What is the BEST Handheld Light of 2026?
Introduction Last year, we set out to determine which was the most durable pistol light. This year, I’m applying the same test procedure to defensive
It Looks Like a TLR-1, but Does It Perform Like One?
I test TLR-1 lookalikes from LA Police Gear and Goonbeam to find out if it’s worth it to go with a clone.
Inforce Wild 1: Sleek Compact Light
The Inforce Wild 1 has arrived, but how does it perform? We test it to find out.
Compact Pistol Light Showdown
We test out six popular compact and subcompact pistol lights to see which one might work best on your carry pistol.
Pistol Light Death Match: 10 Go In, 1 Comes Out
I test ten full size lights to the breaking point for vibration, thermal regulation, salt water immersion, shock, and impact. One light almost survives.
Olight Baldr Pro R: The Best Baldr Yet?
Olight has just launched their Baldr Pro R. Despite Olight’s confusing naming scheme, I think this full size light/laser combination is the best “Baldr” yet.
Nighstick TWM-30: More Flood for CQB
The market for full size lights in the $80-150 range is crowded. We recently reviewed a number of them. A recent addition to the market is the Nightstick TWM-30 with 1200 lumens and 9,379 candela. Is there room for another full size light? Let’s find out…
Modlite PL350: How Many Lumens?
We recently wrote that Modlite PL350 PLHv2 lights did not meet the manufacturer’s claim of 1350 lumens output. We get another lab to test, and here are the results.
Which Modlite PL350 Head Is Right For You?
I purchased all 3 of the Modlite PL350 pistol light configurations. Here is what I learned when I ran them “head to head to head”.
5 Things To Know Before Buying The Modlite PL350
At 1350 lumens, 54,000 candela, and a color temperature of 5800k, the $319 Modlite PL350 should be the best pistol light on the market. I purchased 5 of the lights at a cost of over $1609 and put them to the test to see if they live up to the hype.
“The Compensator Muzzle Flash Will Blind You at Night”
If you’ve searched the Internet for information on compensators, you’ve undoubtedly run across the claim that they can blind you at night. We take a close look at this claim.
