SureFire X200B
Earlier, we had a short feature on SureFire’s X200 line of weapon lights. The X200B is a 5-watt LED-powered light that attaches to handguns. Technically, the X200 series has been replaced by the X300 and the X400 which also has a laser sight, but the X200B is still plenty available, and we just got our hands on it for an actual review.
The X200B, compared with the X200A, was designed to produce a wider beam which can be useful for peripheral threat identification. The body is constructed from impressive quality Milspec Type III hard-anodized aluminum, and the LED is surrounded by a micro-textured reflector. The lens itself is made from tempered Pyrex and has an anti-reflection coating.
Fitting the X200B is made easy by its Rail-Lock system. It clamps solidly to universal-style rails and to the MIL STD M-1913 rail, more popularly known as the Picatinny rail. In the package comes adapter plates for both rail systems.
The light can be switched two ways—first via a monetary ambidextrous switch located at the back of the light. You can press it for monetary on and rotate it for constant on. The switch is designed to be reached by the either hand via tactical grip.
The X200B produces up to 100 lumens maximum, and is powered by two SureFire SF123 3.0 volt batteries. Overall, it measures 1.34″ high by 1.43″ wide and 3.47″ long. It is really small and light (weighs less than 4 ounces), which makes attaching it to handguns seem invisible.
The torch itself is also waterproof up to 30 meters.
What can we say?
The X200B is quite impressive even for a semi-old product. Technically, the X300 upgrade wouldn’t have come any sooner, and the only reason why the X200B has been replaced is because of technology. Yes, technology that moves so fast SureFire has basically afforded to make improvements on the X200B with less cost. So yes, if you need a weapon light, by all means go with the SureFire X300. But if you happen to have one of these (X200B) around or have not heard of the X300, don’t fret too much as it is still a great little torch.
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