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Yes you can mount the Streamlight to the offset Arisaka mount.
Grizzlydad got two in this configuration. Amazing quality and value.
Yep, that's how I have mine mounted!
Same setup on my ARs for 2 years now but I'm using the Cloud Defense LCS mk2 on the top pic rail. The cord management with the Cloud Defense is really good.
same here, I have ProTac PL-X on Arisaka MLok mount via scout mounting points on mine DD.
I have my streamlight on more of a semi permanent mount. I used 2 of the factory drilled holes in the light body and used 2 Phillips head screws and washers to mount it to the last mloc section on my rail.
You forgot the Maglite mini wrapped in electrical tape put into a scope ring lol
@M headlamp
Underrated comment.
I've done a that and worse
@@jdc8352 same
Really illuminating guys, stay safe and well in these dark times.
Horrible. Just horrible
Very underrated comment
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I won't even try to make light of what you wrote.
Do you even know anything about history..this iss not dark times
All this talk about "too bright " is hurting my head.
Same art as the liberal hive mind channel.
For what it’s worth, I have several stream light pro tac HL models in different setups and never had a problem with them. Tape switches work flawlessly with many mounts and the lights themselves are durable and compatible with all scout style mounting options. I have owned two inforce WMLs and both have completely broken. First one was mounted to a rifle that got knocked over onto its side while at the range. Just the simple fall from resting on the butt pad to falling on its side on gravel shattered the lens and completely broke the plastic housing of the light. Second one I had mounted on the rifle I use to train new or recoil sensitive shooters (an M&P15-22) just up and quit working one day. Tried new batteries, cleaning the terminals, whole 9 yards and the light is flat out non functional after maybe 4-5 range trips. Wish I could afford surefire stuff but can’t justify that amount of coin for a light right now. Just my two cents.
Finally! please bring back the top five list because that helped me out when I started out in firearms.
Love my stream lights. Had a full size HL that was run over by an RV, dropped in various fluids, coolant, oil, etc. still worked wonder. RV egg shaped the head a tad but sent it in to streamlight for warranty and they sent an entirely new light except for the battery end cap. I was amazed by their warranty department.
The first streamlight I ever had was found at the gas station. It was run over and worked perfectly. Been a fan ever since
I've been running the Cloud Defense Light Control System Mk2, 1000 Lumen Streamlight Protact Scout Light, Arisaka Defense Light Mount & no issues, very happy/recommend it. Great video!
That’s like a $500 set up isn’t it?
@@RockyMountainWest13 No I'm doing the same set up, just got the streamlight protac hl 1000 lumen for $99.99, the arisaka mount cost $45 and the cloud denefesive LCS $60. So it should cost me around $205 to get a pretty good budget wml for my Ar15.
I'm definitely a mob light or a surefire guy, streamlight offers so much value and it is just so easy and it is compatible with the scout mount standard so you can connect it just about any which way to whatever you want. I feel like everybody needs to grab a few streamlights just to be able to put lights and extra guns even if it's not on your primary firearm.
Streamlight ProTac’s are hard to beat now. Cloud Defensive makes a great pressure pad mount for them and also they make an end to make them compatible to Surefire tail caps and switches. I like the factory switch with the Cloud mount but that conversion makes it nice if you wanna use Modbutton or Taps switch or something with a crane plug. I also have Surefire’s but I’ll always like the ProTac and I think they are the best price/quality ratio light on the market
Good info, thanks. I also like Surefire, and have upgraded to Modlite. I have two ModButtons being delivered today. It's a momentary on switch, that is also the mount for Scout lights. Mounts to the pic rail, and also has an option to extend the light more forward.
If you get a Surefire remote switch, and an Arisaka mount, you'll spend more than the ModButton. ModButton is $125
I've been using the Protac for about 3 years now in a hard use duty capacity. Of the 40 guys we have running them, we have burned out one light with the concussion of a muzzle brake and had 2-3 tape switches go bad. Streamlight has great customer service though and they were all fixed for free very quickly. All the scout mounts work for them. Highly recommend them.
