I am a weapon light junkie and watch a lot of the big name youtube reviewers and dude I have to tell you that you did a hell of a job with this video... One of the best comparison videos I've seen to date. Bravo!!
Great video man, thanks for this. No one has shown beam pattern for indoor use on the web. Most everything you find is only testing the light at range and brightness. You went over the whole gambit. Then pulled out the scale at the end to weigh the lights. Top notch man, Top notch.
Good video man. I definitely think the surefire or streamlight for CQB/indoor on a short barrel rifle with a red dot. The modlight or owl on a carbine/rifle with a scope.
Cool video. That streamlight is $100 (or at least can be found for that), comes with everything you need to setup and go, including streamlights offset mlok mount that is identical to the arisaka, and a lifetime warranty. there's also a new version of it out now with 50,000 candela. The olight drops down from that turbo mo 27:33 de to lower lumens and has a proprietary battery and charging system. I like the simplicity of that owl light, but you're handcuffed to the placement if you're running a backup front sight. We're lucky to have so many great options!
Personally imo I think the OWL is the best bang for the buck to go with. I mean the shear durability, the cost, what comes with it, the simplicity of mounting, lifetime warranty, I just think that's the way to go imo. But the Modlite is a dope ass light also.
For those who knock the streamlight protac HLX just because it's made in China. That's fine by me. And because you refuse to buy them keeps the cost down and personally I want to thank you.
Nice review thank you. Olight will only run for 120 seconds at 2250 lumens before it drops down to 1000 lumens. I own both Olight and Streamlight mainly to keep build costs down. For home defense the budget options are plenty reliable IMO. Biggest negative about the OWL is it is not as versatile due to the fixed mounting system.
I have 3 Modlites and I'm prob going to get one for each of my rifles. The small overall package goes great with AR pistols. Perfect light for going camping with your rifle.
Thank you the video! I planned on getting the Streamlight HLX but after this video I ordered a OWL from Big Daddy Unlimited for $298. I agree with you, it's a great value.
Thanks for that very comprehensive video review. I have a visible laser with a IR laser with an IR illuminator mounted on my AR to work with my nods, but this weekend we had an FTX where we were required to use a weapons mounted light and I didn’t have one. So I am currently shopping for one. Thanks again 🙏👍
Outstanding test , very impressive long range test ! I agree about the price, if you can afford it doesn't matter how good it is, does the price match performance, second maybe you just need one that does what your specific needs are, hardly anyone is going to take a shot at 200 yards, at that distance you're getting your car and leaving.
Awesome review! Thanks for showing so many lights. Just as an FYI (and you probably already know this by now) the Cloud Rein is even more powerful than the OWL and not much different in price. IIRC it's over 10,000 candela brighter!
Throw vs situational awareness…. for my home defense indoor or outdoor, I’d choose Surefire over Modlight or Cloud. There is no use case for 50/100/200 throw.
These are professional grade lights and are not designed solely for home defense. If you are outside during daylight and are making entry into a dark structure, you need the candela to penetrate through the photonics barrier.
Great review, however the biggest differences Ive seen which have been clear cut have been same test in smoke, fog, rain, twilight and reverese lighting conditions. Some are very good while others are rather disappointing. Amazing what a little enviormentals can do to a light.
Also curious what you have observed? In theory the higher candela the better would still apply in those conditions as well as the light can overcome the photonic barrier
Great review. Hard to beat the Plight Warrior X Pro for a budget build. I think I would go with the Owl if I found it on sale for $300 & didn't have to worry about the $.
Thanks for doing such a helpful video. Yours is the first I’ve seen with all of the most important lights (IMO). So, I just received the new Olight Oden. As well as the Warrior X Pro which is a bit more lumens than the regular Warrior X with tail switches for both. If you had any inclanation, I would definitely grab the Oden and test is against these lights that you have here. It comes with a mount and a locking tail pressure switch in the box. I also wonder about the new Owl that’s coming out soon. Would be nice to test that as well against everything here!! Thanks!
I would have talked about the Cloud Defensive CORv1 Cloud Optimized Rail in conjunction with the OWL; I am hoping they come out with a shorter version, maybe 7.5"...
