Wow. I did not expect this video from a holster company. Outstanding work. Best weapons like comparison I've seen. Olight should really talk to you while they're in product development and make your job easier and think of the end user for better holster compatibility between the lights.
Got my Baldr Pro R yesterday it's a great light so far but high mode drops down pretty fast under continuous running, I knew I could count on you guys to make a holster for it 👍
Love that you guys waste no time with the new holsters. It's great knowing that when you order the newest light, you're able to order the correct holster practically the same day.
Thanks much for the feedback. It can be hard since we often don't get lights until right before (or after) launch. But we do know that folks will be looking for holsters when they purchase a new light, so we do what we can.
I run the Streamlight on my FNX45 in my duty holster and then I run the PL Pro on my home defense gun. The only reason I have the PL Pro is because I won it in an Olight contest, no way I’d pay for one. I still don’t get the hype with lasers though, I never used one even for night ops in the military. Super into these light videos from you guys though and I think everyone should watch these before purchasing a light for their pistol. Keep it up!
Nice video , you are a professional.... I had the baldr pro but sold it and bought the TLR1 HL 1000lm Tested these 2 and tlr1 hl was brighter with a much much better hotspot... Also the switches on tlr are superior to the olight
Nice to see you guys give honest feedback regarding olights. I know alot of people on RUclips who push olight (and many other products) to make money even though they know it sucks. I've heard and been shown how Olight pays pretty good compared to other WML manufacturers for a biased review.
The Pro steps down from the max very quickly (manual says 30 seconds but mine is more like 10). And thank you for mentioning the battery door issue on the Pro. I was not even aware of that. I think I'm switching to the TLR-1 HL.
Wow, what a review! Thanks for this. Wanted something with a laser for my wife's gun, so I went with the Baldr Pro R. It's a nice light, but it's disappointing to find out that it's under powered.
I had a PL Pro Valkyrie that died after 1 3/4 years. Got replaced with a Baldr Pro R by Olight. Holster for Gun+Valkyrie takes Baldr Pro R perfectly, like it was custom made for that light also. I'd check before simply assuming it won't fit and ordering a new holster
I've been running the Baldr mini on my glock 48 (Non mos) with a recover tactical rail, works just fine. Keep up the excellent reviews! Love the lumen measurements with the sphere and runtime graphs.
Thanks much Justin! It's definitely hard enough for us to keep up with the new lights with core pistols (Glock & Sig). We want to expand to other pistols but there are only so many hours in the day.
With the baldr pro were you using olights batteries or another brand? It won't go past 300 lumens with other manufacturers batteries. I learned the hard way.... but with surefire rechargeables it's actually brighter than using the olight batteries and stays brighter for longer.
Did you notice, that Olight is kind of the center of the barrel??? This is why i send it back. Otherwise they produce pretty nice WML. I got Odin GL on my AR (instead of regular, 2000 lumen Odin, becouse of mounting system - i got MLOK and GL fits perfectly), but i found that laser is useless and better turn it off permanently. Great channel.
This is what I call test and review. Outstanding video. I run some olights, I do like em, aside from all they hate they get. However I still think the streamlight is superior. Good stuff, man. 🇺🇸
Given the fact that pl pro and Baldr pro r both have the QD capabilities, could Werkz consider making some holster that indexes on the light not the gun? So that we can use the same holster on different (similar or smaller size) guns mounted to the light.
Does anyone know why they don't put the laser emitter above the light LED (so it's closer to the bore axis and thus less prone to being off-target at non-zeroed distances)? Is it technical, or just corporate inertia/incompetence?
Watching some of your videos I must say that streamlight tlr 1hl seems to be one of the best choices for a fullsize pistol like the G17. I am a little concerned about the accidental display of light that is very common to hear about. Other concern is the amount of brightness in a closed environment, also pretty much commented by some users. Are those two "negative" points suficcient to avoid the tlr 1 hl? Thank you again for all the great videos.
