X300 Ultra out!

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Originally Posted by Tom Fineis

We have an Ultra in our hands and have updated the webstore with the option.

If you have an existing RCS Phantom for an X300, you will need a new one for the Ultra.

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Will the legacy model fit in an ultra holster and can I call to get a holster that is already ordered changed for the Ultra?

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Originally Posted by Tom Fineis

If you have an existing RCS Phantom for an X300, you will need a new one for the Ultra.

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What about the other way around?!

Can the X300 fit in the RCS X300 Ultra Holster?

Botach is most annoying company to deal with. I ordered a jacket from them only to get a notice that I'd receive it in 6 weeks. Getting a refund for my money turned into a total nightmare dealing with people on the phone.

Aside from that, I am looking at getting this light. Does any one NOT recommend the weapon mounted version on a long rifle? Would that be an ill advised idea?

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Originally Posted by RyanB

Will the legacy model fit in an ultra holster and can I call to get a holster that is already ordered changed for the Ultra?

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No, they each require their own holster.

We tried to create a universal fit but it did not have the retention properties we were comfortable putting our name on.

Got mine in. Fits in a Safariland 6360 designed for the original X300 fine, but form fitted holsters (like most kydex) will probably need to be changed. The Ultra does get noticeably warm very quickly (within 15 seconds).

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X300 on left, Ultra on right

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Ambient light

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X300

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X300 Ultra

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X300 on left, Ultra on right

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Wow that is some nice light output out there. Gonna have to order one :p thx for the pics.

I've got mine in today and I've tried it both my 6283 and the SLS on my SWAT rig and it fit both.

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Originally Posted by Burt Gummer

If someone can mod a SureFire X300 to 1000 lumens using the existing bezel housing, then why can't SureFire release a 500 lumen X300 that uses the same housing?

Upgrading to a new light is one thing, but needing to replace my Raven concealment holster, Safariland ALS duty holster, AND Safariland ALS tactical holster too? :nono:

A bit short sighted on SureFire's part, IMO.

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Because the new LED requires a new TIR optic. Larger LED, larger optic.

It would be possible to put the new LED, which is 99.99% likely to be the Cree XM-L, inside the existing X300. However, the beam would be very floody and not focused or optimized for any kind of range beyond a living room.

I have an Oveready triple XP-G P60 dropin in a Surefire 6P, it's the same optic and LED configuration as that X300. Yes, it's bright. Is the beam focused for any kind of work at medium ranges? No. It's a short-range setup, the flashlight equivalent of a sawn-off 12 gauge.

I have a 200 lumen sure fire, and after using it inside against white walls, I discovered 200 lumens is too much. It whitewashes and then I find I have partially blinded myself and temporarily messed up my night vision. They are excellent outdoors, but inside it is too much.

Does the ultra sit low enough to work in the 12 o'clock position on a M4?