Baldr Mini OLIGHT Review - NOT a fan

This week we dish some tough love out to Olight for a rare product I'm not in love with.
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[@monster83114]

Everything he said is correct ... I’m new to the whole light/laser thing so this was my first buy thinking it was a good deal. Which I think overall it is just the laser doesn’t hold zero cab moves quite often not major amounts you will still most likely hit your target but it’s annoying. Are all light/ laser lights like this?? Such as surefire, streamlight? Guess they all have pros and cons but I don’t like that it will not always stay exactly on ZERO but the light is small and bright !!

[@5MinuteKnives]

Mine was defective but I'm not a big fan of lasers on handguns anyway. Never saw the need. Thanks for tuning in!

[@jkulysses]

I actually found this light fit my Glocl 19 Gen 5 like a glove & it installed in literally seconds without me even reading any instructions & it's super stable with zero wiggle.

[@yuanye1988101]

Lasers aren’t for precise accuracy for long range shots, it’s sufficient enough for self defense shooting tho. That being said the light does have a tiny tiny up and down play at the sliding mechanism, not the mount itself. It doesn’t effect much of accuracy for its intended purpose. However if you are ocd like me, just two small stripes of painters tape on top the teeth of the sliding mechanism and it is solid as a rock.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Thanks for tuning in man! For sure. My other beefs were that you can't find holsters for it yet. The same holsters for the former mini (light only) won't fit, the charger doesn't work with any of my other Olight products (I have a lot) and I constantly had to take it off my carry gun each day... Zero on the laser constantly moved on me (and I enjoy being precious with a handgun) so adjusting it with the tiny allen wrench got old after the tenth time in a few days. I could see this potentially being good for a shotgun, but the operation would be awkward on a side rail mount, so even for shottys, I would go with the vakyrie pro (w laser if that's your thing) and the extended activation switch attachment. Good suggestion on the painter's tape for lock up btw! I bet that'll really help out fans of this unit with the same issue, so I hope they see your comment. Stay safe out there!

[@yuanye1988101]

5 Minute Knives I totally understand your points, new products usually take time for aftermarket supports, I think a few company have started making holsters for it. As of now I’m putting this light on my bedside gun. For my carry gun I don’t have a light on it only night sights. I enjoy my carry gun being light weight and easily concealable, I think most of the time in a self defense situation you won’t have time to turn on the laser or light. Thanks for your reply man, keep up with the good work. 👍

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@yuanye1988101 Will do man. Appreciate ya and stay safe!

[@dr.dragon8003]

If I'm out a night, I like knowing what I'm aiming at. :D

[@secrethandlehuhu]

Once you find your desired forward/backwardness of the flashlight on the rail, there are two screws on top of the rail that locks the flashlight in place so it doesn’t wobble. Idk if this is on the mini but it was on the baldr S

[@5MinuteKnives]

I've heard better things about the baldr s. It's also possible I just had a lemon too. Meh, it happens. Thanks for stopping by!

[@XrayMike17plus1]

I have a couple of these - one on a 365XL with an XL tactical rail adapter ftrom Tactical Development and on an FN509 Tactical. Yes it is a total PITA to get holsters but for the XL with the rail adapter it wasn't that hard to find holster makers. Detroit Holster, Watchdog Tactical and McKina Tec all make Baldr Mini fits, and there's probably more now. What bites is how long they take to make them. To be fair Detroit Holster and Watchdog Tactical shipped inside 2 weeks. Stability and return to zero are good IF you mount it on the 2nd picatinny notch - not the first, and run the light pushed up to the front of the trigger gard. That appears to be important... The laser is really only for maybe a 6" circle at 10 yards or center mas at 50 to 75 feet. On both my guns I just zero the laser to be 2 inches under the iron sight's point of aim at about 25 - 30 feet. I bought the lights for the white light. The laser is just an extra - useful for just a couple scenarios - reaching around cover/concealment and putting the dot on target with minimal exposure or firing close range at a target without signaling "gun" by raising the weapon into visibility when aligning the sights. Both scenarios are last-ditch situations to be sure. Battery run time is fine. It's not meant to be used as a flashlight. I carry an EDC light for general use anyway. When used for target identification prior to using a weapon they work fine. Just curb any expectations on the laser as its best used under limited circumstances.

