Best Rifle lights (Budget vs Expensive)

[@MJBsor]

Lumens = overall light output, candela = light intensity/brighter hotspot. (I.e.)A candle is about 10 lumens and 1 candela (or 1 candlepower), a 100mw green laser is 10 lumens but 5 million candela. Battery life is also insanely important, along with spill and flood. Many factors should be taken into consideration when picking a light. The mission will change what will work best. I think you had some great recommendations in the video, but i just wanted to bring to ‘light’ some of the facts about lumens and candela.

[@hogantezza6469]

Thanks for knowledge bro

[@dothedewinme]

I prefer the $25 Amazon special because I enjoy blaming everything on the fact it goes dead right when I need it most vs my poor training and marksmanship

[@greggullett1272]

Same

[@torrayeplanet]

Me too

[@madride858585]

Totally logical

[@jamesludwin6752]

Finally. Someone who gets it

[@eternalklothgardengangsta685]

What? Pahahaha 😂

[@jamesbrandon8520]

You should have seen the flashlights from when I was a kid in the 70’s they were a metal container kind of like an ammo can but about 4” square and had a huge 6volt battery with two springs on top as the positive and negative and didn’t even get good connection half the time, with a really yellow light that was produced by an incandescent bulb that might blow out at any moment, and the reflective shield that was behind the bulb, to make it bright enough to use, was around 4 to 5 inches in diameter

[@kineticconceptstactical]

I remember those I had a red one with the big rubber switch on the top

[@williamwatkins2538]

Old mag light

[@kineticconceptstactical]

​@@williamwatkins2538 the budget baton

[@jamesbrandon8520]

@@williamwatkins2538 no before the mag light it used a big rectangle battery that was 6 volt

[@TheRomanTribune]

Had one in my house in the 90s

[@pathickey4044]

I have picked up a few Streamlight TLR1-HL's over the years and run those on my home defense CZ scorpion pistol and go to 14.5 P&W AR15. I know they're marketed as pistol lights but the thumb switches lined up perfectly with my off hand index finger to activate with how i hold my long guns and the weapon light manipulation is very intuitive

[@nickl3872]

I like them too. Very versatile

[@masterk5066]

I’m doing the same thing cause I don’t want to be ranger banding cables & pressure switches all over front of my gun lol. 1000lumen pistol light an I can hit the switches easily with off hand

[@bigmike716]

Just started using the HRT AWLS and I love it! Very good alternative to the Cloud Defensive. I love the rear cap power button/nipple.

[@derek3154]

I’m considering the HRT and the Tactical Nipple😅

[@wongkeebs4327]

​@@derek3154the head seems really good. But the nipple while it seems good seems too easy to ND. Maybe if they made a raised edge to protect the nipple from slung bumps but with space to still twist the nips

[@ValhallaTactical]

@@wongkeebs4327 one of our customers has designed a 3D printed rotating shroud! But the team guys have said the tactical nipple has generally reduced the risk of white-light ND. I wonder if know something we don't.... 😂

[@christianpratt9728]

I was tempted by the HRT but when I saw thermal testing and how crazy fast the lumens and candela drop within 30 seconds of run time there’s no way I could choose that over CD which has the longest running least lumen/candela degradation vs every other current light on the market.

[@petedetraglia4776]

I'm running an Olight ODIN Tactical came with pressure switch and mount (2000 lumens) for $160.00. Fully rechargeable by USB. Working absolutely amazing!

[@jonmmarquis777]

Odin for the budget win

[@marklower007]

How long does it actually shine in full power tho

[@jluvnklee]

I’m running Cloud Rein 3.0 and it’s amazing, also have a Arisaka/Malkoff and a $60 eBay Surefire knockoff that is actually quite well made and has been doing really well. Cloud for the win, they are built like tanks and the output is awesome even at 200 yards!

[@clownworld4655]

It better be at $300

[@DesertTactical]

Nightstick, goonbeam, streamlight… pretty solid lights.

[@ErikBeckner93]

I’ve heard good things about goonbeam

[@Blankford777]

Didn't know you were SWAT. Badass dude. I've been happy with all my Arisaka/Malkoff stuff, really good bang for your buck and SF compatibility.

