Sidearms & Scatterguns Stream light or surefire
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I have both, and they work fine. Streamlight's value is undisputed, as it Surefire's durability.
Thanks to another thread here on the Hide, I was recently able to take advantage of this deal:
It's a big light, but well-suited to HD use.
Thanks to another thread here on the Hide, I was recently able to take advantage of this deal:
SureFire X300 Ultra 1000 Lumen LED Handgun/Long Gun WeaponLight
The powerful and versatile SureFire X300 Ultra WeaponLight features a high-performance LED that generates 1000 lumens of stunning white light focused by a Total Internal Reflection (TIR) lens to produce a tight beam with extended reach and significant surr
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It's a big light, but well-suited to HD use.
If you can wait Cloud Defense is coming out with a new light that is going to be amazing.
The comparison picture is an X300
I have both, and they work fine. Streamlight's value is undisputed, as it Surefire's durability.
Thanks to another thread here on the Hide, I was recently able to take advantage of this deal:
SureFire X300 Ultra 1000 Lumen LED Handgun/Long Gun WeaponLight
The powerful and versatile SureFire X300 Ultra WeaponLight features a high-performance LED that generates 1000 lumens of stunning white light focused by a Total Internal Reflection (TIR) lens to produce a tight beam with extended reach and significant surrwww.armsunlimited.com
It's a big light, but well-suited to HD use.
was it a P320 thread?I posted that and checked availability there before responding here, out of stock…
They both have their good and bad points. Both come from fine manufactures and both cater to two different markets. I think StreamLight has probably 3 times as many rechargeable's in their offering versus what SF has but again two different markets they cater to. They compete nicely with one another and probably on some occasions compliment one another. I don't have a SF in my collection yet but I probably will have one or two in the near future. I agree with the above comments one market being specialized and the other being more appealing to the public at large as an affordable Work/Utility Light.
I run both.....and both have proven themselves 100x over.
My personal opinion is that SF are a little overpriced for what you get.
I also think the stream light TLR1 is the best value for a pistol light on the market.
My personal opinion is that SF are a little overpriced for what you get.
I also think the stream light TLR1 is the best value for a pistol light on the market.
I have both and I’ve had the TLR1 1,000 lumen for 8 years and it’s been a solid light with good battery life. You can’t beat the value on it. Honestly the main difference is the streamline is a lot shorter and the switches are way different. TLR has a nice smooth switch and the surefire has a very stiff switch but you can press the switch foreword and it ignites for momentary illumination. I’ve actually come to prefer that feature on the surefire a bit over the TLR the more I practice with it.
For full sized guns: 300U-A all day long and twice on sunday. LOVE the switchology, have a DG on all. And also: holsters! If there's a holster made for light bearing, it's first made for that light. Light bearing holster on the exchange? 90% gonna be X300.
But I also have a TLR6 on the compact. Great light, no regrets and at that size, it's all but the standard so again, medium-easy to find holsters in stock for gun with that light.
Both good, think of your preferences for operation, and the whole system (batteries, holsters, etc)
But I also have a TLR6 on the compact. Great light, no regrets and at that size, it's all but the standard so again, medium-easy to find holsters in stock for gun with that light.
Both good, think of your preferences for operation, and the whole system (batteries, holsters, etc)
My vote is for the Surefire.
My choice is due to wanting an open front suppressor holster for my Glock 21 & 36.
My choice is due to wanting an open front suppressor holster for my Glock 21 & 36.
DG switch
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Replaces the rear cap with the same full switch functions plus a rigid tape that comes back, gives you a pad at the first finger. Not my gun, just a photo with an arrow:
Mine are all in contact with the frame also, not raised up like this.
Grab the gun hard enough to fire in totally the natural position, light comes on. Yes, easy to draw without activating the light also so you don't have to "give yourself away" with it, but frankly, you are at handgun distances and about to make noise anyway so I love it. And all normal switches are still there if you want it always-on, the switch fails, or whatever.
Some holsters (Safariland) will be tight enough they will instantly destroy the switch. Use Extreme Caution when first inserting into a holster so you find out if you have to relieve it first because the whole thing is a unit, cannot repair or replace the tape switch part only.
DG Switches | Grip Switch Assembly for X-Series WeaponLights | SureFire
For surgical control when using an X-Series Weapon Light (X300, X400), the DG grip switch uses a minimal center-mounted pad. This allows the operator to activate the light with finger pressure without needing to move a finger from the grip.
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Replaces the rear cap with the same full switch functions plus a rigid tape that comes back, gives you a pad at the first finger. Not my gun, just a photo with an arrow:
Mine are all in contact with the frame also, not raised up like this.
Grab the gun hard enough to fire in totally the natural position, light comes on. Yes, easy to draw without activating the light also so you don't have to "give yourself away" with it, but frankly, you are at handgun distances and about to make noise anyway so I love it. And all normal switches are still there if you want it always-on, the switch fails, or whatever.
Some holsters (Safariland) will be tight enough they will instantly destroy the switch. Use Extreme Caution when first inserting into a holster so you find out if you have to relieve it first because the whole thing is a unit, cannot repair or replace the tape switch part only.
I have been running a TRL-1 for a few years with no real issues. Works in the same Safariland holsters. I used it in a match last month and the light (and pistol) were under water probably 30 minutes throughout the match. Didn’t miss a beat, no fogging or drops, etc.
That said, I have noticed a tendency for the light switch to be a touch easy to turn on when or hit when you don’t need it. Not a huge deal but could be bad news if your white light in a dangerous situation.
Because of this I’m trying my first x300. Should be here next week. IMO 1000 lumens on a pistol light to be used indoors is overkill and can be counter productive but there are ways around this if need be.
In the end, if the x300 isn’t any better for my needs I’m only out an extra $150. Not the end of the world. It was actually a birthday present so it’ll be with me forever.
That said, I have noticed a tendency for the light switch to be a touch easy to turn on when or hit when you don’t need it. Not a huge deal but could be bad news if your white light in a dangerous situation.
Because of this I’m trying my first x300. Should be here next week. IMO 1000 lumens on a pistol light to be used indoors is overkill and can be counter productive but there are ways around this if need be.
In the end, if the x300 isn’t any better for my needs I’m only out an extra $150. Not the end of the world. It was actually a birthday present so it’ll be with me forever.
For sale in PX $200. Nothing to do with me.
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Accessories - Surefire x300u-b
Title says it all x300u b model no box 200 shipped
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Surefire for me, and yes they are pricey. I have run them on long guns (carbines shotguns), and pistols. They do not disappoint and are very durable. I’ve gone through various generations from incandescent to led, with very good results. My work versions have held up as advertised. Hope this helps.
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