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8 Best AR-15 Flashlights [Real Views]

We hands-on test some of the most popular AR-15 flashlights. Complete with tons of pictures, beam patterns, abuse tests, mounting options, and more.
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    We’ll cover some of the most popular AR rifle-mounted flashlights from $40 to $300.

    By the end, you’ll know which is the best for your end-use and budget…plus the best positions, mounting methods, and usage tips.

    Summary of Our Top Picks

    1. Editor's Pick

      Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2

      625 lumens - The best overall light we recommended, great combo of light quality, robustness, accessories, and price.

    2. Most Lightweight

      InForce WML (Gen 2)

      400 lumens - Comfortable angle of use and the most lightweight.

    3. More Power

      InForce WMLx

      700 lumens - The bigger brother of the WML that comes in white light and IR versions.

    4. Most Affordable

      Ozark 600

      600 lumens - Robust and affordable with a few quirks.

    5. Best Mid-Tier

      Nightstick LGL-160 Weapon Light

      1100 lumens - Mid-level price, durable, and hearty

    6. Best High-End

      Modlite PL350 Pistol Light

      1350 lumens - A little pricey, but worth it. Serious output.

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    Best AR-15 Flashlights

    1. Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2

    Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2
    Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2

    From my favorite best bang-for-the-buck light company (like in Best Pistol Lights)…the ProTac Rail Mount 2.

    Quick Stats

    • Lumens: 625
    • Battery: 2x CR123A
    • Battery Life: 1.5 hrs
    • Weight: 5.0 oz
    • Warranty: Limited Lifetime Guarantee
    • Price: $133

    Build

    Feels quality in hand and if it’s like my pistol lights will survive for many years of use.

    Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2 Accessories
    Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2 Accessories

    First thing is that it comes with LOTS of goodies.

    There’s a Picatinny mount, remote pressure pad, two ways to attach the pressure pad (double-sided tape or rail-mounted inserts), regular endcap, and zip ties for cable management.

    The pressure pad is also very nice quality and has a higher button for constant on.

    ProTac Rail Mount 2 Activation
    ProTac Rail Mount 2 Activation

    And, of course, a comparison vs the SureFire.

    Streamlight ProTac 2 vs SureFire M600
    Streamlight ProTac 2 vs SureFire M600

    Very similar in dimensions.

    Light

    Also similar in lumens with 625 (I feel they just had to beat them a little bit).

    Streamlight ProTac 2 Beam
    Streamlight ProTac 2 Beam

    Very powerful center beam that’s just a tad bit cooler than the SureFire. I’m only able to tell when they were next to each other indoors.

    It comes stock with High and Strobe (double-click) functions, but you can reprogram it to be other options (search for Ten Tap). I’ve set mine to High only.

    It’s what I mostly run in night competitions (unless I’m testing other stuff)…

    Mounting

    One very cool thing…the ProTac 2 has the same footprint as the M600. That means all the mounts you use with the SureFire work with the Streamlight.

    This one is rocking the straight version of the Midwest Industries Mount.

    Streamlight ProTac 2 with Midwest Mount
    Streamlight ProTac 2 with Midwest Mount

    I still like the offset version since it brings in the light closer. I’d only get the straight if you have a large device that might get in the way on the top rail.

    One complaint is that the rail-mounted attachment for the pressure pad is a little oversized so it lets the pad move about a quarter-inch.

    Maybe I’m being nit-picky, but I’m probably going to swap it out for the bike tire method.

    Overall Impression

    This is the light for almost everybody.

    Streamlight ProTac 2, Front
    Streamlight ProTac 2, Front

    Worth-it price, great beam, lots of accessories, and a history of stuff that works/lasts.

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    2. SureFire M600 Scout

    SureFire M600 Scout
    SureFire M600 Scout with Steiner DBAL-A3

    The SureFire M600 Scout is the gold standard of AR-15 lights.

    Chances are if someone is depending on their rifle for their job/life, they’re going to be running a SureFire.

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    Quick Stats

    • Lumens: 600
    • Battery: 2x CR123A
    • Battery Life: 1.5 hrs
    • Weight: 5.6 oz
    • Warranty: Lifetime Guarantee
    • Price: $296

    Build

    The Scout is ruggedly built, and you can feel it in hand. There’s a reason why people choose SureFire when it matters.

