Best Weapon Lights

A 1,000-lumen rifle light is standard equipment for any home-defense or duty rifle.

Look at candela (throw) in addition to lumens, plus runtime, battery type, and mounting options. A recoil-proof mount matters more than raw output.

What to look for
  • +Lumens (flood brightness) vs. candela (throw)
  • +Runtime on high
  • +Switch options (tailcap pressure pad, scout-style tape switch, dual switch)
  • +Battery (CR123 vs 18650 rechargeable)
  • +Mount type (Picatinny, M-LOK direct)
  • +IP rating for waterproofing
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