Flashlight

[Mshorter22]

What is your guys favorite flashlight to run on AR?

 

[wcd]

What is your guys favorite flashlight to run on AR?

For a Hand Held Klarus is hard to beat for features and value. As far as wml sorry no help there.

 

[joe138]

Surefire, Modlight or Cloud Defense. All of these brands are expensive, but are proven.
Olight has some options depending on budget.

 

[turnerdye1]

Handhelds: I’ve always carried Streamlight. Everything from their small Micro models for EDC up to their Stingers for duty. Have always been happy.

Weapon: I’ve used Streamlight and Surefire. The TLR HL and X300U are solid for pistols and rifles. And the RM2 and Scout Pro’s are top notch for rifles

If you’re looking for something that’s for self defense or work related then avoid Olight or any other off brand. It’s not worth the 50 dollar savings to risk it.

 

[OneBadV8]

I've had good luck with Surefire, Streamlight, and on my rifles I do like the Inforce design.

 

[duanewade]

I've had a Surefire P6 forever. Kids bought it for for Christmas 20 some years ago. I did put an LED bulb in it, while it isn't the brightest light I've used it is dependable

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[Gabriel]

Of all the lights I have on my ARs, (Surefire X300, Surefire Scout, Elzetta CQB, Inforce) the TLR-1 HL is my favorite. The Surefires don't have the candela of the less expensive Streamlight and it's immediately noticeable in the dark when you compare the two side by side. I just never liked the Inforce and it's in a box somewhere.

If I were to buy one now, I think the Cloud Defensive Rein 3.0 would be at the top of the list.

 

[derrickgoins]

Cloud Defensive - I've run the Rein Micro, Rein Full Size, and OWL and haven't had a hiccup yet. Also have their handheld MCH light as an EDC.

I also do like Inforce and have one on my AR9 and one on a B&T APC Pro.

 

[DadSmith]

What is your guys favorite flashlight to run on AR?

LGL-170: Rechargeable Full-Size Long Gun Light Kit - (2) 18650

The LGL-170 rechargeable full-size long gun light kit is a complete weapon lighting system for your rifle, carbine, or shotgun. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum and hard anodized black, it features a super-bright LED rated at 1500 lumens with a 1.5-hour runtime. Designed around a high-efficiency deep par...

www.nightstick.com

Check Nightstick out. They make decent lights

Olight | Illuminate Your World.

OLIGHT's Official Website. We are a global technology-driven lighting company filled with dedicated people who want to provide the best for our customers.

www.olightworld.com

Olight has been good for me. I've bought many lights from them as gifts and personal use.

 

[FN USA]

I'm looking into this same thing myself. My next wml won't be on my "go to" gun so it won't need to be surefire bomb proof, just something good enough to provide good illumination to ID stuff at distance if needed. Thinking of trying out the olight odin. I know they get a bad rap, but on paper they look pretty good for a cheaper option.

 

[Dean C.]

M600U-Z68 | 6-Volt Ultra-High-Output LED Scout Light® w/ M75 Thumbscrew Mount | SureFire

With its recoil-proof, ultra-high-output LED delivering 1000 lumens of blinding white light, the M600U-Z68 weapon light ensures you won’t. Its proprietary TIR lens shapes the light into a far-reaching beam with ample surround light for exceptional peripheral vision, making the M600U ideal for...

www.surefire.com

I run a scout light, have a tape switch but honestly don't care for it. That being said I just got to play with a Cloud Defensive light today and WOW those things are amazing. PID easily out to 150 yards , they are sweet and made in Indiana too.

Anyone who suggests O-Lights , you are wrong and have made a bad decision. Please replace your garbage rod light before it grenades on you.

 

[grunt soldier]

LGL-170: Rechargeable Full-Size Long Gun Light Kit - (2) 18650

The LGL-170 rechargeable full-size long gun light kit is a complete weapon lighting system for your rifle, carbine, or shotgun. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum and hard anodized black, it features a super-bright LED rated at 1500 lumens with a 1.5-hour runtime. Designed around a high-efficiency deep par...

www.nightstick.com

Check Nightstick out. They make decent lights

Olight | Illuminate Your World.

