Who Makes the Best Rifle Light?

[@Hoplopfheil]

If you're reading this comment while waiting for an Olight ad to finish playing, I'm sorry. Please don't buy an Olight.

[@aureliovillalpando3856]

The exploding option o light is big in the middle east!

[@Valorius]

Valkyrie pl2 mini is great....Fite me! 😎

[@blueorb7030]

why not?

[@TheLarsfladmark]

Literally came to comment something similar. Because I absolutely had to wait 5 seconds to skip that Olight ad.

[@dp2pl8]

Quite ironic 🤣

[@Windowlick_]

The best light is you, the light of my life

[@Hoplopfheil]

Aww shucks

[@BrassFacts]

HEY, he's my unwilling spouse. You stay away!

[@phoenix11fx45]

Fight fight fight!

[@maximus.4656]

@@BrassFacts cute.

[@TK-mv9ci]

This is funny

[@singletrackftw]

Ahhh yes. One of the only The KZbin channels that INFLUENCE THE MASSES based on reasonable & prudent application of gear. I am so tired of the agenda of pushing x product. You guys are so damn reasonable and logical in how you review things & honestly the b-roll in your videos using said item is more ACTUAL USE than many other influencers may have with a product. At the end of the day, you pound home the KEY features of a white light regardless of what year it may be or who’s light is the coolest. This is what’s important. You guys rock

[@silentbutdadly190]

Mmmm pound home……

[@0EvilLemons0]

Didn't expect the Perun name drop, we love some defense economics slide shows

[@bravo6959]

Same

[@johnteslov5870]

It seems ridiculous that it costs $300-600 for a flash light

[@762xDevin]

I’m a huge fan of duel fuel considering the price of cr123’s. I like a rechargeable, but i like the option of having 123’s chilling in my kit for “emergencies”. Great vid. Keep it up!

[@Mmmmbbbbaaaaakkkuuu]

Arisaka makes a dual fuel flashlight. It is pretty neat

[@coffeeandlifting]

Fun fact, you can convert a regular SF scout tailcap to momentary-only by disassembling it, taking the internal button mechanism and trimming off the nibs that do the latching. I either use that or a UE07 switch on M300c's. I think the 300's (Arisaka/Malkoff included) are the best combo of form and function. Yeah, they don't have a bazillion lumens or candela, but they check the box, have the most mounting options, and don't take up a bunch of space on the gun. And when you push the button you get white light. Yay.

[@MagicPrepper]

I picked up a 340V for IR and off mode capability but I wasnt aware of Arisaka's builder. Thanks for the tip.

[@AceFalken]

I can understand being afraid of rechargeable batteries but it's mostly over blown. Buy from reputable dealers that sell reputable companies (Samsung and Panasonic are the only ones I buy). Take care of them. The wrappers on them are a safety reason and takes 2 minutes and a hair dryer or lighter. In short, don't buy the cheap ali express/ Amazon recommended garbage and that basically removes all your chances of a runaway battery.

[@notyourhomeboy]

Rechargeable batteries are a moot point and a personal gripe. Not to mention about any modern phone uses lithium ion, so the “risks” are equally moot.

[@RogueBlood343]

Really enjoy these mid length mellow videos.

[@heymotivator2231]

I’ve watched this like 4 times (pre and post research) its such a helpful video. I got super confused with all the options on Arisaka’s builder, but after doing that and some research into surefire and then watching this video I have a pretty good idea of what my options are at different price points.

[@jonathanwilliams4348]

Probably the best, most informative of the "rifle light" videos. Good job!

[@allenhurt02]

I really enjoy my cloud defensive. I just stock up on 18650's. I'm sure cloud will make a dual fuel model in the future but for now I love my cloud. Honestly as long as the light is one of the 5 listed you can't go wrong. I have 3 streamlights HLX and 1 surefire m600. I just prefer cloud.

[@ValhallaTactical]

Great video! No non-sense, straight to the point. By the way if you hate Cloud Defensive switches, EchoArms recently introduced a light body for REIN heads that takes Surefire tailcaps. Still require rechargeable battery, but it's a step in the right direction (in terms of cross-compatibilities). Thanks!!

[@MrCannonls]

Hop is the “America’s Test Kitchen” of the gun world. Amazing presentation. All the info I need and nothing I don’t. Wonderful.

