For those that know me, I am flashlight geek. I love the stupid things. I am also a HUGE fan of attending night fighting classes. The main reason is that 70% of all crime happens at night. So learning to how best fight in the dark is a REALLY good idea.
Because of the above two things, I am always in search of the best light/weapon setup. I have tried everything from the SF Millennium setups to a simple G2 Nitrolon. When the X300 came out, I was pretty certain that this was going to be the best choice in tactical lights (for both pistols and AR's). It provides you with 110 Lumens, is shock proof, light weight and has a small footprint.
The position of ones lights on their weapons has always been up to debate. Some like the 6 O'Clock position, while other like the 9 position. Still others favor the 4 O'Clock position. I have used all of these positions and while they all work pretty well, none of them are perfect.
One day (about one year ago), I thought that it might be a good idea to mount the light at the 12 position. It seemed like it was a superior position to all others for many reason. Here is the short list:
1. Great for shooting around corners (right or left).
2. Great for shooting over cover.
3. Less likely to get snagged on anything.
The only issue I had with this setup was the activation system. I felt (and still feel) that the little switch is hard to reach (comfortably) when it is mounted at the 12 position.
The SF XT07 fixed all of my issues. The new switch (SR07) that was added to the XT interface made everything easier. The XT07 replaces the existing back plate on the X300 and then slides onto your rail system. It provides you with both momentary and constant on capabilities.
So here you go boys and girls, the best night fighting light setup on the market (at least in my opinion).
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Originally Posted by Buckaroo
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