Nico, I'll share my experience. For light negligent discharge, that has never been an issue for myself or those here at the shop. I would have a hard time accidentally turning it on. And even if I overrun turning off "constant on", it will immediately turn off because the overrun area is momentary. Regarding the amount of output, I have a hard time understanding the scenario. If I'm activating a light, then I'm not relying on my own night-adapted vision. If I accidentally blind myself by pointing a light into a mirror and turning it on, then I want as much light as possible when searching so that I overcome my pupils constricting. If I think the weapon light has too much output on white walls, I use umbrella or baseboard lighting. And in -all- situations with a potential assailant, I want as much blinding power in my hands as possible. That's my two cents.
Great review. Just went to order and it shows on Olight's website 169.00 . Is this the same model BALDR Pro R that you reviewed @ 108.00? why such a price difference from when it was reviewed to now?
I don't own any Olights but I've thought about trying one out. The recharging feature is intriguing. But this review didn't inspire much confidence. I might just stick to my streamlights and Surefires. BTW, I own three of your M7 holsters. They've been run hard in classes and are working out well for me.
I picked up an olight because of it's rechargeable battery. Figured it would be more convenient than changing out 123s. Went back to using the TLR-1 and 7 after a few months of switching back and forth.
Mine have all been removed from my weapons. I have had too many issues with them. My two Odin lights do make ok handhelds though after I filed off the remaining parts of the mount.
I own multiple Olights and I've put them through hell and never failed. Just because it wasn't made in America means that isn't good. Try it out you won't regret it they are excellent quality!
You said that the holster will be unique for Boldr Pro R, but on yout website for SKU M6GL940AOLBALPRR it is mentioned 3 lights in title "with Olight Valkyrie Turbo + Baldr Pro R + PL-Pro".
In this video, I said you need holsters specifically for the Baldr Pro R. That is true. We designed those holsters, including room for the bezel that is larger than the lights that came before, and the Valkyrie Turbo & PL-Pro both happen to fit in this design.. So we added them as compatible. Hope that helps clear up any confusion.
PL and BaldR minis could easily be adapted to work with Glock 43/48, Sig P365 & Hellcats if Olight makes a rail mount for micro 9s. They could even sell just the mount for the those of us who already have these lights
My only grip with the Olight Baldr Pro R light is the batteries are not replaceable. The Olight Baldr pro has replaceable batteries that you can change to rechargeable batteries.
Will you guys be making holsters that'll fit polymer 80s with a light attached? Really need one and would love to order from you but didn't see any options for a PL mini 2 or Baldr Pro on your website.
Ihave a werks holster for my baldr IR. The holster is fantastic. 100% recommend. I have !a baldr IR. The light is garbage. Turns off after every shot. Build quality seemed good, but it didn't help. I Caution anyone to avoid buying Olights.
I know it does not fall in the scope of holsters and pistols, but have you considered doing rifle lights in the same fashion? You do an extremely thorough job testing lights and would love this kind of information with those as well.
@@WerkzHolsters that is amazing news, I will look forward to seeing them. If you ever get around to it I've heard good things about clouds OWL if you ever run out of ideas for lights
@@JulietBravo90 The OWL is excellent. I run it on my home APC9. That would be an excellent one to throw into the mix. There are a lot of things I like about that light, but I'll call out the color... it works great for me in my rural setting.
Love my Werkz holster! Can you guys develope a holster retention system for a car or truck? Every option I've come across looks weak or lacks stability..
@@adamcallahan242 Yes. Personally, unless because of some vision issue, I think lasers on pistols is stupid. An optic is far more practical if someone wants to put a dot on the target/bad guy.
Ok, I love the rechargeable weapon lights. Now anybody know of a good gunsafe with an internal charging port so I can leave it on my handgun to charge? Is this just too new? I can't seem to find a good handgun vault with an internal usb!
Thanks for your request! If there are others looking for this config, let us know! I don't have R&D scheduled for that holster yet, but we can if we get enough demand!
We have 4 holsters for that. Right & Left IWB. Right & Left OWB. Check the link in the description or go to werkz.com and use our holster finder. Thanks!
@@kaycaskey3895 We are currently building almost all of our holsters allowing slide-profiled comps to drop through. My EDC is currently a G19x with the PMM comp and a TLR-1HL. The holster covers the comp because the light is so long. However I could run my G34 with a comp in the same holster, and the comp would just drop through. The key thing to note is that the compensator isn't wider than the slide. Some comps stick out (width) or up (height) in such a way that they wouldn't fit through -- in other words they're not profiled the same as the slide. Hope that helps!