[@5MinuteKnives]

What a lucid, well-thought out response... Who let you on youtube?! haha Agreed and agreed. Mine was a dud I think. These guys are acting like I made a negative video on a lemon I got just to hurt there feelings. lol I really love the valkyrie pro on my czp10c and I use the Baldr pro with red laser on my shotty. I really don't mind the extra size and prefer the toggle switches on those, plus they work with my existing chargers and cr123a batteries respectively. Holsters... I know, right? I'm actually restarting my holster business (used to have a kydex company years ago) this holiday season, so I should be all set once I collect all the appropriate molds and whatnot. Anyway, appreciate you tuning in and actually putting some thought behind your response. A rarity these days. Stay safe out there!

[@XrayMike17plus1]

@@5MinuteKnives Copy that. Likewise.

[@jagpilotohio]

I have found that no matter how tight the lever is adjusted, the unit is always loose. The trick is to layer a couple pieces of masking tape on top of the unit before you slide it back onto the attachment bracket. The tape is essentially acting as a shim to get rid of the gap between the two parts. The attachment bracket should now have significant resistance to sliding or wiggling once the tape is in the right place. Mine holds zero now. It did not without getting rid of that “slop” between the main unit and the bracket. Should you have to figure out how to “fix” the problem? No. But it’s not hard.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Dude- you're awesome. Just the kind of viewer I'd like to have watching the show. Somebody that can teach me something without being a dick about it. I appreciate you tuning in and I'll give you a shout out once these next batch of 8 videos I already recorded go up. (haha) Happy holidays man!

[@jagpilotohio]

@@5MinuteKnives thanks. I have too much time in my hands with the Rona hideousness and I like the puzzle of figuring out how to fix stuff. I think on the whole the light is fair but the failure to hold zero is a giant problem without this little remedy. I have it on my bed stand CZ p-01 but I normally don’t think a laser is particularly useful for daytime situations.

[@davidekelman5715]

@@5MinuteKnives I use a bicycle innertube and cut little strips for mine.It stays put.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@davidekelman5715 That's a good idea. I hate having to fabricate stuff like that though. My valkyrie pro and mini are both solid with no adjustments, so they are my picks over this one. Thanks for the info though!

[@anthonykragness6934]

I get the same problem with my 19x, the laser would bump up on every press on the switch. but that’s only when I have it flush to the front of the gun. Pushing it all the way back to the trigger guard fixed that problem for me.

[@5MinuteKnives]

I noticed the same thing (which sucks for those with bigger hands). The other issue I had was because I had a hard time finding a good holster for this setup (due to the adjustment feature) I always had to take the light off when I wanted to carry my p10c, then pop it back on at night for nightstand duty. I'd lose zero every time... and I didn't like that i needed a different charger from all my other Olights. The valkyrie PL pro is still my go to... for now. Thanks for tuning in man!

[@urbancorso3905]

@@5MinuteKnives [e-mail] makes good retention holsters. I got a hybrid kydex and leather back.

[@5MinuteKnives]

I carry appendix though (czp10c w valkyrie pro)

[@urbancorso3905]

@@5MinuteKnives they make kydex appendix carry holsters for all models even new guns like my Taurus G3C. Not many out there taking the time to do that. He's dedicated to getting the job done. [e-mail]

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@urbancorso3905 None for the CZP10c though. I do have a taurus g2c (truck gun) but already have holsters for it. Gonna order an ax sheath from him though. Thanks!

[@totljag1]

I like it ! Holds zero and is good for compact guns ! U don’t have to take it off with the type of charger , u can confirm your laser with ur sights , I mostly rely on my sights 99.9 % of the time

[@5MinuteKnives]

would you like it if it arrived broken? Yeah, I didn't either...

[@danos402]

The pl mini valkyrie 2 is just a light (600 lumen no laser, no strobe).. a little smaller and white hat holster makes a holster that works with the light (my setups) xD-s and xdm models (springfield) also tested the mini valk2 on a pmr30 right out of the box.

[@5MinuteKnives]

I make a lot of my own Kydex stuff, but I'll check out white hat. I think this light would be decent with just the light but there's no way to keep zero with the laser so it's just a gimmick to me. (Ended up selling it.) My favorite weapon light from Olight was the Valkyrie PL pro but one of the buttons just randomly stopped working correctly, so I'll be sending that back today for possible repair/echange... I'll check into the other one. Thanks for tuning in and the suggestion!

[@mrmarcus6138]

The baldr minib is great for the G 19 ,perfect !! I like the small form factor..

