Trying to find ideal light setup....

**S-1** · 03-08-08, 22:30

Derek, have you checked out a Surefire Scout?

**Derek_Connor** · 03-08-08, 22:44

Originally Posted by S-1

Derek, have you checked out a Surefire Scout?

Definitely, there always seems to be good deals everywhere on those..

But, it also seems like you can get the same performance in brightness, with only sacrificing an ounce or so, but saving $150 across the board...

**Trim2L** · 03-08-08, 22:56

Originally Posted by SuicideHz

How about the G2 with an LED head in an Vltor or DD mount?

I have something similar. It's quite a package for the money.

**nickdrak** · 03-09-08, 07:36

My suggestion is to hold onto the M900. Try out the other options you are considering, and if you find one that will truly replace the M900, then consider selling the M900. But once you get used to a M900, everything else just seems like a huge compromise in comparison.

I went through a similar phase a few years back. I sold my M900, and tried out four different light configurations that worked pretty well, but just didnt compare to the M900's overall package. I ended up buying a new M900.

All things considered, the M900 offers a hell of alot of benefits, and when you add up the weight and cost of a seperate 9volt light, mount, switch, vertical grip, etc. you will likely end up with a light set-up that weighs just as much, if not more then the M900 without the performance of the M900.

If you do not need all of the features the M900 offers, then I think the X300 with the XT switch is the way to go which will save you a good amount of weight. Good luck!!!

**Hillbilly** · 03-21-08, 20:42

i am new here and maybe i missed it but would someone tell me how many lumens you suggest. would like to have one for indoors cqb and carbine classes but also for some use outside. based on what you guys have been saying i was looking at the surefire L4 LumaMax. 4 ounces and 100 lumens led on a larue mount. what do you think of this setup? enough light? thanks

**Sam** · 03-23-08, 10:06

Ideal? maybe, for sure it's low cost.
Pentagon light, DD offset mount on Surefire rail. Pentagon lights are shock resistant and produce 70 lumens (advertised).

**Jay Cunningham** · 03-23-08, 10:16

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

i am new here and maybe i missed it but would someone tell me how many lumens you suggest. would like to have one for indoors cqb and carbine classes but also for some use outside. based on what you guys have been saying i was looking at the surefire L4 LumaMax. 4 ounces and 100 lumens led on a larue mount. what do you think of this setup? enough light? thanks

65 lumens white light (as from a standard 6P/G2) is considered "tactical level" light and should suffice for most indoor/outdoor applications.

**UPSguy** · 03-23-08, 11:02

Originally Posted by Yojimbo

The biggest issue for me was light placement, for a long time I obsessed abuout the best place to put the light but then I finally realized that there is no one perfect location which will allow you to use the light with both hands and without using a wired switch.

A Surefire X200 or 300 at 12:00 is just about a perfect match for what you are describing.