Which ProTac are you using? HL-X Rail Mount? Now that 2 years has passed, how are they holding up? Any thoughts about them would be appreciated!
How’s it keeping up now lol
Come back!!! Update us please. :)
I run the streamlight hlx with and arisaka offset mount, and arisaka switch adaptor connected to a surefire sr09 tapeswitch. Eliminates the weak switch and gives you a solid light solution for less than the m600.
Wow, wow Chad actually got to talk this time without getting constantly interrupted. My new favorite video from you guys.
Yea Eric CONSTANTLY interrupts him still to this day
well ... it's eric's channel.
@@benjamins7229 well ... it's eric's channel.
@@grayman7208 why have someone else on your channel if you’re gonna interrupt them.
@@urbanmeyer9725 when two or more people talk ... people get interrupted all the time ... it is a natural phenomenon.
I have a streamlight protac and surefire scout's. Yes they can use the same offset mount adapters.
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Very helpful info guys to start this process of selection. Sure helped me narrow-down the overwhelming number of choices out there.
Trex arms lightbar will fix the suppressor shadow issue
David Nguyen not when it bends 45 degrees
This was exactly what I was looking for... awesome comparison ... I have several different toys... and this helped pick what works best for each one... thanks again
Lights, Slings, Boots,Plate Carriers, Chest Rigs, Battle Belts, Sidearms, PBS 14s, Earpro, Bump/Fast Helmets, IRs, Mags, Optics, Triggers, Ammo
Pvs14 just informing
Would love to see a top 5 plate carrier video. Maybe wear each one from the time you wake to the time you go to bed for a week. Do some shooting/ run and gun drills make a cool video with the results and short demos of them in action?!
Thanks for sharing the stats and info on these lights!! Stay well. God Bless America.
Another light worth checking out, if you don't mind a larger body. Primary Arms, Ultimate Weapons Light. I run one on my AR and one on my
12 gauge AR and they've been flawless.
perfect timing I was just looking for some weapon lights. I'm sure any of these are better than the little hybeam I have duct taped to my m500 lol.
I have been abusing a couple Streamlight Protac Rail mount 2 lights for a couple years now. Mine are the first model with 625 lumens. So far they have held up great.
How about now?
Did not see this sooner. My apologies. Still running great
Been through allot of hot summer humidity and cold winter days training. Love em!
Here’s some updated lights that are a little pricey but worth it.
1. Cloud Defensive Owl
2. Cloud Defensive Rein
3. Modlight OKW
4. Modlight PLHV2
“A little pricey” lmao. I have an 1800 lumen fenix flashlight that’s got seriously awesome candela rechargeable battery and it cost me 100 after tax. Idk what happened but there’s no reason weapon lights like surefire and cloud defense should be 300+ dollars
@@bmarra14 the OWL is the most rugged and durable weapon light on the market. look up torture tests on youtube and youll see why they are 300 dollars.
@@bmarra14 Agreed. Worst case, you can get a streamlight PolyTac and a Magpul light mount for it for a grand total of, like, 80 bucks that still pumps out 600 lumens. You could even swap that out for an HL-X and spend right around $110 and get 1000 lumens.
@@CageyTrollerwhat that mean?
Ive got that protac and absolutely love the thing, put it on my 10.5 in 300blk pistol build and it fits on there perfectly!
Those Streamlights HLX with the 10 Tap whatever. They are Awesome. I have mine offset on a Geissle mk4 rail. It’s not that difficult to rig up a secure offset. You can program it to be on/off. No strobe. No dumb settings. Just on off. With constant.
Even in the older vids, soooooo much good info. This channel is like my personal tactipedia reference.
I have the streamlight railmount xl on my rig. Works great. Only downside is the head is a bit large. Also takes scout mounts!
I enjoyed this content in this video. Keep'em coming. I've been looking for a gun light for my shotgun. This is very helpful.
Every Surefire light I’ve bought in the last 15 years is still ready and waiting ! Nuff said !
Same here
Heywood Jablome I broke 2 Streamlights. There customer service is very good. Both fixed free of charge.
