Surefire XC1 One Year Review: Problems and Fails
This review provides a year-long perspective on the Surefire XC1 weapon light, highlighting its extreme lightweight design (1.5 oz with battery) and common AAA battery usage as significant advantages for concealed carry and general pistol use. However, it details issues with mounting on certain plastic Picatinny rails, a less intuitive activation switch that can be accidentally engaged, occasional momentary failures to activate, and a shorter-than-advertised battery runtime. Despite these drawbacks, the reviewer maintains it's a favorite due to its durability and compact form factor.













