OLight PL-Mini 2
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There’s a lot to like about this mini tac light. It’s as bright or brighter than some full-sized weapon lights but don’t stick out awkwardly post the muzzle. Speaking of full-sized lights, I found out that the magnetic charger is not compatible with the Olight PL-PRO. So don’t lose the charger or you’re going to have to order another one from Olight. That’s the one main downside with this light, I kinda wish it was USB-C instead.

Overall there’s a lot I like about this light: it’s bright, weighs next to nothing on my pistol, and is easy to manipulate and activate. It’s a lot better than my XC-1. Its closest competitor is the Klarus GL-1 which is about as small, has an adjustable length mounting system, is also 600 lumens but also has a strobe mode. I know some real-life Operators hate strobe (for valid reasons), so if you want a non-strobe compact weapon light go with Valkerie Mini. 

Product Link
Amazon https://amzn.to/3q3GwLl

Specification

  • Output: 600 LM~60 LM
  • Max Runtime: 1hr 50min  
  • Light Source: CW LED
  • Body Material: AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
  • Dimensions:
  • Length: 2.07 in /52.5 mm
  • Width: 1.26 in / 32 mm
  • Height: 1.28 in / 32.5 mm
  • Weight: 2.57 oz/ 73g
  • Battery Source: Built-in LiPoly Battery
  • Waterproof: IPX6
  • Impact Resistance(m):1 meters

Maglite, the one flashlight you need
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How to calculate the lumen output of any flashlight. If you ever wondered if those crazy high lumen claims of those cheap Chinese lights are legit, use this US-made Maglite to check it yourself. Just download a Light Meter App to your phone and use this 100-lumen penlight as your benchmark. Because it’s 100 lumens, it’s easy math to determine how many times brighter the suspect light SHOULD be.

Before there was Surefire, Streamlight, or even the term ‘Tac Light’, there was Maglite. Founded in 1979, Maglite was the first mass-market duty flashlight made with aerospace-grade aluminum, and pioneering the use of ultra-bright bulb technology.

PRODUCT LINK

Amazon https://amzn.to/3nELQUL

APPS

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsang.alan.lightmeter&hl=en_US&gl=US

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lux-light-meter-pro/id1292598866

Klarus E2 Review: 7 Day Runtime?
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https://rumble.com/vbtsuh-klarus-e2-review-can-it-run-for-7-days.html

The Klarus E2 is an aluminum-bodied EDC wilderness survival flashlight is scarcely bigger than the 18650 battery that powers it. With a max output of 1600 lumens and at low power, a max runtime of 168hrs (in my testing it fell short by 54hrs). Let’s take a look at what you get for a street price of about $70.

AMAZON LINK: https://amzn.to/36NhetZ

Lumintop TOOL AA 2.0 Review
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For the price and features, the Lumintop TOOL AA 2.0 is the best AA EDC flashlight currently available. I put it through some performance and abuse tests to see if it lives up to that opinion.

It has 4 modes: low, medium, high, strobe, and a 650 lumens turbo mode if equiped with a 14500 LiON battery. But can use any AA cell with a max output of 400 lumens.

AMAZON LINKS
White/Silver: https://amzn.to/3lLKBSN Black: https://amzn.to/3pJK8mj
Black with Lithium Battery Package: https://amzn.to/38Zo5C4

Klarus GL1 Review
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The Klarus GL1, is a rechargeable compact pistol light. Supplied for this review by Klarus. I’m going to see if lives up to it’s reputation as the best subcompact taclight available. 

• 600 lumen

• 83m throw

• 1hr runtime

• Constant, momentary and strobe

• 2.2”L x 1.1”W x 1.24”H

• 2.12 oz

• Aero-space aluminum body