Olight Warrior X3 | Police Duty Light? Maybe.

[@SB-iy7ls]

Ive been using the Seeker line from Olight for almost 3 years working security. I switched from the Warriors because of the larger UI options and higher output.

[@2GuysTalkingPodcastNetwork]

An incredibly comprehensive video. I will enjoy the time that companies like Olight start listening to the people in the field, doing the job, that are providing insight, real-world experience and "what should be dones" to increase sales for them. Some of the decision making processes (METALLIC camouflage? Night-glow ring on the end of ANY weapon light? Mindbloggling). Thanks for your work and efforts! Always appreciated!

[@morningstar6166]

olight warrior x 3 works great i'v been using it to hunt and for out door camping and caves exploration it holds pretty well on a rifle and i have no problems with the holster from my prospective the light is more durable than any other flash light out there the glowing problem i used a black marker to tint it

[@TSDG91]

I carry the Warrior X3 on my future belt, good for vehicle stops where I was to see into a vehicle from distance. Good for open area searches and better than the vehicle mounted spots for drive bys. Nicely balanced for carrying with Taser in hand too.

[@stephenrichardson4332]

Do you use the silicone grip ring?

[@TSDG91]

@@stephenrichardson4332 yes, no chance of using the strike ring, grip ring works fine for light retention and secures it in the holster slightly better too.

[@Frindleeguy]

I like the half press at full and full press on strobe for the tail switch (takes about 3 seconds to change it from default). I've carried all the streamlights and surefire lights on patrol in Atlanta, I was given free ones from sales reps many times. I've also carried Olight stuff. I'll admit to buyng some Nebo lights as well- which I still maintain are great camping lights. Over the years, Olight has felt better and better. And what's weird is they innovate. The streamlight stuff is the same as it was when I first started policing in '06. I became an actual olight fan when they introduced the magnetic charging. My one complaint with all others has consistently been the stupid dust cover, or disassemble to charge. Blood, shit, mud, rain, ketchup, coffee, all gets caught in the dust cover and jammed into the recharging port, that's literally trash. The fully waterproof induction charging (or whatever it's called) it a game changer! Just scrub the crazy lady's who-flung-poo off your light and you'll never catch a glimpse of remaining crusties as you go to charge it next time :)

[@josephgonzales4802]

IQ have Warrior X pro as a duty light and I like it . It's rated at 2250 lumens on turbo. My holder is made of kydex from Cobra Kydex. The holder is OK after I had to work on it. However they were the only company that made a kydex holder for at that time. 😉

[@mbecker163]

I'm guessing you had the flashlight in backwards in the holster. I'm sure the whole is intended for recharging the light while still in the holster

[@dandildarious4849]

The ring is 'inspired' by the Thyrm Switchback. The Switchback allows you to operate the light with your knuckle, and it works very well with regular tailcaps that have a rubber / silicone button, but using a (modified) Switchback on this kind of Olight doesn't work very well. Try an Elzetta or Surfire equipped with a Thyrm Switchback, and you will begin to really hate the ring that they put on the Warrior X3. I still like the "Warrior" and it competes with my Acebeam models L16, L17, E10.

[@coolman54061]

I use the olight m2r pro warrior. 1800 lumen. small, comes with a pouch that fits on a duty belt. reading light, normal, turbo, and strobe.

[@havana335]

How about having a fully charged spare battery on your belt instead of worrying so much about the charger being slow?

[@RandomUselessKnowledge]

So I have two of these lights, the newest one and the previous version. I ran the last one primarily on traffic stops when I worked nights. The lights are insanely powerful for handheld lights and worked amazingly well for keeping the occupants of the stopped vehicle seeing spots for a couple of minutes. That being said, even though the light is much smaller than an old school stinger and other lights, it’s still too big for me to want to carry on a duty belt or in a pocket so I keep it strapped to my seat organizer and just pull it out as needed and temporarily put it in my back pocket when not needed on a stop. The turbo mode is pretty much like having your spotlight in your hand and makes a great transition light on approach to use to shine in mirrors to keep subjects from seeing you. Other than that… there is no way I’d run an olight as a WML due to their weapon lights having way too many issues and failures. For that I run Streamlight and Surefire. I do carry a warrior pro mini 2 as a pocket light because it’s 1600 lumens, fits in my cargo pocket, and means one less item on my duty belt. Of course once again, I rarely need the light to stay on turbo for more than a minute or two so the light throttling down is not an issue. If I need other lights I keep 3-4 other flashlights in my cruiser at all times and a light on my duty weapon as well so running out of lights or power isn’t an issue.

