Streamlight PolyTac X USB 600 Lumen Light: Best Budget Duty & Weapon Light?

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6 жыл бұрын

I do some shooting with the light, drop test the Streamlight PolyTac X and PolyTac X USB on concrete multiple times and do a beam comparison with the original PolyTac to show how far it's come. I also discuss the features of the light, it's construction, and what I think of it overall.
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@ThanksHero 6 жыл бұрын

Just bought one because of your video. Great light for the price point. Haven’t taken out too far but I have absolute clarity at 75 yards with my 4x scope. Perfect for my HD BCM carbine. Thanks for the review.

@RagingOatmeal Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love streamlights. Ive had a pilytac for 4 years in my hunting bag, my dad and I have both had their intrinsically sound ones for years for work. Best bang for the buck

@michaelmorris1802 6 жыл бұрын

Pay attention Sure Fire... this is how you power a light... 18650 OR 2 CR123. I will order one tonight.

@mbrick 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The Peacekeeper P1R works like this, and it's a fantastic light, but it was discontinued so I'm glad I grabbed one. Would love to see a polymer 18650 light from them as well.

@nelsonr1467 4 жыл бұрын

try out 16650 batteries for your surefire

@fordsrule35 4 жыл бұрын

Surefire does have a flashlight that uses 2 cr123 batteries if I'm not mistaken.

@donttrip6669 4 жыл бұрын

18650 is a vape battery? Any link to safe 18650s?

@craigpfleger3705 4 жыл бұрын

Dropped my bezel from waist high while changing battery and it will no longer work. I expected more from a Streamlight...(UPDATE.. they fixed it with no charge! I am impressed with the customer service)..

@TheHemiphil81 6 жыл бұрын

Just got a stream light for my bcm 14.5. With cloud defencive holder and love it. Stream light makes a great product.

@danielrgusa 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent value and features. I’ll be adding it to my collection. I love Streamlight lights and carry them every day.

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

nice

@leanhard1987 6 жыл бұрын

This will work out very nice on my budget 20" build. Love me some streamlight products! Awesome review and keep up the good work!

@jerryjohnsonii4181 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome review Sir. I'm a huge Streamlight fan and have several of their products. My favorite light that i have now is my ProTac 2AA. I use it everyday and it's my EDC light.

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jacobmanalang8162 6 жыл бұрын

the size comparison was super useful. great review as always. i didnt realize the hl usb is so much longer holy crap. i am a huge ten tap fan

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@josiahreilly3417 6 жыл бұрын

As always, great review. Probably be buying this now.

@chassoto 6 жыл бұрын

Woah Mike, having a little too much fun there about 5:33... GOOD TO GO!

@cfh13 5 жыл бұрын

My Polytac X just arrived today. Its a big difference to the 250 lumen light i got last year. Thanks for the video helping me make my choice. The strobe will mess you up.

@rueridge7597 6 жыл бұрын

I think stream light saw the writing on the wall. Too many companies with comparable or better lights at much lower prices than they were offering. This is one I would definitely look at as it is in line with the Monster Flashlightsflashlights I use now and is better armored. Great video and filming as always on your vid's

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@RolexDSSD 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid bro 🤙🏽. Looks like another solid product from streamlight. It’s getting very competitive in the flashlight 🔦 arena.

@garym51124 6 жыл бұрын

I now have 2 of these in black 1 on a 5.56 another on a 9mm build...and a coyote on the way thanks to your reviews. Amazing for the money.

@12313846 Жыл бұрын

And you need a yellow for in the car or house.

@weedXD38 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome Review!!! Great Father's Day gift!! Thanxs :-)

@waltero3035 6 жыл бұрын

Will definitely check this one out. Thanks for the review! God bless.

@havoc5564 6 жыл бұрын

have this mounted to my ar pistol. it works great and have had no issues

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the report

@DavidMN- 6 жыл бұрын

Seems like a solid product, good light output, reliable, good company, and on a budget. Win!

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@luckykleinschmidt3931 6 жыл бұрын

Mrgunsngear Channel if you had to choose from the polytac x or the surefire g2x 600 lumen. What would you choose?

@jacobsebastien3910 6 жыл бұрын

+Lucky Kleinschmidt I would say polytac x because it can use 18650 batterys the surefire Don't.

@blulight1170 6 жыл бұрын

Good vid, and I do like the light, going to put it on my S&W Sport II, for "hootch" defense gun, keep the more costly AR's in the safe.....and the rain, oh so lucky, sure would like some out here in the desert...keep up the great work!

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@southerngunnut5661 3 жыл бұрын

Amazon dropped mine off today. I can’t wait to get off work and check it out.... never in my life would I have guessed I’d be happy about a flashlight 😆

@southerngunnut5661 3 жыл бұрын

@Hopeless you’re so right! Have a wonderful day

@jimmynix5399 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought this model and a Magpul rail mount. I think I made pretty good choice for $80.

@hyper_t47 3 жыл бұрын

I love this light. Great hand light, can be a helmet light with the correct mount and weapon light with ring mount. I like it better than the Surefire G2X.

@Mrgunsngear 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the report

@sheepdog8395 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't had good luck with streamlight handheld flashlights holding up to duty use. Good review.

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the report

@YellowHammer26 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like the one for me. Nice light, nice price.

@rutrose2000 5 жыл бұрын

Just ordered one. Great review.

@Mrgunsngear 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@fubar1217 6 жыл бұрын

I bet your neighbors hate it when you do flashlight reviews....lol

@hagenoft 6 жыл бұрын

I'm shining mine right now!

