Surefire X300 Turbo - The King is Back? 

The fact the turbo fits all my current X300U light bearing holsters makes it an easy decision to buy for me.

And you make holsters...? There's so much to unpack here without the actual statistics. Respect to reviews who don't get free products too. Definitely earned a like and sub from me.

Thank you for the review! ...and mad props to a competing holster company sending you four examples of the new Surefire! 😲👍

Super high quality content as usual, especially in regards to incorporating audience feedback. The "consistency" tests are especially informative. SF seems to still be putting out some really high-end lights despite the complaints that they (previously) were not focusing enough on candela.

Had too many issues with my modlite pistol lights. Switched both out for the turbos. Thanks surefire for making it to 2019

I dig it. Been resisting the urge to go with Modlight. It doesn't fit in the IDPA box. Was hoping this new X300T series would stack up! Looks pretty good! Thanks for putting in the work man!

Great video and review. I appreciate how you break down and analyze the technical details beyond just stating them like some others do. It is important to see the differences side by side. I was suprised to see the pictures showed the X300T to be more floody than I was expecting, especially compared to the X300U. The 300U lives on my duty pistol, and I have been happy with it overall. I will admit though that this video does get me closer to picking up a Turbo, especially as it still fits in the same holsters! One thing I do wish Surefire would do is make their weaponlights compatible with rechargeable batteries. I don't enjoy having to go through disposables too much, but the pair of CR123s last me several months with my current usage so overall, it's only a minor annoyance.

You just convinced me to keep my X300U, and to choose the X300 Turbo if I decide to upgrade; thanks for the very informative video.

Just ordered one. Also shed tear for my wallet. Looking forward to the smile on my face when it’s delivered.

Awesome videos. I had no idea anyone has been doing specific testing on lights. I carry streamlights and love seeing your tests.

Looking forward to more content and surefire might not do it first but they damn sure get it right

Great info as always. Starting to see these lights being in stock. It was smart to keep the same size as the ultra. Now only if they make it able to switch batteries without removing it. Now all that is left is stream light and cloud defense to join in. Don’t see the urge to buy them yet. Ultra will do me fine for now. But the temptation is real with this light.

Thank you so much.. i will buy the Turbo instead of the Ultra for my p226 zev!

Can’t wait till Surefire figures out a way to use an 18650 in a pistol light, or two 18350’s.

Great video! I enjoy all the “geeky” information. You are filling a need that I have not found on other channels. I prefer the more narrow 18350 battery compared to running dual battery set up. My concern is holster coverage of the trigger.

I like it, BUT the Modlite still won me over simply because of the narrow light channel, rechargeable batteries, swapping them out without taking the light off, and the fact they're coming out with more heads in the future and surefire stuck with the integrated head that cant be interchanged.

My X300 Turbo just showed up today! Excited to do some low light training with it this weekend. I have several ultras and TLR1 HL’s that I’ll have to compare it to.

Great vid! Been trying do decide on my next WML, this definitely helps. By the way I really like the less aggressive "rounded" claw y'all sent me to try. Werkz great and helps with general concealment especially with jeans. God bless and stay frosty friends 🙏

Another outstanding review & comparison! I have all of these lights (Unashamed Flashoholic) and find the X300T barely edging out the PL350 with PLHv2 head. The OKW head doesn't have enough spill for me. But ANY of these flashlights are better than not having one!

Always enjoy these reviews. Any news when the Cloud entry will be coming out?

I have one of your OWB weaponlight holsters. I’d have one for every gun if it wasn’t so bulky. Great quality holster, just big

X300 T...Excellent switch operation...PHLster switch mod makes them even better, IMO. Momentary. 123 batteries are FAR easier to acquire in the wild !! The Modlite is Sexy looking and works well with the OKW head... X300 Turbo, switches, MOMENTARY, battery commonality, performance...= WINNER !!

*talks about technical specs that I barely follow along with* "Now we're going to get geeky"

I'll be sticking with my Streamlight TLR-7a for carry -- it's a decent light that is so much smaller. I have a X300U that I keep on a competition gun. I might decide to press that into home defense gun duty. I'm undecided as to whether I will replace the X300U with an X300T.

Fantastic work, again.

Great video, excellent data points.

A cool tool on low light defense would be a decision matrix for known options. Let people apply a priority weight towards certain factors (lumens, candela, run time, etc.) and see which option scores highest based on their priorities.

Great video

Lumens and candela specs sounds alot like okw. I'm willing to bet they're using the same emitter. Osram W1

Very nice info I still love my Tlr1hl for overall workhorses and my Modlite due to the modularity and ease of battery change on all my long barrel pistols due to having good stand off especially with 5 inch threaded barrels

not to say I don't like the holsters because I'll try one soon im a big fan of t rex armes holsters and there lead time but heard your lead times are short to good job man .

Good news, the PL350 is hitting the used market in greater quantity and much more reasonable prices now. Lets see what Streamlight does to compete at the lower end of the price scale now. I'd love to have something (nearly as) PL350/X300T good, with the TLR-1 form factor and switches.

Curious where the PLH5K head fits in. That one made the most sense to me for the PL350. So far running great but def haven’t had to run it for 30min straight

I always appreciate your professional and unbiased content! Just curious if you’ve gotten any numerical data from the Olight Valkyrie Turbo (the l.e.p. pistol offering)?

Thank you!

As far as I'm concerned, the king is still the TLR-1 HL. The modlite failed in your torture test, and I've seen one person's rail key sheer off like yours did in the test. Would not trust that especially at over 300$. The candela on this surefire is a sight to err not behold since it might blind you lol. Great video as always!

Awesome thorough content as always! Well done!

