Dude, hands down best review of this light I've seen thus far. I've owned an HL-X for over a year now and I'm just now finding out about the high and low setting, on top of it being able to switch mounts to get a slimmer profile. And the fact that it has cable management built into the mount itself, AND its dual fuel 🤯🤯...WHAT! I have been under-utilizing this light for so long. I'm excited for it all over again. Thank you bro, seriously.
Almost every single law enforcement agency I've worked for issues and trusts Streamlight products. They have always been amazing lights, with a company that backs their products even under duty, combat conditions.
As a firefighter the only lights I see in this line if work are streamlights. I've had mine in many fires. They've survived big drops, my flashlight that I keep in my pants pocket for work has been through the washer and dryer probably like 10 times, and now lives on my firehelmet and goes into fires since I got a brighter flashlight for my EDC on the job.
I’ve got the same light on my rifle. I’ve engaged target out past 250yrds and made good hits. As for streamlight quality. I’ve carried the 2L-X for years and used it every day and it’s still going strong
@@erik.cowell1277they are definitely tough. My department uses streamlight for our right angle lights, hand lights, and portable scene lights for overhaul. They take the heat and the beam is fantastic.
To mount the light closer to the handguard just remove the knob section and use the provided M-Loc plate and screws and mount it directly to M-Loc spots on the rail.
Brother, you provided the most useful review of this light of anyone on TH-cam. Especially the live demonstration from 50 then 100 yards to the berm at night. Thank you!!
I just mounted an HL-X on my AR and I am so impressed! It’s bright, wide, and the double-tap strobe is quite effective. I’m extremely pleased with this device and I highly recommend!
Nowadays, the light comes with an mlok mount which will bring the light closer to the rail and to the 1 oclock position. If you arent happy with that, the light has the surefire scout footprint and you can just about use any aftermarket scout light mount for a better mounting solution.
@@ThatBeardedShooter Which of the two weapon lights shown did you prefer? I’m trying to decide between the two. I have a TLR 7A on an FN 509c Tac, and I love it, but don’t have any experience with Streamlights competitors. Nice and informative video too… Much Appreciated!
I purchased one of these and couldnt be happier. As for the screws, if I had to guess I bet they are for the "plastic" standard A2 or magpul style handguards. I cant imagine that anyone would use them for anything else unless you have wooden furniture on your rifle.
Great video. I run a Surefire Scout on my duty AR and my primary home defense AR. That being said, your video/review has helped me decide on purchasing the Streamlight to mount on one of my other ARs. Stay safe.
I gave Olight a chance. I have the Odin Mini. It was one of their sales and I had to experience for myself. It has some issues, and I don't trust it. Have since gone with Streamlight Protac 2's and HL-Xs. For the money, they are hard to beat. Nice lights, especially with Cloud Defense LCS setups and Arisaka mlok mounts.
Mine is 1000% reliable and have seen fantastic torture testing where the freaking Olights beat 90% of other lights. It performed much better then the streamlights in heat testing and flat out abuse....
My odin rail mount couldnt handle hot 556. Olight is trash. For those that say Olight is reliable have never used it at live range which is obvious. I didnt believe others so I tried Olight. It is truly out of spec with cheap screws along with out of spec rail dimensions.
Ive been running streamlights for a couple of years and love it. I do recommend the arisaka defense 45° offset mount. I also just used the zip ties to secure the pressure pad to the top of my slim mlok hand guard and its a really slim/ comfortable package.
Did you use the adhesive? I have the same hand guard you mentioned, and I’ve been wondering how to mount this thing on top, but there isn’t any MLok there. I’ve considered mounting it on the left or right, but not sure how ergonomic such a set up would be. Any help is appreciated.
@@rickw28 Thanks. Is there any shifting or movement of the switch? How many rounds have you run with the zip ties in place? I’m asking due to the concern of them melting.
@@dopeboyp3487 I have low profile hand guards that are super close to the barrel and Ive put a few thousand rounds through my 10.5" ar with this setup no problem. Ive even bump fired a few mags in a row and made it super hot & the zip ties haven't budged.
I just got one last week. Have not installed it yet but looks nice. I won a $100 Amazon gift card as a door prize at a seminar and used it for the light.