    SureFire M600 Scout
    SureFire M600 Scout

    Most regular packages come with only a rear push-button cap which is fine if you know you’re going to be using a light and leave it on. I left it like that for a while for competitions.

    SureFire Button End Cap and Remote Switch
    SureFire Button End Cap and Tape Switch

    However, if you’re only looking for momentary use — such as when clearing rooms — you’ll want to get a remote tape switch (UE07).

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    I’m testing out a couple of different ways of cable management. So far, my favorite is the old-school cut-up bike tire (12 x 1.5-2.25 above).

    Now you’re ready to rock n’ roll like a pro.

    SureFire Pressure Pad Activation
    SureFire Pressure Pad Activation

    It only comes in full power on or off, keeping it simple, so you don’t have to fumble through different modes.

    Light

    First, it sits at my sweet point of rifle light brightness of around 500 lumens. Good for some distance outside while not totally blinding if I’m using it indoors.

    Second, it has a very bright center beam that makes it easy to identify your primary target. Here is a test at around 25 yards.

    SureFire M600 Beam
    SureFire M600 Beam

    Even though it’s very bright in the center, you’re still able to see stuff in your peripheral.

    Color of the beam is also slightly warmer (yellow) when compared to the others.

    But it’s so subtle I could only tell when having them next to each other. Sorry, but it became really bright indoors with 5 lights on, and I couldn’t get great pictures to show the difference.

    Mounting

    Out of the box, it comes with a Picatinny rail mount. But Picatinny on the sides is going out of style for weight issues (Best AR-15 Handguards), and putting the light on the top rail gets in the way.

    One option I’ve seen a lot is a SureFire Offset Mount from either Arisaka or Midwest that goes on top of the Picatinny rail and moves the Scout to an angle. Good if you don’t mind using up some rail space or don’t have M-LOK.

    Midwest SureFire QD Mount
    Midwest SureFire QD Mount

    There’s also the option of the Midwest QD Mount if you’re wanting to move your light between different rifles. But it does add some extra height.

    My current favorite is the Midwest Offset SureFire Mount for M-LOK handguards.

    SureFire M600 with Midwest Offset Mount
    SureFire M600 with Midwest Offset Mount

    Super slim and light…plus it brings it in close…but not so close that you can’t put other stuff on top like my IR laser/illuminator.

    Overall Impression

    SureFire M600 Scout
    SureFire M600 Scout

    It never failed to go on when I did my part with fresh batteries before extended use sessions. This one hasn’t been through intense abuse (yet), but I’m sure it will make it out alive.

    Get it if you want the best that pros throughout the world use.

    Just be prepared to get in that “buy once, cry once” mentality since you’ll likely want the remote tape switch (UEo7).

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    Readers' Ratings

    4.98/5 (2233)

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    3. Inforce WML

    Inforce WML
    Inforce WML

    The mostly polymer Inforce WML is what I’ve been using the longest. Mine’s a Gen 1, so there have been some updates in specs.

    Quick Stats

    • Lumens: 400 (Gen 2)
    • Battery: 1x CR123A
    • Battery Life: 1.5 hrs
    • Weight: 3.1 oz
    • Warranty: Lifetime Guarantee of Original Owner
    • Price: $119

    Build

    First thing you notice is that it’s different from other AR-15-specific flashlights that pretty much look like regular flashlights.

    Inforce WML, Front
    Inforce WML, Front

    It’s mostly polymer and only needs 1x CR123 battery, which makes it lightweight.

    There are some stories that if you really bang it hard against something, the metal vs. polymer battle commences, and the light breaks. I’ve used it pretty hard, and it’s met some walls…so far, so good.

    Plus, it has an ergonomic activation button and two methods of preventing accidental use — a lever that comes up to physically block the switch and a head rotation lockout feature.

    Inforce WML Activation
    Inforce WML Activation

    No need to get a remote pressure pad!

    Light

    Keep in mind that mine is a Gen 1 with 200 lumens, while the new Gen 2 has 400 lumens.