[@MsPatriotfront]

The clicky tailcap is the bane of my existence. Thank the Gods for Arisaka momentary cap. BTW, I just got the SF640DFT and it is a photon cannon... LOVE IT

[@Glandash]

I run a Streamlight on my rifle, it’s good enough for my needs. When I get my Sugar Weasel or Honey Badger (whichever I decide to splurge on), I’ll get an OWL just for extra Gucci and no wires.

[@andyhenderson441]

Very helpful. I've been holding off buying a dedicated rifle light for a while. This made up my mind. Thanks for the informative videos

[@jlee5050]

Can't speak for the other companies, but the reason I go Surefire is their after service and warranty... All the years of owning their stuff and if anything breaks, it's either fixed or replaced, almost no questions asked. Also helps that they're in SoCal and since I live there too, I get replacement parts very fast.

[@swiftaudi]

You can’t say “nutnfancey” Without the videos growing by 45 minutes just to explain a click tailcap or something else mundane.

[@lb2de]

I find myself looking at your videos more because of the pragmatic descriptions and unbiased use. We need this because a company can’t improve and we the buyers can only spend the money once, thanks

[@ImNoBSING]

I have a Fenix HT-18 so I can shoot out to 300m during dark winter hours. Excellent for training and just pewpew purposes and even suits for fishing and hunting. It has 1k lumens, over 200k candelas.

[@williamflowers9435]

Really like the power points… makes me feel edumacated 👨🏻‍🎓

[@franklima]

I never expected to watch 45+ min PPTs in my free time but Perun really is great.

[@ivancorey7389]

Enjoyed the Olight ad before this.

[@chrishelms1967]

I use streamlights, Mostly HLX 1000 lumens, can get off eBay for $60ish .........comes with mounts, 2 tail caps, dual switch pad, wire ties ..... Every thing you need

[@Golferdude1]

my streamy protacHL for the past 4 years never failed me, and copped it for 70$ instead of the 100. 1/3 the price of modlite surefure, not ass nice as their products but it’ll never fail u.

[@unclebobthe1]

Very informative. I love to build all my gear to suit. Just bought 300 lumine Energizer pocket light (1 cr123) the UTG M-lock mount. I drilled a hole in the tail cap and went all 1980 LA PD swat style and made my own tape switch with the inards of a doorbell and a whole lot of heat shrink. A tad cludgy. However it works and only cost. Light $9.99, mount $14.99, doorbell $9.99, wire I had, shrink tub 6.99, solder + odds and ends $5.00. So $46.00. I get board easily.

[@johns9888]

Excellent! Good format and coverage of subject! Now how about a pistol light overview?

[@stoner_pinky]

Actual experience I had with the Arisaka in-line vs the HSP thorn tail. I caught the front of my light on a door frame and sheared one of the 3 positioning lugs on the Arisaka. Light was then canted/floppy. I switched to the HSP afterwards because the mount has dedicated mounting holes for 4 positions opposed to a 3 position slot.

[@rhodycars6058]

a year later and Surefire really killed it with the turbo series

[@MrMountain707]

This video needs to be redone now that the Turbo Scout lights are out now!

[@therepairgod]

Just a note on rechargeable batteries. You increase the voltage by going to a 18650 cell, over a series of cr123 batteries, which makes the light brighter.

[@Valorius]

All the major brands work fine. That's been my experience. Your mileage May vary.

[@wildcat8598]

The way I’ve always thought is I’d rather have a light that takes spare batteries rather than rechargeable batteries. That’s just me but I’d rather just swap batteries rather than having to charge one. I like the Streamlight ProTac but I recently got a Surefire M600df and it’s pretty nice but as far as white light goes as long as you get a cloud defensive pressure pad mount the Streamlight is great but I like being able to use the Modbutton lite for my Surefire and another for my IR laser.

[@beardly0121]

But you could just buy a few 18650 batteries and have them charged in your gear??? The battery is removable/swappable.

[@Valorius]

I look at it the opposite way. I like the magnetic Chargers so that I know when I pick the gun up it will be at 100% at all times. Another thing to consider is that with a power pack and solar chargers you can stay running in the field forever with rechargeable batteries.

[@lonewanderer3603]

I like the Olight Warrior X Pro. Tail switch or pressure pad, press and hold for momentary or click for constant. Good throw and flood, very bright, 18650 with magnetic tail charging.

[@chevrofreak]

I have a ton of Olights, but my favorite rifle light is the Warrior X3 with their dual output tape switch. I took the Cloud Defensive OWL off of my JAKL 5.56 SBR and replaced it with the Warrior and I am much happier.