[@H1Galactica]

Alignment and keeping laser true is a problem on EVERY weapon mounted light I've ever purchased. They all have their shortcomings weather it be bumping it, faulty or not so tight set screws and rail mounting systems to name a few. I personally am not shooting competition with my laser lights and as long as I'm within an inch or two at self defense distances I guess I'm ok or I can always go to those dreaded and cumbersome sights atop my weapon. As far as I know their are only 2 types of charging cables that Olight currently utilizes which is the reverse polarity you mentioned for all of their PL series and Baldr rechargeable weapon lights and then the regular magnetic chargers for all of their other tactical and handheld lights. They do have newer advanced smart chargers of this latter mentioned that come with their newer high capacity lights that will automatically adjust the charging output and they will also charge the older lower capacity lights as well (oh yeah I forgot about the small micro charge cable that plugs into the keychain lights that plugs into it like a phone charger). But basically all you need to carry in your EDC/Go Bag are two basic magnetic chargers for all of your Olight weapon or handheld lights. Very convenient IMHO.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Exactly...except I don't just use Olight products... I have both the other chargers and (now 16) olight products. The polarity on this one is different. But you hit the nail on the head. I'm not big into lasers on handguns period. I do, however, have the BALDR pro with red laser on my shotgun. I like that it takes cr123 batteries and the laser holds true enough on my long gun for home defense. For handguns, I'll stick to the Vakyrie pro and using my sites. Thanks for tuning in!

[@Mike_Hog_A_Nator]

I found very secured lasers to be great on 3" barrel handguns. Like the SIG P938. I have the PL Valkyrie Pro & the PL Valkyrie Mini 2 & that mini 2 moves all over when I press the actuator. I don't see the Baldr Mini holding zero at all. My Sheriff Dep. Buddy has been running my PL Valkyrie Pro for duty use for almost a year now & he loves it! I got it for $84 sale price, came with rifle attachment/ pressure pad, etc. So he can pop it off his pistol & on his patrol AR as needed. (No need for 2 lights) He's had all the "high dollar" lights out there but when he seen how powerful the Pro was? He was sold, I can't get it back! House clearing is a breeze but he said it lights up a Forest! I can attest to that. Rechargeable for him is a plus & simple. He just plugs it into his Units Computer USB Port for a charge & he's good for all night. Plus the Pro fits all his Streamlight TLR-1 HL Holsters

[@5MinuteKnives]

Appreciate the info!

[@Mr1FNG]

Works perfect on my Sig P229 Legion, never lost zero with it moved to the rear against the trigger guard. It's my EDC and I have approx. 4k rounds fired throught it with the Olight installed.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Thanks for the data point. Olight said mine was defective (my second) and a few other guys have had issues with them in the comments.

[@anubisgodofgods]

I don't have any of these issues with mine. I have it attached to a Canik TP9SF Elite Tactical Executive. Its mounted solidly and I never take the light off the gun, no reason to. I just charged it up last night with it sitting on my dresser and connected to the charger while on the gun.

[@5MinuteKnives]

It's good to know but that's just a sample of one. PLenty of folks in the comments have had issues (including myself). Their quality control sucks and they're waaaaaaay overcharging.

[@OGBladeReviews]

I have both the BALDR Pro and BALDR Mini. Both clamp levers have that "wonkiness" you mention. Doesn't mean anything and that slack can be taken up with the adjustment screw on the other side, since not all rails are the same exact width. My mini clamps on solidly out of the box to my HK P30L with no play. The lack of smoothness of the rail adjustment on the Mini works to keep it from sliding when you have it clamped as those "teeth" are there for a reason - a little bit of firm force positions it where you want it. Not sure what your point is about the allen wrenches doe laser windage and elevation. They're on my scopes and red dots and even sighting systems utilizing slotted screws require a micro screwdriver. If your out in the field and need to adjust, either way, you'll require a special tool. As for effectiveness of shooting with the laser on both the BALDR Mini and Pro check out The Honest Outlaw clanging those plates in the dark during his reviews. Impressive talent meets impressive gear. No issues.... 👍 Thanks for the review! ⚔

[@5MinuteKnives]

Did you get the part where my laser jumped around when it was bumped? Or in the comments where others had the same wuality controls issues? Yup, I tightened the adjustment screw (didn't help). I also talked about how the charger doesn't work with my other olight products but looks identical, or how I couldn't find holsters for my setup? Just the valkyrie pro review I just put up (today) as a response to this one. I've never seen such devotion to a cheap chinese-made product with quality issues before. Olight replaced mine (for not working properly) then I sold it. Thanks for tuning in though!

