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The Streamlight Protac 2 is absolutely pathetic.
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I like the change to the dual tailcap; never really cared for the clicky button on the originals and I don't like the way the remote switch was a separate entire tailcap assembly. But Streamlight's crane style knock off plug sucks. It sucked on the TLR1 long gun kit, it sucks on the RM series, and it sucks for the Jack cap. Also the output on the 2.0 is terribly unfocused for such a massive light.
I agree, and I would have also brought that up if it worked at all lol.
@@Regular_Guy_Training_LLCyou realize the reeeeee’s are gonna come out of nowhere and be so mad at you for this video 🤣 love it man!
@@shootintheshtpodcast I've noticed from the random DMs I've gotten lol
@@Regular_Guy_Training_LLC😂😂😂😂😂
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Unrelated but since you mentioned it, good luck with the new lady, Chris, you deserve it
I've been running one of these lights for 4 months now and I've had 0 issues with it. I've had no complaints when using it at my monthly night shoots as well, it's been good to me so far (along with my TLR-7A on my pistol) BUT this was my first rifle light, so I don't have anything to compare it to. But for the price I can't complain. Shame to see this specific light be such a dud.
The original hlx was good light and just needed updated. Corporate saw that and said, “ now let’s fuck it up!” That being said. I saw they came out with the hlx pro with more candela really quickly after this protac 2.
HLX pro is a thing now
Almost got this light! So glad i spent the extra doe and got the surefire mini scout!
Went shooting with my new m4ish build a couple hours after watching this. It has skinny colt handguards and a streamlight protac HLX mounted to a Midwest industries FSB mount. I had the pressure pad taped to the handguard. After about 100 rounds I checked the light because the handguards were quite hot….. my fricken light wouldn’t turn on unless I slightly unscrewed the tail cap out and screwed it back in. That’s a bummer, I’ve had this light for about 3 years and have had it on 3 different rifles. It worked ok then and handled the heat decently well. I’m not sure if it’s the pressure pad not being able to handle the heat or if it’s the light that can’t take it, but ultimately it doesn’t matter… I’m saving up for another Surefire lol
Pelican flashlights have been doing pretty well for me on duty. I'd recommend some of them.
On your rifle?
@@bornfrompain926 handheld.
@@overlordisgoogle8431 he talking about weapon lights , but stream light handhelds are solid
I have the other protac: HL-X Pro.. It's only 1000 lumens, but it's 50k candella. Much better at reaching out. It doesn't have the foreskin sleeve thing or goofy charging port. I do like the dual purpose tailcap that has the plug and switch both built in. I wish it was cheaper though, for what you get... I just run mine without the remote switch.. and only use the button on the tail cap. It has been working fine for me.
Same!
On a different note, you had mentioned doing history based videos a while back. Is that still in the works?
Yes
@2:15 So it just sat there & snapped when it was plugged into the tailcap?
I had a Protac2 RM & quickly hated it compared to my ProtacHLX, the 2.0 was worse in anything beyond 50ft & fortunately never had the chance to see it fail in any kind of weather. Was able to sell both Prozac's & picked up a Cloud Rein 3.0 & haven't looked back since.
Streamlight has been hit or miss for me. The remote tail switch pad sucks, so I only use the click button. Arisakas are my go to for what it’s worth. See ya in Alabama next week brother.
I wish I would have known you were doing this after all that 7n6 in PA my tape switch plug is completely fkd
I could have sent pics for a clip in or something
Corrosive primer residue got up in there?
@@orpheusepiphanes2797 yeah
@@alexduke5402 For some reason I found that amusing
The HLX is their best model of WML and is only made better with the Arisaka Tailcap that lets you use Surefire pressure switches.
Except when if flickers and shuts off on its own from recoil.
@@deleteduser7132 That happens with the original pressure switch and tailcap, not the Arisaka + Surefire. Ive been running the Arisaka with SF ST07 for 2 years now and not had it flicker once. But YMMV.
You look good Chris. Glad your doing well. Wish you’d make more videos more often, but I know there’s a lot of work that goes into it and it’s a pia. Anyway, awesome video as usual dude. Stay strong fellow Cane. 💪👊🔥
Interesting. I ordered one of these by accident, intending to order the HLX Pro. When it arrived I was struck by how huge it is. I sent it back. I have 1 HLX Pro that is doing fine so far but hasn’t been run hard yet. I ordered a second one for another rifle and Amazon delivered one that had already been used. It had the exact same break on the switch jack. I returned that too. I’ll be taking its replacement to some training later this month. We will see how it holds up.
Id say im surprised but im not. The TLR1HL is the only Streamlight i have and i wouldnt choose any other product of theirs.
I hate the coin/tool slot on the screw for the TLR1. I always grab needle nose pliers to grab the side of the screw to tighten. It’s wearing down the edge of the screw though. The tool/coin slot is a nice idea but too wide and not precisely cut enough for use
Very good review. I purchased this exact light about a month ago. I love it and it works great, but I use it at work as a flashlight, but from day one I was thinking I wouldn't use it as a weapon light. After watching this video, I'll just keep it as an edc and not try it on a weapon.