Seriously I can't stand the p365 and p365xl rails. There's no locking channel under the rail so you're reliant on shear tension and the two little tiny plastic nubs at the front to keep the light from sliding off. Unless you develop an attachment system that clamps along the entire surface of the rail filling it completely It won't be robust. Just get a tactical development group rail, which does completely fill the rail maximizing surface contact and tension, and use a compact weapon light.
James, excellent feedback. Another option is the Icarus ACE P365, which is a full grip module. Besides being all aluminum, it does have the advantage of keeping that rail as high up as possible We have a video on which lights fit which ACE 365s. We already have some holsters for the Icarus system.
@@Singlemother720 you know you "poors" guys sound real ignorant seeing as how normal price of olights are generally the same if not a little more than streamlight. Make it make sense.
Mediocre light, 800 peak lumens, not 1350. The components for zeroing the laser are sooo loose you lose your zero when you remove the Allen wrench. Don’t waste your money
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Wow. I did not expect this video from a holster company. Outstanding work. Best weapons like comparison I've seen. Olight should really talk to you while they're in product development and make your job easier and think of the end user for better holster compatibility between the lights.
Thanks for the positive feedback. We have a bunch more pistol light (and rifle light, handheld light) content in the queue... stay tuned!
The quality of this channel just gets better and better 👍 good job! 😀
Thanks much! Trying to keep the content coming. We have a bunch more in the queue...
Got my Baldr Pro R yesterday it's a great light so far but high mode drops down pretty fast under continuous running, I knew I could count on you guys to make a holster for it 👍
Thanks much Mr. Ellison! Yeah, we knew people would be wanting holsters for their P320s or Glock pistols.
How does it feel carrying and do you carry inside or out with what gun?
@@nickrock5482 Not my EDC light
Love that you guys waste no time with the new holsters. It's great knowing that when you order the newest light, you're able to order the correct holster practically the same day.
Thanks much for the feedback. It can be hard since we often don't get lights until right before (or after) launch. But we do know that folks will be looking for holsters when they purchase a new light, so we do what we can.
I run the Streamlight on my FNX45 in my duty holster and then I run the PL Pro on my home defense gun. The only reason I have the PL Pro is because I won it in an Olight contest, no way I’d pay for one. I still don’t get the hype with lasers though, I never used one even for night ops in the military.
Super into these light videos from you guys though and I think everyone should watch these before purchasing a light for their pistol. Keep it up!
Thanks much for your feedback... especially since you've had experience in the professional setting.
This was awesome. One of the best reviews I’ve seen on anything.
Nice video , you are a professional....
I had the baldr pro but sold it and bought the TLR1 HL 1000lm
Tested these 2 and tlr1 hl was brighter with a much much better hotspot...
Also the switches on tlr are superior to the olight
Thanks for the feedback and sharing your experience!
Nice to see you guys give honest feedback regarding olights. I know alot of people on RUclips who push olight (and many other products) to make money even though they know it sucks. I've heard and been shown how Olight pays pretty good compared to other WML manufacturers for a biased review.
The Pro steps down from the max very quickly (manual says 30 seconds but mine is more like 10).
And thank you for mentioning the battery door issue on the Pro. I was not even aware of that. I think I'm switching to the TLR-1 HL.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Wow, what a review! Thanks for this. Wanted something with a laser for my wife's gun, so I went with the Baldr Pro R. It's a nice light, but it's disappointing to find out that it's under powered.
I had a PL Pro Valkyrie that died after 1 3/4 years. Got replaced with a Baldr Pro R by Olight. Holster for Gun+Valkyrie takes Baldr Pro R perfectly, like it was custom made for that light also. I'd check before simply assuming it won't fit and ordering a new holster
I've been running the Baldr mini on my glock 48 (Non mos) with a recover tactical rail, works just fine.
Keep up the excellent reviews! Love the lumen measurements with the sphere and runtime graphs.
Thanks for the encouragement! We have a lot more review content in the pipeline... keep watching!
Love the videos. Love the holsters. Wish ya'll made holsters for xdm. Regardless keep up the awesome content and products.
Thanks much Justin! It's definitely hard enough for us to keep up with the new lights with core pistols (Glock & Sig). We want to expand to other pistols but there are only so many hours in the day.
