The only reason you would be blinded by the light is because you're revved up like a deuce another runner in the night
@miletello17 жыл бұрын
jln370 nice
@BigShay19777 жыл бұрын
Well done, Sir.
@mattanderson30676 жыл бұрын
bravo
@ndomakongsuh9366 жыл бұрын
Harry Clams it’s both dickhead
@TooManyChoices14 жыл бұрын
I’ve wondered about that lyric for years !!!
@_vanquishings7 жыл бұрын
Surefire should change their slogan to "Pay more, for less."
@Forgiven.Man.of.GOD.2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@blacktoastmcbiscut8650 Жыл бұрын
@@assclapper2231 But your clothes are too.
@sithcdw Жыл бұрын
@@assclapper2231surefire is a battle proven brand for sure. But as far as output, they’re subpar. We dropped our surefires for streamlights. Glad we did
@GG_BEATS Жыл бұрын
@assclapper2231 I own both, honest I beat the hell out of my streamlights and there still running. One of my surefire already broke. Everything from China isn't junk. Streamlight is a solid company and there output is alot better than surefire.
@RicardoE463 ай бұрын
@@sithcdwleo’s use streamlight 99% soo it is a good light
@digitalpunk53653 жыл бұрын
3 years ago. Still fantastic
@jimforgrave63653 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Going to get one myself
@MybackHurtz17 жыл бұрын
We used to skip school in high school to go caving, (spelunking). We would make knee pads from towels and duct tape.Our flashlights were the standard 2 "D" cell flashlights and it was a MUST to carry extra batteries and bulbs.The local cave we went to was tight but long and it was easy to get lost in there. I've gotten lost in there for over 9 hours at a time.This was 1986-87 and I dont think a CR123 battery existed yet.There was graffiti thru the cave, mostly at the beginning but deep down there was original markings that went back to the 1800's.We thought then, "how did that guy get all the way down here with just a oil lantern???"This is why I love and treasure a quality flashlight.My EDC light is now a Olight S1 Baton.
@trevorterpz3395 жыл бұрын
I’ve had 3 olights fail on me from regular use. Id switch to stream light or surefire. My olight s1 baton and s1r and olight m1x all broke after a year or so.
@DaveSmith-cp5kj3 жыл бұрын
That's really cool. Thanks for sharing. No caves around where I live, but I would love to try it out.
@ImmaSaveUFromMe3 жыл бұрын
@@trevorterpz339 no you haven't. Swallowing and regurgitating internet rhetoric
@trevorterpz3393 жыл бұрын
@@ImmaSaveUFromMe keep using your China junk lights I still have the broken s1 and m1x right here
@TheRealTomSelleck3 жыл бұрын
My S1 baton is still going strong after 1 year of edc and heavy use 🤷🏻♂️
@offhunting20027 жыл бұрын
I have a Streamlight RailMount 1. It is a great light to use on a rifle. But if people are worried about too much light inside a building, you can always use the low setting which still puts out of light.
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
thanks
@loganpatterson46747 жыл бұрын
Chad Bowles people just shouldn't put it on a white wall right in front of you. The extra lumens is a must for blinding an attacker.
@conorobrien24115 жыл бұрын
I solved the self blinding in the mirror problem by turning my house into all mirrors. Now all I need to do is turn my light on anywhere and I blind everyone in the house at the same time.
@jansoncard67484 жыл бұрын
Great video! Just thought I'd mention that the small black zipties are actually to secure the pressure pad to a rail attachment. You can see the small grooves at the front and back where they fit onto the pad. Thanks for all your content!
@emsrusty8467 жыл бұрын
"WTF I shined this light at my mirror and it blinded me while I was clearing my house !" Lol you can't please some people
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
yup
@PeterHinkle7 жыл бұрын
Great review as always Mike.I actually realized yesterday, that you are the only KZbin gun personality left that is still doing what I consider Comprehensive, yet, fluid reviews of gear. I am really beginning to get somewhat bored with a few of what were some of my favorite channels that have gotten a little lazy and think that because they found a video formula that worked for them and received many views that now every video is the exact same format just a different product plugged in. It's like late 80's metal, Chorus; verse, bridge, chorus, verse, bridge chorus, bridge SOLO, verse bridge chorus, chorus, chorus FADE.
