Sunday Gear Review: Cloud Defensive OWL

[@alexanderchung6402]

Heads up the last 1000 OWLs are being sold and then that program is done. These are amazing. Sad to see the era end.

[@miltonoliver3705]

I own, the owl and reign, the owl works best on small guns, I have it on my 10mm sbr

[@thesebiscuits1691]

Thanks for the great content as always John 👍

[@ASPextra]

My pleasure!

[@Alex9501950]

Good review. I'd really like to see you use that light to sponser a new shooter. Next time you are at the range filming an ASP extra, find a newer shooter with a rifle, and do a video explaining the benifits of a WML for home defense and gift him the OWL. I think they are a great high end solution for new shooters and that's a great way to bring someone a little further into the fold.

[@InGratitudeIam]

Cloud Defensive makes some amazingly bomb-proof stuff! Reliability is critical.

[@ASPextra]

Agreed.

[@MRsolidcolor]

true but i think imma going with the modlight.

[@InGratitudeIam]

@@MRsolidcolor Those work too. One question is, how far do you need your light to go? I mean, in civilian applications, at what distance does a threat no longer remain imminent? Also, what works best for you under stress? Not only from a hardware perspective, but from a color temperature perspective? Whatever checks those boxes, that's what you need.

[@darylstephens7446]

maybe its just because the mount is attached, but looks chonky to me. does it feel as big as it looks? another possible downside is the inability tonplace it really far out om the rail. for example when using a suppressor, keeping the mount within reach may have the head of the light far back andcast shadows from the can. would yiu think it would be better for a shorter barrel, like your sp5 or an AR pistol?

[@ASPextra]

I think it's kinda chonky. I think the light should clear a suppressor, will check once my stamps are back ugh.

[@darylstephens7446]

@@ASPextra maybe you'll get lucky and get them all approved in a batch. hearing multiple people have that happen

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

I've been looking at buying one of these for my AR pistol, their torture tests convinced me!

[@Kross8761]

Modlite lights are also durable, but I think this is an excellent option for setups where durability is paramount and output is also desired, but secondary to durability.

[@chrish.6934]

I don't have the CD OWL but I do have the Rein Micro 2 & absolutely love it, no regrets @ all. I will recommend the OWL though for anyone who needs the simplicity of install & still want durability

[@zack9912000]

I am a surefire guy, i like their lights better than cloud defense. Yet more companies in the light business the better for us.

[@cjjes17]

Speaking of lights I remember from a previous video that you were trying out Modlight's PLHv2-18650. How does it compare to the Surefire EDCL2-T you were using before?

[@ASPextra]

I find it superior, but much more expensive!

[@jakenichols2626]

John I love ya! Greetings from just a few hours north in Flagstaff.

[@rubenaguirre168]

A subscriber giveaway might be a cool idea for the light. I have the owl and gen 1 rein, and they're both awesome. Both are quite girthy, which doesn't bother me as much as I thought it was going to now that they're mounted on my firearms.

[@ASPextra]

haha "girthy." I am a teenage boy.

[@scrider5493]

What do with the light? Why don't you keep it, you put out good info and have for years.

[@muskaos]

Surefire 6PX Tactical ($95 Amazon) in a VTAC Mk4 flashlight mount ($28 Amazon) will work if you are on a budget. I have several of these mounted on working carbines, and they work OK.

[@ASPextra]

Reaching WAY back with that Surefire!! :)

[@Googledybunker]

So is it a good light?

[@jadcock1023]

Love it 😀

[@lukuscarter3563]

Are the owl ears on your head on because your reviewing the owl?

[@ASPextra]

Haha! They're Nekomimi. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqrOn6GNeaqNkNE

[@eggwurkz]

Just threw an owl on my 12.5. Thing is an absolute tank

[@wa2930]

What distance was the target at?

[@ASPextra]

25 yds.

[@wa2930]

@@ASPextra Thanks

[@Knight_of_the_Old_Code]

I don't have the OWL, but I do have the Micro Rein. Really nice weapon light!

[@ASPextra]

I really like the REIN.

[@Knight_of_the_Old_Code]

@@ASPextra Same.

[@joshmajor8662]

Yeah, a giveaway would be cool!! Personally, the owners of this are "Happy" but I'm beyond disappointed in it for the price. It apparently doesn't produce what they claim, the light itself isn't impressive, as you could see Lol You're being honest John and I appreciate that, it's just not a good option unless you wanna plug and play. As you mentioned Haha For "Free" I'd happily take it, otherwise I'll stick with my Streamlight that does this and more, also comes with everything to attach to anything. For a 1/4th of the price too Haha

[@jking0.o121]

John is the man!

[@geralddeas8630]

Prizes are good

[@michaeld8980]

I cant find this in black ANYWHERE! I swear, what's going on??? are they fulfilling a military contract for the troops deployed around the Ukraine?

[@David.Anderson]

Good job

[@keigganlange7138]

Thanks for this! Trying to get my arsenal to a higher standard and a big part of that are the different attachments I will need. Appreciate it.

[@ASPextra]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rickmontgomery7041]

Mod light baby

[@chevyrunner8846]

"Give it away, give it away, give it away now"

[@BigSkyGuyWhy]

Best Question earns the prize....

[@my3sons386]

Not a bright enough light for me

[@cragins]

What to do with the OWL? Raffle it at ASP Conference. We know where the Conference raffle $$ goes, eh?

[@ASPextra]

That's a great idea!! Love that!

[@Junk72]

Maybe it was just me, but I could sense a little hesitation.

[@ASPextra]

I mean, my honest opinion is that it has a place, but it's not the be-all, end-all.

[@NihilisticHatred]

You should give the light away...to me.

[@jimmystecher5214]

Giving it away would be a great idea, I would suggest, give it away when you hit 200k subscribers.

[@ASPextra]

Not a bad idea!

[@MiketheMeister]

So, after gear reviews, select a viewer to receive the item and do an at-home review. Me first.

[@kennethzillman]

You forgot to mention that it can be reconfigured to sit on the left side of the rail if you're wrong-handed, which just makes the design even more slick.

[@ASPextra]

I said those exact words. :)

[@kennethzillman]

@@ASPextra You did, I missed it the first time. My bad.

[@ASPextra]

Haha no problem. Have a good one!

[@nomad155]

It's superior handed

[@scoon2117]

0:03 John Correria??? Lmao

[@uchis2k]

Wow, lost me at $400…

[@ASPextra]

High end lights like this cost a lot. Cheaper than the Modlite.