@@overlandedc Unless I missed it, you didn't show the half press and full button hard press difference in the Olight. Was the Olight being tested here at highest setting?
I'm useing a streamlight protac HLX on my ar15 and my ar9 carbines. The ar9 carbine is my primary home defensive weapon. And both serve my needs well. A weapons light is essential or a must on every defensive longgun and on defensive handguns as well. A light will give a target identification in darkened areas for threats. I also have streamlight tlr8a flexs on my glock19 and 23 as well as my sig320c. The thousand lumens and 5000 candela is bright enough for my needs. And can light up a target out to 100 yard the tlr8 a flex has 500 lumens and is good out to 350 yards for positive ID out to 50 yards. Which is the maximum use for a handgun at least for me. Streamlight does everything I need from a weapons mounted light. At the distances I'll have to engage a hostile situation. And the truth be known a weapons mounted light needs training on to be effective and used effectively.
Need to review the olight odin. Their first dedicated rifle light, 2000 lumens, 5 year warranty, rechargeable, with dual position mount AND tape switch for $120, along with 2 free $30 lights.
For me its Surefire for the win and I have them on everything……. I do have a cloud defense rein which is great outside at 100 yards…… but for my needs which is self defense, in a house or close up outside Surefire wins……. I don’t need 70,000 candela at the expense of everything else.
Great review. The modlite is very expensive but it is also very versatile, lots of mounting options and you can use it with a peq or dbal if you are lucky enough to have night vision. Have you reviewed the modlite okw?
Note about the Olight Warrior X Pro: your 1" mount won't work with it. The knurling on the flashlight body raises to overal diameter slightly beyond 1" and 1" mounts won't work. I tried mine with an Arisaka 1" ring mount, no joy. Ring won't close enough to get the screw to line up. The olight is a super bright flashlight, though. Pressure pad is quality. Magnetic attachment is good to go. If it becomes detached, it's strong enough to find it's way home. I've been woods running/gunning with it and doing CQB exercises and haven't had a problem with it yet. The $12 mount is blocky and ugly but it works fine, tbh. It's a tough polymer material.
Streamlight has always been the 'poor man's Surefire'. They're cheaper mainly due to them 'globally sourcing' (FFS ITS CHINA!) and than final assembly and QC in the US. Nothing wrong with this arrangement as it allows them to charge less than SF and Cloud while still delivering a good product. Olight is a Chinese company. No ifs ands or buts. Their flash sales are ridiculous and indicative of their 'real pricing' ( just wait a month or two and get it for 40% off). If you 100% need it to run, SF, Mod or Cloud.
@@overlandedc yeah I think your right about that. The complete kit is $350 which I think you’ll need to buy it to get a pressure pad like the OWL and it’s still cheaper + more lumens + more candela + the same warranty. Pretty awesome option
Great review. I dont know if you memtioned it but durability wise the OWL is probably one of the toughest/most durable weapon lights on the plant. The torture test are absolutely ridiculous
Olight did pretty good considering it's about $200 dollars cheaper than the top 2. Modlight wins. Once again SF asking too much $ for too little in return.
I am new to the rifle light game and there is no 'perfect wml'. However, I think the OWL is the one to get since i don't plan on running IR/ night vision and everything is one tight albeit heavy body
Should I get a Modlight PLH 18650 or Surefire scout m600df? Or are those too big and go with a mini scout? Have a 10.3 with 9.5 Geissele MK8 rail I want to put it on. Will mount it most likely to a unity tactical or arisaka mount.
I especially like the part around 9:45, where he starts mumbling quietly when saying what flashlight he is using as if HE is the home intruder trying not to alert the homeowner. C'mon man, say it with your chest!
Surefire wins hands down. Anyone that knows how to use a light on a gun will know why, everyone else is just marketing prey. Edit: The streamllight will work great for those on a budget, just buy the surefire cap and with any light get a solid mount. Hell an old M951 with an A.R.M.S. mount would work great for home defense is you need something cheap dependable and reliable.
Cloud defense is very bright but the mounts are severely inferior Walmart china inferior! It can be used as a toy but Not on a weapon. all kinds of people complaining about the cheap aluminum screw mount!