I'm sure someone can point me to a source that meaningfully contributes with something like "the head mics xxx" vs xxx" or "the switches do this or that".

[Outlander Systems]

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?76915-how-to-tell-counterfiet-surefire-lights

Outside of that, when it breaks, you'll know if it was counterfeit,

I'm guessing you've already purchased it, based on the 'tude.

If that's the case, it's a crapshoot. Surefire lights are serialized, get the number off the one you bought, call Surefire CS, and see of they can confirm its authenticity.

E-mail: http://www.surefire.com/product-problem
Tel: 800-828-8809

Another thing to look for, is that every Surefire I own with a metal-body is laser engraved.

The reason there's not a lot of side-by-side comparison here is, quite frankly, a lot of the membership won't take a chance on getting cheap airsoft knockoff crap. Buy from a surefire retailer, and you're GTG.

https://www.surefire.com/dealer-locator/