[@CMS069]

Such a sick room🇺🇸

[@TacticalAdvisor]

Thank you!

[@RuBearUSA]

How well do these lights attach to a vacuum for home clearing ? :)

[@TacticalAdvisor]

Just need some tape and youll be set 😄

[@KaletheQuick]

I put a $1 Walmart special light on my rifle as a joke. It's been 14 years... Mind you, I've yet to take it through any hard shooting. I should get a similar ultra cheap option and take it through a rifle course 🤣

[@reiniergarcia]

You need to place labels in the video regarding the mentioned product.

[@evo3546]

Hey just want to say u have a very informative channel actually helpful info no bs :) Actually helped me to buy a light ...tnx man :)))

[@TacticalAdvisor]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment! I hope you enjoy it 🤙

[@TacticalAdvisor]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment! I hope you enjoy it 🤙

[@almostontimehero5415]

Got an Arisaka light on 1911 Syndicate's suggestion for the big igloo. Durable But more importantly, it can accept options for IR night vision if I need it in the future. I have 4 $100 Streamlights on my other "Fun" options.

[@2amichaelj]

Cloud, Modlite, Arisaka, Surefire in that order for me. Surefire upped their game with their new turbo series but they were really lacking in the candela department for awhile. I have a small cars worth of rifle lights. 23 different rifle lights on over 20 carbines. I don't suggest doing that but it's nice not having to switch lights off of carbines for me.

[@kylebradt7887]

I too am in the business. Going on 20 years and have been primarily on patrol and swat for most of that time. I’ve ran my old school surefire with a custom LED head for over 15 years. It hasn’t failed me yet but I’m starting to look at updating my rifle setup. Good video. It helped a lot. Thanks for putting this video together. Stay safe brother.

[@dopedreamz]

Thanks Brownell, that’s awesome, seriously, I’m building a .308 and was going to order some stuff from their site but hadn’t done it yet. Kick A

[@Cosmystery]

Eh. I kinda disagree with the theory that you need a flashlight to light up the night sky with to shoot over 100yds. These serve more of a purpose of clearing houses and structures where you have contact 10-50 ft away. Not yards lmao. It would also be a pretty terrible idea for a setup for outside night shooting when you should be looking more into therms (scope wise perhaps) and not making yourself a huge target to everyone in a half mile radius.. just my thoughts on it 🤣.

[@goatman67al]

I installed a Cloud Defensive Reign 3.0 onto my Geissele and it is a awesome weapon light. I’m glad I spent the money. It definitely is on the expensive end at $400.

[@Impossibly-Possible]

lol not even, you could get same performance at fraction of the cost

[@peterpumpkineater5927]

The Surefire Turbo series is a completely different animal compared to their non-turbo lights

[@limabravo6065]

My light is about 4in long and a half in in diameter, it fit perfectly in a crappy bb gun scope mount affixed to my rifles hand guard in position where my off hand thumb is right at the button. The business end of the light has a dial built in allowing you to select between 1000, 500, and 350 lumens. The caps are sealed with an o-ring and the battery is a 14500 lithium ion rechargeable and removable unit. I went the off brand off label way because I own a body shop and got this exact light from a customer as a thank you for some off book work I did and the thing was just unkillable. Anyone who's ever done body work with poly filler or fiberglass knows how much dust is made when you're sanding and that shit gets everywhere. It also kills electronics very easily if it gets in them guts😮 and I can't tell you how many lights, phones, etc... that I've killed shit out of, it's almost as bad as the poop smelling sand over in the middle east. But they're available at advance auto under security flashlights

[@AxisJustice]

You also have the surefire turbo series that will now compete with the Cloud and Modlite products in regard to candela and lumens.

[@Rick-fe8xn]

I bought a feyachi and it's good for my home defense rifle, but the one thing that sucks is the switch, it works good but it doesnt attach to anything. You have to strap it down but not so tight where its turning the light on, which leaves alot if play in it.

[@kaweah41]

I must be slow, but where is the list of what you are covering. I see a quick flash on specs, but then it's gone. Where can I get them?

