Constant on switch failed - SureFire XC1 Ultra-Compact LED Handgun Light

I put one of these on my EDC G19 a few months ago. A couple of months ago, I wanted to compare the brightness with another light, and pushed the constant on button. Light came on, then went back off after about 2 seconds. I did this several times. I called Surefire, and found out that they have had several fail in this manner. I shipped it back for repair.

I think it took 6 weeks for Surefire to send me a replacement light. They did send me a brand new light that works just fine, but why did it take so long? Since the only holster I had for that gun was made to use with the light in place, I had to carry a different gun during that period.

Seriously? If they are going to replace the light, it should have gone out the day after the defective one got there. Why did they sit on it a month before replacing? (I'm allowing a week for shipping each way.)

It is a good light, but the sole attraction is the compact size. I wouldn't buy this light for any use other than IWB carry. Streamlight has brighter lights for less than half the money, and I never had a Streamlight fail. But, Surefire has them beat on size.