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
thank you; granted I generally follow a format as well.
@cayero2 жыл бұрын
Awesome light. I've owned this light for a few years now. Recently I was put in a position where I had to break a car window. I smashed through the window with this little light and the light continues to work like nothing ever happened. The non rifle version
@timg91343 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one based on your review...thanks, ordered from Midway though. The heck with Amazon... thanks again.
@TooManyChoices14 жыл бұрын
3 years later i picked one up for 120 shipped... I can’t wait 😊
@1234skaterdude4 жыл бұрын
just grabbed one as well :D
@randomlyentertaining82873 жыл бұрын
I'm just now getting mine. In the end, it'll be 155 bucks but broken into 4 payments thanks to Sezzle. I love the new trend of sites using services that allow customers to pay for something in installments. I can't afford to drop 155 in one go right now but I can afford four payments of 38.75.
@jackelin19813 жыл бұрын
109 for me... better late then never the o light wasn't cutting it 🤦♂️🤷♂️
@kanaka1184463 жыл бұрын
@@jackelin1981 just glad your blow light didn't esplode on you
@CarlPapa8810 ай бұрын
$132 from Amazon at the moment.
@johnwilliams86544 жыл бұрын
This is the best review I've seen on this light. Thank you! I bought it and love it.
@tajituck8884 жыл бұрын
Have you not seen sage dynamics review?
@LadCo126 жыл бұрын
Got mine this week and mounted it to the BCM. Love it so far seems to be a great light for a great price!
@Mrgunsngear6 жыл бұрын
nice
@budseltz3405 жыл бұрын
Been running this streamlight for over a year now with about 8k rounds. Holds up great. Chews thru batteries.
@TheDeagster8775 жыл бұрын
I'm 7 months late bro but invest in the streamlight rechargeable lithium battery's. It'll save you a fortune.
@juancortes55352 жыл бұрын
@@TheDeagster877 Do the rechargeable batteries last longer and also how are they recharged?
@Nach0s18727 күн бұрын
@@juancortes5535they having a charging dock you put them in
@conorobrien24115 жыл бұрын
18650 for training, fresh CR 123 for use. Got it.
@davidmcnerney30487 жыл бұрын
I have the HLX and mounted it with a arisaka keymod scout mount to my BCM KMR Faxon 18" gunner(Truck Gun) and love it.Ive had the Railmount 1(350lumen) on my HD gun for 9 months/2000+ rnds with VLTOR Keymod mount to a Bootleg Picmod rail.
@pierrevalentino69047 жыл бұрын
the Nelson Candela Affect
@avwillis52696 жыл бұрын
Pierre Valentino that's better than the Winnie Candella affect. That measures the number of burning tires wrapped around a person's torso.
@GhostModeActual5 жыл бұрын
Great band name.
@jeremiahburton9017 жыл бұрын
I have this light and like it quite a bit for the amount of light it puts out and the range it has. I have had it flicker on me and go out from recoil more than once.
@DSweet1012 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had a problem with mine. This is probably the best light you can get for the money and it even comes with a pressure pad.
@jessefleming14212 жыл бұрын
A video about Streamlight in which the entire intro is filmed in the daylight. Perfect.
@paulyp9853 Жыл бұрын
To make you happy why dont you turn the brightness down to zero during the entire 26 second intro so the Streamlight opening will be dark for you. Problem solved. Some folks just wake up to complain about something.............anything.
@jessefleming1421 Жыл бұрын
@@paulyp9853 No complaining amigo, just an observation. Next thing I’ll search for is a review on wetsuits to wear while sun tanning. Inspired by Pauly P.