With the baldr pro were you using olights batteries or another brand? It won't go past 300 lumens with other manufacturers batteries. I learned the hard way.... but with surefire rechargeables it's actually brighter than using the olight batteries and stays brighter for longer.
With rechargeables, I use the battery that the manufacturer ships the light with.
Did you notice, that Olight is kind of the center of the barrel??? This is why i send it back. Otherwise they produce pretty nice WML. I got Odin GL on my AR (instead of regular, 2000 lumen Odin, becouse of mounting system - i got MLOK and GL fits perfectly), but i found that laser is useless and better turn it off permanently. Great channel.
Great video. Congrats. I have a question : Does the Olight Baldr Pro R fits ok the Staccato XC ?
This is what I call test and review. Outstanding video. I run some olights, I do like em, aside from all they hate they get. However I still think the streamlight is superior. Good stuff, man. 🇺🇸
Thanks for your feedback! I like to hear what people are running and how well (or not) it works for them.
What an amazing review!! Thank you!
I have a G45 with a Nightstick 550 but I may buy this one for woods use & keep the Nightstick for day to day.
Given the fact that pl pro and Baldr pro r both have the QD capabilities, could Werkz consider making some holster that indexes on the light not the gun? So that we can use the same holster on different (similar or smaller size) guns mounted to the light.
This is a thought that we have had... but I don't have anything for you at this time.
R is for rechargeable, I still don't know what s is.
Does anyone know why they don't put the laser emitter above the light LED (so it's closer to the bore axis and thus less prone to being off-target at non-zeroed distances)? Is it technical, or just corporate inertia/incompetence?
Watching some of your videos I must say that streamlight tlr 1hl seems to be one of the best choices for a fullsize pistol like the G17.
I am a little concerned about the accidental display of light that is very common to hear about. Other concern is the amount of brightness in a closed environment, also pretty much commented by some users.
Are those two "negative" points suficcient to avoid the tlr 1 hl?
Thank you again for all the great videos.
Nico, I'll share my experience. For light negligent discharge, that has never been an issue for myself or those here at the shop. I would have a hard time accidentally turning it on. And even if I overrun turning off "constant on", it will immediately turn off because the overrun area is momentary. Regarding the amount of output, I have a hard time understanding the scenario. If I'm activating a light, then I'm not relying on my own night-adapted vision. If I accidentally blind myself by pointing a light into a mirror and turning it on, then I want as much light as possible when searching so that I overcome my pupils constricting. If I think the weapon light has too much output on white walls, I use umbrella or baseboard lighting. And in -all- situations with a potential assailant, I want as much blinding power in my hands as possible. That's my two cents.
Great review. Just went to order and it shows on Olight's website 169.00 . Is this the same model BALDR Pro R that you reviewed @ 108.00? why such a price difference from when it was reviewed to now?
Look at the price of everything years ago to now
I don't own any Olights but I've thought about trying one out. The recharging feature is intriguing. But this review didn't inspire much confidence. I might just stick to my streamlights and Surefires. BTW, I own three of your M7 holsters. They've been run hard in classes and are working out well for me.
I picked up an olight because of it's rechargeable battery. Figured it would be more convenient than changing out 123s. Went back to using the TLR-1 and 7 after a few months of switching back and forth.
Mine have all been removed from my weapons. I have had too many issues with them. My two Odin lights do make ok handhelds though after I filed off the remaining parts of the mount.
Olights are garbage. Buy a streamlight or surefire if you depend your life to them.
Good skip the olight, no reason to buy it if you already have the best lights between surefire and streamlight.
I own multiple Olights and I've put them through hell and never failed. Just because it wasn't made in America means that isn't good. Try it out you won't regret it they are excellent quality!
have you made a holster for PDP pro compact with BALDR PRO R olight ?
All our offerings are listed on the holster finder at werkz.com/ !
You said that the holster will be unique for Boldr Pro R, but on yout website for SKU M6GL940AOLBALPRR it is mentioned 3 lights in title "with Olight Valkyrie Turbo + Baldr Pro R + PL-Pro".
In this video, I said you need holsters specifically for the Baldr Pro R. That is true. We designed those holsters, including room for the bezel that is larger than the lights that came before, and the Valkyrie Turbo & PL-Pro both happen to fit in this design.. So we added them as compatible. Hope that helps clear up any confusion.