[@mainebugmuncher]

Proprietary batteries and have to LOCK IT OUT to prevent random things turning the light on, but according to Olight that doesn't exist.

[@lonewanderer3603]

@@mainebugmuncher what proprietary batteries? They run on standard 18650 and the smaller lights run on cr123. You only need their specific battery for tail cap charging. You can swap batteries on the fly if they go out. I've never had one of their lights flicker on and off randomly either, with the exception of the keychain light that comes on when you twist the head. All their weapon lights have been flawless for me and yes, I do use them.

[@mainebugmuncher]

@@lonewanderer3603 So no magnetic charging if use normal batteries.... Sounds proprietary to me, since it removes features. Have killed 3 Oshit handhelds and pistol lights flickered. Traded what I could into Cloud defense and sold what I could. Want a X turbo or a X9r?

[@lonewanderer3603]

@@mainebugmuncher suit yourself

[@patricklee5576]

GLAD YOUR VID POPPED UP OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND ILL DOUBLE CHECK MAKE SURE I GET BACK ON YOUR VIDS GOOD STUFF SIR!

[@brandonwardlow4246]

Literally been looking everywhere for a video like this while I’ve been shopping for an upgraded weapon light (currently running a Streamlight HLX)

[@NotHunterCooper]

While good throw and brightness is important, those also help with defeating photonic barriers. An easy test to see if your light is bright enough is to park your car with the brights on and then stand in front and try to illuminate the inside. If you can't see the headrests, your light isn't defeating the photonic barrier. Powerful handheld lights are also super valuable (but kinda shit for searching things). A blast of light to a shadowy figure in a parking garage at night can absolutely stun somebody and is way more PC than some other means of quickly identifying and delaying a potential attacker.

[@Valorius]

I believe this is an irrelevant test for 99.9% of humanity

[@SgtR6motovlogs]

Would definitely like to see an update with the rein 3.0 and CD legacy body. Great video

[@rekingskrubs3130]

I’ve had good results with streamlight. I have 3 of their lights. 2 are weapon mounted one is a handheld. All 3 of them seem to be going strong but I’m not out here throwing them down mountains or anything. Time will tell but so far gtg

[@mollysmoshingtankcrew9441]

I was hoping to see Olight here. But I guess the fact it didn't even make it as a point of mention is all I needed to know 😂

[@chrisross1657]

My vote is for the Rein 2.0 or the Micro 2.0. They have even come out with the 3.0 in both sizes. Great pressure pad and illumination with changeable heads for flood or focused beam.

[@muskaos]

I still stick standard Surefire handhelds in a mount, usually a Fury P2X. Like you, I have long gorilla arms, so I'm partial to the Magpul offset mount, but also use VTAC mounts. I still have a couple of old XM07 tail caps from Surefire, so on my main carbines I use those with SF pressure pads.

[@PHIllip324]

I would've also included something about using pistol lights on rifles. I'm considering using an X-300 Turbo at the 6 o'clock position on my rifle (I have no rails on top, so no 12 o'clock mounting).

[@androtik2326]

Since I refuse to spend the money on NV, I'd say the cloud defensive rein is the best out there. The cable management and just the light itself is incredible. The rein 1.0 is quite lorge, but not lorge enough to be a huge deal. But if you want something smaller, the 2.0 is for you. Plus cloud defensive are just some stand up guys.

[@justinwalters5017]

I will say, the blazer LEP works great on hog hunting rifle in open spaces where you may be switching from thermal to white light. I have one on an AR10 with a thermion 2 and it works fantastic for that purpose, but even then i still use one of the diffuser lens covers. if you need to ID shit at 500 yards it works well without the diffuser.

[@wonderloaf]

I used a D cell maglight and duct tape. Don't @ me.

[@Hoplopfheil]

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[@wonderloaf]

@@Hoplopfheil 😞

[@brandonroebuck504]

i have a nitecore light that i used before i got an arisaka honestly for the 50 bucks i paid plus another 20 for the switch it was pretty good cant speak to reliability as i only had 1 or 2 major drops and only ran it for 2 years, but it never failed on me and was a better than no light when i spent more than i shouldve on my first AR and left no money leftover for actually kitting it out

[@cody9919]

I'd be interested to see more reviews on the Wurkkos WKC05. Basically a copy of the streamlight HLX but with some of Wurkko's magic done to it. Wurkkos is super popular in the flashlight enthusiast space and they make really good lights. I bought one to test myself and I'm gonna see if it holds up to weapon usage. All of their lights i've owned in the past are super durable and typically have higher output than surefire and streamlight. I run streamlight pistol lights but all of my handheld and headlamp lights are enthusiast brands (Sofirn, Acebeam, Wurkkos). No olights. I think there is a lot of potential for weapon mounted lights from these companies, more so for rifles because they will never get popular enough for holster support.

