Surefire X300 Question

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When I rack or send the slide home on an M&P9, the X300 momentarily blinks on because of how sensitive the switch is. Is there any way to prevent this?

[beavo451]

Call Surefire. I've had a X200, 2 X300s, and a DG switch. They have all been fairly stiff and didnt do what you are describing.

[Pax]

Seconded. Send in for warranty service.

[750.356]

Thirded.

That's not normal. Every X200 and X300 I've used has required a very deliberate press for activation, in both momentary and constant on.

I've seen handheld SFs do something similar when mounted to long guns (and only E-series lights with no spring at the + contact, allowing the batteries and spring to bounce during manipulations). But even then, it's flickering/ mode switching when the light is already 'on'. I don't think I've ever seen a SF that activates momentarily when the light is 'off'.

SF should take care of you.

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Thanks, everyone. I'll go ahead and give SF a call on Monday. I knew I should've waited out for an X300 Ultra :o

[og556]

SF has the best CS I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. I'm sure they will get you squared away.

[LowandLeft]

I've experienced the opposite! The switch seems unusually stiff. It almost seems like there isn't a momentary on, just a constant. I'm thinking it will break in with use?

[EzGoingKev]

I've experienced the opposite! The switch seems unusually stiff. It almost seems like there isn't a momentary on, just a constant. I'm thinking it will break in with use?
They are stiff. They do work in some though.

[Glin1216]

I've experienced the opposite! The switch seems unusually stiff. It almost seems like there isn't a momentary on, just a constant. I'm thinking it will break in with use?
The X300 is unlike most weapon-mounted lights in that the momentary-activation is accomplished by pushing forward on the polymer activation switch (instead of rocking it up or down).

[LowandLeft]

The X300 is unlike most weapon-mounted lights in that the momentary-activation is accomplished by pushing forward on the polymer activation switch (instead of rocking it up or down).

Brilliant! Thanks! I just got one last week and I expected it to function like my previous Streamlights. I liked it before, but now it's just gravy.

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Called today and CSR arranged for a new tailcap to be sent to me.

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Here's an update for anyone who might be following this thread and having the same issue:

The new tailcap had a heavier switch which fixed the problem. SF got the part to me with no questions asked. Apparently some X300s have shipped with lighter/faulty switches.