PL and BaldR minis could easily be adapted to work with Glock 43/48, Sig P365 & Hellcats if Olight makes a rail mount for micro 9s. They could even sell just the mount for the those of us who already have these lights
Uhmmmm the minis do work with the micro 9’s.
That's what I thought too, but I've not seen such a product from Olight as yet...
Weird. The pl-2 mini fits both the hellcat and polymer 80 Glock 43 variant…..
The subcompact light/laser would be the baldr micro
That would make sense, but I'm also confident in Olight's ability to surprise us.
Are you guys planning any Canik holsters (IWB)?
From what I hear some fit glock holsters
My only grip with the Olight Baldr Pro R light is the batteries are not replaceable. The Olight Baldr pro has replaceable batteries that you can change to rechargeable batteries.
I slightly prefer prime batteries myself, but rechargeables are going to continue growth in the pistol light market, IMO.
Will you guys be making holsters that'll fit polymer 80s with a light attached? Really need one and would love to order from you but didn't see any options for a PL mini 2 or Baldr Pro on your website.
As always great review! I wish you had a holster for the Springfield XD9 4” :(
@3:38 I wonder if that was a Black Friday price for the Pro R. I can't find one below $169 right now. Were these prices from the manufacturers site?
I try to quote Olight prices from their site at the time of the video.
Ihave a werks holster for my baldr IR. The holster is fantastic. 100% recommend.
I have !a baldr IR. The light is garbage. Turns off after every shot. Build quality seemed good, but it didn't help. I Caution anyone to avoid buying Olights.
Thanks much Gabe for sharing your experience! I really like to hear what works, and what doesn't.
I know it does not fall in the scope of holsters and pistols, but have you considered doing rifle lights in the same fashion? You do an extremely thorough job testing lights and would love this kind of information with those as well.
Yes absolutely we have the rifle light reviews planned! Thanks for the feedback!
@@WerkzHolsters that is amazing news, I will look forward to seeing them. If you ever get around to it I've heard good things about clouds OWL if you ever run out of ideas for lights
@@JulietBravo90 The OWL is excellent. I run it on my home APC9. That would be an excellent one to throw into the mix. There are a lot of things I like about that light, but I'll call out the color... it works great for me in my rural setting.
@@WerkzHolsters that sounds quite promising. If it shows up in a future video my eyeballs will be all over it, it is one I'm quite interested in
Great info. Thanks!
My pleasure!
I love your videos thank you
Love my Werkz holster! Can you guys develope a holster retention system for a car or truck? Every option I've come across looks weak or lacks stability..
Thank you for the suggestion! I will pass it along to the design team. If more people request this setup, we can move it up in our priority list.
this baldr can use mcc3 for charge ?
I’m waiting on the Baldr T
Heh!
Is this suitable for HS 9 firearms?
OWB LIGHT BEARING CANIK METE SFT HOLSTER?
To be fair, it has to be the best because it couldn't get worse..lol. It still doesn't hold up to Streamlight though.
Have you seen streamlights laser lights?
@@adamcallahan242 Yes. Personally, unless because of some vision issue, I think lasers on pistols is stupid. An optic is far more practical if someone wants to put a dot on the target/bad guy.
Could you compare the TLR1-HL to the TLR2-HLG?
S means strobe for “strobe light” 😂
Have a baldr pro r… have it on my m&p m2.0 4.25” full size. No option for the baldr pro from you guys on that gun :(
Keep up the requests! We have strongly considered building for the M&P 2.
Does anyone know if the Baldr pro R fits surefire x300 holsters?
Do you guys have a holster for a CZ-P09 with the Baldr Pro?
Not currently, sorry.
Can anyone explain to me the reason for such a long light on a pistol ?
Burn your enemies eyes out bro u dont even gotta shoot em
@@swavysora819 I figured something in that area but so long tho?
@@BeardsandCars i like it for example its a big light good for hone defense i use the smaller baldr the baldr mini for edc
@@swavysora819 ok I can see that 👍🏻
Ok, I love the rechargeable weapon lights. Now anybody know of a good gunsafe with an internal charging port so I can leave it on my handgun to charge? Is this just too new? I can't seem to find a good handgun vault with an internal usb!