    Inforce WML (Gen 1) Beam
    Inforce WML (Gen 1) Beam

    It’s more spread out compared to the SureFire and a little cooler in color.

    Very usable, and at 400 lumens, still very bright and less blinding indoors.

    Mounting

    It comes with a built-in Picatinny mount with a thumbscrew. It’s never fallen off for me through thousands of rounds of 5.56.

    Though you can mount it on the top rail and still have an ergonomic grip, I like my light offset.

    Inforce WML Mounting
    Inforce WML Mounting

    I’m digging the Magpul Offset Light Mount — affordable and held on great even though it’s polymer.

    Overall Impression

    My WML has been through a lot and has kept on ticking.

    I recommend it if you don’t like dealing with pressure pads and want to save a few ounces up front on your rifle.

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    4. Inforce WMLx

    Boom! The big brother of the WML…the WMLx.

    Inforce WMLx
    Inforce WMLx

    Quick Stats

    • Lumens: 800 or 700 with 400mw IR
    • Battery: 2x CR123A
    • Battery Life: 2 hours or 4 hours (IR)
    • Weight: 4.0 oz
    • Warranty: Lifetime Guarantee of Original Owner
    • Price: $149

    Build

    You’ll notice that there’s mention of IR (infrared). This one is a dual light that can help you illuminate areas if you’re wearing night-vision goggles (NVGs).

    However, there’s also a pure white light version that gets you 800 lumens. While the IR version gets you 700 lumens of white light and 400mw of IR.

    WML vs WMLx
    WML vs WMLx

    Everything else is pretty much the same…just bigger. It now has two batteries for more oomph, and there’s a switch that lets you choose between white or IR if you have that model.

    Light

    Here are 700 lumens of white light with a fairly concentrated center. Also a little cooler than the SureFire.

    Inforce WMLx Beam
    Inforce WMLx Beam

    800 would be even more eye-searing if that’s your thing.

    Now, how about night vision? Here’s what the IR does for you.

    You can tell the NVGs were struggling a little since there wasn’t much ambient light, but when the illuminator came on, the details came with it.

    Overall Impression

    WMLx
    WMLx

    You can see the white light switch at the bottom as well as some scratches on the front metal portion.

    I haven’t used this WMLx as much since I got it for my NVG project. But it’s held up great like its little bro WML.

    Highly recommend it if you’re looking for more white light illumination with the regular 800-lumen model or if you need wide IR illumination.

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    5. Ozark Rifle Light

    Ozark Rifle Light
    Ozark Rifle Light

    Our budget pick is the Ozark Rifle Light. I chose this one based on the best reviews of a rifle-mounted light under $50. And surprise, cat feet!

    Quick Stats

    • Lumens: 600
    • Battery: 2x CR123A
    • Battery Life: not listed
    • Weight: 4 oz
    • Warranty: 1 Year Warranty
    • Price: $49

    Build

    A little chunkier and not as great feeling in the hand. But it’s multiples cheaper than the others we’ve tested so far, so I’ll let it slide.

    I abused it a little against walls and the ground, now it has scratches, but it’s still chugging along!

    It comes with a Velcro-mounted remote pressure pad that is a little tall and very spongy but works. Rear-most button makes it stay on while the front is for momentary.

    Ozark Rifle Light Activation
    Ozark Rifle Light Activation

    There’s also an odd rear button on the light itself.

    Ozark Rifle Light
    Ozark Rifle Light

    It activates the strobe function if pressed by itself. If the light is already on, it will cycle through low, medium, and high output.

    I’ve definitely accidentally activated the strobe function when laying down the rifle. The other brightness options are nice to have, but in the end, I’d rather have high on or off.

    Plus, the only one on the list that isn’t fully waterproof and only comes with a 1-year warranty.

    Light

    Ozark Light Beam
    Ozark Light Beam

    A little more spread out of a center beam, but it’s plenty bright at 600 lumens and the coolest color (most blue) of the bunch.

    Mounting

    So far, so good in terms of durability and light output. However, mounting is lacking.

    Ozark Rifle Light Mounting
    Ozark Rifle Light Mounting

    I had a Magpul Picatinny Rail section on my MOE handguard. But if you take a look carefully at the mount, there’s no lock bar that fits into the rail.