@paulyp9853 Жыл бұрын
@@jessefleming1421 LOL - Let me know how that goes for you. Have a good one. BTW the Streamlight HL-X - despite starting in the daylight - is one of the best weapon lights around. Never mind the term "for the price". Any price - its one of the best.
@law7dog7 жыл бұрын
Ordered one when you posted Amazon deal on Facebook. Great light so far. I believe this is the first review of it anywhere because I hadn't seen any when I ordered.
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the report
@Croak17 жыл бұрын
Illuminating review.
@romeoinsigne42707 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this video when I was researching WML for my AR. Helped me decide to buy this particular model. Thank you :)
@ronaldebrownjr56225 жыл бұрын
Just got one of these lights it's great especially the hardware that comes with it easy to use thanks again for a great review Mike
@leanhard19877 жыл бұрын
I got this light shipped the day it was released and love it. Probably too much light in most peoples opinion, but I feel it's perfect. Good review.
@whiskeyactual.7 жыл бұрын
20+hrs on the low setting is pretty impressive. Great review!
@TheTarotCardGuy6 жыл бұрын
Another solid review brother. Ive decided on this over the Scout, and will be picking up two. Thanks again.
@Mrgunsngear6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@kingjames35077 жыл бұрын
i bought a streamight pro tac 350 lumen for my 10.5" ar pistol and this light is powerful enough for the price. $94.80 shipped.brand new with all the same accessories. these lights are great amd very affordable
@marshallprs247 жыл бұрын
what i think makes this HLX amazing is that it takes a rechargeable battery which for me is huge. if only for hunting and night training. saves money.
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
It does indeed
@RealCujo7 жыл бұрын
I will be picking this up soon. Because I live in the deep dark South and can afford thermal like I would like this would be the next best thing. And that price point is amazing, this is one of your best finds in my opinion! Thanks for all the hard work and I can't wait to see what's next!
@Pew_Meister7 жыл бұрын
I'd rather have more lumens than I need than not enough. Good review 👍💪
@christurbo9513 жыл бұрын
I am using this on almost all my ARs. Fantastic weapon light for the money!
@Mrgunsngear3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the report
@rjenkins83527 жыл бұрын
Thank for the video brother, SOLD...Hitting the Net as we speak..Thanks again..
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
👍🏽
@19jtown3 жыл бұрын
@@Mrgunsngear I think you meant 👍🏻
@conardcox7 жыл бұрын
After the review, I just bought one...this is what I was looking for. Thanks for that well-done review MGG.
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
thank you
@JohnWicksPencil143 жыл бұрын
The cloud defensive LCS paired up with this is one awesome light and mount kit.
@szabib2144 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the heads up with the using the CR 123’s when stored/ not in constant use, and going to a rechargeable, when in constant use, or night target practice.
@d3ltaohniner2616 жыл бұрын
Mrgunsngear, just wanted to share that my #2 HL-X WML had a catastrophic failure of the wiring leading into the tail cap with the tape switch. Put standard clicky tail cap on and it works fine. Haven't contacted Streamlight yet for warranty replacement, but really questioning this light for even home defense use due to the weak tape switch wiring I keep hearing about, and have now experienced firsthand. The rifle it's mounted on has never been dropped, or submitted to any use harder than range time, casing and trunk of the car. Might get that new 1,500 lumen Surefire for my recce after all, because I'm definitely not trusting them now for any hard use now.
@genxjerk8895 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Ziegler I’m having the same issue with my tape switch. 50% of the time I hit my pressure pad and the light won’t come on. I have to twist the cap and it will come on. I haven’t tried the click cap yet. But I contacted Streamlight and they said to send it in and they will take care of it. They stated he turn around time is 2-3 days. So I guess I’ll send it back. I’m really disappointed though and a little worried about trusting it seeing as it’s on my main gun.
@jshaw15034 жыл бұрын
GenXJerk what wound up happening
@dancruze Жыл бұрын
That's what keeps me from getting one. Too bad the surefire is like $400+
@d3ltaohniner261 Жыл бұрын
@dancruze and from what I've been seeing the Surefire dual fuel lights are rife with their own reliability problems. I never did get in contact with Streamlight about my tape switches, I just went direct mount with clicky tail cap and have had no more issues with the 3 HL-X I now own.
