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Posted: 3/11/2022 5:37:31 PM EDT
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I believe ones that say ultra are 600 lumens unless they say 1000 lumens on the bezel. So at least the 1000 lumen ones say. Pre ultra I think they were 200 lumens and there might have been a 500 lumen before the 600 but my memory on those is hazy.
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Posted: 3/12/2022 2:52:43 PM EDT
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If it’s a X300 Ultra it can be 500, 600, or 1,000 lumens. If the unit doesn’t specify the lumens and has a serial number starting with “A” it is 500 or 600 lumens. If the serial number starts with a “B” it is 1,000 lumens.
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Posted: 3/12/2022 7:31:10 PM EDT
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Thanks for your help guys.
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Posted: 3/12/2022 11:53:04 PM EDT
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Nice hotspot with good throw and decent spill? Probably the 600 lumen model.
No real discernable hot spot or throw with mostly broad flood? Probably the new 1000 lumen model. I don't think you could even accidentally buy the older 500 lumen model anymore. Assuming you don't want to go serial number hunting. |
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Posted: 4/27/2022 1:23:55 AM EDT
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Just pull the serial number and call surefire
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Posted: 4/27/2022 3:34:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just pull the serial number and call surefire Not always the case. Someone posted that theirs started with a B and was told it should be the rail clamp -B version when it was not. |
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Posted: 4/27/2022 2:40:41 PM EDT
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I guess it depends on how much?
If it's cheap, like under $200, I'd buy it no matter what model as long as it's an Ultra. I have the original 500 lumen X300 Ultra and it still holds its own against the 1000 lumen TLR-1HL and X300 Ultra. Not quite as much throw but it's perfect for pistols as it has excellent spill and enough throw for clear PID at 50+ yards in an urban environment. |
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Posted: 4/29/2022 12:11:35 PM EDT
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I just ordered a X300U-B from Midway and it says in the description 1,000 lumens. Of course being on sale at $199.00 I didn't really care if it were 600 or 1,000.
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Posted: 4/29/2022 11:10:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just ordered a X300U-B from Midway and it says in the description 1,000 lumens. Of course being on sale at $199.00 I didn't really care if it were 600 or 1,000. Purchased from a reputable retailer, so hopefully it should say so on the packaging and laser etched on the bezel. |
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