Premium USA-Made Lithium Batteries with 10-Year Shelf Life
SureFire SF123A CR123A Lithium Batteries (SF2-CB) deliver exceptional power and reliability for high-drain tactical flashlights, weapon-mounted lights, and critical electronic devices. These premium 3-volt lithium batteries pack 1550mAh of power into a compact package, providing extended runtime for SureFire flashlights and hundreds of other devices that use CR123A batteries. Unlike alkaline batteries that lose charge over time, SureFire's high-performance lithium chemistry boasts an industry-leading 10-year shelf life, ensuring your batteries will be ready when you need them most. Built-in heat and fault protection prevents dangerous short-circuits and thermal events. Made in the USA of U.S. and imported parts, these batteries represent SureFire's commitment to quality and reliability. Optimized specifically for high-drain applications, they deliver consistent voltage throughout their discharge cycle for maximum device performance. Trusted by military, law enforcement, and serious users worldwide.
Key Features
- 10-Year Shelf Life: SureFire's lithium chemistry retains approximately 70% of power even after 10 years of storage, dramatically outperforming alkaline batteries that lose charge within 2-3 years. Store them in your vehicle, emergency kit, or duty bag with confidence.
- 1550mAh High Capacity: Delivers 1550 milliamp-hours of power at 3 volts, providing extended runtime in high-drain devices like tactical flashlights, weapon-mounted lights, red dot sights, and laser aiming devices.
- Optimized for High-Drain Devices: Specifically engineered for devices that demand sustained high current output. Unlike standard batteries that voltage-sag under load, SureFire batteries maintain consistent voltage for maximum brightness and device performance.
- Built-In Safety Protection: Advanced heat and fault protection prevents dangerous thermal events and short-circuits. Safe chemistry eliminates the risk of catastrophic failure that can occur with inferior lithium batteries.
- Wide Temperature Tolerance: Performs reliably in extreme temperatures from freezing cold to desert heat. Maintains output in conditions where alkaline batteries fail completely.
- Made in USA: Manufactured in the United States of U.S. and imported parts under strict quality control standards. SureFire's commitment to domestic manufacturing ensures consistent quality and supports American jobs.
- Universal CR123A Compatibility: Works in any device designed for CR123A batteries, including SureFire flashlights, Streamlight weapon lights, camera equipment, home security sensors, and medical devices.
- Fresh Date Codes: SureFire batteries ship with recent manufacturing dates, ensuring you receive maximum remaining shelf life for long-term storage reliability.
- Retail Card Packaging: Comes in tamper-evident retail card packaging that protects batteries during shipping and storage while allowing visual inspection before purchase.
- Environmentally Stable: Lithium chemistry is less prone to leakage compared to alkaline batteries, protecting expensive devices from corrosive damage during storage.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: SureFire
- Part Number: SF2-CB
- UPC: 084871820141
- Battery Type: CR123A (also known as SF123A, 123A)
- Chemistry: Lithium Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
- Voltage: 3.0 Volts
- Capacity: 1550 mAh
- Shelf Life: 10 Years
- Terminal Type: Button Top
- Diameter: 17mm
- Height: 34.5mm
- Color: Red (packaging)
- Quantity: 2 Batteries per Pack
- Packaging: Retail Card
- Safety Features: Heat Protection, Fault Protection
- Temperature Range: Wide tolerance for extreme conditions
- Made In: USA (of U.S. and imported parts)
Understanding CR123A Battery Chemistry
CR123A lithium batteries use lithium manganese dioxide (LiMnO2) chemistry, which offers significant advantages over alkaline batteries for high-drain applications. Lithium batteries maintain higher voltage under load, provide more consistent power delivery, weigh less, and perform better in temperature extremes. The 3-volt nominal voltage of CR123A batteries delivers twice the voltage of standard AA or AAA alkaline cells, enabling more efficient power delivery to high-performance LEDs and electronics. SureFire's specific formulation optimizes current delivery for tactical flashlights that demand sustained high output, preventing the voltage sag that causes dimming in inferior batteries.
Compatibility
These SureFire SF123A batteries are compatible with hundreds of devices including: SureFire flashlights (all models using 123A batteries), Streamlight weapon-mounted lights (TLR-1, TLR-2, TLR-6, TLR-7 series), Fenix tactical lights, Olight flashlights, red dot sights and reflex optics, laser aiming devices, night vision equipment, camera flash units, home security sensors and wireless devices, medical equipment, emergency radios, and any other device specifying CR123A battery compatibility. Not compatible with devices requiring rechargeable RCR123A batteries unless the device explicitly supports both types.
What's Included
- 2x SureFire SF123A CR123A Lithium Batteries
- Retail Card Packaging
Ideal For
Perfect for tactical flashlight users who demand maximum reliability and performance. Essential for law enforcement duty weapons with weapon-mounted lights, military personnel deploying to extreme environments, emergency responders requiring dependable illumination, concealed carry holders with weapon lights, home defense firearms with mounted lights, vehicle emergency kits requiring long-term battery storage, bug-out bags and survival gear, backup power for critical devices, photographers using CR123A-powered equipment, and anyone requiring batteries that will remain fresh for years of storage. The 10-year shelf life makes these ideal for stocking emergency supplies, maintaining ready-to-go tactical gear, and ensuring backup batteries are always fresh.
Why Choose SureFire Batteries?
SureFire doesn't just make flashlights - they manufacture their own batteries specifically optimized for their lights and other high-drain tactical equipment. This vertical integration ensures perfect compatibility and maximum performance. Many tactical users report that SureFire batteries provide noticeably longer runtime and brighter output compared to generic CR123A batteries. The 10-year shelf life is backed by decades of real-world use in military and law enforcement applications where failure is not an option. While SureFire batteries cost more than generic alternatives, the extended shelf life, reliable performance, built-in safety features, and USA manufacturing quality make them the clear choice for critical applications. When you're depending on your light in a life-or-death situation, SureFire batteries provide peace of mind that generic batteries cannot match.
Storage and Handling
Store SureFire batteries in a cool, dry location away from metal objects that could cause short-circuits. The 10-year shelf life assumes storage at room temperature (approximately 70°F). Higher storage temperatures will reduce shelf life, while cooler storage extends it. Keep batteries in original packaging until use to prevent accidental short-circuits and contamination. Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries from different manufacturers. Replace all batteries in a device at the same time. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable CR123A batteries - this can cause dangerous thermal events.
Battery Safety
SureFire CR123A batteries include built-in heat and fault protection for safe operation. However, always follow basic lithium battery safety: Never carry loose batteries in pockets with metal objects like keys or coins. Never puncture, crush, or disassemble batteries. Do not expose to fire or high heat. If a battery shows signs of damage, swelling, or leakage, do not use it and dispose of properly. Keep batteries away from children. For disposal, check local regulations for lithium battery recycling programs.
About SureFire
Founded in 1979 and based in Fountain Valley, California, SureFire is the leading manufacturer of rugged, powerful, and reliable illumination tools for tactical, military, law enforcement, and outdoor applications. SureFire revolutionized the tactical lighting industry with innovations like the first laser-aimed weapon-mounted flashlight and the first commercially successful LED flashlight. The company maintains manufacturing facilities in the USA and is committed to producing American-made products for critical applications. SureFire batteries are manufactured to the same exacting standards as their legendary flashlights, ensuring reliability when it matters most. Military and law enforcement agencies worldwide trust SureFire batteries to power mission-critical equipment.