[@DeathmetalPersian]

for real there is no list no time stamps and he breifly mentions the brand and model once very quickly if at all. also no info in the video description where he said all the links would be.

[@johnanderson3405]

You gotta be quick with the pause button to catch the specs.

[@seang1032]

Holy moly! 300 for a light? I'll take two, besides for the few reins I have and the owl, my surefire lights are around 600 between the whole light, tailcap and pressure/tape switch setup. But I agree, streamlight is still great for the price. I have a couple laying around but still have the smaller hlx on my 10.5 (cmmg .22lr kit/bcm) chicken coop defender. Along with the cloud defensive mch micro, I carry a small streamlight if I'm wearing lighter clothes and a few years ago it fell out of my pocket while I was riding my lawnmower. About 2 months into rainy season I was cutting the grass. Bam, out flew something metal. That little bastard still worked and I still keep it in my car

[@6030jdr]

If you think that's deal you have more money than sense

[@6030jdr]

If you think that's deal you have more money than sense

[@seang1032]

​@6030jdr surefire light is 300ish depending on the light, $100ish for the ds00 tailcap and another $100+ for the pressure pad or my preference, unity hot button. So 500ish is expensive but they last. Buy once cry once. Don't be a cheap ass and buy an olight and have to replace it every year. Same thing goes for your guns, cars, house, etc. Spend a little extra so you don't have to keep fixing problems. Poor isn't a financial problem it's a mentality. So don't be poor

[@christophermichaels6569]

@@6030jdrhe’s trying to “humble brag”.

[@seraph1926]

I remember when 60 lumens was a lot 🤣

[@TacticalAdvisor]

Isnt it crazy how far lights have come sonce then?

[@seraph1926]

@@TacticalAdvisor aluminum surefire 6P. Thought I carried the sun in my pocket 🤣

[@smausetrap]

Surefire has so many failures these days it makes Streamlight seem like a steal. Arisaka has a tailcap that let's you use surefire switches etc on your streamlight.

[@Masta_E]

The arisaka adapter also fixes the flickering issues streamlight has.

[@ParasiticPsycho]

I was about to buy a streamlight protac 2.0 until i realized how large of a light it is. Probably going with the new HL-X Pro instead, has most of the things I liked about the 2.0, but in a familiar package.

[@LosDoyerss]

Try the Thrunite TW20. It's way more slim and has 2,500 lumens. The Streamlights are way too bulky and heavy.

[@wanderingcalamity360]

​@@LosDoyerss Word has it that those only work with the provided battery, charged through the included port, and they behave erratically and unreliably with other batteries. That's a deal breaker for me, if true.

[@LosDoyerss]

@@wanderingcalamity360 New batteries can be bought through Thrunite. It's twice the light of others brands and built like a tank.

[@johnanderson3405]

@@wanderingcalamity360 The protac 2.0 has a proprietary battery and no other battery options. I’m mounting mine on a Mossberg 590. I’m not thrilled about the battery thing but it’s an awesome light. Big but it’s not a problem for a shotgun and close quarters use. I’m not gonna be lugging it around for hours on end.

[@SelfDefenseCompany]

Thanks @tactical advisor!!

[@TacticalAdvisor]

You're welcome!

[@jaggerallen2252]

Would love to see an inforce rifle light review!!

[@LosDoyerss]

They are trash, worse than Olight.

[@dantauche7917]

I missed the budget light, where was that one?

[@johnanderson3405]

I just picked up the Streamlight Protac 2.0 for my Mossberg 590A1. The 2k lumen is awesome and the lower candela doesn’t effect the distance for using 00buck. I’m working on finding a good mounting option. I have the Magpul hardware but I don’t want to mount to the forend. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@brianleabo6295]

Just me i never ware a jacket that has soft armor in it ! It wouls not atop everything and it would hurt. Magpul makes a great cable management! I fell in love with the streamlight protac new and old . You can use most aftermarket pasts for the surefire on the streamlight. Whays your opinion on useing a peq15 ? I yet to buy one since i have to buy my own !