[@Frindleeguy]

My surefire breaks about twice a year. Don't get me wrong, I replace the back door as needed or but a new when when it just inexplicably fails... But it's far from flawless. My baldr is just the range toy on the glock18. Hasn't failed me yet ironically.

[@Firsir]

Right on with the HSGI tacos for holding lights. I’ve been using them for years and never had an issue. Super quick to deploy.

[@dandildarious4849]

If you don't mind me asking, what size of light and HSGI Taco are you using? I have tried the single magazine pouch and it didn't work... Went the kydex route instead.

[@Firsir]

Dan Dildarious I use the single pistol taco with the Velcro belt mount. Works fantastically for me with any straight sided light like the Olight M2R Pro I have. I’ve used it just as well with similar lights before. You would need to turn the light head up like Tommy does if it has a larger lens/bezel than the body though. What kind of trouble did you find with the taco when you used it?

[@dandildarious4849]

@@Firsir I actually forgot about bezel down carry! I like to carry a dedicated thower like the Acebeam L16, or 17... I made a custom kydex holster for those lights that runs on a bladetech tek lok, and it was WELL worth the trouble. In comparison, I just found the taco (and 5.11 mag pouch) to be very snaggy when I tried it with a smaller light . The Acebeam lights are 40mm... I wanted to switch to the 2 gen Olight Warrior X Pro, but Olight made the light 39mm, so now I have to make a new holster.

[@Firsir]

Dan Dildarious maybe it’s the width of the light that caused issues. I reckon with a light about an inch or so wide it is a lot less likely to get caught up.

[@deanrwilson]

That ring is a verified knuckle duster...!

[@DarkFire515]

That glow-in-the-dark ring would potentially be good for everyday use as it would make it much easier to find if dropped, but definitely a no-no for police use.

[@harisyoung4110]

It's not that hard to change it to a normal black ring.

[@Czechmate88]

It glows off of the charge from the light and last for about 20-30 seconds after the light is off. Not worth it

[@hudsonhayer9376]

And why is that?

[@DarkFire515]

@@hudsonhayer9376 As someone once said: "If you're in a fair fight then your tactics suck."

[@hudsonhayer9376]

@@DarkFire515 just know you couldn't handle me in any way shape or form buddy. Now go back to your fantasy

[@user-ch7kb7pe5r]

I have the X pro. It’s a good light. I found the beam to be a little too focused for anything other than trying to spotlight something far away. Definitely not made for vehicle searches.

[@nomercyinc6783]

Literally designed as a thrower, expecting flood out of a light designed to throw, isn’t knowing what you bought in the first place. The warrior 3 has a ridiculously useful beam pattern and is a better form factor than the other warriors in the lineup

[@cloutsergio]

@@nomercyinc6783 spitting facts bro I love the warrior x pro wish it was a cool white led tho still fire

[@mgoose96160]

I have a the olight Warrior pro. For the last year I have been using it for casnio security work. The derability has held up really well. I don't really have an issue with the overheating protection but I don't use on a Turbo all the time though. I work a lot of 16 hour shifts and I never run out of battery life unless I don't charge it the night before. Is with the magnetic tailcap it's easy to just Slap the charger on it when I get home.

[@tonydillinger2553]

I'm looking at the nightcore P23I, says the high mode at 1500 can last 2 and a 1/2 hours

[@DoctorJones841]

You were not wrong-it actually is a proprietary battery. Even though a standard 21700 is not proprietary, the Olight version is customized and has a plastic ring around the positive terminal that makes it not chargeable except via the light and makes it not work in anything except an Olight.

[@harisyoung4110]

at 4:34 , whats type of knife in the pouch ?

[@Sedan57Chevy]

Great review tommy! I always appreciate and value your reviews on gear like this. Since you mentioned it, a full video on breaking automotive glass would be pretty cool. Discuss The most effective techniques and if possible, try out some of the more dubious methods like the glass breaking balls on this light.

[@Czechmate88]

Breaking glass is about all its good for when that battery dies faster than a mayfly

[@Firsir]

I can recommend the Resqme glass breakers personally, I’ve used them on car glass before with good effect and minimal risk.

[@ozcampnhuntdan7858]

I would use an automatic centre punch like the toledo, works a treat.

[@SkunkPunch73]

I might be a bit behind the times on this one but when I was younger we always went for the side or mainly the rear window of the car as the front window are usually laminated. But if you’re just trying too cause the occupants of the car distress or hindrance the fact that you don’t totally smash the glass and just shatter it is a much more effective way of hindering the driver. Depending on the situation of course.

[@robertsimmons1653]

Do you know if you can use the Warrior Ring like a Thyrm Switchback for handheld light and firearm manipulation?