[@OGBladeReviews]

@@5MinuteKnives ...just a further comment, "your mileage may vary." Only attempting to say that your experience wasn't mine, and vice versa, it would appear, but that's a natural phenomenon. In the end, it's all just stuff and it comes and goes.... 😎

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@OGBladeReviews For sure and all the hate really helped this channel. haha

[@luisblount2881]

Had one I took to the range today and the base of it completely blew off my gun after about 3 mags lol

[@5MinuteKnives]

Really? That's nuts but I don't doubt it. Appreciate the back up on this one! 🍻

[@danielbell4007]

I just got mine, so I haven’t had any range time to speak to accuracy/consistency of the laser. As for the charger being different: that is because they had to use a smaller battery with different charging requirements. The normal charger would over-charge/damage the battery. So they reversed the polarity on the magnets to avoid accidentally using the wrong charger.

[@5MinuteKnives]

I hear ya but to those of us with 15+olight products, it gets tricky keeping track of all the chargers. Thanks for tuning in!

[@danielbell4007]

@@5MinuteKnives do other lights have different chargers too?

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@danielbell4007 Most of the rest of the weapon light line all use the same charger. This was the odd man out for my collection. Either way, it wouldn't hold zero so I got rid of it.

[@helenmarley4243]

I like it would it fit mp shields

[@5MinuteKnives]

If you get the rail adapter, I think so...

[@5MinuteKnives]

I would recommend the TLR6 instead for the Shield though...

[@nohandout17]

Somebody makes a Holster for the G3c with the olight just ordered one off Amazon

[@5MinuteKnives]

Shweet. I switched to the czp10s but check out our vid going up this Sunday when I yack about holster stuff. Thanks for stopping by! 👍

[@MyBeardBetter]

They have different polarities for a reason. Just as an FYI, the "special" marking indicates a reverse polarity which they use for the smaller lights due to its slower charging rate.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Awesome. But I have like, 50 olights, so the chargers constantly got mixed up so we eliminated the confusion. 👍Before rechargeable lights, I changed my batteries twice per year then never thought of my lights again. I miss those years...

[@MyBeardBetter]

I can feel that lmao.... Any recommendations on lights that you've found both durable and reliable on your weapon?

[@5MinuteKnives]

I'm still using the valkyrie pro and baldr pro on my shotty, akv, and czp10c, but other than that, I'm actually leaning away from weapon lights. I'm training for one hand operation with a flashlight in my off hand. This way, I don't need to flag everything I see. I do like the valkyrie pro/baldr pro though. 👍

[@RAVAGEjpb]

Get the pl valkyrie mini 2. Smaller, no lazer, awesome light

[@5MinuteKnives]

Totally agree! I personally prefer the valkyrie pro but the vm2 is awesome too. I'm really just not much for laser on handguns in general. Thanks for tuning in!

[@urbancorso3905]

I too have an issue with the minute side to side play. I returned mine and after a week customer service said my replacement was on it's way. Funny that USPS said printed label only. another week. Printed label only. Now it's been 19 days since they said my replacement was sent out. So I called there lie and said USPS has not received the package yet. Olight finally said it is having issues with shipper and the battery?? Another lie. They even tried to insult me with a 20% discount on regular price items only!! If and when I do finally received the replacement and it has any play, it's getting sent back for a refund. I am a man of principal and don't tolerate a company outright disrespecting me with lies of shipment. First and last olight for me.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Yikes. That sounds like a raw deal man. I'm either a Gold or Diamond member (I gotta check) but they have been pretty fair with me so far. I've had to return a few items, so quality control isn't the best but I haven't lost any money (other than shipping) as of yet. With their customer service, I've had a couple that weren't very helpful (or didn't mention that I needed a RAM number for repair/refurb items) but I've also dealt with a couple that went above and beyond. It's a wash in my head. I hope you get your light back and/or your money. Keep us updated on how that works out. Appreciate you tuning in!

[@urbancorso3905]

@@5MinuteKnives So I finally got my Olight Baldr mini back and it fits nice and tight no side to side play on my Taurus G3C. It fits my Alameda holster very well. I got a hybrid kydex with leather back. Very happy with it great retention and comfortable .

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@urbancorso3905 Nice! I got my valkyrie pro back from repair as well. I missed it. :)

[@christopherm9494]

Are you sure the vendor didn't rip you off with the shipping label scam? PayPal then your bank for a chargeback dispute. It is easy and free and our credit union gives us provisional funds until they sort it out. Be careful the world got a lot more shady.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@christopherm9494 Sounds like solid advice. Thanks for tuning in...

[@Riverboat374]

Vedder makes nice holsters for most common handguns with this light.

[@5MinuteKnives]

didn't make one for my set up though...

[@UnstoppableYaris]

Fits my G30SF like a dream. Hard to beat for the house.

