Surefire Scout Light

[neomedic]

I need some suggestions and input on selecting a weapon light. I currently have a Surefire M300B which is the last generation with 200 lumen output and runs on one CR123. I also have an Inforce WMLx with 500 lumen output and runs on two CR123.

A friend of my has 2 lights and wants to get rid of one. I can choose either since he is fine with any of them. The options are:

1) Surefire M300C with 300 lumen output (most current generation scout)

2) Surefire M600U with 500 lumen output.


Both are with clicky type tail switch only z68 model.

[Kowan]

I have the 200 lumen Scout. Plenty of light for inside. Any higher and the flash back will blind you for inside use.

As InsanePropane posted, higher lumens if you're using it outside for long distance.

[neomedic]

Leaning towards the M600U with 500 lumens since I have older m300B with 200 lumens already.

Yea or nay?

[AreWeFree]

I will only use single cell cr123 lights.

[neomedic]

^^^ why is that?

[Kowan]

At 9 minutes he goes into going for the arms race on lumens for inside use.

I have both an Inforce WML Multi-Function White LED Tactical IR Weapon Light 200 lumens and a Mini Scout 300 B 200 lumens.

I don't need to light up a long range outside for a threat. So for my uses, a 200 lumens is more than enough.

[AreWeFree]

Basically, if you have a bad CR123, the other battery being ran in series will act as a charger on the bad cell, which causes the bad cell to catch fire or burst. You shouldn't mix old/new batteries with CR123, and a few suggest checking the voltage on each battery before using it. Also always use USA made CR123 and not chinese junk.

It's an uncommon occurrence, but I've seen it mentioned a few times and decided I don't need the extra power or trouble.

I treat my flashlights poorly, leaving the same batteries in them until I'm forced to change them, and since I have several flashlights I don't want to worry about a cell going bad. Just less maintenance and things to consider on my part.