[@tylertomasi4247]

I have an acebeam W30, it’s an awesome flashlight that’s got over 3/4 of a mile of throw

[@libarata]

I really enjoy my Malkoff MD2. Bright, and no crazy features!

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

This is the one I have as my SHTF light.

[@drewcox5572]

Glow in the dark ring count me out glad I watched this

[@morningstar6166]

Olight has the best cool looking lights with the best design the light has character with a robust feel to it, i know you like it also cause you bought 3 maybe you can find a way to work around the glowing ring like i did cause its a cool light tho great video keep it up blessings

[@LDR1100RS]

Unvarnished review. Thanks for all the great advice over the years.

[@martinefternamn4917]

Thanks from Sweden!

[@fixedfocusmediaofficial]

That isn't a standard 21700, it is Olight's "customized" 21700. That is a fancy way of saying proprietary. Standard 21700 cells have two terminals instead of three and don't have that silly raised ring on the end either which makes it incompatible with external chargers. Needless to say, it isn't the only problem with this light.

[@michaelbaker5070]

What do you recommend for a police duty light? I have a power tac/streamlight Stinger Ds HL

[@alaalfa8839]

Its about tools/machines today.... Not about interest in people, therefore he or his colleague's didn't reply to you. And As Professor of psychology, Sam Vaknin said in the 2018 video that in 2007 experts did a study that people are much better at communicating with machines, computers, and using the tools...... that at communicating with people with understanding and empathy. That we value more the tools than each other. that it caused lot of stress and depression teens who were born after 2000 because they learn more about machines and tools than about human interaction. Since 2007 they stopped doing the studies , because Google greatest platform, and its not good for google's success to inform people about the studies.

[@happyknife8785]

Nitecore P10iX or P20iX.... P20iX has glass breaker tip, which DO work, I'm not sure why this fella suggests they don't on new windows, the whole point of them is that the concentrated carbide tips work far better than a baton or similar. I've been in LE for 15 years, I have used a glass breaker tip on the end of my Benchmade Triage knife to break car windows about a dozen times, worked every time without fail.

[@gaveintothedarkness]

What is this?!? No coffee slip at the start? :)

[@alaalfa8839]

In other channel two cops are discussing police academy, the young guy promotes playing video games on his channel. Dr. Joe Dispenza says playing videogames may lead to another chemical like marihuana, because during playing there is so much of dopamine in brain that the receptors of brain shut down, then the teenagers don´t feel pleasure from anything else, like walking a dog, cooking, visiting grandmother. and then they start to use marihuana, to get the level of dopamine and to get rid of negative thoughts.... so only way to get as much dopamine in brain as from video games, is to get in trouble or to take drugs. Dr. Joe Dispenza says studying creates healthy amount of dopamine. But of course the young cop student can not know it, because he has other hobbies, even though he has police officers in family.

[@MrRyryrose]

Hey mom can we have thyrm? No, we have thyrm at home. The thyrm we have at home:

[@tac6557]

Off topic but your smarter than me, Any advice for departments with sink or swim mentality? 2 years in and I love the job and everything about it, I just feel overwhelmed and nobody to help or ask questions too. The answers I do get are smart ass remarks with "back in my day I figured it out" bullshit. Don't get me wrong, I love it. I wouldn't want any other job. It took me years to get here, felt like an eternity of 3 steps forward and 2 back.

[@DV77737]

My advice don’t quit your job at the local McDonald’s. Carry-on

[@tac6557]

@@DV77737 The fuck are you on about, and who the fuck asked you goofy ass boomer.

[@MrSanemon]

I was actually thinking. "I might get one of these, they seem good for the price." That glow in the dark ring is just stupid. It's not just stupid for LEO, who would want that?

[@kyth4062]

You accidentally drop your light, the ring helps you locate it. Y’all are overthinking. Do you have a ballistic shield?

[@longviewstud26]

Excellent review

[@outdoormadness9042]

Just got my strion great simple mid size light

[@levian-cons]

For me the best duty light is Nitecore P20i

[@kyth4062]

Yes sirrr! Best situational awareness light on the Market! 💯

[@samuels4130]

Is better also to get extra Battery just in case

[@AR9ify]

What a narrow minded review. To much to comment on but one example.. the glow ring is one thing, but there is a reflector and led afterglow. All those things is easily handled if you know how to handle it. Strike bezel works for more than car windows. Maybe the flashlight should have had doughnut taste and sprinkles.