[@jagpilotohio]

Completely agree in the charging unit being a different polarity than all my other Olights is extremely irritating

[@5MinuteKnives]

Right? These guys act like I stole their Christmas presents when I say that. haha

[@jagpilotohio]

@@5MinuteKnives the main reason I chose to “commit” to the Olight line up was to only have charging cable to deal with or be concerned about. I want one in my end table and one in my car. I don’t want to have to search for the oddball reverse polarity cable for one light. I’m sure there was a reason, but it’s irritating.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@jagpilotohio Preachin' to the choir man. I mixed up the cables multiple times before I threw in the towel. lol

[@danielbell4007]

It’s to prevent overcharging the smaller battery. It’s a protective measure.

[@mcflippyflaps219]

Mine falls off the mount when shooting. My buddy who is a shooting instructor in the Army had the same problem. Junk.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Appreciate the data point. This seems to be a widespread issue. ..

[@z0diak08]

You forgot to mention the battery life. Says 40 mins on their site.. i feel like mines is a lil shorter...

[@5MinuteKnives]

I'm sure I forgot a lot of things, but you actually bring up another great point! I didn't really test this one all the way before getting rid of it but I feel that way about all their lights I own. I couldn't tell if it was just me (so I just keep them all topped up best I can) but someone should do an exhaustive test on Olight products to find out. Thanks for the input!

[@1111111111202]

just tested my new one. died right at 32 minutes with laser and light on at room temperature

[@z0diak08]

@@1111111111202 and it doesnt hold zero with the moving rail. mine died around 30 too

[@5MinuteKnives]

Here's a fun vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3i6knmVpbJ6obc

[@dakota7016]

I just ordered one for my 19x I hope it wasn’t a waste lol

[@5MinuteKnives]

You should be okay to find holsters for the glock and if you dont have a ton of olight stuff already, the different charger won't bother you. If you like it though, don't blame me. haha

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@user-ek1nu1se4d I think you're probably right. Picking up some more Olight stuff for review tonight...

[@brucek8934]

I just got the Valkyrie mini 2 in green the other day on flash sale for $62.99 been eyeing them for months but kept looking at all the no name lights on Amazon wondering if I should blow $40 on 1 for my Glock & 1 for my AR pistol rather than $90 on 1 light. But now that I got it I wish I did a long time ago, I don’t think any light out there looks better on a Glock 19 especially. Many stick out way past barrel like 17 length & many are bulky. Especially with my rail being mlok other than on the top. Even the Baldr is too wide!, & who needs a laser on any gun! It’s dumb your better off with a red &/or green dot sight, that only you can see if you really want a laser sight. I mean maybe if you play paintball or air soft, but in no real life situation would I want a laser, if I’m giving my position away I’d rather it be a super illuminating if not blinding light that reveals my target & it’s backdrop & if I’m lucky temporarily messes their vision up to get my shot(s) off & then turn off & move to a new position (preferably cover). Anyway that’s obviously just (my current) opinion, not fact... I could change my opinion based on new info.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@brucek8934 Agreed on the laser thing. I have the Baldr pro on my shotgun and the laser is ok I guess. I actually like that it's battery powered so I don't have to worry about keeping it charged. I've really warmed up to the larger weapon lights though. I see what you mean about the lights hanging past the barrel but that doesn't bother me now. I like the extra lumens and I might get a threaded barrel/comp anyway (for kicks) so it might be a perfect fit eventually. My fav weapon light form Olight is the valkyrie pro. I have a ton of holsters that fit them and all my chargers work with it, but that's just me. I like that your opinion is always evolving though. I'm the same way. Thanks for tuning in man!

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@user-ek1nu1se4d If you are being shot at, then giving your position away might not be the smartest thing either. I've never met anyone who ever needed a laser in the field yet. I know some teams like to use them but that's also so their teammates know what they're aiming at. I see no other reason to rely on a laser... but that's just me.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Check out my follow up to this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYLRgIqYpLJ_rrc

[@amrak-8401]

My BALDER mini, great light but the clamp sucks big time. Mounted it on my Shield and while I’m shooting it fell out from its mounting even if I tighten it.👎

[@5MinuteKnives]

Damn that sucks man. These dudes getting nasty in the comments act like there can't be quality control issues. A LOT of people have had issues with these lights. They certainly aren't perfect, that's for sure. Appreciate you sounding off.

[@yingyang8712]

You’re the first to mention this. There’s a few guys on youtube running the o light baldr mini or Valkyrie pro on their shields with the recovery tact rail, and they have no problem. Almost all of them say the light is secured tightly with no wiggle.