I also have very negative experience with the Protac series. A few rifle mounted lights worked well until they just died on me. I can smack them to get them working again but they are way too inconsistent to trust. I also have one of their handheld Protacs. It wasn't even exposed to any recoil and it still died went out on me after only a couple of months of regular work use. I still love my TLR-1 HLs and my TLR-7As on my EDC handguns but I've switched to a Modlite PLH-v2 on my work rifle and an OKW as a handheld and I couldn't be happier.
Luckily I've never had any issues with mine 🤞🏻
Don't know what it was but as soon as I saw this light I was turned off by it. The charging port just looks like a failure point and the tape switch plug in didn't impress me either.
THANK YOU I’ve been saying surefire at the least for years. I have a g2x on my beater rifle for like 8 years now with an Odin works mount that has been beat to shit and used for dozens upon dozens of hours with heavy firing schedules. You can find decent gear on a budget but you gotta realize sometimes you’ll be paying the same amounts (as protac o light etc) but with no accessories or switches, just the basic light. Shoot ,my Odin works mount alone was 45 bucks 😂 and the g2x was 75
have a feeling you will not be happy with the durability of the slx piggy back set up
i have a pa rs-10 on a vortex 5x prism on one of my rifles
glass quality is good but man the lateral eye box is tight
nothing is quite like a acog
Mines good so far none of problems you are saying but who knows..I prefer the tlr-hl for my others way more..after that..my modlite 18350 okw and pistol pl350 take the cake..at least its good for finding the car keys in the driveway lol
Sick, just bought a tlr 7a and had a holster made for it.
Tlr7a is fine but not made for duty use
@@freneticfanatic good to know. I'm carrying it for now.
@andrewsanford2020 same, for duty I have a surefire x300 turbo
Agreed. I had one of these I had to RMA; I didn’t want it back. The TLR1 is great, though. I even had a driver go out on one and they fixed it no questions asked. Had it back in a week
5:38 is all of us if Joe Biden was a flashlight:
The HLX Pro is pretty awesome. the Pro is 1,000 lumens and 50k candela so it actually throws a lot of light pretty far. The protac 2 is dogwater.
Edit* I want to add that Arisaka lights are still my recommendation for "budget lights" I would trust, but I have been testing the HLX Pro and so far its been cool, and it hasn't had those tail cap issues yet but will keep an eye out, and it doesn't have that charging sleeve body thing.
Yep.. That's exactly what I have. That 50k candela works great on a rifle. I really like the dual purpose tail cap. I just use the tail cap button on mine.. but I like that the plug is already there if I decide to add it later. It has been a great light for me. I'll probably buy another one to be honest.
I’ve owned several HLX’s, and used and beaten the living crap out of them, they are so worn most of the black anodizing has worn off, and they’ve been perfect. My dad is in love with his and doesn’t go anywhere without it. Maybe the HLX is made at a different location or factory than the one he reviewed.
@@MrChuckwagon55 It's just a better design.. It doesn't have the exposed charge port
@@calholli - Yeah that’s a good point
I wouldnt buy ANY Streamlight weaponlights. Surefire and Modlite are king. Streamlight makes some good handhelds but thats it.
The only case is disagree with is the tlr1 HL
All the units I've bought have gone well over 40k of use before any sort of issue appears.
He just grabbed the wrong one with the exposed normie charge port. The HL-X Pro doesn't have that, but still has the dual purpose cap and it even has way higher candela-- (50k). Which is what you want on a rifle. (helps the light reach out further-- more like a laser beam than a flood light).... That's the one to get if you go streamlight
and this is why I should've waited for his review before buying 😒
I've been running the same light for 4 months and I've had 0 issues. I shoot almost weekly, including a 3hr long night shoot once a month. I think it comes down to the QC lotto, you might get a good one, you might get a bad one.
Sell it to a friend and get a surefire scout
Don't believe every youtube special forces navy seal.
It looks like he mounted it wrong or his
his girlfriend hit him with it.
some blue loctite on the threads might help with the loosening tailcap
but yeah i pretty much just go tlr-1hl and swap it around. im also a surefire e series fan
You really shouldnt hafta be loctiting your tailcap. Thats wack
I have 4 streamlights, HLX original, TLR1HL, TLR7a, and a handheld that has taken years of abuse. So far loved them all and not One has failed me. I feel like overall really good quality but bad ones do exist I’m sure.
On a second not there are sooo many counterfeits out there now it’s always worth it to just make sure your broken streamlight isn’t a fake. (This is for people reading this that don’t know) I’m sure this guy knows about fakes on the market
I have the protac HL-X on all my guns ( 7 ) I don’t have a bunch of rounds through them, I think the most I have in one gun is 1000 rounds and I’ve never had one single issue with them.