DamionJR4923 Surefires are cheap enough that when one breaks its time to upgrade ......... I’ve never had a broken one tho !
I use the Streamight TLR-7 on my AR rails, right in front of front sight on rail.
500 lumens for 90 min on one CR123 battery.
Minimal weight setup, with lifetime warranty.
Iraqveteran8888. Great video. You should do another 5 weapons lights video but break it down in set brackets. One low/poverty two. Middle of the road. Three. High end lights for pistols, shotguns, rifles. Especially, in these stressful times with everyone out of work bc of the nation wide problem going on.
Arisaka makes awesome scout lights too. My Arisaka 300 competes very well with my Surefire M300C and Streamlight Protac RM-1 and is much thinner/lower profile than both.
Which light do you have
Love the whole video idea but was wondering if you guys could do a more specific video for pistols. I love the channel and appreciate all you do for gun owners new and old!
The switch on the Inforce light does work; it toggles momentary or always on for the main on/off button.
I am glad you mentioned the owl defense light. I have been looking at getting one of those.
It's a great light!
Great vid, perfect timing! Looking for weapon lights
CLOUD DEFENSE OWL!!! Great weapons light!!!
Hi Chad and Eric., good video as always , it's helps passing the lockdown here in South Africa . Chad I also have the exact surefire on my ar and it has not missed a beat .
What are gun laws like in south africa
Hi , they are getting tougher to license new firearms and to relicense guns .you have to go for a background check which takes up to 5 months , when you apply for your license , which can take up to 7 months to get processed .In SA you are allowed 1 handgun under a self defense license , you are allowed 1 handgun & a shot gun & bolt action rifle for sport shooting . You have to get dedicated status ( have to belong to a shooting club and go tru a certain number or rounds a month to keep your status ) to own a ar15 or ak . Every year the gun laws change , like now the government is limiting the amount of guns that u can license , and you basically can't have to ar15 chambered in the same caliber .self defense license we have to reapply every 5 years , sports and dedicated status is every 10 years . There is no open carry in public ( only allowed to open carry if your are in the police or army ) . Fully auto guns of any make are banned
I’m literally looking for lights right now.... y’all read my mind!! Thanks great video.
I’ve got the streamlight protac hl-x with arisaka mount and cloud defense mount for the pressure pad so far I’m loving it
Stop reading my mind! Lol past few nights I have been looking at Arisaka lights surefire streamlight for a scout type setup for the Battle Arms pistol i just built. Its 6.5lbs with a full mag/optic/sling and steel sights.
I miss your top 5 vids! Thanks!
I like the inforce option. Really snug and mounts really close to the rifle. Decent luminens.
This video just popped up as I am mounting a single cell protac with a impact weapons component mount on a colt 6450 with the retro hand guards for some after hours fun. Great price for what I hope to be a great set up. Thanks for the info
Saw the video title. Responded, “Ooooo” . Clicked.
Patriots Revival same!
Suggested Tip: Regarding you considering the profile of the Lasermax light, when reading a description and trying to figure the thickness, check out what batteries it takes and consider their thickness. The body of the object has to accommodate that. So, CR123, probably 1/2 or 7/16 inch at the slimmest.
Surefire g2x in a vltor offset mount has served me well for many years
This. The g2x or the p6 tactical can be picked up for 30-40 bucks used and they work great.
Just 2 days ago I had my hair like that, it was nice bushy, frizzy and so tough to take care of. I cut it all off yesterday and it was like shaving off a rug! Now my tub is all smiles, no more clogging! Oh by the way nice video, I just bought my 1st AR and was just looking into getting a light, great timing thx!
I've been hoping for a video like this to come out‼🇺🇸🤙🏼🎯🔦
The absence of the OWL feels like an oversight here guys as far as top lights available today but thanks for putting forward some options and features I wasn't aware of.
We just want more vids like Chad's Lantern collection
I've got a poly tac pro on my AR and a TLR-1 HR on my glock and love them both
Please do more vids like this on accessories for firearms! 🇺🇸👍great vid
SF 952 is one of my favorite and it’s part of my classic AR setup
These lights are really a marvel how bright they are.I have a couple Surefire scouts, unbelievable for the size.