[@Kvasir-thewise1]

I just put a bunch of layers of black electrical tap behind it until it was flush with the trigger guard

[@5MinuteKnives]

That worked for my buddy until the electrical tape got all gooey at the range... Still, shouldn't have to do that.

[@theconcretecaveman6266]

Don't use the GL insert it's to loose for glocks, run the 1913 pic insert and your Lazer will stay zeroed..

[@dakota7016]

Also have you tried tightening the QD?

[@5MinuteKnives]

Yeah I did. Not luck keeping the laser still though. I don't like lasers on handguns anyway, so I'll stick to my valkyrie pro...

[@boydbloomquist2005]

FOBUS RBT 17 holster fits most

[@brucek8934]

I’m tempted to order another Valkyrie pl mini 2 for my AR pistol now, instead of going w/ the common way of mounting a bulkier weapon light taking up space, the possibility of another item getting hung up on something, I’d imagine most typical flashlight size & shape weapon lights + mounts = more weight (just not sure if it’s significant enough to notice), & limited rail space on my 10.5 inch mlok anyway because I’d like to have my light mounted on the bottom of the rail & after added Magpul handstop kit, that ate up the entire bottom rail! I’m trying to think of something that’s practical & convenient & (yes, I’ll admit I care) doesn’t look ridiculous! & having to have a pressure pad or have it in akward position. I’m wondering if the Valkyrie is low profile enough to be mounted on top rail & not interfere with my scope. Preferably my front flip up iron either, took my back flip up iron off cuz it couldn’t flip up anyway after I mounted my scope. I know this video is about Baldr but... Thoughts?

[@5MinuteKnives]

I'm a valkyrie pro man myself. I prefer the way the paddles work too. No laser though, but for a long gun, I'd go with either the valkyrie pro or the Baldr pro if you didn't wanna mess with charging it all the time... but that's just me.

[@36742650885]

Mine works Fine 👍.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Good to hear. Glad they got a few working ones out there. 👍

[@josephpeterka2311]

How Much?

[@5MinuteKnives]

I picked it up during a flash sale, so I paid much less but I think they're running for $130 now. Prices fluctuate with them though depending on the time of year...

[@artofshootinginmotion2871]

You have Glock mount instaled you should change it to 1913 (should be in the box)

[@5MinuteKnives]

Not for the p10c but I tried both just to be sure. Olight even said it was defective... Either way, found it gimmicky (and mine didn't work right) and didn't like keeping track of the chargers so I got rid of it long ago. I just keep this video up to keep the traffic going in the algorythm... (Also I prefer the valyrie pro over this one by a long shot). Thanks for tuning in.

[@artofshootinginmotion2871]

@@5MinuteKnives thanks for the info. Ordered one hope its not defective. Bigger one was to big for my p07

[@5MinuteKnives]

No problemo. You should be fine. I just got a lemon and am not into lasers on handguns. I actually like how the Vpro sticks out a bit (it interfaces better with a holster because your light becomes the retention point), but I also plan on adding a comp at some point, so that's just me. Appreciate ya!

[@DmakOutdoors]

I can appreciate your comments. My experience with the baldr mini have been different so far. I haven't had any significant zero shifts, but I never take the light off the gun as I see no need/point to remove it. This one lives on my edc g30 and has about 500 .45 rounds down pipe so far with no issues. Time will tell i supppse I'm fortunate that I make my own holsters, so no problem finding one. Have you ever tried making your own holster, it is much easier than you would think and allows you to truly customize your carry to your body. Ive also been known to buy a holster for a totally different gun/light combo and hit it with my heat gun and reshape it to my needs. Where there is a will there is a way.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Funny you mention it, I'm actually relaunching my own holster company soon (moving into a bigger space next week) but I didn't have my shop set up. Check out my review of the Becker BK5 (I made that sheath). Hitting an already made kydex holster with the heat gun creates glossing, which isn't my favorite thing to do. (I have to take pics of most of my gear for our 5 Minute Knives Instagram page.) I also keep the Olight Valkyrie PL pro on my carry gun, which I already have several holsters for. I prefer that light much more over this one, so I wasn't going to go through all that trouble for a system I wasn't gonna keep. There's plenty of folks who have had the same issues as myself (even in the comments of this video) so that isn't a great sign. I also didn't like how my previous Olight chargers wouldn't work on this one (We now have 16 Olight products in the house so charging time needs to stay simple.) I don't really care how others spend their money, so if it works for you, awesome! Appreciate you tuning in...

