A Gooner Certified WML

[@FocusTripp]

campsite.bio/focustripp

[@officecomputer8887]

i just googled what a "gooner" is ..... yikes

[@FocusTripp]

@@officecomputer8887 I didn't choose the name of the company

[@officecomputer8887]

@@FocusTripp you chose the videos title?

[@allothecheekclapper]

​@@officecomputer8887it's called humor

[@milesrost6674]

Behaving like a "goon" or here to through bows... lol - Godspeed@@officecomputer8887

[@gilvietor1918]

They should make a corner mount and call it The Edger.

[@N-A762]

100%

[@EdwardSnortin]

I got goonbeam all over my keyboard

[@FocusTripp]

Bruh

[@Z-J-]

Looking forward to your booth at goonfest this year 🤝🏼

[@10milBill]

Lucas Magoon?

[@Fenster21]

Perfect for my goonout bag if I ever feel the need to goon away from my goo cave.

[@roul3688]

Please do more budget light reviews. $300+ for a flashlight is obnoxious.

[@FocusTripp]

Agreed

[@urdnotdank2642]

I don't think gooner means what you think it does

[@jaydenbrown2852]

“I do not think that word means, what you think it means…” 😂

[@TheMsdos25]

I miss the days when "goon" just referred to a villain's henchmen.

[@bishopm4401]

@@TheMsdos25I understand how being a villains henchmen took us to goon being like… super special ops wannabe guy. I don’t understand how it ended up with the new meaning

[@MrTartarSauced]

​@@jaydenbrown2852"inconceivable"

[@bishopm4401]

@borregoayudando1481 yeah I think that’s like a seperate lineage. Like apes and chimps. Both coming from the original bad guy henchmen.

[@Mrgunsngear]

🔦

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Mike, you got a Goonbeam too? 😅

[@RichardCranium321]

And on the second day, Mike said "let there be light!" 😂

[@SiliconeSword]

We both remember what gooning once was 💀

[@andrewstambaugh240]

Very well presented. Exactly what we all wanted to know. I look forward to checking out the rest of your channel.

[@NotHunterCooper]

Goonbeam has been around for 2-3 years. Before the Protac HL-X pro came out, it really was a good value. Now, for the same price that is my go to recommend for a budget light

[@FocusTripp]

I might have been a good value, but the HLX Pro is just better.

[@robertparis5680]

@@FocusTripp it definitely was an upgrade to my older streamlight hlx's. But it seems they changed the emitter without telling anyone since my newer one actually has a brighter and tighter hotspot than my old one. With the streamlight pro out they might have to do something with their sft40 light and start selling it with a scout body and tail cap.

[@kineticconceptstactical]

I love my GOOBNEEEEEEEM

[@chaoticcaninejb]

I got one of these to check out and compared it to surefire and modlite and Id bet if tested on meters, their numbers are totally false. The pics on the website are nowhere near what I saw with fresh batteries. Theyre just cheaper kockoffs of streamlight products. Id never buy or recommend with other options out there better and cheaper. Reliability wasnt something I looked at as I gave it to a friend of mine, but it flickered and kicked down in power after a very short time as well

[@FocusTripp]

My stream lights can have a little flicker during recoil but it's very minor.

[@chaoticcaninejb]

@@FocusTripp oh I know, but this wasn't even mounted on a gun. Maybe my hand was shaking

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Yeah. Who is this light for? It’s a fake Streamlight that costs more and performs worse than a real Streamlight.

[@brickphone2570]

The washer trick foxes the flicker​@@FocusTripp

[@ninjaking6692]

nice title lol

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Been subbed to OreGear for years. Thanks for the share!!

[@grilin18.]

Goon beam for handhelds are my go to, since you can get them for like $60 bucks or lower on sale, and losing a handheld is so much easier than losing a weapon mounted light

[@flawseeingeye]

hey. thats OUR word.

[@matthewriegner5180]

Definitely hapoy with the pro i picked up. The tail cap, pressure switch, and beam are awesome and for 1/3 the cost of a surefire or cloud def.

[@dak042898]

I have their hand held light that I use for duty. When compared to my squad mates cloud defensive light, it’s 80%-90% as good for a third of the price. So far a year of regular work use (dropped a few times no crazy durability testing) it’s great for dark tints.