I was comparing these two and couldn’t figure the difference. Thanks. Really Looking forward to the release of the Xr1 and Xr2 and insight??

My biggest gripe with the turbo is it doesn't use rechargable batteries. Until companies start using them, I'm sticking with my okw.

I think I’ll take the TLR-1 HL

Thank you.

Sir, have you done a video on the topic of rechargeable CR123 style batteries? Thank you.

awesome information

Great vid. Idk were talking light output so imo that okw smokes it from 0 thru 30 seconds... I can live without momentary ... But with that being said I don't care for the huge heads on the modlite and hope CD comes out with something like modlite with a single battery design that is narrower then the 300T dual battery setup..... I won't buy a dual battery design and im sure more will follow in Modlites footsteps on that I'd bet.

Love the turbo

Thanks

Can you do a comparison video on the streamlight TLR-1 HL vs the x300 turbo ? I ask because in a previous comparison video of many lights you choose the TLR-1 HL over the x300 ultra due to candela being greater on the TLR-1 HL. I’d like to see the overall comparison of the x300t vs TLR1-HL please & thank you!

I wish you compared this to the Valkyrie Turbo LEP light!

Dude right when the video started I thought this guy was Johnny Sins! He even talks with a simliar voice

I'm confused. I watched your review of the Olight PL3 and you ripped it for dropping off from its peak output after a minute and a half (if I recall correctly). This light does the same thing, but this is your next weapon light? What am I missing?

Due to the issues with Modlite which extend to more than just their poor QC on their PML I never considered them the king. The TLR1-HL is great in throw and flood and lights up targets inside 100yds well. The new Surefire is something that might be a great competitor, and I will keep an eye on it until Cloud Defensive comes out with their light. PS. I have a Modlite OKW on the main squeeze, I know they can make good lights. BUT there are other issues which made me decide not to purchase their products again.

The Streamlight TLR1-HL and TLR7A are still my favorite pistol lights because of the switches. However the quick release attachment system on the Surefire is convenient and it is what I use for my edc because I prefer a handheld light when I carry, but I put on the surefire at home. Although I prefer surefire rifle lights like the 640DF far more than the streamlight models. However the HL-X is decent option, if not a little bulky.

Why do some lenses get 'frosty' with really hot burn times and NOT mounted on a firearm..??

This is a lot of awesome information. How does it stack up to the TLR1HL?

Does it have any battery safety circuits built in? Does it work with 3.7V li ion rechargeable batteries, or would they fry it?

you were drinking Fernet Branca with Coke ? great video!

How does surefire’s turbo and ultra output change or not change when using the rechargeable vs disposable cr123 batteries?

I just picked up the Turbo-A. I carry the handheld OKW. I was on night shift and compared both lights side by side To me, the hot spot on both appear to be the same I need a level3 holster for the Turbo and a Glock 21/iron sights. Any suggestions on holster? Thanks

I ask myself if any manufacturers plan on using the "new" Osram LEDs like the CSLNM1.TG or CULPM1.TG (yes, Osram's model names are a mouthful). They offer absolutely insane candela ratings even in small reflectors, but unlike LEPs, they are not exclusively pigeonholed in throw and actually offer a measure of wide-angled spill. Just food for thought. Thank you guys for another great production! I'm not American, I have extremely limited access to firearms and doubt I'll purchase a holster for a pistol w/ light for the foreseeable future, but I share the "flashlight turbonerd" angle with y'all and these reviews and comparisons are genuinely fun to watch. You bet I'm subbed! Now, a suggestion: how do mounted lights synergise with _revolvers?_ And how does it behave with holsters? Because I myself rarely ever see a revolver with a mounted gunlight despite wandering a lot trough gun channels and other such social media.

I am extremely skeptical of using a gun light as a pain compliance weapon. What if a guy charges you when you were expecting him to be dazzled? You might be at a very close distance to him, and the moment it takes you to re-evalute the situtation, he's already on top of you. Pain compliance should only be used when there is no imminent threat, it's not your first line of defense against an imminent threat.

So the colour temperature of the new x300 turbo lights is cool white? Is it cooler white than tlr 1 HL??

When are you going to start making holsters for G20s?

I prefer the X400 Ultra.

The fact that SF still hasn't jumped to 18350 is embarrassing.

More Goonbeam please

If you picked a light today for your last light before the Zombie apocalypse what would you pick to put on your Rifle and Pistol? Thanks for great content

If surefire took rechargeables it would be almost perfect

If I'm not mistaken, I would say, your drinking a grass of Guinness, and your feeling a lil buzzed?

Is their a size different between the ultra and the turbo?

Label your dependent variable axis with a pertinent label instead of just “Value”

Does the X300 turbo fit the Glock 19 Gen 5.

I was wondering when this video was going to come out! I contemplated this light but I feel that for a pistol mounted light I want more flood. I have my handheld Modlight OKW for throw if I need reach or light domination. To me I think if you’re using a pistol mounted light it’s likely the only light you’re going to be using AT THAT MOMENT and because of that having a light with flood is more useful for pistol engagement ranges. The X300U-B will remain on my pistols. Just my thought process.

Do you guys have a universal tlr7 sub holster?

is that a glock 34?

Surefire wins again

Is that a Glock 47?

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CLOUD!!!! WHERE TF IS YOUR PISTOL LIGHT

DG switch: the other half of the X300...

I have no idea whether you’re right or wrong about the lights (I suspect you’re very right). But I know you’re WRONG about the 19X. (I kid, I kid…mostly. At least it’s not a Sig ) Thanks for the video. Very well done, and I have a lot to learn.

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lol you make the holsters how much more biased can one be ?

For what they charge for it, hard pass!