Surprised you guys didn’t review or use the streamlight TLR-1 HL. That’s my go to light on all my handguns and on most of my rifles
TLR-1 and X300, 2 most popular by a long shot
Kyle Sonsalla exactly. I forgot to mention the x300.
@Roy Ayers 3%er
How is a Surefire cheap OR only suitable for weekend warriors? That's probably about the most ignorant comment I've seen thus far about lights..... X300 and TLR-1 set the standard for weapons lights on pistols because they flat out work reliably. What else are you going to suggest that's better?
I have TLR-1 HLs on my working long guns. All reliable and no problems.
I’ve got a couple of them myself. I love them.
I run Surefire lights on all my weapons except for one and I have a streamlight on that one, so it's safe to say I'm a Surefire fan boy, lol.
I have old incandescent Surefires, but upgraded them with Malkoff Devices drop in heads. They are awesome upgrades.
Cloud defense has metal mount for the streamlight pro tac. And it is great! They sell the protac as a package with the mount. $140 around xmas. I added the 45° arisaka mount for a slimmer profile. I enjoy it
How’s that Pro Tac holding up 2 years later?(just curious)
@@williamflowers9435 still holding up great. Shot probably 1k with an 11.5 with a vg6 epsilon blasting it. Another few thousand suppressed. I would say its perfect for a home defense and perimeters. I have a cloud rein as well now. Obviously brighter, but the throw is so much further.
@@voltairee3012 thanks!!
on my ar i use a normal flashlight mounted with a scope ring doesn't sit as close as i would like but it honestly doesn't look bad and works very well.
You saved yourself at the end brother lol! The Cloud Defensive Rein series of lights is AMAZING!
Where the modlites at or thd CD OWLs?
I want to see more modlites being tested. They're numbers are crazy
Primary & Secondary did an actual comparison video of quite a few brands inlcuding modlite and CD. Not just influencers who dont know the difference between led and incan among other things.
@@leeroygibbs2720 already seen that one. Any others?
Mitchell Nebrosky sage dynamics okw phl videos. And owl video
@@Thepilgr1m watched those as well lol
The Arisaka 300 and 600 lights are my go to for rifle lights and the streamlight TLR lights for hand guns. No complaints.
I've been debating mounting surefire g2x tactical, I know it's not a weapon light. But will it work on a 1" ring mount like a BCM light mount?
Yes the Streamlight Pro fits all Scout mounts
Ive had the streamlight hl-x for 3 years and its been very durable still going strong.
I have few streamlights and for the price they are great . I always love the Surefire brand for set the standard in Innovation but don’t like their price much. One brand that you guys forgot is VIRIDIAN ! I have a Viridian C5L for like 3 years and still working like when it was new ! Thank you for another great video . Be safe and GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸.
Oh used the sure fire light for work as a mechanic for 5 plus years. Endless drops and other mishaps. Battery will last most of the day if I use it all day.
I have a Surefire G2 on my M4. I mounted it to my quad rail and added a momentary pressure switch and I ran the wire to my front post grip.
this is so 2009
@@Jaguarboy11 and your point is what??? Not keeping up with the Jones's. It works so why "fix" what isn't broken? I've been running this since 2005 and its never failed me. So what is really bugging you about my setup???
@@justinmil1 lol shit bro you got tilted. It's just outdated and there are better options now in 2020. That doesn't make it bad; I know it works, I have a Block I M4 clone.
I have been thinking about getting one of the inforce lights for my ar. It came with a s&w light on it and it hasn't failed yet but looking for something more robust gonna move the s&w to my 500
I'm a fan of Elzetta's flood lens. Definitely a noticeable difference in total illuminated area.
What’s the model of the Lasermax you mounted on your Kel Tec KS7? Great video and channel, thank you!
I would love for you guys to revisit the MPX in the Gen”3” competition with the TIMNEY Single Stage... and stock.
Wow, no modlite, or even cloud defensive? This list was doomed from the start. This video would've been spot on 5 years ago!