[@FocusTripp]

Good to hear.

[@GunFunZS]

That's basically how they market their whole product line. It's both helpful and disappointing to see that they don't live up to it on the v1. One question the review left me with is when the V1 released vs the light he compared it to. I get that the review is present day value comparison. But it is not clear to me whether the V1 was 90 percent performance at 1/3 the price of the competition when released, or more like 2/3...

[@dak042898]

@@GunFunZS the v1 seem fine as a rifle light. I know their pistol light v1 I got that and I don’t like it compared the a actual tlr1 I think the v2 with more linens and less candela would be better for their pistols. I just really like the handheld it’s good for sketchy cars with dark tints the high candela penetrates to give a small beam to look around.

[@jalowery1246]

Great review man! I had been curious about these for a while. Its nice to see the head to head comparisons speak volumes.

[@FocusTripp]

The head to head makes them seem pretty meh.

[@milesrost6674]

"Now getting into the actual light performance, the important part of a rifle light. It is ""EXCEPTIONALLY"" mediocre in every regard" - - Circa 03/2024 Thanks for the straight forwardness as always bro. - Godspeed

[@GrumpMaster]

Good on you for making this response to the comments on your last WML vid. I saw the Goon Beam comments there, I also had never heard of them until then. I don’t think I’ll be running to buy one now. If they were vastly outperforming other WML’s for cheaper, I’d still have to get over the cringe factor of anything named “Goon”. I’ll be sticking with Arisaka/Malkoff on my long guns (even though they cost more) and Streamlight’s on my handguns.

[@FocusTripp]

I might check out their V2 in the future.

[@20DYNAMITE06]

With the advent of the Goonbeam, it follows that the HRT with the nubby switch must be the EdgingBeam.

[@bishopm4401]

I’ve been thinking about picking up the TLR-1 goon beam but never bothered looking up reviews. Glad this came across my recommended

[@FocusTripp]

Haven't seen those.

[@GunFunZS]

Very helpful. I'm in the market and was looking at these.

[@FocusTripp]

Glad to help.

[@chrisn9556]

Ordered two WML's 3 weeks ago, one for personal rifle and one for work rifle. Never got them. Thanks for nothing! Buyer's beware.

[@joshuaclark3414]

I ordered the V1 and had it in a week. Nice light. Hope yours came in

[@Civiliansoldier762]

Focus Tripp, the Hero we need but don’t deserve.

[@kineticconceptstactical]

The high candela version worked with a Jack Cap at least in my testing.

[@FocusTripp]

Lucky.

[@kineticconceptstactical]

@@FocusTrippthe stars aligned

[@papasmurf06201]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but you can use the Streamlight to Surefire tailcap adapters from Arisaka. Ive got one on my light (its one of the long ones I forget which version) and it works great with all my caps and switches.

[@FocusTripp]

I have one. didn't fit this light.

[@highdesertdrew]

I'm weird, in that I do the SPRs at night thing, as such it's a strong requirement that what you want is a very high candela light with very little spill in the near field. The main reason why, is when you shoot at night, even smokeless powder leaves a bit of "smoke" that will reflect that spilled light and make a fast follow-up shot more difficult. My answer to that has been using LEP lights, both the Zbolt Blazer as well as the Olight Valkyrie Turbo. The Zbolt is easily capable of lighting up white-painted steel targets past 800yds, it's difficult to see with the naked eye, but a decent scope will work fine, I do recommend a lit reticle for any kind of night shooting. The Valkyrie Turbo is good enough for a carbine type light, you can sorta make due at 600, but it's more like a 300-400yd light depending on conditions.

[@FocusTripp]

For those applications I think a LEP makes sense

[@James-x5w9c]

Have you heard of or have any experience with another Chinese brand called Trustfire? I was curious and purschased one of their rechargeable weapon lights from the Bay called the GM23 ("800" lumen) for about $32 just to give it a go because I heard someone recommend them for the money. I have to say, I was quite impressed by the build quality and light output. Liked it so much I bought their latest model, the GM35 "1350" lumen ($45). It's a powerhouse for the cost.. I'm really impressed with them so far. However I havent used them extensively or tested durability wise yet. Would like to see you test them and get your opinion. They are definitely suited towards home defense though because I'm pretty sure no one makes a holster for em..