@@blakemontrose6111 So far so good. I watched a video on how to identify the fakes and this one passed those checks. Had it on the rifle for about a month with a dew range trips and it is doing well.
I work in security and love my protac HL-X. Mind you I carry a belt clip version with all the same features minus the rifle mount and pressure pad, but it's still a crazy cool light for the money. Only draw back I feel is the high beams run time being so short. But I run two seperate lights for two very different jobs. I primarily use my protac for the ridiculously long throw when my general purpose light can't illuminate deep enough into the tree line to see anything.
I’m always amazed at how much improvement in flashlight technology has been made since I started my career in law enforcement in 1983. It’s like I went from carrying a single dim candle to having the sun ☀️ in my hand.
I've been looking for a while for reviews of this light thanks for making it. I have the streamlight 600 lumen rifle light for home defense and it doesn't blind me indoors.
Great review and video! I carry a Streamlight ProTac 2L-X every day and it’s a fantastic daily use light! It’s USB rechargeable and it’s perfect for my use as an industrial maintenance mechanic.
The light itself is very well built. Its nice that they made it a rifle kit however where they sacrificed quality for value was in the tapeswitch end cap. I had issues with mine out of the box. Light would sometimes not turn on when clicking. It was such a pain i ran it with the button cap for a while because i just couldnt trust that tapeswitch. I would have gladly paid more for this kit if it came equipped with a higher quality tapeswitch cap like the ones that come with a surefire.
Highly recommend streamlight. Never head a weapon mounted light (I have had several other flashlights by them) but I’m looking into purchasing one today
Excellent review of this light, Streamlight have a new version out with an included red laser that I'm looking at. I'm also an Olight user and have both the Odin GL M and Mini on my 300 blk and CZ Scorpion guns with the updated high and low pressure pads. They've been great for me and it annoys the hell out of me the shade thrown around on olight by folks who've never even tried or interacted with one smh
My girlfriend bought me the non mounting version as a gift. I've decided to run it as a weapons light and I'm kinda glad it's just the handheld one. I got to pair it with a bcm mount and it's super solid. But...l had to purchase the mount AND I had to purchase the tail cap. Now that I think about it, I probably paid for the light one way or another too... Soild value. I doubt I'd want much more out of something that's just a white light
The Odin pressure switch does have two settings. Press down momentarily and its momentary light only, press down once hard and quick and its constant. I will say I just got rid of my Odin because I had tons of problems with it during a nighttime shoot. I just ordered the 88006 which was my go to for years. I don't trust Olight anymore.
I bought a light with a mount at tractor supply for 35$. I’ve had it for years. Still great light. Awesome product. I’m not paying hundreds of dollars for a flashlight. Poor man war fighting veteran.
Excellent review! I appreciate the slow and steady voice talking about the set up. I recently purchased this and not being able to get the rubber mounts around the rail. Do you know of another mount similar to the Olight mount?
I can't speak for the screws included but I saw a guy in the Amazon reviews who drilled the holes out to 3/16ths and basically made it direct to mlok, so that's a possibility as well
"This is a 1000 lumen rifle light" *proceeds to shine it directly into own face* Great vid, just installed this on my duty rifle with the pressure pad. Very pleased so far
You really need to be a sucker to spend almost 4 times the money for a surefire when this is just as good. I run this on my primary home defense AR. If an intruder comes in you can just blind them to death and never need to fire. Seriously though this gives you a major tactical advantage, especially in close quarters. This thing is so bright it will almost have the effect of a flash bang. It will certainly disorient anyone sneaking around at night.
If your rail is all solid metal then the screws are useless. If they're partially opened you can screw the pressure switch down into the openings between the rails There is a point to them.
The only problem with this light is that you cannot find a color filter for it if you want to use it for hunting. Will probably never make one and their excuse it that the filter will melt because of the heat.
Great video! Thanks! I’m having a helluva a time getting the pressure pad into the little rubber picatinny mounts. In what order did you assemble them? Pressure pad into rubber mounts, then onto rail? Or, rubber mounts on to rail and then the pressure pad into the mounts?