[@shidandfard9976]

the main thing i care about personally is lumens, i try to avoid using the "shoot me in the face" beacon when i am outside so any candela past 20k is just wasting flood i'd want for indoor use

[@agentzuk]

Thanks hop great content, went with affiliate link for the streamlight

[@3oneThrid]

I just flip the offset mount upside down and have my light tucked in to the lower side of the rail. I like to keep things as narrow as I can.

[@JackTGreat]

I tend to prefer click on over momentary on. I feel like my control setups have never been good enough to shoot well while holding down a light switch. That could be because I didn't buy enough tape switches, spent too much time on AKs at night, or didn't have enough rail space on a rifle. Probably worth playing around with more.

[@scottcampbell2585]

I he the cloud defensive 2.0 . Mount is the T. REX arms offset.

[@The_kookclub]

I would say rifle? Surefire scout. Pistol? Streamlight TLR1HL 🎉

[@cgtactical6619]

Olight all day

[@MatterMadeMoot]

Agree on all points I know enough to agree on. I love my HL-Xs but they're very heavy. Love the performance though. I'll definitely look into arisaka and cloud for my next rifle

[@TheDude50447]

Lithium is just one metal out of the alkali family. Basically all commonly used batteries have some alkali metal component. They all share the same properties of being highly reactive though some are more and some are less. It doesnt really matter if theyre rechargeable or not they all pose similiar hazards when exposed to water or to a lesser degree air. Though you are correct in that they are more likely to get damaged when theyre charged and discharged a lot.

[@ross64rob]

I agree that surefire has some questionable pistol lights, but I’ve found the x300 is the best full size pistol light out there. Streamlight tlr-7a for the best compact pistol light.

[@axelmilan4292]

Me: **zip-ties a maglite to my rifle while crying in poor**

[@traceyevans2757]

OWL REIN and (fight me) Olight Odin are pretty great. Love the Odin bc of the output.

[@dt8694]

Cloud defensive and modlite are my go to

[@jb76489]

9:14 I’m curious as to why you think that surefire pistol lights are questionable Edit: got a mid roll ad for olight (aka handgrenades) lmao

[@plmkoo6772]

Olight >>> surefire

[@Valorius]

I've actually had more surefires break on me than olights.

[@wlogan0204]

now we need a best handgun lights for conceal carry and sig romeo 7 VS comp M4s video

[@zacharyread5303]

Lol I got an olight ad on this video. I have a rein 2 and rein 2 micro. I love my cloud defensive lights.

[@martincarter8312]

No joke got an ad for Olight before this video played.

[@DindoNuffin-e2x]

I am sorry to see Hop has bought into the exploding battery schtick. Use the proper charger and do not leave them unattended. You will be fine.

[@naruto9tails15]

I’m hoping that Cloud makes a slimmer OWL. To me, that would be perfect. No cables or anything.

[@ameritus9041]

That's basically what inforce does. Not exactly the same but very similar.

[@josephsaric401]

Very informative and just a great guide as to what direction I needed thank you so much!

[@roryross3878]

Really digging your approach to gear; where I'm at the stream light 2L should be sufficient, and nobody better say anything about my inforce WMLs lol.

[@usonumabeach300]

The tlr2g on my pistol has a wonderful strobe effect that hurts to look at when your eyes are adjusted to indoors or low light

[@foreignmilk5589]

i swear by the streamlight tlr1. its been a great choice for me. compact and light weight, plenty bright, pressure switch, unretarded price. good to go. i own 3.

[@clamum9648]

I don't think Olight is the devil and total junk like a lot seem to do but that's another topic. Appreciate the video big 🐕. I have a big ace Fenix on my rifle, maybe a TK21 or something, but I want to replace it and the big heavy Holosun IR laser/illuminator with a Surefire with a Vampire head. Think I wanna go passive aiming and really need to lighten the rifle up as much as possible.