[@FocusTripp]

I haven't yet, no.

[@IndependentArmz]

It's about time you got 50k subs. Should of course be 500k, but it will be. Most earned subs in the subject category on the tube. It's been hardcore climb.

[@dustinfrasier3039]

Light comparison made me sad, I wanted the Goonbeam to be great. What made me happy though was halfway into the video, with the validation I received knowing that you drive a minivan haha Solid job brother🤟

[@FocusTripp]

The ultimate dad car.

[@Icybones000]

I own an old Powetac Warrior flashlight, a very underrated company. It has 800 lumens, can't remember candescent, but the throw is over 450 meters, great center beam and enough flood on either side, the flashlight is solid. There is even a video of the exact flashlight on YT where a guy runs over it, throws it on concrete multiple times and the shoots it with a 12g shotgun and the thing is like an old timex, takes a licking and keeps on ticking. Bought it in 2016 at a gunshow when I was up visiting in NC, they are a local company there, but has not let me down. They have I think the Warrior G5 out now but have seen no reason to replace the one I have, does have a Lifetime Warranty. For around the same price as these ones you are reviewing I would definitely look into The Powertac line of flashlights. 👍

[@danelio]

They should have named it the BoofCandle

[@BigChiefTushkalusa]

A Protac Hlx-1000 is 135 on amazon. I don't see the point unless you're a Gooner wanting to play with your Goonbeam at night. Which is odd, btw(I didn't know).

[@frankhujsa821]

I bought both the V1 and the V2 and 100% agree with your assessment. The V2 is not bad, and it does work with Streamlight tailcaps. I think it made more sense before the HL-X Pro arrived.

[@FocusTripp]

Yes, before the pro was available, they were a good buy.

[@venton3]

I picked up the GB V1 last Labor Day for $99 shipped. At that price point I’m happy with it. But this video just makes me want to buy a Pro now.

[@FocusTripp]

I did talk to GB after this video and their Gen 2s may be better.

[@CarlPapa88]

​@@FocusTrippI just looked into them today. Only Gen 2s listed on the site now. Blems of Gen2 v1 & v2 both sold out.

[@BarrettSBrown]

Wish this had come out before I bought one. C'est la vie...

[@FocusTripp]

Sorry man, enjoy!

[@itsamk18-ish]

I have a rein 1.0 and a SL hlx , inside 50 yards they look kinda similar but when i took them out to the country and shined them through a field the rein definitely kicked the SL’s butt. At 3ish times the cost of kinda expect that though,i kinda decided that i don’t really need to light up the next town though and the SL works just fine.

[@FocusTripp]

All depends on what you are using them for.

[@itsamk18-ish]

@@FocusTripp yep

[@redeye8526]

what holsters work with the Holosun PID ? is it s trl1,x300 footprint or neither ?

[@chatnasty]

Ever heard of Google? Because I'd Google it. Instead of asking him a question about a pistol light on a rifle light video.

[@bigfootgoesboom]

While I’m disappointed in the performance. I appreciate the video saving me the money I was going to spend on the goonbeam.

[@robertparis5680]

Wait, yours doesn't work with the stream light tail cap? Mine does.

[@FocusTripp]

Mine doesn't

[@robertparis5680]

@@FocusTripp that's odd. I damaged the tape switch I had so just used streamlight one. I believe one of the newer ones with the warding around the constant on switch. Either way I'm a fan of goon beam in general and own a the v1 and a few assault flashlights. But I do agree that the hlx pro might be a better choice for those not looking for all the candela on the planet. Maybe the v2 might do as well.

[@MyLonewolf25]

WOOOOOOOOOOO. i loved my handheld version

[@FocusTripp]

I am sure it works great.

[@MyLonewolf25]

@@FocusTripp I got the wide flood version I kinda agree with you on the HLX being a better value but I got my handheld for about 80 on sale. But I’ve been using this handheld for about 3 years now and it’s still going very strong

[@xXSpaceMexicanXx]

I'm acc looking into getting Blue one for the M E M E S 👀

[@FocusTripp]

well...