[@boomerak4774]

I’ll stick with my nitecore and olights. I don’t understand why surefire lights are so expensive

[@JacksonCarter-hh7hd]

I'd dead into recent o light MAJOR failures. They literally have exploded on multiple ppl while shooting. Surefire is expensive cause they don't blow battery acid into your mouth lol.

[@BIMPOCARMELO]

@@JacksonCarter-hh7hdsounds like a skill issue tbh

[@albee209able]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@jazmineb0610]

Thanks Brother and God Bless you always🙏🏼

[@brianleabo6295]

Man buy magpuls wire management! It works the best out of what i used ! And i started with zip ties and tape

[@LosDoyerss]

Best bang for the buck, Thrunite TW20. It has a whopping 2,500 lumens and 250 yard beam output.

[@wanderingcalamity360]

Have you tried swapping other 18650s into it?

[@miket1290]

I bought a thermal scope, I do not see the need for a flashlight and if there is anyone out there in the dark, I'm not broadcasting where I am or that I'm there at all. My thermal can also detect targets behind trees rocks etc... What would be the tactical advantage to the light?

[@jrec1993]

Home defense or any other tight close quarter defense scenarios. Helps prevent discharge on an innocent target with easier identification, plus it blinds potential malicious attackers giving you more time to react.

[@9770G]

Best rifle light PROTAC HLX easy

[@bigshoe84]

I don’t know about best out there but for the money they are hard to beat for sure.

[@SubOptimal_]

Just got a surefire scout pro, not really content with the output, but you mentioned i can upgrade the head to a modlite head? Is there a specific one or do all of them thread into a surefire body?

[@TacticalAdvisor]

All of the modlite heads thread onto the surefire body. You can save 10% off their heads at Brownells using code "TA10". I hope that helps 🤙

[@MrApplesaucestuff]

cloud defensive only guarantees those numbers with their battery. 123As will not have same performance

[@RedRocketModels]

What is the first rifles muzzle break? Like brand and name. Looks so clean.

[@TacticalAdvisor]

Surefire Warcomp

[@rikkrakk4012]

What do you think of Fenix? Ive been carrying their TK16 v2 for work and recently picked up a second to attach to my rifle. Ive had good luck with their products but I've never really seen anyone mention them. Do have any experience with them or do you know anyone who does?

[@TacticalAdvisor]

I do not recommend their weapon mounted lights but I use their handhelds and they work well

[@rikkrakk4012]

@@TacticalAdvisor glad I went with one of their handhelds then. Thank you, I appreciate the response

[@ericshindler5829]

On my semi auto shotgun and I was considering footing a sure fire 340 C with 500 lm basically I was just gonna be using it for home defense what’s your opinion or should I just save a little and get a stream light 1000 lm with even more Candella

[@johnanderson3405]

I would recommend a streamlight protac 2.0 2k lumen and 18k candela. Makes an incredible wall of light. You’re not going to be shooting over 100 yards so candela won’t be hurting your range. 😊

[@erazco6568]

You said budget light these light your mentioning are like $300 and up

[@johnanderson3405]

The last couple lights from Streamlight and HRT are under $150 That’s the (budget) options. I love my Streamlight protac 2.0 for my shotgun. Makes an incredible wall of light. Perfect for close quarters stuff.

[@jophoto934]

Nice video. It would help if you could talk a little slower. Lol. Also, putting the names of the lights on the screen could also help. Thanks

[@albee209able]

I like streamlight

[@casualobserver3145]

Informative. Thanx.

[@thomasnewhouse5928]

Tactical advisor what plate did you use on the zev oz9 to accept the holosun eps?

[@danceswithsquirrels7106]

5 dollah chinese flashlight recommend by civ div taped on by masking tape then electrical tape 💯

[@chrisrobison6469]

How do you like the olight

[@MegaManlet]

No matter how bright or how wide the light on an Olight is, I can’t justify sending them my money on anything. They have terrible QC and a history of exploding

[@JacksonCarter-hh7hd]

O lights go boom

[@RonJeremy514]

Don’t listen to these people, Olight has fixed its issues a long time ago, they are legit now. American brands are what’s behind now in every way imaginable, it’s the sad reality. Just like knives, why would one buy American brands which are very expensive (but it has S90V steel duh…) when a 100 USD knife from China is actually perfectly fine too? Same for red dots. People just spew outdated information from several years ago and just buy the « reputation », the brand, the image, a myth, not the product. Most LEO around the world use chinese flashlights now, nothing wrong with them. « Yeah but Navy SEAL used Surefire two decades ago, I must larp like one of these badass guys! » no you don’t.