@factsoverfeelings58337 жыл бұрын
As always, great video. I'd like to add that the Fenix lights are very underrated. Very high quality lights for about half the price of a Streamlight or Surefire. The Fenix TK16 would be a great one to campare this Streamlight with. I have my TK16 mounted on my DDm4 with a offset DD light mount and after 1 1/2 years of use it is still running like new and have only recharged it once.
@RobertMorgan6 жыл бұрын
18650 battery capability is a major selling point to me, as my Goal Zero solar charger came with a 18650 power bank that it can charge in an afternoon.
@Mrgunsngear6 жыл бұрын
awesome
@davidgatsby37757 жыл бұрын
Good review, thank you for taking the time to make this.
@valhalla90997 жыл бұрын
I just got mine in yesterday so excellent timing. Botach has the 2000 lumen deal which is the rail mount and handheld version for $169. The clip on the handheld looks a bit strange but I like it. It allows you to carry it deep in the pocket making it easier to access other items in your pocket. Didn't find an MLok mount for the pressure switch so I carefully drilled the holes on the pressure switch so I could use the larger Magpul MLok bolts I had. I was able to mount the switch directly to my MLok forearm. Easy to do with a handheld drill and made sure I started small until I was able to screw the bolt through the hole.
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
thanks
@Militaristics7 жыл бұрын
the light body is a bit longer so some mounts will have issue with the m lok or keymod screw nearest to the light, the body extends over it and unless you cut down an allen key, it's hard to work with, so beware when looking at mounts. if you mount it from the bottom it's not an issue, but an in line mount may not be an easy fit. great light and the cloud defense mount for the pad is great.
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
interesting; I haven't run into that.
@winstonsmiths24493 жыл бұрын
My 18650 batteries do not just "die" unexpectedly. They dim for a decent time, actually ramp down as voltage drops. Are you referring to unregulated 18650s? I have a 2000 lumen Lumintop torch that I use daily and when the battery is getting low on juice, the light ramps down. That may be due to the Andruil UI since the Lumintop uses a unregulated 18650. Do not expect an answer, just placing the Qs here for future readers to think about.
@tylerhall645510 ай бұрын
Yea I was thinking the same thing. I've used tons of different 18650's and even harvested a couple dozen years ago from a couple old laptop batteries and still to this day (9 years later) use those batteries. Regulated or un regulated Ive never had a 18650 just up and die on me. All mine have just dimmed out. The unregulated ones I don't let get too dead cuz its bad for them.
@CarlPapa8810 ай бұрын
@@tylerhall6455Haha Didn't know they were in laptops too. Got a bunch out of cracked Dewalt batteries at a previous job. 8 or 9 in the bigger batteries.
@jdc83523 күн бұрын
@@CarlPapa88we have electric pallet jacks at work that run off a bunch of 18650's 😁. It was shocking to find this out
@rds8012 жыл бұрын
I'm late to the party. But thanks for the video. I've been trying to decide which light to get. I've watched a few of your light vids the past couple days. After watching this one, and reading some online content, I think I have my mind made up. Thanks again.
@boofingdragon5 жыл бұрын
I just got this light after discounting it for years. This with a Cloud Defensive switch mount is a potent solution for less than 200 hundred bucks. Plus it takes 18650s which for me is a must these days...you listening surefire? I shouldnt have to have my Surefire bodies reamed out to take them....
@Omgwtfbbqsammich5 жыл бұрын
IDK why I trust this guy, but I do. haha
@TheFacelessMan827 жыл бұрын
Just to be sure these Protac lights can be set to where you just push for momentary then click for constant without low or strobe? Not using tape switch just the tailcap.
@colombiano706 жыл бұрын
just bought mine and i am happy! thanks so much for this awesome review
@Mrgunsngear6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍🏽
@joshwilson07247 жыл бұрын
This will be my next purchase for my AR.