I just got mine it didn’t come with the button on the pressure pad it’s just the pressure pad I’m wanting to see if I can just buy the pressure pad with the button to turn on and off
Can you use an 18650 to run it? You can use surefire mounts for the light. I'm running the 45 degree mount. From surefire on my protect. Also the switch mount that comes with we'll fall off. They make better opinions for that as well
I have the arasaka mount, the screws I mention in the video I don't think are for that...they are actually smaller and sharp on the end more like wood screws. I think probably to screw the tape switch mount to a plastic grip or handguard if you had to
2 things who are not good #one the mount is stuck in the flashlight 🔦 so if you wanted to use it is kinda big in your hand #2 a sticker to hold a pressure pad is just in this days no one who really use his rifle for work want clue some in his duty weapon
Ummmm. #1 it's a weapon mounted light...its not ment to be used in your hand #2 They give you multiple ways to mount the pressure pad not a sticker...it comes with rail mounts, screws, zip ties, and yes double sided tape as well. 4:30
Dude, hands down best review of this light I've seen thus far. I've owned an HL-X for over a year now and I'm just now finding out about the high and low setting, on top of it being able to switch mounts to get a slimmer profile. And the fact that it has cable management built into the mount itself, AND its dual fuel 🤯🤯...WHAT! I have been under-utilizing this light for so long. I'm excited for it all over again. Thank you bro, seriously.
i just found out too lmao lol
Almost every single law enforcement agency I've worked for issues and trusts Streamlight products. They have always been amazing lights, with a company that backs their products even under duty, combat conditions.
Met more tyrant cops in PA than anywhere else in the country.
As a firefighter the only lights I see in this line if work are streamlights. I've had mine in many fires. They've survived big drops, my flashlight that I keep in my pants pocket for work has been through the washer and dryer probably like 10 times, and now lives on my firehelmet and goes into fires since I got a brighter flashlight for my EDC on the job.
That’s definitely not correct information
I’ve got the same light on my rifle. I’ve engaged target out past 250yrds and made good hits. As for streamlight quality. I’ve carried the 2L-X for years and used it every day and it’s still going strong
@@erik.cowell1277they are definitely tough. My department uses streamlight for our right angle lights, hand lights, and portable scene lights for overhaul. They take the heat and the beam is fantastic.
To mount the light closer to the handguard just remove the knob section and use the provided M-Loc plate and screws and mount it directly to M-Loc spots on the rail.
Brother, you provided the most useful review of this light of anyone on TH-cam. Especially the live demonstration from 50 then 100 yards to the berm at night. Thank you!!
Awesome review, literally the only review I can find where they ACTAULLY SHOW THE LIGHT IN THE DARK
Watching reviews after a purchase instead of before, and realizing you got the right one first try is very satisfying…
I just mounted an HL-X on my AR and I am so impressed! It’s bright, wide, and the double-tap strobe is quite effective. I’m extremely pleased with this device and I highly recommend!
Nowadays, the light comes with an mlok mount which will bring the light closer to the rail and to the 1 oclock position. If you arent happy with that, the light has the surefire scout footprint and you can just about use any aftermarket scout light mount for a better mounting solution.
The screws are for mounting the pressure pad on a plastic hand guards like a MOE or A2 style. That way it’s slimmer and doesn’t need a pic rail.
Good to know. This is exactly the comment I was looking for! Thanks.
@@ThatBeardedShooter Which of the two weapon lights shown did you prefer? I’m trying to decide between the two. I have a TLR 7A on an FN 509c Tac, and I love it, but don’t have any experience with Streamlights competitors. Nice and informative video too… Much Appreciated!
@@dopeboyp3487 streamlight protac rail mount hlx is what I have for my 300blk and I have a streamlight tlr 1 hl for my pistols. Awesome lights.
@@ThatBeardedShooter Do you prefer it over your O Light?
@@dopeboyp3487 I don't have an O light but I was going to buy one but went with the streamlight instead
Really glad i discovered the stream-light, 350+ for a surefire is outrageous for the average Joe.
I purchased one of these and couldnt be happier. As for the screws, if I had to guess I bet they are for the "plastic" standard A2 or magpul style handguards. I cant imagine that anyone would use them for anything else unless you have wooden furniture on your rifle.
Great video. I run a Surefire Scout on my duty AR and my primary home defense AR. That being said, your video/review has helped me decide on purchasing the Streamlight to mount on one of my other ARs.
