Hello, I'm looking for a light for my AR and am having trouble figuring which one. Weight is important to me since it's already weighed down by my scope etc. I also want it to at least have a high and low mode. I'm unsure of whether I need strobe and have read many debates on that haha. I'd prefer it to also accept 18650s.
Streamlight Pro Tac HL-X seems like the cheapest option here, and it also has 1000 lumens and programmable modes. Is it reliable as a weapon light? What would make the other 3 better choices?
I'm not very familiar with Surefire's options and there seems to be a large selection, but I do like how you can get a high/low option with a tailcap or head twist with Malkoff and Elzetta. It looks like Streamlight has the highest lumens by a bit, but how much of a difference does that make to the eye?
I want a decent balance of flood and throw as I might use it on a shotgun in the future for home defense also. Thanks.
Streamlight Pro Tac HL-X seems like the cheapest option here, and it also has 1000 lumens and programmable modes. Is it reliable as a weapon light? What would make the other 3 better choices?
I'm not very familiar with Surefire's options and there seems to be a large selection, but I do like how you can get a high/low option with a tailcap or head twist with Malkoff and Elzetta. It looks like Streamlight has the highest lumens by a bit, but how much of a difference does that make to the eye?
I want a decent balance of flood and throw as I might use it on a shotgun in the future for home defense also. Thanks.