Is the Scout light becoming obsolete?

[pointblank4445]

With the capabilites of the X300 (i.e. run time, brightness, weight, versatility), Is there much (other than a 30 Lumens) that the Scout offers over the X300?

I know there are some die-hard Scout guys out there; what are your thoughts?

[C45P312]

I've never tested it, but how far can you positively ID someone at distance with the X300 versus the scout 300/600? I know when it comes to low light, you'll need to know it's a threat you're shooting at and I don't have a X300 handy to see if 25+ yards is capable. And would the X300 be more of a flood type of light while the scout be a beam type?

[pointblank4445]

I have yet to have an issue with target ID w/ the X300. Granted, most of these situations have either been in urban areas with ambient light or close proximity. Unfortunately, we're required to use a 25y pistol range for all of our night shoots so I've yet to see what the range limits are for the light.

[RyanB]

From memory, the x600 has only a slight range advantage on the X300. Been six months since I was at a night shoot.

[Chameleox]

I've been able to ID shoot/no shoot targets at 50 yds with an X300.
No problems at least that far.

[Belmont31R]

Lots of overlap but each have their unique attributes.



I prefer the Scout lights...

[bp7178]

The X300 has a very tight hot spot. Very different beam than say something like a 6P LED. Much more focused at the center, and much less spill. IMO, this makes it a very capable weapon light.

[El Pistolero]

While we're on the subject, is there any difference in the beam of the X300 versus that of the Scout M600? I ask because I like how low profile the Scout is with some mounts but the X300 seems like it can be more versatile if needed by swapping the back end and switching it between handgun and long gun use. I always thought the X300 would be a flood light (for indoor/short range handgun use) while the Scout would be a thrower for rifle use but when I learned the X300 uses a TIR optic lens then I'm not so sure there is any real difference in actual use.

[pointblank4445]

Lots of overlap but each have their unique attributes.



I prefer the Scout lights...

Ok.....why?

[SRT]

Is the Scout Light becoming obsolete? Apparently the USSOCOM doesn't belive so, as evidenced below.

SureFire Awarded Major Contract for USSOCOM Visible Bright Weapon--11/20/10

SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, has been awarded a contract for a Visible Bright Light III (VBL-III) in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command weapons accessories program.

The $14.9 million contract, for an indefinite quantity of SureFire weapon-mounted lights, was awarded by officials of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, in Crane, Indiana.

The objective of the VBL-III is to provide improved illumination capability for the small arms used by special operations forces. SureFire will be fulfilling the contract with its new “V-Series” LED WeaponLights, specifically, the M620V Scout Light® and M720V RAID™ light, both of which feature high-output white-light and infrared illumination from the same sealed unit. Unlike incandescent weapon-mounted lights, which require an infrared filter to produce enough infrared illumination for use with night vision devices, V-Series LED lights require no IR filter. To convert from white to IR light (or vice versa), the user need only twist the light’s self-locking selector ring, even on the fly.