[@harisyoung4110]

I've have a crashed totaled car that going to be scrapped laying around in my shop, it's a 2015 audi a4.. i just tested the striking bezel of my warrior x pro to the side window of that car after watching this video.. and it work just fine, it shattered the side glass on the first hit without using too much force, it break more easily than using a baton.. so i dont get it what modern car glass that he means ? maybe he mean a front windshield of a modern car ?, even a fire rescue will avoid to try break the front glass of modern car because it's really hard multiple layer glass and will be time consuming to break it.

[@bryoncatterall]

@Haris Young thank you.. one of the answers I was looking for.. wish someone would make a video on breaking glass with this or other lights.. Be very interesting 🤔

[@AlexeyDnepr]

No strobe?

[@mythoughts2355]

Order extra batteries charged up. I like the durability ,had a stream light it stopped working . Not as bright as OLIGHT

[@frankcastle3681]

The pelican 8060 would be a good duty light

[@toddd7444]

Olight Warrior X3 IS A GUN LIGHTolight baton3 pro max HAS MORE LUMENS 2500 wheelchair larry

[@Anonymous-is1iv]

I’m a flashlight enthusiast, I have no law enforcement expertise, and I’m offended by the things you said about this flashlight. Hashtag #triggered 😂 Jkjk I don’t like the glow ring either, if that glow ring wasn’t there this would be the perfect Thor hammer flashlight but it glows…. Olight, take notes…

[@nathalyreyes570]

Arly freefieldtrainng

[@russhamilton3800]

Tommy!

[@AlexeyDnepr]

The tactical flashlight does not have a strobe! This is fail. Olight, you're going somewhere the wrong way.

[@garrettjaneski6209]

Killer look

[@obeii1805]

I have the light and it’s no feasible way to deploy the light in emergency. There’s no clip on it so u can’t clip it on your pants and the case is bulky and the space of strap on the case is larger than any most normal belts so it’s no stationary on your hip thus if u try to grab the ring n pull the light out the case the whole case move with the light and hence the light don’t come out the case. A good tactical light has to be able to be deployed fast faster than a gun pull and this set up just don’t work . I’m sending my back it’s overpriced and the battery and charger or only made for the companies products so u have to buy batteries from them. What if one day they stop making these batteries. Then u just sol please stay away from this company

[@renexwing1546]

Crap

[@genoedcknifecollecter1538]

I can't stand all of this lights obnoxious buzz words. It doesn't come even close to me to deserving any of them. Not a fan. What do you think of fenix tungsten glass breaking tips?

[@Mrmareen19]

I never knew my dad

[@MrDoverfield]

Real friends don’t let their friends buy O-Light products.

[@freefieldtraining]

They asked for a review and that's what they got.

[@MrDoverfield]

@@freefieldtraining Hey if the paid reviews keep the channel running I personally don’t mind the reviews.

[@freefieldtraining]

@@MrDoverfield They only sent me the light. If you use any of the Amazon links for any of the things mentioned I make money.

[@user-ch7kb7pe5r]

They are so so. Streamlight never fails.

[@Firsir]

Genuine question, what makes you not like Olight? I’ve been really happy with my M2R Pro for the money compared to pretty much everything else in that price range that I had before. Would be interested to hear if you’ve had a different experience/failures with them.

[@todd2962]

Pros- it’s bright when it works. Cons- it may blow up in your hand.

[@havana335]

Have had Olights for over 4 years, never have one exploted on me, nor on any of my buddies in the force. If you do not like them, fine, spreading BS that they explode cause you read it from a total unreliable source its really not cool dude. Take care.

[@todd2962]

@@havana335 I understand it’s probably a one-off thing. I have seen a lot of issues with lights turning on in peoples pockets and lenses melting though. That’s extremely common, even the weird people in the Facebook Olight cult will admit it.

[@Czechmate88]

Police duty light? Definitely not. Unless you like hot hands and a battery that outputs that 2500 lumens for about 30 seconds. Quit being an Olight shill Buy a Streamlight or Surefire

[@Firsir]

I don’t think ‘shill’ is fair here. Yes, we all know they spam out their products to KZbin channels but the guy has clearly said he’ll call it as he sees it with the pros and cons and then done just that. Fair enough in my books.

[@AmericanProspector1776]

Olight is a great value to performance compared to Surefire. They have excellent warranty if needed, which is once which was my fault and they still hooked me up with a new light

[@Czechmate88]

@@AmericanProspector1776 It's really not. Even though SF lights are expensive you get what you pay for when it comes to durability and performance. Olights are just not worth it when Streamlight (which you cleverly did not mention) is a very viable option for any application and Surefire when you need bombproof reliability. The Stinger 2020 model is perfect imo as a duty light and you can get the entire kit for $140 (value to performance remember?) The Cloud Defensive MCH series also seems nice but that is SF money as well