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
awesome
@dhalfacre7 жыл бұрын
Great review. Keep up the honest reviews of current gear.
@cloudhidden11967 жыл бұрын
Your dogs probably know more about guns by now than half of the trolls that comment on your videos.
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
likely
@sparda11237 жыл бұрын
Mrgunsngear Channel could you report if the scout tail cap will fit and work on this? I'm currently running a p3x fury setup with the dual pressure switch. I would like to switch to this but the dual pressure switch is a must for me.
@mghegotagun3 жыл бұрын
@@Mrgunsngear just to be sure, the streamlight HL-X can be mounted on an Arisaka offset scout mount without the need of a picatinny adapter?
@user-mw4dp8zq7k3 жыл бұрын
@@mghegotagun That is correct.
@leaperv122 жыл бұрын
Fantastic observation
@MaxwellAerialPhotography4 жыл бұрын
I seriously think that Surefire is starting to coast off their reputation. Companies like Streamlight, Olight, Fenix, and Inforce, are absolutely demolishing Surefire in terms of features and value. Sure maybe Surefire lights are able to stand up best to getting chucked out of a helicopter or dropped off a cliff, but if you need any other feature besides that and don’t want to pay double what a light is really worth, don’t buy Surefire.
@mghegotagun3 жыл бұрын
dont forget holosun making trijicon look like the surefire of the red dot scene
@RClelland3 жыл бұрын
@@mghegotagun Hell, even my Romeo 5 is all the red dot someone needs for a home/property defense rifle for 1/6th the cost. An AR with a streamlight and holosun/Romeo 5 combo is laughably more cost effective than sure fire/aim point/trijicon
@rfcdgaf3 жыл бұрын
Making a light "military" proof isn't some black magic. When a product doesn't NEED to cost that much to produce and make a profit, you bet someone else will come along and do it for them. Especially when the pricing is EGREGIOUS with surefire. It does NOT cost that much money to make a reliable flashlight
@bflaves1233 жыл бұрын
@@rfcdgaf They sell whole lights (without the tape switch or even the tailcap to run the tape switch) for $300+ but also sell just the light heads for... Also $300. Their pricing literally makes no sense but people swear it's just "being poor" when you choose something else.
@marksmith64352 жыл бұрын
@@mghegotagun i tried both holoson and trijicon. Both very good but I kept the trijicon.
@Marty480344 жыл бұрын
$99 on Amazon today. (2/15/2020)
@codyhaar19664 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks. This answered all the questions I had about this product.
@NickNardone7 жыл бұрын
Incredibly detailed video man. Thanks so much for this!! I really appreciate your effort.
@StraightEDGEo36 жыл бұрын
Great video! Decent lights for sure! For the money they can't be touched.
@jaydee51565 жыл бұрын
Nice review of the light, but I would like to have seen the switch mounted in place and in use. I'm in search of a weapon light and this one is currently top on my list. How and where to locate the switch is still a question for me. At least I now know what those two plastic clips are for.
@shaka26087 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! A very informative channel. Thanks for sharing.
@Franco-xs4gj7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. The only issue is as you said that the light is very strong and in small rooms and it will be a problem for inexperienced people. Can you make a video to show us how to ''room clearing'' in the dark with this strong light without get ourselves blind?
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It's too complex of a subject to really show because ever room in the world is different.
@Franco-xs4gj7 жыл бұрын
No problem! The only way I can think is to not look directly at the light, especially at the center of this light. I was looking on youtube for surefire gun lights and I found your video with this light. Do you suggest me to buy the Streamlight Rail Mount HL-X (1,000 Lumens) or any other light for my shotgun? Thanks.
@MOBROOKS6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Great light. However, there is a little bit of play on the pressure pad with the rubber mounts. All in all, it’s a great value.
@Mrgunsngear6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the report
@lighthammer25316 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always. Thanks for the review!
@ortiz110397 жыл бұрын
coyote hunting 😮 coyote Peterson take cover!!!
