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Posted: 2/2/2023 7:38:44 PM EDT
For your viewing pleasure... Inforce WMLx Rifle Light Performance Review |
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I was one of the early users of the WMLx, and really liked the concept & execution. Unfortunately, I had the polymer near the bezel crack on 3 different units and so gave up on them. I hope they have the polymer problem solved, but for now I have other lights that suit my current needs better (YMMV). |
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I had both the gen 1 and the gen 2 WMLx's in the past. The current updated gen 2 is actually a gen 3 because it went under some small changes a couple years ago(from what I've read). The gen 1 was garbage and cracked near the bezel(common issue) because it had no metal support and was all polymer. The gen 2 corrected this problem and I ran one for a few years. Even running a couple night courses, I never had an issue. I've since sold it and now only use Surefire or Malkoff weapon lights. I am still using an APLc on a Glock and never had any issues with that one. I think they're ok and I'd probably trust one if you're in a budget, as long as it is the gen 2. |
| Myself and at least one other person I've known had serious issues with our WMLx ir/white lights. We both had the pressure pads on 2 of them fail, for a total of 4 failures. They were very ergonomic, however their performance simply was lacking. However if you need a cheap white/ir solution I don't think it can be beat. But tbh only if you absolutely cannot save more, otherwise it's worth it to go up in quality. |
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A few years ago we (SWAT Team) acquired about twenty-five of them with IR capability to get us at least some type of quick access and affordable IR light. We were fully aware they are not top of the line but they gave us an immediate IR light source. We still have them, use them, and we have sent maybe two back over the past few years for failing but we have had no housing breakage issues. I have a few on my personal rifles and have been using on with IR on my night hunting rifle for four or five years with no issues. Just my personal experience with almost thirty units, used frequently, for almost five years. |
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Quoted: A few years ago we (SWAT Team) acquired about twenty-five of them with IR capability to get us at least some type of quick access and affordable IR light. We were fully aware they are not top of the line but they gave us an immediate IR light source. We still have them, use them, and we have sent maybe two back over the past few years for failing but we have had no housing breakage issues. I have a few on my personal rifles and have been using on with IR on my night hunting rifle for four or five years with no issues. Just my personal experience with almost thirty units, used frequently, for almost five years. Good feedback |
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Quoted: A few years ago we (SWAT Team) acquired about twenty-five of them with IR capability to get us at least some type of quick access and affordable IR light. We were fully aware they are not top of the line but they gave us an immediate IR light source. We still have them, use them, and we have sent maybe two back over the past few years for failing but we have had no housing breakage issues. I have a few on my personal rifles and have been using on with IR on my night hunting rifle for four or five years with no issues. Just my personal experience with almost thirty units, used frequently, for almost five years. That's definitely solid info. I'm generally opposed to polymer, but this is still reassuring. |
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Quoted: How does this compare to Streamlight's knockoff? Going from memory here since I no longer own an WMLx or the Streamlight RM2. I prefer the Streamlight's metal construction to the WMLx's polymer (YMMV). 800 lumen WMLx seemed to have more throw but less spill than the 1,000 lumen Streamlight (due to wider WMLx bezel?). Streamlight lockout is by rotating bezel compared to WMLx's safety bar. I liked the Streamlight's switch better than the WMLx's, but again YMMV. I liked the Streamlight's remote switch option. No strobe option on the Streamlight. HTH... |
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