    It’s completely held on by tension/friction.

    Good news is that it’s held on for a couple of hundred rounds of .223. But I probably would check each time I go to the range and also not go higher in caliber.

    The pressure pad adhesion is also very meh.

    Ozark Rifle Light Pressure Pad
    Ozark Rifle Light Pressure Pad

    Two trips to the range, and it’s already falling off. Plus, the cord is so long you can probably mount it on your buttstock.

    Good thing it comes with a push-button end cap; I’m going to swap it out for that.

    Overall Impressions

    Derp Cat with Ozark
    Derp Cat with Ozark

    Decent value for the money.

    The light itself is robust so far, but the mounting, pressure pad and weird strobe button stop my derpy cat and me from fully recommending it.

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    Especially when the next one has so much more to offer at a slightly higher price…

    6. Cloud Defensive OWL

    Note: no longer produced…but we’re testing their newest light right now!

    Another well-known light for being bombproof and ergonomic, although pretty ginormous.

    3. Cloud Defensive OWL
    Cloud Defensive OWL

    Cloud Defensive’s Optimized Weapon Light (OWL) mounts to your Picatinny rail at the top position, and that’s also where the constant-on and momentary-on buttons reside.

    Cloud Defensive OWL button
    Cloud Defensive OWL Button

    Quick Stats

    • Lumens: 1250
    • Battery: 18650 (comes with two variants)
    • Battery Life: 85 minutes or 110 minutes
    • Weight: 11 oz
    • Warranty: Lifetime Warranty
    • Price: $379

    Build

    The US build quality is amazing, and you can feel its heft in your hands.

    Also, lefties rejoice since the light is fully ambidextrous with a quick swap to the other side.

    As well as the lens itself!

    21. Cloud Defensive OWL Lens Swap 421. Cloud Defensive OWL Lens Swap 4
    Cloud Defensive OWL Lens Swap

    It’s also withstood tons of rounds downrange from our AR-10 pistol.

    Cloud Defensive OWL on the Saint Victor AR-10 Pistol
    Cloud Defensive OWL on the Saint Victor AR-10 Pistol

    Waterproof?

    It’s an impressive IPX8, which means it can go down to 200 feet for 24 hours. We tested it at regular depths for 6-24 hours, and the light didn’t dim or fail.

    Light

    The OWL’s 1250 lumens and beam give you a long effective range and a super bright center point.

    Cloud Defensive OWL at 50 yards
    Cloud Defensive OWL at 50 yards
    Cloud Defensive OWL at 75 yards
    Cloud Defensive OWL at 75 yards
    Cloud Defensive OWL at 100 yards
    Cloud Defensive OWL at 100 yards

    Mounting

    It mounts by Picatinny rail at the top of your rail.

    That combined with the button placement, makes it really ergonomic…especially if you love the C-Clamp.

    Shooting with the Cloud Defensive OWL
    Shooting with the Cloud Defensive OWL

    However, one of the downsides is its large profile and inability to work with a night vision setup.

    Overall Impressions

    I can’t state how bombproof this optic feels. It’s a big boi that will likely survive anything you can throw at it.

    If you want something US-made with a rock-solid warranty and swappable everything (battery, left/right placement, lens) — you can’t go wrong with the OWL.

    Check out our full in-depth review too.

    Cloud Defensive has set up a special 10% off coupon code “pewpewtactical” for Pew Pew Tactical readers.

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    7. Nightstick LGL-160

    Nightstick has been catering to law enforcement agencies for some time, so it shouldn’t be a surprise if you haven’t heard of them. Their success in this market, however, is a win for the rest of us.

    Nightstick LGL-160 shoot
    Nightstick LGL-160

    The LGL-160 is a tough, bright, and inexpensive light that includes a whole package with all the accessories you need to get your long gun up and running.

    Quick Stats

    • Lumens: 1100
    • Battery: 2x CR123
    • Battery Life: 2 hours
    • Weight: 6.3 oz
    • Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
    • Price: $139

    Build

    The LGL-160 is made from 6061-T6 aluminum and feels hardy. The light comes with a couple of mounting options that also feel sturdy.