[@taylorfreeman5504]

Out here hurting feelings😂

[@FocusTripp]

It's what I do.

[@taylorfreeman5504]

@@FocusTripp a mans gotta do what a man does. - colt luger

[@AK47Uprising]

I’ve been pretty happy with the V2 but don’t have much to compare it to. I have an HLX now so might see how it compares. Disappointing to see to say the least but better that we know.

[@FocusTripp]

It's much better at distance than the old HLXs, but the Pro is just the better light.

[@sebastian3540]

Will the MLOK mount that comes with streamlight hlx fit on the goonbeam v2 ?

[@loganwykstra7922]

Goon

[@downonit22]

I would look at the Thrunite Ratel for a decent budget WML. Theyre very inexpensive and Thrunite is generally very good quality wise for a chinese light company

[@FocusTripp]

I may take a look.

[@brettbreza8815]

I have two of these and streamlight is definitely better won't be getting any more disappointing goon beams the streamlights come with the offset mount overall a better value and streamlight is a bomb proof light

[@rybaneightsix5085]

I'm gonna gooooooonnn The hlx pro is fucking excellent. Tape switch is still junk but great light.

[@FocusTripp]

Mostly agree, I have been lucky with my switchy.

[@30Cal-Cam]

Bout damn time!!

[@dmitrykarkov4747]

I own the Streamlight Pro-Tac rail mounted HL-X Pro(fucking stupid ass long name) and it rules.

[@Highgear145]

I'm waiting for the 80k candela Holosun Raid

[@FocusTripp]

Whenever they release it.

[@Osprey1994]

Fuckin finally. Ran my Goonbeam EDC V1 and Short V1 in a low light class on Tuesday and they killed it. Everyone was impressed, even my instructor who was using Modlite/Surefire. My Long V1 rivals my OKW, the only part it doesn't match it in is CRI. PS. I guess this is more a debate on where does the benefits of Candela start to fall off, and the benefit of more lumens start to gain ground. If someone wanted more lumens, then the V2 would be the right move. It of course should be noted that Goonbeam is working on new versions because they understand that they have competition. Prior to the HLX Pro, I feel if you grabbed the Long V1/V2 on sale like I did, then it's a great deal (more like 105 shipped).

[@FocusTripp]

The V2 is the better overall light I would imagine. Before the Pro though as you say they would've looked much better.

[@DinoNucci]

I hant heard the word goon so much since that time I listened to the voicemail on my mom's phone.

[@FocusTripp]

bruh

[@joshpifer9852]

Nobody going to notice the halo theme?

[@aktideracer8710]

Don’t know why people just get the gen 2 or new gen 3 wmlx and run it at the 12 o’clock, do it on 3 rifles and havnt had an issue with any of them.

[@AncientGloom]

I had a bad experience with Inforce lights. I broke 2 of them pretty easily through normal use. Streamlight actually has a very similar style rifle light (TLR RM1 and RM2) for a comparable price, it's it's much better. Aluminum body and much better output.

[@aktideracer8710]

Yeah I’ve seen those and they are really sweet. I’ll probably get one when the wmlx craps out on my fighting rifle

[@Senator-Wary]

Nice vid Boss

[@KetoCaNa]

Thank you for not letting me buy one

[@FocusTripp]

You do you baby.

[@cardboard_shaft]

SO MUCH GOOOOOOOOONNNNNNN

[@mmmmmmcookiesaregood]

Whats the rail on the goongun in the video

[@FocusTripp]

SIG 516

[@12monkey57]

HLX pro is the way to go

[@FocusTripp]

cheers to that.

[@jaredmatthews9403]

UFO 8:54

[@RuKuS222]

Needs more cowbell

[@FocusTripp]

agreed

[@billydanzz]

What's with all these big Rayovac lookin' flashlights???? The surefire profiles should be the standard. Let's get some sf clone options happening. lol

[@praharin]

18605 batteries are larger diameter than CR123

[@billydanzz]

@praharin I am aware. It’s the point of my comment….hence me using the quip “rayovac”.

[@FocusTripp]

I would like smaller lights, but I think we are going to see that more in the upcoming years.