[@DmakOutdoors]

@@5MinuteKnives I can dig. FYI, (if you didn't already know) the reason that the chargers have to be different is due to charging rates. Most of your olights use a lithium ion battery that takes a pretty high charge rate to juice up, where the pl mini series lights use a custom lithium polymer battery due to its small size. The higher charge rate would burn up the battery on the pl min lights so they had to reverse the polarity to protect the batteries from exploding while charging. I know its a pain but it makes sense. As for glossing my kydex, I'm a function over form kind of guy, could careless what the final looks like as long as it is comfy and functional, but i don't sell anything or advertise so I can understand why you wouldn't want to. I can agree that the pl pro is an awesome light. I keep one on my truck gun and have been extremely impressed: its brighter and has a smaller footprint than my Scout lights and was less than half the price with a remote switch

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@DmakOutdoors Exactomundo! Appreciate your comments. Stay safe!

[@elijahweaver2282]

Not gonna watch this cuz I already ordered a holster for it

[@5MinuteKnives]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 My copy was defective.

[@kylew7419]

Your selling it? How much do you want for it?

[@5MinuteKnives]

Already got rid of it. Pretty much right after the vid went up.

[@kylew7419]

@@5MinuteKnives Dang! Alright

[@evonpaige8873]

@@kylew7419 LMAO!! HMMM, One mans Junk...?!

[@5MinuteKnives]

​@@evonpaige8873 lol exactly... But I don't think it's junk. Lasers on handguns have always seemed a bit gimmicky to me. (I don't mind using sites) but this copy was definitely wonky for sure. I didn't like the different charger aspect either since I have so many Olights around the house. I will say that I'll take the Valkyrie Pro (no laser) over this one any day and even the BALDR pro (laser but battery charged) for my shotgun no problem. So junk? That's a little harsh. I've already been attacked for saying it was a pass for me so let's not kick the hive again (haha) but I would say that if someone gave me one as a gift, I'd prolly end up regifting it.

[@5MinuteKnives]

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[@nvdir]

FDO holsters

[@5MinuteKnives]

This is over a year old though so... I'd hope companies caught up by now. Thanks for letting us know though!

[@TheAirheaded1]

All I can say is it fits like a glove on my Security-9 and Love love love it, and so sad the Glock glock lovers go for the name only when a security-9 for like half the price is like wayyyy better!

[@5MinuteKnives]

You're a bit off topic, but the security 9 looks like a great gun. The "pre-cocked" double action trigger pull freaked me out a bit for appendix carry and I like a longer sight radius but I think it's a great budget option. (I also like the Taurus G2C.) As far as the BALDR Mini fitting your weapon, it reminds me of a super ugly sweater my grandmother gave me one christmas. It was ugly and scratchy (and I didn't enjoy wearing it) but it fit like a glove! :D Thanks for tuning in...

[@TheAirheaded1]

@@5MinuteKnives Well buddy, I guess we gotta agree to disagree on this one then, I love the look of it and it freaking lights up my whole yard when pitch black at night, and as far as you wiggling the the crank around of course it does until you clamp it down, then neither the crank or light/laser moves at all on mine, so maybe the security-9 just has the perfect rail for it, that being said, I don't like how you're talking about the light comes out beyond the barrel on the pro, so to each their own on preferences, how much did you sell it for, i would of went for another actually. Anyways thanks for video and your opinions! Cheers!

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@TheAirheaded1 Right, but I carry my guns and have a ton of other Olight products (which this charger didn't work with) so it didn't fit into my system at all. Plus, I hated how I could move the laser by pushing on it, so not for me. It's all good though! Whatever works for you is the right gear.... What holster are you using to carry your security 9 with this btw?

[@TheAirheaded1]

@@5MinuteKnives Hmmm... I thought they use the same magnetic charger on all...which I love also! And on my holster I use the belly wrap. Which i keep the gun vertical to the right of my belly so basically if I'm standing up my hand is almost on it.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@TheAirheaded1 Nope. It's a a different charger on this one. (A few olights use different polarity and amperages) And if you're using a form fit holster (like kydex or fitted leather) you're out of luck with this light. Belly band doesn't work for me but it is a solution I didn't think about. I carry appendix (kydex) and in a leather shoulder harness on long car rides.

[@mpwasz1]

Got mine yesterday. Poor quality control! Mine won't except the magnetic charger! Junk!!

[@5MinuteKnives]

Careful! These guys in the comment section will freak out on you for not liking a broken piece of chinese-made gear! (Sorry for your troubles. Mine sucked too.)

[@mpwasz1]

@@5MinuteKnives I don't care what the olight fan people think!!

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@mpwasz1 Good man!

