I’ve had the HSP WML for about a month now and have been running in on a couple long guns. Here’s what I’ve found so far…
Pros:
-Cost. The light can be had for around $120 shipped.
-Uses one 123A lithium battery.
-Easy on/off mounting. Very secure once mounted
-It handles recoil well. No issues on the 12ga pump shotguns
-Momentary on/off only. I generally prefer simple on/off controls on defensive lights but this may be a “con” for some folks.
-200 lumen output
-Has two methods of preventing it from accidently being activated (1. twist the bezel or put up the hinge on the back of the light to prevent it from being hit by gear/ect…)
-Lightweight. 3oz with battery (includes mount)
-1.5 hour constant run time.
-Cost. Comes in at around $109
Cons:
-Only comes in black (due to it being the strongest polymer)
Here’s a video showing some day/night shooting, a comparison with a 104 lumen LED Maglite and a Surefire X300U, a deomonstration of the mounting system, and a discussion of the pros and cons of the light:
Great review. I’ve spent a lot of time looking for a weapon light for my AR15, and found a hell of a deal on one of these with the Thorntail mount. I liked it, but had a bit of “what if I would have gone with the Surefire” remorse. Glad you made the video with the Surefire next to it, alleviates all of those thoughts and I’m glad I went the way I did.
I’m with you on the con too. I wish I could have picked it up in FDE.
There are FDE ones as far as I’m aware. Their website even shows them. However, the 200 lumen version that was co-made with Haley Strategic only comes in black. The other ones (125 Lumen) come in the FDE also.
What I wonder is if painting the light would affect it any because of the special heat releasing vent thingys (proper term right there). The only way I could see would be taping those off and then rattle canning it.
You are right. The Momentary Only + 200 Lumen version is by HSP/Inforce and it comes in black only. If you want High/Low/Momentary/Infrared and 125 Lumens or just the 125 Lumen momentary they come in FDE also.
I got a FDE one and did not know that the black version would have been brighter or I would have purchased that instead. I am very pleased with the light. It has been on hog hunt and worked well. The ergonomics are set up just right and I really like the lift gate to help from light being turned on while being stored. I would reccomend this light!
