Surefire X200..A or B? Where to buy?

piste · April 21, 2007, 07:01 PM

I have a Springfield XD .40 Service and I'm in the market for a mounted light for it. I've done my homework and it's gonna be a Surefire X200 no question. In looking at the A and B models it appears the A has a better beam for longer distances...and the B is a wider beam which would be better for peripheral threats. Given my needs are 99% indoor (ie. home) it would seem the B is the way to go. Two questions:

1) anyone have any thoughts on the A vs. the B? (Happy to read about other manufacturers you like better...but I'm committed on the X200.)

2) Any recommendations for a retailer..probably online...preferably that you've had (good) experience with? Local shop has the B for $275...going rate...and happy to support him...unless I can save meaningful $$$ elsewhere.

Extra credit question: I recently heard a rumor from a pretty reputable source that Surefire has some sort of new technology in the works where their lights will now be brighter and/or have much longer battery life. Anyone heard/know anything about that??

HappyGunner · April 23, 2007, 07:57 PM

I have had very good luck with these people. The B is $275 the A $250 if you can find them cheaper they will price match.

I bought the X200B.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/surefire...hts-x200b.html

Wildalaska · April 23, 2007, 08:00 PM

Talked to my Surefire rep last week. New Lights and Light Laser combos will be out this summer.

You want a A or a B, gimme a holler, you can check our bona fides here on this Board

WildmyfingerhurtsAlaska

April 21, 2007, 07:01 PM	#1
piste Member Join Date: March 7, 2007 Posts: 39	Surefire X200..A or B? Where to buy? I have a Springfield XD .40 Service and I'm in the market for a mounted light for it. I've done my homework and it's gonna be a Surefire X200 no question. In looking at the A and B models it appears the A has a better beam for longer distances...and the B is a wider beam which would be better for peripheral threats. Given my needs are 99% indoor (ie. home) it would seem the B is the way to go. Two questions: 1) anyone have any thoughts on the A vs. the B? (Happy to read about other manufacturers you like better...but I'm committed on the X200.) 2) Any recommendations for a retailer..probably online...preferably that you've had (good) experience with? Local shop has the B for $275...going rate...and happy to support him...unless I can save meaningful $$$ elsewhere. Extra credit question: I recently heard a rumor from a pretty reputable source that Surefire has some sort of new technology in the works where their lights will now be brighter and/or have much longer battery life. Anyone heard/know anything about that??

April 23, 2007, 07:57 PM	#2
HappyGunner Senior Member Join Date: September 18, 2004 Posts: 1,302	X200B or X200A I have had very good luck with these people. The B is $275 the A $250 if you can find them cheaper they will price match. I bought the X200B. http://www.opticsplanet.net/surefire...hts-x200b.html

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April 23, 2007, 08:00 PM	#3
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	Talked to my Surefire rep last week. New Lights and Light Laser combos will be out this summer. You want a A or a B, gimme a holler, you can check our bona fides here on this Board WildmyfingerhurtsAlaska