[@johncouture6752]

your acting like you are relying on the laser for dear life pistols have sights you know

[@5MinuteKnives]

Is that what I was acting like? So what's the point of the laser?

[@tombettin7541]

I agree that finding a quality padded IWB holster are none. I purchase a Works holster and is not comfortable for me to wear. The Sneaky Pete holster works for my Glock 19 with the light & laser. I never remove the light/laser from my pistol. Why would you? Charging works very well for me.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Because I got it for my carry gun... and carry it everyday. Hence the holster issue. Charging does work well, unless you have 15 other olight products that use different chargers... like this one does. The laser on mine would move if I even bumped it, so it didn't matter if I took it off or not. I could literally push on it and change zero easily. That's why I got rid of it so quickly. I use the Valkyrie pro for my carry piece and kobrakydex makes great (affordable) holsters for that set up...

[@donjuan4925]

Got one on my glock 17 n one on my glock 26. LOVE IT!!!

[@5MinuteKnives]

How much do you love it?

[@donjuan4925]

@@5MinuteKnives like a fat kid love cake

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@donjuan4925 haha, well mine was defective so I loved the refund I got. ;)

[@lazarus1867]

ur doing it wrong... tbh.. it seems like ur just trying to find cons and problems with it... I'm not judging or anything it's totally fine and I feel if anyone says they haven't tried to hate a product for sum reason or another then their a fucking liar and there mothers make terrible meatloaf! It's totally cool bud.. but if it's not for u then its not for u.. gotta find and get what makes u happy.. :)

[@5MinuteKnives]

and Olight refunded me and admitted it was defective, so there's that. I have 20 Olight products and use a bunch of different weapons lights. I'm a diamond member and have gotten free stuff from them. I'm not biased. This light just sucked for me and I don't light lasers on handguns. I use the valkyrie pro on my cz p10c, the valkyrie min on my sig 365xl, and the baldr pro on my shotgun. I like all of those.

[@no_peace]

Man mine is rad, not wonky I agree about the chargers

[@5MinuteKnives]

I'm glad it's rad. lol I might've just gotten a lemon (a few others have had the same issue as me in the comments) but the charger being different, the fact that I could move the laser around by pushing (lightly) on it and had to constantly adjust zero with the allen wrench... AND that the previous holsters for the valkyrie mini won't fit this AND people who say you can find holsters easily- not for my firearm and carry configuration. Glad you like your man but mine was a total dud. I'm sticking to the valkyrie pro. It's a bit bigger, but way brighter, the charger works with all my others and I already have 3 holsters for that set up. But hey, if it works for ya, I say rock on. Thanks for tuning in man.

[@smaximus4071]

It fits perfect on my Hellcat, and works great. And I got the holster from McKinaTec. It's too bad it didn't work for you.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Yeah, Olight said it was defective. After mine and all the comments I've gotten from folks with the same experience, I don't have a lot of faith in it... And I don't do lasers on handguns anyway.

[@bertsnedeker9135]

I’ve got one and I really like it

[@5MinuteKnives]

And that's what's important. Mine didn't work right and I didn't really like it so I got rid of mine. Glad you got a good one!

[@yeetpotato5408]

Tighten it

[@5MinuteKnives]

oh! Was that all?! Man, I wish you were around back then... It was defective and I was refunded from Olight.

[@yeetpotato5408]

@@5MinuteKnives lol nice glad they took care of it

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@yeetpotato5408 I can say that much. Olight has taken care of me with customer issues a few times now, so they get good marks for customer service so far from me. I just didn't dig this light (or that it was defective).

[@phelimoneill8000]

BUT THIS IS A LIGHT NOT A LASER LIGHT……LMFAO !

[@5MinuteKnives]

Calm down Mr. 4 Subscribers... Go work on your own channel then lemme know if you ever slip up. 🤣

[@backwoodscharlie8483]

No serious issues with your complaints, all minor.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Don't have any with my tlr 7 and 8... I guess it's an easy buying decision then. 🤷‍♂

[@backwoodscharlie8483]

@@5MinuteKnives I think stream light products are better quality

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@backwoodscharlie8483 muuuch better!

[@ElOlvidado]

Mine is perfect. No issues I got mind straight from the company website. Becareful where you purchase your items. Or you might get a lemon 🍋 lol 😆

[@5MinuteKnives]

True. I got mine from them though. I've seen about 5ish people in comments saying there's wouldn't hold zero either, so I'm definitely not alone. I think it's funny when dudes act butthurt when I say I don't like something or a piece of gear didn't work for me. lol What reason would I have to lie? Glad yours works for ya though. What's your setup and holster configuration?