Stay safe.
I have the one, that came with the Cloud Defensive (aluminum housing) pressure switch. Love it. Thx for the review.
I gave Olight a chance. I have the Odin Mini. It was one of their sales and I had to experience for myself. It has some issues, and I don't trust it. Have since gone with Streamlight Protac 2's and HL-Xs. For the money, they are hard to beat. Nice lights, especially with Cloud Defense LCS setups and Arisaka mlok mounts.
Same set up I’m hoping for, but my MOE hand guard don’t have options for mounting on top.
Mine is 1000% reliable and have seen fantastic torture testing where the freaking Olights beat 90% of other lights. It performed much better then the streamlights in heat testing and flat out abuse....
What issues did you have with the Odin?
@@Rhosticks My light was not consistent. Sometimes it was bright, other times it would noticeably dim while watching it.
My odin rail mount couldnt handle hot 556. Olight is trash. For those that say Olight is reliable have never used it at live range which is obvious. I didnt believe others so I tried Olight. It is truly out of spec with cheap screws along with out of spec rail dimensions.
Ive been running streamlights for a couple of years and love it. I do recommend the arisaka defense 45° offset mount. I also just used the zip ties to secure the pressure pad to the top of my slim mlok hand guard and its a really slim/ comfortable package.
Did you use the adhesive? I have the same hand guard you mentioned, and I’ve been wondering how to mount this thing on top, but there isn’t any MLok there. I’ve considered mounting it on the left or right, but not sure how ergonomic such a set up would be. Any help is appreciated.
@@dopeboyp3487 Nope, I just used a couple of zipties to attach the pressure pad. One at each end of the pad.
@@rickw28 Thanks. Is there any shifting or movement of the switch? How many rounds have you run with the zip ties in place? I’m asking due to the concern of them melting.
@@dopeboyp3487 I have low profile hand guards that are super close to the barrel and Ive put a few thousand rounds through my 10.5" ar with this setup no problem. Ive even bump fired a few mags in a row and made it super hot & the zip ties haven't budged.
@@rickw28 Good looking brother. I can definitely trust the advice of a man who “rightfully” bump fires his AR!😂👊🏽💯
I just got one last week. Have not installed it yet but looks nice. I won a $100 Amazon gift card as a door prize at a seminar and used it for the light.
Amazon sales fakes I’d look into that
@@blakemontrose6111 So far so good. I watched a video on how to identify the fakes and this one passed those checks. Had it on the rifle for about a month with a dew range trips and it is doing well.
I work in security and love my protac HL-X. Mind you I carry a belt clip version with all the same features minus the rifle mount and pressure pad, but it's still a crazy cool light for the money. Only draw back I feel is the high beams run time being so short. But I run two seperate lights for two very different jobs. I primarily use my protac for the ridiculously long throw when my general purpose light can't illuminate deep enough into the tree line to see anything.
This video helped a lot. Especially with Cord management. I didn’t realize it had a built-in place for the cord.
I’m always amazed at how much improvement in flashlight technology has been made since I started my career in law enforcement in 1983. It’s like I went from carrying a single dim candle to having the sun ☀️ in my hand.
bought one today for $99 black Friday sale, I have streamlight and O-light and love them both, no problems with either rifle or pistol light
I've been looking for a while for reviews of this light thanks for making it. I have the streamlight 600 lumen rifle light for home defense and it doesn't blind me indoors.
Very solid light. Ran it on my AR for a while but upgraded to an arisaka 300 for something much lighter
Great review and video! I carry a Streamlight ProTac 2L-X every day and it’s a fantastic daily use light! It’s USB rechargeable and it’s perfect for my use as an industrial maintenance mechanic.
Best light test I've seen so far
Ty
The light itself is very well built. Its nice that they made it a rifle kit however where they sacrificed quality for value was in the tapeswitch end cap. I had issues with mine out of the box. Light would sometimes not turn on when clicking. It was such a pain i ran it with the button cap for a while because i just couldnt trust that tapeswitch. I would have gladly paid more for this kit if it came equipped with a higher quality tapeswitch cap like the ones that come with a surefire.
Amazing amazing video review!
Everything explained in detail
Stress test awesome!