@Bigeagle1207 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid, been waiting to see a review on this light
@golf-n-guns7 жыл бұрын
Great review. Streamlight makes fantastic products.
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
thanks
@JayTaylor4477 жыл бұрын
fantastic review as always
@kevinstafford44757 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I recently got mine in as soon as it was stocked through MidwayUSA. Excellent light for the money IMO. As far as the "too much light/blindness" comments, like you said that is just poor technique on those users part or even more likely just ignorance/"I heard it on the internet."
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
thank you
@chaoticcaninejb7 жыл бұрын
#allthelumens. Never Enough! Training!
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
all of them!!
@Operation3Sixty3 жыл бұрын
Are you aware of the problem the have? I did a short video explaining it and how to fix it. On my channel in the "Guns" Playlist. Aside from the flickering issue, it's been a great light for me. Have 2 of them.
@toki896664 жыл бұрын
That moment you realize you can use the same batteries for your weaponlight and your vape! The HL-X looks awesome for my first weapon light, I'm buying the shit out of that tomorrow.
@CarlPapa8810 ай бұрын
Exactly why I want an 18650 compatible WML. Have at least 20 batteries I can use. I believe they'll fit in the B5 SOPMOD stock too.
@buzman19855 жыл бұрын
I’ll take the Steamlight all day because of the fucking Surefire prices.
@rodyoakum82954 ай бұрын
Thank For Another Great Video
@JohnDavis-ol7qg3 жыл бұрын
This is june 17th,2021 and you have this on special on Amazon for $101 and it's on the way for my new PSA PSAK47 GF3
@nickl38723 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@keithgregory79377 жыл бұрын
I have heard good things about all Streamlights!
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
👍🏽
@spidafingaz17 жыл бұрын
Mr.G&G I know this has nothing to do with the video but I just ran across NC house bill 723 which is trying to repeal the stand your ground law in NC but what concerns me is that it's also hiding some language about a magazine capacity restriction to 15 rounds! Are you aware of this?? And who do we contact in our particular state to try to fight it?
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
I am. But I don't want to give it any publicity as right now it stands about 0% chance. If it becomes an actual threat I'll address it publicly
@spidafingaz17 жыл бұрын
Mrgunsngear Channel Thanks G I appreciate it very much, keep us informed 😉!
@Thunderbolt22A106 жыл бұрын
“Like it’s 1995” Hey I was born that year.
@ramboxlegacy144 жыл бұрын
James Nuttes Anybody who say someone has “douchebaggery” has the mental capacity of a child.
@oneeyeman61184 жыл бұрын
Ok kid
@furysactorslounge39562 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what the two holes are for on top of the pressure pad? I know it comes with two screws but they are too long to mount into those holes. Thanks
@mozzberg5907 жыл бұрын
This light is in my future, but I always find another toy and forget this. video idea sir, budget shotgun review or home defense? Thanks
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
noted, thanks.
@dis6wood3 жыл бұрын
Only 108$ on Amazon. Crazy good value light for AR
@RollingAroundwNicknAmanda7 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@farmer9534 жыл бұрын
So which do you prefer? Trl1 or protac? Great review by the way
@LYLEWOLD7 жыл бұрын
thanks for this review. you mentioned the "too bright" thing being a training / software issue. i've got a streamlight tlr-3 (maybe 130 lumens?) on my nightstand gun, and if i've been laying in the dark and hit that light (to simulate suddenly awakened) i am kinda blinded. what's the chance of you doing a video on how to properly use a weapon mounted light?
@billking6984 жыл бұрын
I BOUGHT ONE OF THESE UPON YOUR FAVORABLE REVIEW. I HOPE YOU GET THIS MESSAGE BECAUSE I NEED YOUR HELP. WITH THE PRESSURE SWITCH ATTACHED TO THE UNIT....HOW DO YOU JUST TURN ON THE LASER WITH OUT TURNING ON THE LIGHT ?.. PLEASE FORGIVE MY IGNORANCE,...I'M OLD AND NOT HIP TO THIS TECHNOLOGY. THANX...B.K.