Philip Freeman wut Lol did someone delete their comment or something ?
My thoughts exactly. This video is 4 years behind at least.
Yeah no kidding. After the second light it was readily apparent they are over their heads in this topic. Sad video.
They talked about em. They just didn't have one lol
Thanks for the heads up! My main reason for going to this site was to see the comparison between the two.
Thank you for another great video!
The Streamlight will work with any scout mount...I use a Magpul offset mount.
When I picked up a new rifle and needed a light, I just took a Streamlight TLR 1 HL (800 lumens) off a pistol and slapped it onto my rifle. Done, works great. Mounted on the side pic rail up front, switch is very intuitive for me (don't like the clicky switches or need a pressure switch). Could it accidentally be activated? Yeah, I suppose so.
I have two Surefire lights I got 28 years ago and both still run with no problem....with that said, Streamlight has come up quite a bit in quality and with the reliability of their switches. I run them on some of my back up guns just for cost savings. Let your budget be your guide...
Awesome. ....got me all excited!
dont forget malkoff and elzetta.
cloud defense and modlite are the rage though
i love carrying a surefire e series so i ended up with malkoff heads and arisaka bodies and tails so i can swap them around on carry and rifle.
favorite edc light is the malkoff 16650 body, surefire tactician head and a keeppower 16650 rechargeable
Just an idea so u guys should put the links of all of your lights in the description so we can easily xlick the link and shop. Not only this video but all your videos. Very helpfull tips. I thing video is old so hope i get comments. Love ur videos
I'd like to see a video on Mod Light products. I have the Streamlight ProTac and have been considering upgrading to a Mod Light.
Buy the Modlite and never look back...I have both the modlite and OWL on my rifles and will never put anything else on my setups
Great video guys 👍, I've actually been interested in a light for a compact pistol. Maybe do a video on those types of lights and mounts as well? Would be greatly appreciated 😊.
Watching you all the way in Trinidad and Tobago enjoy your reviews
Have a couple Fenix TK weapon lights on my ARs. A little complicated, but easy to use. Avoid lights with a hole lot of complicated sequences to forget during an emergency.
Are you still running Fenix lights? I have a TK16 V2 on my rifle and as a handheld light and it seems to be holding up great. Just curious how yours are doing after all these years
great jobs guys.keep it coming.
Really love your channel keep it up 👍
What about Viridian?.they are awesome lights and laser combos...love all your vids...you guys rock...thank you
how do I not follow a veteran? Appreciate everything you and your brothers did and continue to do for us here at home. god bless you and god bless America
I just used a regular small hand held flashlight, modified some rings and track and cast it together. Cost me about 40$ and has never fallen off. Even in the heaviest and dirtiest conditions. Don't get me wrong it's a bit bulky, but does the job on the bug out rifle. it's about the same as the 3rd weapons light. About the same size and width
Never personally had issues with the enforce light. That's what I was issued on my ar. We would qualify on them at 100 yards. They had plenty of reach for that. I think 3 exploded during range though. That may not be an issue with the light, more an issue with being mounted too far out (muzzle blast got them) but they still blew apart.
Great video guys, thanks.
I have the Inforce WML on my MK18 at 12 O'clock in front of the Daniel Defense front sight. AWESOME 🔦🎯
I run the WMLx on my long gun and it's awesome. Especially since I picked it up NiB from a dude on EBay who didn't like it for only $75.
I use the Elzetta flashlights on my rifles. The cost is a little higher but you can tell the difference between a good flashlight and a great flashlight. Life is precious!!
Great vid, guys…subbed.
we need a top 5 SHTF rifle setup. but in depth, if its for ARS what type of gasblocks, gas tubes, barrels, pinned gas blocks etc.
Great idea! The knowledge from that could help the newbies and already pretty well informed
Vote this up, great video idea. Ive got a pretty good setup but still have questions. Wouldn't mind some informed opinions
Agreed!
Not from these guys lmfao
Bryan T why not
I love my Steamlight 1L/1AA Protac WML and EDC. That model will run off a 3v lithium or a standard AA battery, at reduced performance.