My tlr1hl's battery door is so ehow still functioning despite a 1/⁴" gap at the bottom.. 🤷♂️ i know i need to replace it.
I’ve beat the dogshit out of mine. Made sure all the cables were tied up tight and been using it through 10000 plus rounds and a few classes. Love it maybe I got a good one
What light would you recommend for a draco with a ultimak just like yours you use to have.
And what mount to use. Please and thank you
I have the Protac 2-lx handheld and I love it, I have 2 .... I still roll with the TLR-1 on my rifle and pistols
I liked the protac for a cheap long gun option so i bought this but i feel like they took too many steps backwards for this to be an option. Now it rides on a 10/22
I coulda swore the noblesville pistol classes were initially set for drakesboro
They were, we had to move it
I had a SL protacXL that worked good for a month or two then the pad and then the push button both failed ended up getting a arisaka SL to sf adapter and has been good for about 6months now but I won’t be getting another plus the sf turbo pros are my favorite and don’t really need much more than that.
Is it worse then that polymer AR lower you did a video on a few years ago? 😂😂
TLR1 HL my other lights are Maglites and I like them
Lost my protac 1. Bought two Powertac M5s as replacement hand lights. Pretty good
thanks for the warning, Chris. Speaking of cheap gear, what red dot would you recommend for a budget of $400? Go for one of the "higher-tier" Holosuns, or is there a better brand at that price point?
Can't go wrong with a Trijicon MRO! $428 at Optics Planet!👍
Its hard to go wrong with holosun
@@jonathank7394 sure i guess, if you want Chinese instead of Japanese
@@Floridaman855 "Clone" ok. Skip buying ANY optic, tac light, vertical grip, sling or extra mags and JUST buy ammo....if you don't have ammo to the rafters yet! Once you have that, then get a cheap sight for fun
@@Floridaman855 you're 100% absolutely right! And sarcasm is not allowed! Forgive me and try not to lose any sleep tonight about my lack of marksmanship skills. Any more advice from you would certainly be helpful and appreciated! Thank you Sargeant! Semper fi
Good to know. Surefire - buy once/cry once.
Hey what do you think of palmetto state armory?
I can't believe anyone would actually runs that boat anchor. I have a protac 1 thats great as you've mentioned.
The HLX pro is pretty nice
Have ya seen any tacticon v2 or v3. If so how did they hold up ?
Was checking into their WML options. If there was more than a couple month warranty they might be worth it.
Any experience with cloud defensive?
Thanks for the heads up cuz I was about to buy one too
Get the HLX pro
Streamlight HLX 1000 using 18650 batteries. Have one on every AR.
I like their pistol lights, I don't like their rifle lights.
you are so getting sued. clear defamation. always communicate with the vendor regarding warranty concerns before posting something like this. good luck with the recantment/settlement.
lol
I prefer batteries over rechargeable any Day
I just run rechargeable batteries. Mine doesn't have that charge port anyway
massive amounts of copium inbound.
Ugh I just got one a few months ago.
Surefire masterace.
You overpaid bro.
@@reliablethreat23 Ouch.
@@reliablethreat23You get what you pay for
Locktite it,since it can charge from body
Doesn't do much good when water defeats the seal even though I've never used the sleeve to charge the light
Maybe you got a lemon. That sounds over the top.
I guess I have one of those unkillable Protac 1s.
Yeah it's weird because there are random cases of them doing just fine long term.
I got one, couple buddies of mine have one a piece, but I also went through 3 to find that one that won't die lol.
HLX are great and the protac1 series i cannot kill lol
Get a olight odin
You just kicked a bees nest of Streamlight simps lol
Love my TLR1
Otherwise I’m running Arisaka Bodies with Makoff heads. Seem to hold up great
Damn you’re going to be 30 minutes from how did I miss that
While you’re here check out sweet creek farms some of the best food about 10 minutes from the farm
Shhhh you’re gonna anger the poors.
As a surefire and streamlight dealer I can say that i have never seen a flashlight "just break" there is another side of the story. That said there have been some QA Control issues on both Surefire and Streamlight. Tat said Streamlight unlike surefire stands behind their product. Reach out to them and they will send you a replacement. If you are just going to com eon here and flat out bash them for 1 issue with your exaggerated stories I have to ask, Who paid for this video?
Lmao
The other side of the story is just what he said: He let his woman use it. :)
When your life could depend on it the answer is Surefire.
Naw man, do it right. 2 day 16 hours, no loss in pay
I've had 3 streamlights stop working randomly but they were their sub $50 I have 4 streamlights more expensive that have worked over the last 10 years
I know one worse. Enforce.
Im literally waiting for you to bring back early 2000 fudlore of "if its not an iron sighted g19 and a 6920, with irons only, with green tip, your going to die in. gunfight"
Yeah well........ I'm not lol
You must be new here then.
That's racist