X300, X200A, X200B and M6 compared

[David_Thomas]

@TacticalShooter

Hi David,

Thanks for this very informative post.

Out of curiousity, have you compared the x300 with say a Surefire 951 outdoors? It would be interesting to see how well it would illuminate those outside targets. Everything I read says the incandesent (Spelling) lights have more throw.

I’m thinking of selling off my 951’s in favor of these lighter, smaller lights.

Sorry, no dice. I do not have a 951 handy.

I think I only have two incandescent lights left and the M6 is one of them. I think my wife is hiding the other, as I cannot seem to find it.

I had a surefire M910 with the 2.5" turbo bezel at one time, and I do not remember it being that much brighter than the X300 (if at all) on the 100 yard targets. I do remember it being much heavier.

[SHIVAN]

I have a 951C, they just run the P60 and P61 bulbs though. Is that model a good comparison?

Not sure, but I’ll fire it up and post some pics tomorrow night.

[David_Thomas]

For those running the Safariland 6004, the Glock and 1911 models designed for the x200 will work with the X300. At least mine do.

[jmart]

David,

Great pics. This just goes to show how helpful reflective walls are in making use of the light compared to open blackness of the outdoors.

Certainly great food for fodder…

[koalorka]

Excellent post, thank you! I’m guessing the X300 will fit a standard 3rd Gen Glock 17 rail without any adapters or special backplates?

[David_Thomas]

@koalorka

Excellent post, thank you! I’m guessing the X300 will fit a standard 3rd Gen Glock 17 rail without any adapters or special backplates?

Correct, no adapter or backplate needed. It fits.

[thmpr]

Does anyone have a pic of it installed on an AR carbine?

Thanks!

[David_Thomas]

@thmpr

Does anyone have a pic of it installed on an AR carbine?

Yes, See this page:
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=7233&page=3

It looks almost identical to an X200

more X200/X300 pics on carbines here:
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=9527&highlight=o'clock

[ddemis]

Great comparison, I was looking for a light to mount on my glock and now my mind is made up. 200 inbound.

[Stephen_H]

Very informative post! Thanks for sharing. I used my X200A equipped carbine at a carbine course in August and found the light to be entirely inadequete past 75 yards. I think a good rule of thumb is one lumen per yard of engagement distance. Obviously, this will vary with the type of bulb and lens, but I have found it to be a good starting point for choosing a weapon light.

Stephen

[David_Thomas]

@Stephen_ATS

I think a good rule of thumb is one lumen per yard of engagement distance. Obviously, this will vary with the type of bulb and lens, but I have found it to be a good starting point for choosing a weapon light.

Stephen

I agree that the type of bulbs and/or lenses play a large part in the “reach” of the light.

On paper the L4 Lumamax and the X300 should be close to the same “brightness” as each is rated at approx. 100 lumens for 2.5 hours.
So I compared them:

The X300 lighting up some bad hound dogs:

And the L4 Lumamax:

[M4Guru]

My wife sent me an X300 for Christmas…I already had 2 X200As and an X200B and the X300 blows them out of the water.

I;m not saying I’ll ditch them all for X300s for guns I keep at the house, but my fighting gun is gonna have an X300, no doubt.

[koalorka]

Can’t wait to get mine. Does anyone know if a Pistol + X200A holster will work with an X300? The lamp head looks slightly longer and I’m worried my Blade-Tech holster will become obsolete.

[M4Guru]

I run Blade-Tech holsters and it worked fine for me. The tension needed a little adjustment but other than that it was a perfect fit.

[koalorka]

@M4Guru

I run Blade-Tech holsters and it worked fine for me. The tension needed a little adjustment but other than that it was a perfect fit.

Awesome, thanks!

[KevinB]

FYI the Safariland 6004, BladeTech and Raven Concealement Systems Holster for the X200A will work with the X300.

[MASP7]

Actually, starting last week Raven Concealment is molding all Surefire weaponlight holsters for the X300, unless otherwise requested. These holsters are backward compatible to the X200 series lights.

The X300 may fit a RCS holster molded for the X200A, but there is a slight difference in the profile of the bezel and there will be some interference, albeit minor. For the best results it should be molded for the exact light. The X200A profile is just a little different, and the X200B is a lot different and isn’t even close to fitting an X300.

[Jay_Cunningham]

I just ordered a light holster for my M&P45 and there were two options for the x300 (I intend to get one) the U/P-latch and the Rail Lock ($7 extra)

I ordered the Rail Lock but honestly I’m not sure of the difference. I thought U/P meant Universal/Picatinny?

I figured that the rail on the M&P was about the same as one on an AR…

Hmm…

[JBRIII]

Thanks for this thread. It made my mind up towards the X300. I received today and it is truly awesome. Puts my old M3 to shame.

John

[sff70]

After experiencing an X200 departing company with the pistol under recoil at an instructor level class, more than once on the same day, I now use the rail lock on my X200s.

I also apply blue loc-tite to the 6 screws that secure the rail adaptors to the light body.

It’s well worth the effort.