[@gob7116]

It's interesting how a year changes things. In a year, Cloud releases the Rein 3, 3.0 micro and the legacy bodies while they are being dual fuel. Literally more lumens, candela and efficiency. Guess Cloud is hands down the best light, package and overall now till the rest step up their game.

[@iornlint]

Also be aware streamlight tape switches are not rated as waterproof at all, but their push-button tailcaps are

[@renotsttam]

I wouldn’t even consider a Streamlight weapon light for serious use. They are a strange company, they do seem to make a few niche lights for fire/rescue that are high quality, and their Sidewinder military lights are pretty good too, but the vast majority of their products leave a lot to be desired in terms of durability and reliability.

[@Xanthro2]

I take that anti chevi dig personally! I love my big, dumb, 89 2500 :)

[@awsomedude9111]

really would like hearing about the LEP lights that you have tested, I think they would do well at long range. Thinking about EMP/electronics being fried. CR123 is essentially a 18650, I've charged one before using AA/18650 charger until hot.

[@almostontimehero5415]

Arisaka makes the best durable lights with a moderate price range. Cloud Defense makes the best lights but they aren't cheap. Avoid Modlight, it's bad. Surefire lights are not bad, but over priced for what they do. Most like Surefire for their accessories which are great.

[@michaelmcatee221]

My favorite weaponlight is a stream light polytac 600 in an offset mount. The 10 tap program lets me skip out on all the strobe bullshit prevalent in so many lights and the simple tail cap with momentary keeps NDs a remote possibility. Also less than $100 and very bright.

[@JJheadcharge]

For what I would expect to be the most likely use of a weapon light in my case, Ive always prioritized having momentary and constant on capability- what if you have a home intruder that submits or is otherwise subdued but still a threat? Momentary only, unless you keep that button pressed your house is going dark again.

[@willthompson9073]

I think I'm gonna get a surefire m640dft or a m340dft good warranty american made good product idk how heavy they are I'm not building the lightest gun ever but I'd like it to be as light as I can get it either one of those lights should be more than adequately bright I hope

[@utubeaddict252]

Great video.. thanks for the information.

[@GraveZero]

Cloud defense has been my go too

[@SteaminPile]

Thank you!!

[@ssharma1384]

Cloud REIN 3.0 far exceeds all mentioned .

[@chrisross1657]

I posted my comment before even seeing yours. Agreed !

[@TacoTory556]

What are the odds, I got an Olight ad when clicking on the video

[@Sptsmn700]

As someone without nods and likes rechargeable batteries, I think cloud rein 2.0 takes the cake.

[@ToddEStewart]

Hop, why did you mount the Surefire with the DS00 cap on the opposite side as you did your Arisaka 600? It seems to me the benefit of the DS00 cap is to have both tape switch functionality and the benefit of manual activation.

[@Hoplopfheil]

Manual activation is a backup feature

[@lucasmcculla1283]

@hoplopfheil what happened to the crimson trace rail master 301? Other than the tail switch cover you gave that a decent review. Is it not a inexpensive decent option nowadays?

[@Hoplopfheil]

It's a turbo niche product, I think. That money is better spent on a dedicated white light.

[@ShaneBraaten]

Thanks Man 🤘

[@cincinladohio]

I have a modlite dual fuel head on an arisaka body, so not restricted to li-ion batteries on modlite

[@juansimon5802]

Noveske make a peq surfire mount the is a surefire body that replaces the peq clamp. cool set up and sucks that light right under ur peq15

[@renotsttam]

I hope Streamlight weapon light switches are more reliable than their handheld light switches, because those suck ass. I’ve been using various Stinger and Strion flashlights for over 20 years in a heavy use industrial setting, and the switches are high failure items. I have a few personal use Surefire handhelds and weapons lights and the reliability of those has been flawless.

[@hunter0161]

Modlite dual fuel with a ds00 tailcap and modbutton >>>>

[@trojan115gw8]

Modlite master race

[@johnhagy4601]

Thanks for the video, rocking two OWLs currently and ill probably either get ari/malk for diversity reasons or a mawl for all purpose gooning.

[@AGeekNamedRoss]

Weird YT stuff. I clicked this video last night for about 3 seconds to "throw it into my history" to watch it this morning. Today, it shows a 100% red bar on it as if I watched it in its entirety.

[@stingygunner]

3 of 5 streamlights I've ever used had bad flicker. And the company wanted me to pay for shipping them back. Never again.