Please keep making them
Such a great reviews on this light. Exactly what I was looking for. Love how you had the Olight to compare with it! Great stuff!
On sale at primary arms currently, think all their lights are on sale
Honestly this is the exact video I was looking for!!
Highly recommend streamlight. Never head a weapon mounted light (I have had several other flashlights by them) but I’m looking into purchasing one today
Wow, great review …clearly a great product. Thanks
Excellent review of this light, Streamlight have a new version out with an included red laser that I'm looking at. I'm also an Olight user and have both the Odin GL M and Mini on my 300 blk and CZ Scorpion guns with the updated high and low pressure pads. They've been great for me and it annoys the hell out of me the shade thrown around on olight by folks who've never even tried or interacted with one smh
Just got 1 for $100 they now come with mlok offset mount thanks for the review
Amazing review! You have me sold and I will be picking one up soon. I will be doing an unboxing and set up videos as well as some testing.
The screws are for solid mounting into a front grip or basically anything else that you do not want that pressure pad to come off of
Great review. Thanks. I have three different types of their handhelds and love them.
Whoa. That's really great.
Have 2 of them on different ARs, both are great lights.
Highly recommend.
My girlfriend bought me the non mounting version as a gift. I've decided to run it as a weapons light and I'm kinda glad it's just the handheld one. I got to pair it with a bcm mount and it's super solid. But...l had to purchase the mount AND I had to purchase the tail cap. Now that I think about it, I probably paid for the light one way or another too...
Soild value. I doubt I'd want much more out of something that's just a white light
The Odin pressure switch does have two settings. Press down momentarily and its momentary light only, press down once hard and quick and its constant. I will say I just got rid of my Odin because I had tons of problems with it during a nighttime shoot. I just ordered the 88006 which was my go to for years. I don't trust Olight anymore.
Kinda looks like an old school GWOT Surefire M951 light. I may get one of these to put on my M16A4 build
Thanks for this review just ordered mine!
My Mlok hand guard conveniently had small holes that I put the screws through to secure it in place
Great review, thank you for the breakdown
I bought a light with a mount at tractor supply for 35$. I’ve had it for years. Still great light. Awesome product. I’m not paying hundreds of dollars for a flashlight. Poor man war fighting veteran.
Outstanding vid man
I think there’s a M LOK version now
I plan to get this light. I already have a 45degree mount for it.
Excellent review! I appreciate the slow and steady voice talking about the set up. I recently purchased this and not being able to get the rubber mounts around the rail. Do you know of another mount similar to the Olight mount?
Sorry, meant Streamlight mount.
Just ordered this guy, done trying the cheapo brands on Amazon that don't hold up. Feel like the price point can't be beat for a reputable company.
For the money Streamlight is just the best in my opinion. Run them on all my guns!
I really do like this I have this brand on my pistol. Only thing I like more with the olight is it is slimmer. But dang I think I will be buying this
Excellent review man!!!
I can't speak for the screws included but I saw a guy in the Amazon reviews who drilled the holes out to 3/16ths and basically made it direct to mlok, so that's a possibility as well
Did he have a video by chance? Lol
Bro that mfer is bright, great review I'm bouta get one now lol
The only thing I can think of screws for would be if you possibly mounted it to a helmet? Or possibly a wooden stock on a shotgun.
What I like about the battery is its recharging ability but if shit hits the fan I can have consumable batteries on stock
I'm a huge fan of my streamlight tlr1 so I look forward to purchasing this to replace a surefire scout that had a long healthy life before it's death
I have seen some people actually screw that pressure pad to guns that have the older plastic handguards or the plastic Magpul handguards.
❤ very excellent best light on the market have it on my rifle
Great video!! Question: the mlok mount on your rifle is not the same as the link you posted for the part, or am I wrong?
"This is a 1000 lumen rifle light"
*proceeds to shine it directly into own face*
Great vid, just installed this on my duty rifle with the pressure pad. Very pleased so far
🤣
You really need to be a sucker to spend almost 4 times the money for a surefire when this is just as good. I run this on my primary home defense AR. If an intruder comes in you can just blind them to death and never need to fire. Seriously though this gives you a major tactical advantage, especially in close quarters. This thing is so bright it will almost have the effect of a flash bang. It will certainly disorient anyone sneaking around at night.