    Nightstick LGL-160 sky shot
    Great offset mount

    You also get a remote switch, a switch mount, and a handy wire manager that also connects to your Picatinny rail. The switch has temporary and constant options.

    Light

    The beam on the LGL-160 is pretty tight and rated for 300 meters. It’s bright enough, though, with 1,100 lumens, that the hot circle and spill still do very well to light up enclosed spaces.

    Nightstick LGL-160 beam
    Nightstick LGL-160 beam

    Mounting

    This package includes a standard Picatinny rail mount with a thumb screw, but it also comes with the 45-degree offset MLOK mount that tucks the light nicely into the 2:30 spot.

    Nightstick LGL-160 mount
    Picatinny rail mount

    All the mounting options are well thought out and make for a really clean setup.

    Overall Impression

    Nightstick LGL-160 top
    Tight and clean

    At this price, with this performance and all these accessories, the LGL-160 is a really tough package to beat.

    We tested the light out at the range and were very impressed with its performance.

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    8. Modlite PL350

    Modlite’s PL350 is a handy light that fits well into Safariland and PHLster holsters while also throwing some serious light downrange.

    Modlite PL350

    It offers two heads that swap easily, and this gives you a lot more versatility. Not to mention, rechargeable batteries are a win!

    Quick Stats

    • Lumens: PLHv2 head – 1,350 and OKW head – 680
    • Battery: 18350 rechargeable
    • Battery Life: 2 hours
    • Weight: 5.5 oz
    • Price: $329

    Build

    The PL350 feels sturdy…like really sturdy. It’s a rugged flashlight and seemingly can keep up with our shenanigans.

    It’s simple in its design, but we found it incredibly reliable and durable during our time testing it.

    Light

    The advantage of having swappable light heads is a little more versatility.

    Modlite PL350
    Modlite PL350

    With the OKW, you get a total of 680 lumens and 69,000 candela. On the other hand, the PLHv2 serves up 1,350 lumens with 54,000 candela.

    Out on the range, it throws light…like woah! You won’t be disappointed with this light’s output by any means.

    Modlite PL350
    Modlite PL350 Night Shoot

    Mounting

    It installs easily and holds tight…when you read the instructions, that is. We didn’t on our first go around and the light fell off while shooting.

    Modlite PL350
    And there she goes…oops

    I mean, points for it taking a hit and keeping on, though. After we actually looked through the mounting instructions, we got it attached pretty easily, and it remained on our rail for the remainder of the shoot.

    Overall Impression

    We really enjoyed our time with the Modlite. It’s a great light worthy of your attention.

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    For more, check out our video review below or article here!

    Others

    Olight Odin Mini

    Olight’s newest rifle offering — the Odin Mini.

    Odin Mini, MLok Mounted
    Odin Mini, MLok Mounted

    And the big thing is that it’s smaller (of course) but also comes with an angled MLok mount!

    Odin Mini vs Odin
    Odin Mini vs Odin

    We’re putting it through its paces right now, and so far, it’s holding up.

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    Cloud Defensive Rein

    Cloud Defensive brings a super durable build paired with a lot of lumens to the light arena with its new Rein.

    Cloud Defensive Rein Top View
    Cloud Defensive Rein

    Available in a standard model for rifles and a micro version suitable for PCCs, the Rein brings 1,400 lumens backed by 60,000 candela.

    Cloud Defensive Rein front of rifle
    Looks nice on this rifle.

    So far, we really dig this model!

    Update: Cloud Defensive has recently launched a newer version known as the Rein 3.0. We have a review of that incoming soon.

    Rifle Light Tips

    Hopefully, now you know which light to go with. We’ll end with some quick tips that will get you started:

    • Your gun points where your light is pointing. Remember your safety rules!
    • If you’re using your light in a safety situation, try to only turn it on when needed. It can give away your position. That’s why I like having pressure pads or the Inforce for serious guns.
    • Keep your wires away from the gas block. It’s going to melt sooner or later.
    • If you’re shooting during the day, put some tape on the lens to avoid carbon buildup. And the best lens cleaner is a rubber pencil eraser.

