Streamlight M3X vs Surefire M900

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Streamlight M3X vs Surefire M900

Posted: 9/6/2004 9:57:16 PM EDT

Both of these lights are advertised at 125 lumens, but the SF uses 3 batteries, while the Streamlight uses only 2. How is this done? Are they really as bright as each other? The difference in cost is significant. What's up here?

Thank you very much!
Xavier
Glendale, AZ

Posted: 9/7/2004 12:25:25 PM EDT

[#1]

The M3X is more like 80-90 lumens and not 125 and of course is primarily intended to be handun system or used for certain rifle applications. The M900 is in a completely different category by it being vert. grip system with LED nav' lights, remote activation pad built into the grip, constant on switching options, disable activation and the main lamp being 125 lumens or having the option of swithing to high output 225 lumen lamp.

Posted: 9/7/2004 4:47:38 PM EDT

[#2]

Our guys really like the X series lights because they provide more light than our issue 552 6V surefires and they are far lighter and more compact. I don't know how to compare them with a foregrip/light combo though. They aren't a forward grip.

The M900 is not a great idea IMO (it is a very long grip that is located well below the CG and creates a typsy package.) The Surefire Scout lights with LED lamps sound like a better idea to me.

Posted: 9/7/2004 6:49:44 PM EDT

[#3]

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Both of these lights are advertised at 125 lumens, but the SF uses 3 batteries, while the Streamlight uses only 2. How is this done? Are they really as bright as each other? The difference in cost is significant. What's up here?

Thank you very much!
Xavier
Glendale, AZ

The LUMENS quote put out by Streamlight is a lie. I think you would be VERY lucky to get 70 Lumens out of it.

Posted: 9/7/2004 10:10:45 PM EDT

[#4]

I am very grateful to this website all it's contributors. I have asked so many questions and have paid nothing for this invaluable service. Thank you very much for all your help.

Xavier
Glendale, AZ

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Streamlight M3X vs Surefire M900

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