If your rail is all solid metal then the screws are useless. If they're partially opened you can screw the pressure switch down into the openings between the rails There is a point to them.
The Odin is cool but keep in mind that the internal screws within the slot key are fragile and break with a few drops.
The mount for the flash light quick disconnect is really nice. mind sharing the link it seems different from the one you have. thanks
You should replace all Olights with a Streamlight
The only problem with this light is that you cannot find a color filter for it if you want to use it for hunting. Will probably never make one and their excuse it that the filter will melt because of the heat.
Nice review. I just preferred mine. And can’t wait to test it out
"easy on, easy off"
Proceeds to struggle to put the light back on lol.
Screws could be for wood plates on an MLok rail.
Ok I wasn't sure if the wire to the button would allow the cap to be unscrewed
Updated version with 50,000 candela is available. Protac hl-x Pro.
Great video! Thanks!
I’m having a helluva a time getting the pressure pad into the little rubber picatinny mounts. In what order did you assemble them? Pressure pad into rubber mounts, then onto rail? Or, rubber mounts on to rail and then the pressure pad into the mounts?
Did you figure out how to do this? I’m running into the same issue
I’ve had a powertac as an edc for a few years it’s been really great interested in their wml option
The screws are probably for screwing the pressure pad into a wooden handguard.
My guess is that the screws are for mounting to polymer or wooden furniture of firearms.
I like your m look set up
Great video
I just got mine it didn’t come with the button on the pressure pad it’s just the pressure pad I’m wanting to see if I can just buy the pressure pad with the button to turn on and off
Good video.
Why cant they make it in FDE!! Come on Streamlight, put an fde version out!
Can you use an 18650 to run it? You can use surefire mounts for the light. I'm running the 45 degree mount. From surefire on my protect. Also the switch mount that comes with we'll fall off. They make better opinions for that as well
Sorry, for off subject, but WHAT IS THAT at the end of your barrel? Never seen anything like that before!
YHM blast shield.
Thanks for this. Didnt wanna buy before a review! Any updates? Hows it treating you now?
Still running strong
The worst part about this whole package is the pressure pad mounts absolutely suck. The rest is great
You never talked about the laser
Mine doesn't have a laser
The two screws are for mounting to an aftermarket mount (Arisaka).
I have the arasaka mount, the screws I mention in the video I don't think are for that...they are actually smaller and sharp on the end more like wood screws. I think probably to screw the tape switch mount to a plastic grip or handguard if you had to
@@PilotPatriot ok. My kit did not have those. The only loose screws mine came it’s were the same thread pitch for attaching to the bottom screw holes.
@@christoperdevore3617 gotcha, that would have been nice, mine did not include that but the arisaka mount cane with screws so, all is good
What type of barrel attachment is that?
YHM blast shield
I got the two on sale great light but it weighs as much as a brick
Mine didn't work out of the box. I ev😢 have spare cr123 batteries and still no light.
Thanks for showing how to recharge the battery! I was trying to figure that out!
I read that you could also use a 18650 battery instead of the CR123As. Do you know if that is true?
@HP-in8pl depends on which version you get I beleive there were 2 different versions at the time, but now they may just have 1
2 things who are not good #one the mount is stuck in the flashlight 🔦 so if you wanted to use it is kinda big in your hand #2 a sticker to hold a pressure pad is just in this days no one who really use his rifle for work want clue some in his duty weapon
Ummmm. #1 it's a weapon mounted light...its not ment to be used in your hand #2 They give you multiple ways to mount the pressure pad not a sticker...it comes with rail mounts, screws, zip ties, and yes double sided tape as well. 4:30
The pressure pad holders provided are laughably bad. I mean a serious joke. Great light but wow is that pad set up bad.
GReat Video!!!!!!
I’m not gonna lie the o light looks way better
Nice light but it's too big.
let me see how you charge the battery while the light is mounted
Remove tail cap > charge battery > replace tail cap
While it's mounted with tape switch? Show me please
@@nickelsig229 yep! Just unscrew it.....
Also where did you get those black rubber bands from?
I bought the same light but it only came with the CR123 batteries
They sell both options, you have to choose the one you want.