OLIGHT's Official Website. We are a global technology-driven lighting company filled with dedicated people who want to provide the best for our customers.

www.olightworld.com

Olight has been good for me. I've bought many lights from them as gifts and personal use.

Night sticks are horrible. Don't trust them for anything. Numerous agencies have returned them due to constant failures

 

[DadSmith]

Night sticks are horrible. Don't trust them for anything. Numerous agencies have returned them due to constant failures

I wouldn't know about that. My Nightstick 850xl has been good for for over 5 years now. It's been on a few rifles, and two pistols. Maybe I got lucky.

 

[Cameramonkey]

On a related note, the tan Streamlight MicroUSB is a neat flashlight.

Its a 1 AAA sized rechargeable pocket flashlight. it defaults to high output on the first press, low on the 2nd press. (the identical black version is opposite for use primarily as an inspection light)

I had to switch after my primary pocket EDC light was discontinued and am impressed.

 

[Gabriel]

On a related note, the tan Streamlight MicroUSB is a neat flashlight.

Its a 1 AAA sized rechargeable pocket flashlight. it defaults to high output on the first press, low on the 2nd press. (the identical black version is opposite for use primarily as an inspection light)

I had to switch after my primary pocket EDC light was discontinued and am impressed.

It's a good little light. I've been using one for years and bought some more for my kids (who have since lost them both).

 

[Gabriel]

M600U-Z68 | 6-Volt Ultra-High-Output LED Scout Light® w/ M75 Thumbscrew Mount | SureFire

With its recoil-proof, ultra-high-output LED delivering 1000 lumens of blinding white light, the M600U-Z68 weapon light ensures you won’t. Its proprietary TIR lens shapes the light into a far-reaching beam with ample surround light for exceptional peripheral vision, making the M600U ideal for...

www.surefire.com

I run a scout light, have a tape switch but honestly don't care for it. That being said I just got to play with a Cloud Defensive light today and WOW those things are amazing. PID easily out to 150 yards , they are sweet and made in Indiana too.

Anyone who suggests O-Lights , you are wrong and have made a bad decision. Please replace your garbage rod light before it grenades on you.

The candela difference between the two lights is significant. I bought some Surefires last year ( a scout dual fuel and a X300) and honestly wish I hadn't. My relatively inexpensive TLR1 HL and Protac HL-X dual fuel lights have more candela and throw than the Surefires that are more than twice the price. I did some non-scientific testing between all the lights in a school auditorium last year and found the Streamlights to be brighter. The new Surefire Turbo lights will probably fix that issue, but my money will probaly go to Cloud Defensive when I upgrade lights again.

In my opinion, tape switches are just add more parts than necesary and more parts are just more places for problems to occur.

 

[DadSmith]

STREAMLIGHT TLR-9 1000 Lumen Rail Mounted Tactical Light w/ Rear Switch Options

STREAMLIGHT TLR-9 1000 Lumen Rail Mounted Tactical Light w/ Rear Switch Options

www.joeboboutfitters.com

$120

 

[Dean C.]

The candela difference between the two lights is significant. I bought some Surefires last year ( a scout dual fuel and a X300) and honestly wish I hadn't. My relatively inexpensive TLR1 HL and Protac HL-X dual fuel lights have more candela and throw than the Surefires that are more than twice the price. I did some non-scientific testing between all the lights in a school auditorium last year and found the Streamlights to be brighter. The new Surefire Turbo lights will probably fix that issue, but my money will probaly go to Cloud Defensive when I upgrade lights again.

In my opinion, tape switches are just add more parts than necesary and more parts are just more places for problems to occur.

I have no problem with Streamlight , only bashed O Light for the most part. Picked up my surefire at or below dealer cost so I didn't mind, have had both lights now for 5+ years. If I ever feel the need to upgrade Cloud is where I am going.

 

[michelob]

I have an Olight mini Odin on my 16 inch and an Enforce on my 11.5 inch. I like them both. If I had a bigger budget, I’d like to look into Cloud Defensive. I like that it’s an Indiana company.

 

[Cmak85]

Surefire scout M300's on SBR's and Streamlight Rail mount 2's on 16" guns.