Tac Light: TLR-1 HL or Surefire x300???

[KANER88]

I am looking at getting another tac light for home defense and other such things. I have traditionally always gone with streamlight tlr1 and love it. great power and range for a tac light. but I love the look of the surefire x300 and am thinking of branching out. I'm just trying to think if the x300 is worth the double cost of the tlr-1. I mean I could just buy 2 tlr for the cost of the surefire. Has anyone had a surefire x300, or even both tac lights? which do you prefer and why?

 

[NyleRN]

Save your coin and buy the TLR. Not that surefire doesn't make a great light cause they do. But is it really worth the extra $$$? I've never had a problem with my TLR.

 

[KANER88]

yea I figured it wouldn't be but I just like the look of them...pretty sleek. I would try to find a good deal on a used one but never see them online.

 

[NyleRN]

I went ahead and bit on the thread bait. Figured you'd go streamlight since you already suggested it a better buy in another thread before starting this one

 

[KANER88]

I do assume its a better buy; its cheaper. but I like feedback of others. have you always been a hall monitor?

 

[KANER88]

and maybe I raised a question that somebody else has as well. maybe someone didn't even know which lights were viable and now they will have 2 on their list of options.

 

[milton]

My opinion, and it's worth what you paid for it.

Surefire is better quality, however streamlight makes quality stuff, and I've had a few TLR's with no issue. Pick which price, switch design works better for you.

 

[M67]

Streamlight has a lifetime warranty, have an issue, they pretty much give you a new one.

That being said, I really like my Surefire X300-B

The 800 lumens of the HL is damn near overkill indoors, but does great outside

 

[Dog1]

Stick with the regular TLR-1. Plenty bright.

 

[milton]

Stick with the regular TLR-1. Plenty bright.

I agree with this. I have a standard TLR-1 that I've had for several years, and think it's better than the HL inside buildings.

 

[tacticalmaster45]

Both are great choices. I have one of the 500 lumen x300U-A weaponlights and a TLR-HL and have had nothing but good experiences with both. If you must have the Surefire then I would suggest the x300U-B w/ the thumb screw because my "A" model slides around a bit on a 1913 rail. The TLR-HL is better suited for "indoor" work given its wider beam pattern but still performs admirably outside.

 

[lonehoosier]

and maybe I raised a question that somebody else has as well. maybe someone didn't even know which lights were viable and now they will have 2 on their list of options.

A quick search would show that this topic is beat to death and there are many more.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...surefire-300-ultra-trl-1hl.html?highlight=Tlr

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...0847-surefire-x300-tlr-1-a.html?highlight=Tlr

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...rce-streamlight-glock-19-a.html?highlight=Tlr

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-surefire-xc1-weapon-light.html?highlight=Tlr

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...402599-good-flashlight-xds.html?highlight=Tlr

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ted-light-lumens-hd-pistol.html?highlight=Tlr

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...nsive-pistol-mounted-light.html?highlight=Tlr

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories-gear/368039-trl-1-opinions.html?highlight=Tlr

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...mounted-light-your-handgun.html?highlight=Tlr

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories-gear/347353-opinions-tlr1-hl.html?highlight=Tlr

 

[Dean C.]

Big fan of Surefire myself, but I also never believed in cutting costs on tools that may save your or your family members lives either

 

[Woobie]

Surefire has mad a lot of money overcharging the military, and they have made their products available to the public. Since some people feel better when they pay a lot for their stuff, this works out well for all involved. This is not to say Surefire makes bad stuff, a lot of it is best in class. Just that they charge 200% more for the 10-20% extra quality.

 

[KANER88]

ok I wasn't even considering the regular tlr but now I will take that into consideration. thank you for all the suggestions and info

 

[KANER88]

see what I mean....that is a beautiful pic of an awesome light on an awesome gun. I think the surefire looks super sleak. but is cutting this cost from a $300 light to a $100 light really mean your families life when the $100 light is still pretty badass

 

[NyleRN]

Primary arms has streamlights on sale right now.

 

[phylodog]

Just that they charge 200% more for the 10-20% extra quality.

So it goes for automobiles, rifle scopes, precision rifles, etc... There is typically a point of diminishing returns in any manufactured item. The decision on whether the value is worth the scratch lies with the individual. A Prius would get me to work just fine but I'd much prefer an F250 turbo diesel.

 

[rhino]

You guys who think a TLR-1 HL is too bright inside must have young eyes that are very sensitive to light. For me, more is better.

 

[theledwarehouse]

The Surefire is a better build quality and a better lens quality. It's also truly made in the USA where the Streamlight is assembled in the USA. Thats the reason for the cost differences.
It just really depends how much you like premium stuff.

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