[@LoneStar_yota]

Thanks so much for this Definitely needed it

[@ElVato1984]

Awesome video. Why no inforce?

[@joelatkinson2080]

Another great video!!!

[@kraftyjamie]

What optic is on that first rifle?

[@Cranklotus]

How do you like the HRT you have on one of the pdws?

[@Cranklotus]

Nevermind I just saw the honorable mention. Cool!

[@Danjohnp98]

For cloud defensive *

[@PrayerWarriorUSA]

Does he own all those rifles for his personal use.. or is he a dealer?

[@TacticalAdvisor]

This is my personal collection. I do not sell firearms

[@Danjohnp98]

Is the discount code still active?

[@TacticalAdvisor]

Unfortunately cloud no longer sells on their website. The discount code works at brownells. Link is in my website 🤙

[@Stfugb2s]

But the Arisaka and Surefire m600 are the same light. Arisaka is just third party m600 🧐

[@Elcubantaco]

Awesome video

[@HenryAvery1659]

LINKKKKSSSS!!!!!!!!!! DUDE

[@mc4056]

Does your LEO job ever give you any problems with doing YT? Everyone job LEO and Non Leo seems to want to regulate any outside activities.

[@TacticalAdvisor]

My agency has been very supportive and allows me time off for any events I need to be at. They have been fantastic to work with and I appreciate their support.

[@mc4056]

​@TacticalAdvisor Dang your blessed I think AdminstrativeResults was getting alot of problems from his agency ultimately why he quit I think.

[@jacobbarry2585]

Surefire has 100k candela

[@huntermann7799]

Whhhhaaaat no olight!? Juss as guud tho

[@RonJeremy514]

Yes but since it’s from China people are biased. There is this gatekeeper mentality including for red dots and pocket knives. If it’s not a Spyderco made in America with super futuristic and extremely expensive steel in my pocket knife, not buying dude. Must spend 300+ dollars on a knife dude.

[@PunkRock03]

What is the gun at 2:20 in on the bottom? 🤤

[@TacticalAdvisor]

Its a PDW AR Pistol build that I did with Viktors Legacy

[@cainmarko335]

There is no such thing budget or expensive unless you can maintain them and aswell you practice those weapons

[@markpoore3199]

All the guns he has and all the different options he has I want to know where he works, no Cop makes that kinda money at his age 😂😂 must be Vegas PD

[@daleedwards1158]

Thank you. nice job, but please slow down. You talk too fast. I can't understand what you're saying

[@bladeofgrass96]

my rifle has a battle torch v2 lol yeah im poor

[@tizben]

But it works!

[@LosDoyerss]

Hey, it's better than having nothing. I just bought the Thrunite TW20 with 2,500 lumens for 130 bucks. It's a beast.

[@Madocthevindicator]

Great vid, very informative. There is a trend to drop the t in words. That drive older people nuts. Bu-en is button. Impor-ant is important and so on. Intelligent people butchering English. Hyper critical, sure. But not really.

[@utahnick]

Subbed

[@TacticalAdvisor]

Thank you!

[@smoke33325]

lots of good content but dude, you talk so damn fast i have to rewind most of the video to get what you are conveying

[@warrenharrison9490]

Slow the video down 😏

[@no_handle_required]

Life is nothing more than marketing today. Zero value, Total consumerism. Can't watch a video without being sold something. Even a listing for the hair product? Really dude?

[@RonJeremy514]

It’s the world we live in. A very greedy one at that.

[@mrshort2379]

I appreciate the info great content: however I wish you would show more true to budgeted options, for those of us on minimum wage, or low fixed incomes. the same goes for other firearms parts and accessories. "no influencers" show true low budget or anything firearms related, for those of us on low incomes. I guess that is because they are not a sponsor, with free product (no offense intended).

