No offence but given that you have been promoting your light in the thread of a competing product how seriously do you expect us to take you?
The UDR Dominator was in "prototype" phase for as long if not longer than the Arc-2/3 and it was eventually released. And considering the fact that SureFire has recently updated their website with new photos of the Arc-2/3 with several design improvements I'm actually a lot more hopeful that the Arc-2/3 will one day be released. A lot more hopeful than I was with the UDR Dominator, that's for sure. This is also not counting the several changes in specifications SureFire had committed to the light over the past twelve months.
Also while the Arc-3 is lower in output versus the XeRay it is also proportionately lower in price. Just because someone is able to spend USD 1,300.00 (MSRP) on a light doesn't mean they're willing to spend almost twice that on another product even if the other product is twice as good, simplistically speaking.
All very valid points on your part, time will tell.
The market is so small for such products, its doubtful they will make a "batch" without a large order from somewhere. When and if that happens, they will make extras to sell to the public.
I have been with CPF for a very long time, actually longer than 2006 actually 2005. I have always stated my views irrespective of them appearing to be self promoting, I state my opinions as such and then also state facts as such. Those who have been here a long time know that. I try very hard to be fair.
How they claim "Ultra High" output is beyond me, both of those lights are only 45 watt HID. There have been 50 watt units available from others for many years. if that's Ultra high output, then what is 50 watt or even more-so 70 or even 80 watt HID. Well for that performance and build quality (ARC-3 compared to the 2). There are better options out there. Cost to utility and quality factors at less than 20% of that cost. Firefoxes FF4 case in point, for less than $300 can be had. Seems like the most bang for the buck and 60 watts for 3 minutes before it throttles back. The XeVision XeRay, even the 35/50 model will outperform either of the ARC units on every single spec point. The ARC 2 is more expensive than our 50/70 including their battery and the battery price is nothing short of outrageous. $1300 for just the battery.