Featured Finally Here: The 1,000 Lumen SureFire X300U Dave Merrill August 2, 2018 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. There have been rumors swirling since the release of the wide-beam XH35 that surely SureFire could produce the same output wrapped in an X300U package. SureFire followed it up with the XH30, rocking an XH body but with that TIR lens so loved by X300U users. And now they've done it. No new holsters required. No funky batteries. Same TIR reflector as the X300U, but brighter and better than ever. In fact, there is no immediately visible differentiation between the 1,000 lumen X300U and the now-old-and-busted 600 lumen one. That's because the bodies are the same. The truth is always in the serial number. All 600-lumen X300U flashlights have a serial number that starts with an ‘A'. The new, brighter X300U will have a serial number that starts with a ‘B'. [ours has an ‘X' because it was technically an experimental preproduction] The upgraded juice will come both in the traditional bayonet-mount style of the X300U-A as well as the thumbscrew X300U-B model. Of course, there are some slight downsides when you're cranking that kind of juice out. Runtime is reduced to 1.25 hours as opposed to the 1.75 hours–we'll opt for the higher lumens ourselves. Oh yeah, and the price is staying exactly the same. The new and improved X300U officially hits shelves (and Surefire.com) on Monday, August 6th. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