    Final Thoughts

    Our Tested AR-15 Flashlights
    Our Tested AR-15 Flashlights

    Our overall Editor’s Pick, if you want the best and have the budget, is the SureFire M600.

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    Also be sure to check out Inforce for something lighter and doesn’t require a pressure switch.

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    While our Best Bang-For-The-Buck goes to the Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2.

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    Don’t forget to keep those lights fed. Make sure to have a good supply of CR123 Batteries.

    How did we do in our Best AR-15 Flashlights list? Anything we missed and should add for next time? Or any tips for beginners? Now that your AR is outfitted with a light, get yourself a Tactical Flashlight, Pistol Lights, or Shotgun Light.

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    • Commenter Avatar
      James Kern

      Thoughts on the LEP lights from Z-Bolt?

      August 24, 2023 10:37 pm
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      Jeff

      Why are there no Olight lights here? They are an excellent value and quality base on my experience. Is there not affilate payment, or what? Seems disingenuous.

      May 22, 2023 9:24 am
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        Jeff

        Well, it did find Olight after reading all the way down, instead of just the Top Picks. This is one of the most comprehensive and excellent articles I've seen in a long time. Very nice and my apologies for not being more thorough. If it weren't for these darn allergies....

        May 22, 2023 1:55 pm
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      MountieFan16

      Eric, I'm happy to see the light I chose to put on my 6940 made your list; the Olight Mini-Odin.

      As you know,my Colt has Picatinny rails. The light came with a MOD mount. I had to spend more to get their Picatinny mount.

      I've had this light on my gun for the past 6 months. Thus far it works as good now as it did when I bought it. Absolutely no complaints.

      May 21, 2023 8:46 pm
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      Chuck Cochran

      Personally, I like and use the Streamlight PolyTac X, and it doesn't make the list even. Why do I like it?
      Sturdy, 600 Lumen, 3 Tap settings High, Low and Strobe, Ut works withe CR123s and AA batteries, last but not least, it's Affordablev(around $50). Streamlight makes a rechargeable version too, but it costs more than the base model.

      600 Lumens is bright enough for me, and when mounted, I can tap the rear switch with my support hand easily.

      May 21, 2023 8:16 pm
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      Barry L

      Surefire & Cloud are priced out of the market for me. For the vast majority of shooters, the Streamlights & Nightsticks are all that’s necessary. Both SL’s & NS’s are well built with good warranties. I think Olight & Sig should get together with a Baldr mounted on a P320 and market it as the “Living Dangerously” kit.

      May 21, 2023 7:31 pm
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      Bill Mc

      Anyone try the Feyachi Tactical Flashlight? At 1200 Lumens, with included picatinny or mlok mount and pressure switch, It seems like a deal for $35. Gets good reviews on Amazon, but I'd rather hear what you say.

      May 21, 2023 6:49 pm
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      John

      I've go a few Olights.

      Recently added the Olight Odin Mini. I like the MLOK mount. I wish two things about the light were different though. First, I wish the pressure switch was a little shorter...not by much, just a little, maybe a 3/4 inch shorter..... just a personal preference thing dealing with my hand placement. Second, I wish the pressure switch also had an MLOK mount option available 'cause I don't mount it on the top rail where there is picatinny but instead on the side of the handguard where its MLOK so I had to add a picitatinny rail section to mount the switch holder which makes it more bulky there.

      May 21, 2023 3:49 pm
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      Al Lovitz

      I bought an Olight Odin Mini for my Colt 6940. I have other Olights that have given me great service.
      The light does come with an MLoc mount but a Picatinny mount must be ordered separately.

      The Picatinny mount offers 2 different mounting positions.

      The locking tail cap and remote switch work fine. After 4 months, it is holding up very well. It's worth a look.

      March 6, 2023 8:39 am
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      McRod

      Honestly, a flashlight taped to the side of any firearm is very archaic. Its old, unstylish, and clumsy. Handguard and weapon manufacturers are missing a big opportunity to integrate lights within the guard accompanied by tactile buttons inset into the guard.

      December 18, 2022 6:22 pm
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      Chuck Cochran

      I really like the Streamlight Polytacs. Under $70, with HI, Low and Strobe functions. The fact that it can work with either CR 123's or an AA is was a selling point for me.