[@DCunha78]

Great video but for $130 bucks, I still would get the streamlight. I actually own a few streamlights and I like'em. Awesome content by the way.

[@FocusTripp]

Thanks man!

[@xlightning79]

I was researching the company and read somewhere that the owner said the purpose of the company was to up-charge gun guys with drop-shipped Chinese lights. Not sure how true this is.

[@AncientGloom]

It's 100% true. I found the EDC lights he sells on AliExpress quite easily under the "Convoy" brand. The "Assault" handheld he sells for $129 is nothing more than a rebranded AMUTORCH XT35, which can be purchased from AMUTORCH for $50.

[@FocusTripp]

I have seen some stuff...

[@AR_ZACK91]

This a new company?

[@FocusTripp]

Yes

[@jaredmatthews9403]

Sorry didn't hear anything you said; I was zoning out listening to the Halo tune.

[@definitelynotthea.t.f.8813]

SL all the way.

[@123wsz]

Me gusta

[@SolFireYT]

The goon moniker is the new “zombie” fad. How I wish people would stop using that term for the products. Also these guys aren’t less expensive than streamlight and don’t appear to actually be better enough to warrant swapping or picking them over SL. 🤷🏻‍♂️ bummer

[@FocusTripp]

Their V2 is probably better.

[@brickphone2570]

130 for a streamlight clone 😆😢

[@FocusTripp]

Basically

[@Black_Heart_Defense]

Do a aimpoint PRO v MRO HD plaz

[@FocusTripp]

I don't own either.

[@Black_Heart_Defense]

😢

[@Ashmatt1554]

My goonbeam v2 works with the arisaka hlx tailcap adapter with a unity modbutton lite

[@nnerrfman6326]

Really? My goonbeam lights won't even take stream light tail caps.

[@Ashmatt1554]

@@nnerrfman6326 maybe because the arisaka is a aftermarket part? I honestly didn't even know that goonbeam and stream light weren't interchangeable with switches and tailcaps.

[@FocusTripp]

Haven't tried those.

[@pkake1319]

Streamlights are a disappointment. Having 2 of them i think they suck. No surprise the knockoff sucks Especially the switches. Still saving to buy something worth having

[@TheCamaro5]

I dont understand goonbeam. Make a knockoff streamlight that is clearly not as good and the same price.

[@VB6000.]

Olight Valkyrie Turbo is the way to go.

[@reddxavier2103]

These do fit Arisaka Streamlight -> Surefire switch adapters tho, I wish he’d told you that 😤

[@FocusTripp]

I bought it with my own money, never talked to them. Also, I don't use those adapters.

[@deathtothewageslave]

Olight grenades are brighter

[@bobbyberry5559]

Does the auto shutoff not work? Or are you referring to Jerry rigged car battery guy?😂

[@deathtothewageslave]

@@bobbyberry5559 I’m referring to the old Olights that would explode. I’ve got a javelot that works just fine

[@Osprey1994]

Olight's aren't brighter. There are a few tests proving that Goonbeam punches up with Surefire, Modlite, CD and others.

[@deathtothewageslave]

@@Osprey1994 👃🏾…copium

[@James-x5w9c]

​@@Osprey1994 The Odin is definitely brighter than these..

[@Bulletjunkie-jh2fv]

Sft40 on a convoy of any size try the L21b or the C8+for rifle light or carry there Chinese as flied rice but there very reasonable and put down most lights on the market on top of the fact you can by upgrade parts and replacement parts for super cheap its like a mr potato head for flash lights the ones i got are from allie express i realize its Chinese but im beginning to think the knock offs are being bought by the original companies and sold as there own priced way up beings you can by them so cheap. Sft40 sft70 are a solid emitters these convoy lights are actually incredible once you buy one you will understand how things could be vs how things are being ripped off by all these navy seal tool box GRIFFTOR douchee flash in the pants triple operator double dragon thorn raptor black widow darkness lazer fire slayer of black ness super fire flash bang lights that are way over priced because of hard asss name and colorful packaging flashy stickers. I love all flashlights a little but there is no reason they should cost with a mount and decent switch 400 dollars.

[@Beamgoon]

Focus tripp- “the brighter flashlight seems brighter” Subscribers -😮🫵