[@Cheung_Kody]

You get what you pay for. Budget properly, buy quality.

[@wanderingcalamity360]

Streamlight is probably going to be your best balance between performance, reliability, and budget. Stay away from Olight, Inforce and any Chinese Amazon specials. Ultimately, though, you get what you pay for. And these $300-500 lights are going to perform better, more reliably, than just about anything else on the market. That's why you see all of the professionals recommending them. It's not just a matter of sponsorships, though I would be lying if I said that those never play a part.

[@robbieglass9125]

You talk to fast

[@williamfotiou7577]

For those of us that aren't law enforcement and don't want to point a loaded weapon at someone for purposes of illumination, I believe spending 350 or even 200 on a rifle light is a little excessive. Imho. And those of us that live in oppressive states, REALLY don't want to point a loaded weapon at anyone. So, I have a $25 dollar light on my rifle that lights up my house pretty well. I do, however, own expensive flashlights for handheld use. I also do not have a weapon light on any handgun for the reasons mentioned. I don't want to help this state prosecute me for exercising my God-given rights, and protecting my home and family. Maybe I'll move to Florida someday, but for now, I envy the rest of you.

[@Mike_Y.]

Sorry you larpers are crazy for paying 400 plus for a light..

[@RonJeremy514]

Even for an LEP flashlight 400 is quite expensive. 200 to 300 you can find a good LEP and good LEDs are cheaper than that.

[@Samooredad]

Yo dog

[@jc-rq8or]

I just want something that uses AA rather than some expensive off the wall battery.

[@johnanderson3405]

cr123 and 18650 are both EXTREMELY common batteries. AA batteries don’t have enough energy for a powerful performing weapon light.

[@19441978]

You talk too damn fast … slow down lad!

[@davidconway565]

You talk too fast , had to stop watching barely into the video.

[@seraph1926]

You can adjust playback speed. I have to do it with Ben shapiro videos a lot

[@SubOptimal_]

I actually adjusted the video to go faster, i dont think he was talking fast at all.

[@msquared9605]

Well, listen faster? Idk what else to tell you

[@westhompson574]

I run cheap handgun lights/laser on my ARs , lighter and cheap….my 5 25$ options will out last 1 300$ easiily accidentally turned on lights.

[@LosDoyerss]

Hahahaha.

[@wanderingcalamity360]

Keep telling yourself that.

[@RonJeremy514]

The irony of only buying high end stuff is that it makes the person buying those pretty things pretty shallow.

[@PonyBoy3000]

So are all those your firearms, if so how in the world did you get that past your wife. LOL

[@TacticalAdvisor]

Because some of them are hers 😄

[@peterreily1490]

You’re a LEO. We see our tax dollars all over your back wall. Welfare should be taxed. I’m tired of paying for yalls shit. I don’t even own that much and I make well over 6 figures.

[@fallinfreak192]

How do you know his financial situation? Or maybe you are bad with your money. Either way, why are you here if you don’t want to see what he has and is able to speak to from first hand experience?

[@mc4056]

He is probably making money off his YT channel or gun business on the side or family wealth. I don't think he could build up over $100k in firearms with building his dream house off $100k government job. His spouse could also work too and make 6 figures never know.

[@masterk5066]

Lol u think you getting all these guns off 60k-70k a year along with a house? 😂 Clearly other sources of income & apparently he's married so yeah 2 incomes

[@johnanderson3405]

Wipe your tears and put your big boy pants on. You sure do assume a lot. You don’t know anything about his finances. Everyone who has a job pays taxes. If you’re upset about that, call your local government and bitch to them. This isn’t the place for it.

[@kmsnash8]

What’s up with all the millennials these days that cannot pronounce the word “button” correctly? No one enunciates anymore! What is with that? It is “but ton” not “but uhn”!

[@adezii1397]

Go ahead and look up the pronunciation on google buddy

[@sussinhardrn1048]

You knew what he meant, regardless of how he said it. In casual speech, hard-stop consonants are often omitted for the sake of convenience; I'm sure you're guilty of the same.