      October 18, 2022 9:20 pm
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      Benjamin Case

      Would love to se a compare of Hunting lights red or green LEDs or lens covers. Would but the PROTAC Rail mount today if I could get it set up for hog hunting. (red or green)

      August 5, 2022 2:41 pm
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      Wayward Viking

      A little surprised that Olight Odin (and the Mini) were left out of this review as I like them just as much as my Streamlight.

      August 2, 2022 4:04 pm
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      FS

      At this point so many other weapon lights have surpassed Surefire, such as the Cloud Rein. Now Cooud Defensive has the Cloud Rein 2. I’d love to see these reviews catch up with the industry.

      July 19, 2022 1:17 pm
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      monster

      A budget light that is plenty bright for my purposes and lacks the mounting problem described for Ozark light is the Monstrum F50, $35 and comes with the option of running a pressure pad. The included M-Lok mount is solid.

      July 15, 2022 4:38 pm
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      Robert Haston

      I have a mini O'light on one of my 300 blackout pistols and on one of my other 300 pistols I have a Fenix PD35 V3.0. I've thousands of round through them no problems and they both come with m-loc proprietary Mounts with them so there is no need to mount a rail to your m-loc handguard. I always thought that was stupid to mount a different mount on top of another mount. But there both brighter then all's the others you listed, the Fenix is 1700 lumens, both are longer battery life and both are rechargeable ( also both come with proprietary charging systems) and they do all this better , smaller less weight,and come with a cheaper price. You can really tell by reading your reviews as to which companies sponsor you. I hard is it to go buy the most popular lights and do an HONEST comparison, guarantee top three wood be different.

      June 13, 2022 7:46 pm
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      Jpchiesa

      I've owned a number of weapon mounted lights, some mentioned in this article, but one mentioned I have come to possess is heads and tails over any other brand, the Cloud Defense OWL weapon mounted light. One huge attribute of the system is the lack of any exposed wires and touch pad. The truly ambidextrous system is outstanding and mine included a recharger for the batteries used in the owl. It truly looks integrated into the weapon and works exceptionally well.

      March 31, 2022 6:40 pm
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      Bull o' the Woods

      I'm surprised that Surefire, normally a pretty innovative company, has not come up with something better than the janky wire-and-pressure-pad setup. The OWL has got them beat. Having to worry about keeping your wires off the gas block and wrapping them with a bicycle inner tube smacks of a cheap field-expedient solution. When you're paying US$350 for a light (not to mention an extra US$100-$200 for the wire, pressure pad, and switch) you are entitled to a better setup. I'd go for the OWL every time.

      March 18, 2022 11:57 am
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      Ed Roncarati

      Well the last time this was updated was over a year ago. Since then the clear choice is the SureFire Dual Fuel Scout Light Pro, runs on either a rechargeable 18650 or two 123A batteries. SureFire’s new Low-Profile Mount (LPM) delivers unprecedented versatility, allowing the user to optimize the light’s position relative to the rail. Rugged and reliable, the LPM easily and securely attaches to any Picatinny or M-Lok rail. I am using the M-Lok version on a CODA Evolution Lightning handguard.

      HIGH OUTPUT
      1,500 lumens (SF18650B) / 1,200 lumens (123A)
      HIGH RUNTIME
      1.5 hours (SF18650B) / 1.25 hours (123A)
      PEAK BEAM INTENSITY
      16,000 candela (SF18650B) / 12,800 candela (123A)

      Paired mine with Unity Tactical angled M-Lok hot button (they also have a Picatinny rail version), great combo. I wish Surefire would have offered a choice between their standard push button Z68 tailcap, which it comes with and the Scout Light Rear Cap that is need to use plug for the unity button.
      Granted this becomes a pretty price setup but convenient. The button is a perfect spot for my hand to use with just minimal thumb movement. Setup lights up tree line behind my house.