@CarlPapa8810 ай бұрын
@MrGnG This being an older model, is it still in use at your place? As a guy on a budget, it checks all the boxes and much cheaper ($132 Amazon) than Scout lights.
@jbott663 жыл бұрын
Wondering if anyone is running this light on a shotgun, perhaps a Mossberg 590A1? Thoughts, mounting tips, suggestions, pros and cons? Love the channel, keep 'em coming. Thanks
@PonyBoy17762 жыл бұрын
An excellent review
@Johnnyybagodonuts5 жыл бұрын
I have an MLok hand guard... how many slots of picatinny rail would i need to mount the pressure pad on the side of the hand guard
@cz1always6087 жыл бұрын
Great review. As usual, thanks
@Mrgunsngear7 жыл бұрын
👍🏽
@Venomxjjb5 жыл бұрын
All long guns for home defense NEED a light. If your reason for not having one is cost (cause surefire are $200+) then buy the streamlight. it will work just fine for $100 and that's cheap insurance vs therapy for the rest of your life because you shot the wrong person. I have 3 streamlights and an Olight, so far all have been just fine, no failures. even mounted a streamlight too far forward once and it got a beating from my comp...still works just fine.
@jake22-14 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info
@seadowg55157 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Really like the flashlight reviews. How is the Surefire xc1 holding up? Thinking about picking one up.
@mct54az7 жыл бұрын
Nice job as always! Do you know of anything about half the size of this light?
@flyingplumber2267 жыл бұрын
What's the advantage to running this over the TLR-1 HL? Besides 200 more lumens and more throw? Any other benefits I'm not seeing? The hot spots looked pretty close.
@tackytrooper7 жыл бұрын
The TLR-1 HL is a much more CQB oriented light, a lot more spill and far less throw. While I would be comfortable using a typical "rifle" weapon light at over 100 yards, I wouldn't try to push a TLR much past 50 yards, simply because beyond that the throw just isn't there. The Protac will also give you the option of a tailcap button, whereas with the TLR you are stuck with either the pistol-style activation or pressure switch. Also in my experience the pressure switches for the TLRs are hit or miss, sometimes their seals are out of spec so they don't actually close fully.
@flyingplumber2267 жыл бұрын
tackytrooper thank you for the info. All very solid points. And for where my home is located(middle of woods and corn fields), I need all the throw I can get.
@tackytrooper7 жыл бұрын
Yes for your application I would go for a dedicated rifle light 100%. I've used TLRs on long guns before but to me at least the activation switch feels awkward when mounted anywhere but the 12:00 position. If you can only have ONE weapon light for the foreseeable future, and you own railed pistols, get a TLR, it will be *good enough* in most applications. Otherwise, get a Protac or other dedicated long-range light.
@orion22506 жыл бұрын
Tacky trooper I concur about the throw on a TLR H1. Lights there but fainter past 50. Inside fifty you blind godzilla
@IanHimself286 жыл бұрын
Amazing review dude
@henrybroadcast11 ай бұрын
For clearing rooms, would the low mode solve the problem of not blinding yourself? Ty
@tanakattack59657 жыл бұрын
I wish it didn't have such a huge bezel. Since you have a lot of experience with lights, do you know of any lights that have a "neutral white" LED that's rugged enough to put on a rifle? Also, any update on the missing barrels from the meltdown tests?
@coreybikesАй бұрын
Surefire website says HLX has 50,000 candela on high not 27,600. Am I missing something?
@bryceduckman257 жыл бұрын
Arisaka Defense offset scout mount is a must with these lights. Check them out.
@jawknee27 жыл бұрын
bryceduckman25 I've found their inline works great too if you want it canted on a 8 sided mlok rail.
@ronaldthe15 жыл бұрын
Just waiting for the dogs to pee on something or take off running with it
@jsamp45544 жыл бұрын
Does it come with instruction on how to activate the low light setting?