When can we see a M&P 2.0 9C OWB holster for this light?
Don’t but an olight, seriously he’s telling you they’re trash.
Thanks for your request! If there are others looking for this config, let us know! I don't have R&D scheduled for that holster yet, but we can if we get enough demand!
No berreta holsters?
Any holster for Glock 19x and baldr pro R?
Yes, go to werkz.com/ and use our holster finder to see the options.
Can you make the new holster available in coyote. Thanks
Yessir! Please go to the listing page, and before you add to cart it will have you select the color. Thanks!
Anybody know about compatibility with x300 holster?
No FN holsters?
Not at this time, sorry!
What Comp is on that firearm?
That's the PMM Glock comp my G19x.
I wish you had a holster for the baldr pro r on a glock 34! You think a x300u holster would work with this light?
We have 4 holsters for that. Right & Left IWB. Right & Left OWB. Check the link in the description or go to werkz.com and use our holster finder. Thanks!
will this fit x300u holsters?
Did you ever find out? Same question here
Slim?
What comp?
My G19x is running the PMM comp, with a True barrel.
@@WerkzHolsters and what was the holster? The M7 is compatible with that large of a comp?
@@kaycaskey3895 We are currently building almost all of our holsters allowing slide-profiled comps to drop through. My EDC is currently a G19x with the PMM comp and a TLR-1HL. The holster covers the comp because the light is so long. However I could run my G34 with a comp in the same holster, and the comp would just drop through. The key thing to note is that the compensator isn't wider than the slide. Some comps stick out (width) or up (height) in such a way that they wouldn't fit through -- in other words they're not profiled the same as the slide. Hope that helps!
Seriously I can't stand the p365 and p365xl rails. There's no locking channel under the rail so you're reliant on shear tension and the two little tiny plastic nubs at the front to keep the light from sliding off.
Unless you develop an attachment system that clamps along the entire surface of the rail filling it completely It won't be robust.
Just get a tactical development group rail, which does completely fill the rail maximizing surface contact and tension, and use a compact weapon light.
James, excellent feedback. Another option is the Icarus ACE P365, which is a full grip module. Besides being all aluminum, it does have the advantage of keeping that rail as high up as possible We have a video on which lights fit which ACE 365s. We already have some holsters for the Icarus system.
Oh man, this video popped up right after I watched a Biden video, and now I'm beyond confused!
Great review can't say the same for the light🤢 oh and S stands for shitty
Well you can tell olight has a sale, they paid every youtube channel to talk about them
Seriously, no self respecting gun channel or own would put that shitty light on their firearm.
@@Singlemother720 I guess there's alot of self respecting people who don't meet your expectation.
@@adamcallahan242 sounds like something a poor would say but ok. Shitty light is a shitty light.
@@Singlemother720 you know you "poors" guys sound real ignorant seeing as how normal price of olights are generally the same if not a little more than streamlight. Make it make sense.
@@adamcallahan242 streamlight LMAO. Modlite, poor.
The BALDR RL has less lumens than the BALDR Pro.
S means shmedium
Heh
I prefer replaceable batteries.
"S" means strobe
"R" maybe rechargeable battery.
I suspect you're right.
Olight uses Norse names so muricans will buy their chinesium products. If they used chang ching or mei li that’ll be an easy giveaway
They are junk and why people buy them is beyond me.
@@zack9912000 probably because people buy them expecting them to be junk, and then they're not. Sorry to disappoint
Mediocre light, 800 peak lumens, not 1350.
The components for zeroing the laser are sooo loose you lose your zero when you remove the Allen wrench.
Don’t waste your money
Thanks for sharing your experience! I haven't played with the laser adjustment, so that's good to know!
@@WerkzHolsters very welcome
Gross, never buy olight.
You got some thin tires. Sorry you had a problem with your olight. 2 years strong with my olights plural.
@@gunsandgaming7634 seems like a poor comment.
Dudes thumbs look like toes
Any chance you guys make a holster for Caniks Sub Compact ??
We are considering Canik pistols and even have one on hand. It's definitely possible, but we need to keep seeing folks like you request.
@@WerkzHolsters yeah I’m waiting on my Glock 19 to come in and order my holster but I’m really interested in on for the SC !!!