      March 1, 2022 8:50 am
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      Bemused Berserker

      Personally, I like the Streamlight PolyTac X lights. 600 Lumens. 3 levels the user can program and it fits snug in a 30mm scope ring (I use one with a QR lever). 3 different case colors (black or FDE are preferred (the yellow is not a good case color IMO). Simple rear push button switch. Depending on the model, they rub from $40 to $60. The $60 model is a USB rechargable model.
      Tough polymer case. Mine have been knocked about and dropped for 8+ years and still going strong.
      Nothing fancy. Just a good, dependable light.

      February 14, 2022 8:53 pm
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      BRAD EVANS

      I get olight has a mixed rep, but I like that they are rechargeable.

      What is the bike tire method about? I saw in a pic a tire strip wrapped around. Is it glued? How wide? How much stretch when mounted?

      January 13, 2022 8:39 pm
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      Mark Hicks Sr.

      I've always had mixed feelings about lights on guns. I don't see spending a grip on one and if I'm searching for an adversary in the dark I don't think I want to show him where to shoot at.

      September 5, 2021 11:28 pm
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        Rick

        I guarantee you'd be able to see him better than he can see you. It's about target identification and edge.

        September 22, 2021 12:45 pm
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        Andrei

        It's really a matter of discipline to turn off your light when you're not using it. From my (admittedly low) experience in the military, and what instructors have said about low-light and indoor, defensive shootings, you really want to have positive identification of your targets, especially if you know loved ones or innocent bystanders will be in the area.

        October 21, 2021 7:11 pm
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        Douglas Kennedy

        How about for coyote hunting

        January 7, 2022 4:29 pm
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        Mark Gerrard

        don't hunt, but I do own a light for particular situations....whatever that might be but it's there

        January 7, 2022 4:46 pm
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      Dennis Batterman

      Olight has a smaller light that is QD and accessible for left or right handers. Also, it has a momentary on or a stay on depending on how long you press lever.

      August 15, 2021 4:44 pm
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        Dylan

        Preach

        October 19, 2021 9:03 pm
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      Edward

      Infarce and Obomb
      Are you high?
      Meme tier junk.
      Cloud, Surefire, and Streamlight. All tested and proven for years. I bet you think that Bear Creek Arsenal makes great uppers too.

      July 9, 2021 6:38 pm
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      Jeremy

      Where's the warrior pro and warrior series lights from olight. I have the warrior pro and it's mind blowing. 2100 lumens, magnetic tail switch and a vibration function to tell you when the light is low on power.

      July 9, 2021 7:29 am
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      Scott

      In the article you mentioned your cable management is a cut up bike tire...it's an inner tube that's cut up to make ranger-bands for cable management and other uses, not the tire! I had to bust your balls on that one...

      June 8, 2021 4:25 pm
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        Jharl

        I used to use bike inner tube but swapping configs was a hassle. I now use tennis grip overwrap. Good feel, neat, and easy to put on and take off

        September 8, 2021 8:31 am
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      Joe

      How can you possibly talk about streamlight over OLight or Fenix? Yes that olight you tested didnt stand up to what you wanted for a long period but streamlight doest come close to the lumens or the distance olight or fenix sends out. As for reliability, olight and fenix are in a league of their own. For those of us that own all 3, I can say fenix is the best, olight is good but its no fenix. Streamlight might as well be second rate trash, similar to buying a $10 maglight from waliworld, its sure no better than.....

      March 30, 2021 5:32 pm
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      J Owl

      OWL for the win. Battery life and throw and brightness is amazing. Warm light. Unbreakable. Ergonomic. Best thing I’ve ever purchased gun related!

      February 18, 2021 6:59 pm
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        J Owl

        Not to mention after you get the 90-120 minutes of full output , depending on battery being used, you get an additional 8 hours at 10% light output, which is still a good amount of light. Best. Light. Ever. Only hurt my wallet for a minute.

        February 18, 2021 7:01 pm
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      Phred

      I'm surprised you didn't say anything about all the battery draining issues with the Inforce WML lights. There's a lot of really P.O'd people out there who would never buy another Inforce light because of this. It doesn't take much web investigating to discover this issue is real.

      February 16, 2021 9:42 pm
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      jonathan Corke

      Feyachi lights at $30 are crazy vfm including 2 x 18650 batteries, charger and mlok or pic rail mounts! At that price who needs a warranty?

      January 2, 2021 4:12 am