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Weapon light evaluation memo: Streamlight TLR-7 X vs SureFire XC3
| Version compared | Streamlight TLR-7 XStreamlight TLR-7 X | SureFire XC3SureFire XC3 |
|---|---|---|
| Made for | Not published | Not published |
| Mount | Rail-grip clamp securely attaches/detaches without putting your hands in front of the muzzle [1] | Not published |
| Pistol fitment (maker's stated) | Not published | Attaches securely to both Universal and Picatinny accessory rails, fitting a wide variety of handgun models [2] |
| Output | 725 lumens [1] | 1,000 lumens [2] |
| Peak beam intensity | 9,500 candela [1] | 13,000 candela [2] |
| Beam distance | 195 meters [1] | 228 meters (SFRCR123) / 170 meters (SF123) [2] |
| Runtime (maker's stated) | 1.00 hours [1] | 45 minutes (SFRCR123) / 1.75 hours (SF123) [2] |
| Test standard (as stated) | Not published | Not published |
| Laser | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | SL-B9 Rechargeable Battery Pack, CR123A Lithium [1] | One SFRCR123 lithium rechargeable (included) or one SF123A (not included) [2] |
| Switch / activation | Ambidextrous rear paddle switches with HIGH and LOW options [1] | Ambidextrous push [2] |
| Remote / pressure switch options | Not published | Not published |
| Length | 2.58 inches (6.55 centimeters) [1] | 2.6 in (6.6 cm) [2] |
| Weight | 2.64 ounces (74.84 grams) [1] | 2.65 oz (75 g) [2] |
| Body material | Not published | Aluminum [2] |
| Water rating (maker's stated) | IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes [1] | IPX7 [2] |
| Maker list price | Not published | $369.00 [2] |
| Agencies issuing (current entry) | 5 of 50 agencies with a sourced weapon light | 1 of 50 agencies with a sourced weapon light |
| Most common host weapon | Glock G45 MOS (4) | Glock G45 Gen6 (1) |
Notices
No recalls, safety statements or agency actions on file for either model.
Sources
- [1] TLR-7 X. Streamlight. Accessed Oct 11, 2026. https://www.streamlight.com/products/detail/tlr-7-x (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.streamlight.com/products/detail/tlr-7-x)
- [2] XC3 WeaponLight. SureFire. Accessed Oct 11, 2026. https://www.surefire.com/xc3-weaponlight/ (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.surefire.com/xc3-weaponlight/)