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AUSA 17 – SureFire XC1-B

For those of you asking for more lumens, SureFire is introducing the XC1-B which ups the lumens from 200 to 300.

You’ll notice a slightly different form factor with the battery cap slightly protruding.

Additionally, the switch now offers momentary on as well as constant on.

Bottom line, more lumens, same run time.

www.surefire.com

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9 Responses to “AUSA 17 – SureFire XC1-B”

  1. jjj0309 says:

    I’d rather prefer longer run time in same lumen.

  2. James Reeves says:

    The XC-1 apparently has longevity issues (check out the reviews on Amazon.com). I wonder if this was fixed?

  3. Billiam says:

    Is the only form factor change the battery cap — i.e., open-ended holsters made for XC-1A’s would still be able to fit the XC-1B?

    • Andrew says:

      That is correct. As for the switching, you can now one-handed constant on via a quick tap on either toggle. Momentary activation is retained, and momentary use (anything longer than a quick tap) on either toggle will activate the light as predicted.

  4. EzGoingKev says:

    Does the switch work like the x300 now?

    • dan187 says:

      This is precisely what I would like to know

    • MTW says:

      The option of having a momentary + constant on feature in the toggle is a HUGE upgrade from the standard XC1, and one I’ve been waiting for. Glad to hear this. Interested to see precisely how the toggle switch functions.

  5. Bob says:

    Do we have a release date?

  6. Robert says:

    I’ve had an original XC-1 for less than six months and it completely crapped out on me and the turn around time for the warranty is around two months so buyers beware.