Is the Scout light becoming obsolete?

[bp7178]

I ran an X300 with the XT07 for awhile. The optional switch plate for the X300 incorporates an on/off toggle switch, and functions with or without the tape switch. I liked the idea of being able to flip the toggle with my thumb and disable the light. Plus, the X300 with the optional switch allows you a level of redundancy with the tape switch. Should the tape switch become damaged, you can unplug it and press on, just using the regular X300 toggles.

IMO, if used at the 9 o'clock, the XT07 is very close to the rail, resting on it. Much less of a snag hazard than some of the scout versions which place the tape switches plug farther off of the gun.

With rifle X300s, there is also a level of redundancy if you run one on a pistol. Should the light become damaged and non functional, you could in theory, swap it with the pistol light. This may be a moot point as most Surefire products are damn near bomb proof.

All that being said, I didn't like how sensitive the toggle type switches are on the X300. Any slight bump, the light is on. This becomes less serious when using the on/off tail. It's very easy to flip the on/off with your thumb, assuming a right handed shooter and light at 9 o'clock, and use the light as needed.

[Ironman8]

1. At least 50 yards. But your definition of ID'ing a target may be different than mine.

Being able to ID simply means being able to decide quickly whether I should shoot or not shoot whether that means seeing a gun or knife or a non-threatening object...simple as that....though, I'll probably never have to make that decision at much past 50 yds, I still want the capability...

Thanks for the reply...

[Dos Cylindros]

I have used both the X300 and Scout series of lights. I run the X300 on my duty handgun during entries, but have gone away from the X300 on my carbine. The Scout lights are far superior in my opinion, and I love my new M300a.

Target I.D. out to 75 yards is no problem, and for me the push button tail cap rules. I have tried the SR07 tape switch, but found it really lacking. I work alot of rural outdoor marijuana gardens and clandestine methamphetamine labs. Surveillance of these locations requires long hikes through dense brush, and helo inserts vial a long line attached to the bottom of the helo. The snag hazzard and having the switch pulled off or out is not acceptable to me. I don't see a light ND issue with the SR07, but for my use it is in no way as durable as the push button end cap. The SR07 is a very nice switch, and has uses, just not in my toolbox.

[newyork]

Guys, which GS mount is needed for the scout and/or mini scout? The 6P mount?

[Agile53]

NY there is a specific mount Jason makes for the Scout & Mini.

It is the same for both, NOT the one for the 6P, unable to be more

specific as I'm using my ghey-phone @ the moment.

[Skang]

Guys, which GS mount is needed for the scout and/or mini scout? The 6P mount?

No, the scout mount.

6P mount has a ring. Scout mount has bolt on.

[newyork]

NY there is a specific mount Jason makes for the Scout & Mini.

It is the same for both, NOT the one for the 6P, unable to be more

specific as I'm using my ghey-phone @ the moment.

Not a problem. Thanks man, I'll look on their site.

[JTrusty]

Guys, which GS mount is needed for the scout and/or mini scout? The 6P mount?

As posted above, you will need our dedicated Scout Mount | Item # GS-3120 | Link

[scottryan]

If you put a X300 at 12oclock in front of a Troy front BUIS you can make the Troy protect the switches to avoid a ND of the light. Set the Troy back on the picatinny rail one notch.

[lil'Zeus]

Belmont31R~
If I may ask a few questions; are you right or left handed? Also, does that affect why you positioned the light on the right versus the left side of the forend?

Hope the question isn't a stupid one, but just curious if there is a few specific reasons for the positioning!

Thanks
Shane