@jordanquinley2471 Жыл бұрын

I love this light. The 10 tap programming is nice. I have no need of strobe mode (does anybody?). One of the programming options is no strobe, low light first, medium, high. That's exactly what I want. The usb rechargeable cell means I don't worry about batteries. I also love the tough, grippy nylon material more than aluminum. Bottom line, I like everything about this light.

@enochnichols8304 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review as always sir!

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@JediNachos 6 жыл бұрын

I love flashlights. This one needs to be part of the family.

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@on2wheels378 6 жыл бұрын

Great upload. Keep it up!

@kenhelmers2603 6 жыл бұрын

Looks good, great value for cost. Thanks! :)

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍🏽

@jgharts4949 6 жыл бұрын

Great evaluation and thanks for bringing the new products to our attention. Love that t-shirt you have on here in the video. I’m doing a “The Grapes of Wrath” but in the opposite direction. I got to leave before the state sinks from all the bs. Question is: Where did you get that t-shirt?? Thanks!

@siestatime4638 6 жыл бұрын

"Forged from Freedom" - the link is in the description.

@city_boys 6 жыл бұрын

oooh man. I might have to snag one of these pretty soon

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

nice

@stevenwest2047 5 жыл бұрын

I have had the older model on two different pump shotguns and it has always been 100%. I just found the new one with the cr123 at Walmart for $39.23 plus tax, free shipping. They have 4 left tonight. I probably should have bought two.

@Mrgunsngear 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the report

@SpectreTIG 6 жыл бұрын

Good new Music for the intro. Good Stuff!!

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@RCELIK 6 жыл бұрын

I have one and love it.

@bobhaehn5470 6 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting on a simple, practical light with real value

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

well here you go

@bobhaehn5470 6 жыл бұрын

got it and a mount on order :-)

@bobhaehn5470 6 жыл бұрын

It arrived today and it is BRIGHT! Blinded my buddy with it from 10' away. I said "I'm going to apologize ahead of time for this" and before he could respond I touched the button briefly, a la John Lovell, and he could see nothing, literally. Thanks again

@nelsonr1467 5 жыл бұрын

I think the best part of this light is 3.5 runtime with 600 lumens. With the rechargable battery.

@ajfam871 4 жыл бұрын

Yup nothing I hate more than a 10,000 lumens with a ten minutes run time. I’d seriously sacrifice some or a lot of lumens for improved run times.

@jasonb4103 4 жыл бұрын

thanks I just picked one up but I couldn't understand you when you said the size for weapon mount...I got 1.55 is that right? thanks for all the videos and deals you post

@lep38918 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and awesome flashlight. I love Streamlight and I trusted my life to Streamlight for 10 years as a police officer working night shifts in a large crime ridden city. My Streamlights never failed me even after years of hard use. Surefire is overpriced and overrated and I've had Surefire's fail. With all that said I have a 1st and 2nd gen PolyTac and I can't wait to get the new one. The new PolyTac will save me money with a higher output of lumens. The End!

@dancruze 11 ай бұрын

I've had steamlights fall apart on me but I did give them a lot of use. I prefer surefire. I still like streamlight too though.

@mursalot 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I’m more amazed about the battery. Recharge directly to the battery? Genius!

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

agreed

@charlesbeck1114 5 жыл бұрын

@@Mrgunsngear How do you charge the battery? do ya have to use their chargers. can the USB be plugged into a laptop or phone charger. There is no info on charging the 18650.. Cost of streamlights charger is 30.00 + dollars.Thanks!!

@danishfawaz2598 6 жыл бұрын

Do you think this will be good for urban search and rescue?

@Joe.dirt7909 6 жыл бұрын

I think 🤔 I will go with the PolyTac over the Tactition light.

@stemapo94 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing video like always. A question MrGunsandgear... the model/name of the adapter for the attachment of the light on the rifle...thank you !

@lckario 6 жыл бұрын

I bought an Elzetta ZRX, About $30.00 on Amazon. Happy pew pew bro.

@stemapo94 6 жыл бұрын

Lckario you too bro! Thanks

@lckario 6 жыл бұрын

No problem, Murica👍

@steelpunisher6944 6 жыл бұрын

Great review as always. That's a nice light and a really nice price point. Thank u sir. Showing this to the wife right now. lol

@gregstudeny1680 6 жыл бұрын

What accessories did you use to mount it to your rifle?

@agoogleuser4354 6 жыл бұрын

I dig that intro music.

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@contrabassbob 6 жыл бұрын

Mike, does it have an audible whine on the low mode?

@montepython591 4 жыл бұрын

I want the one you have in olive, but I can't find it. Only black, coyote & yellow. Do you have a part/model number for the olive one?

@TheWeatherbuff 6 жыл бұрын

Love the theme music!

@Ocdoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

I agree..

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@charlesrudd3886 3 жыл бұрын

what mount would recommend for this light?

@jonsmith9708 4 жыл бұрын

Is the coyote color close to the magpul FDE color?

@viciousKev 5 жыл бұрын

How is the throw compared to polytac hp?

@Ebu_Cehil_El-Fakbadi 3 жыл бұрын

How does it handle the shotgun recoil? Anyone have any experince with 12 gauge?

@user-pz5ju7mw3k 2 жыл бұрын

Think this would hold up to 12gauge recoil?

@jdmDC2ftw 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know of a holster for this light? Wanting to carry it on a duty belt for work.

@marieblackington6289 2 жыл бұрын

What is the charging time?

@JC-wj3hx 10 ай бұрын

is this better than the Protac 2L-X and how does it feel in pocket carry? thanks!

@Gunmastercomua 2 жыл бұрын

Will it work with 18650 battery?

@McGuireJJ 6 жыл бұрын

Love you shot this in the rain. Just curious, what do the neighbors think about you flashing their house? Like the USB chargeable batteries. Good info, thanks!

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

they're used to it at this

@McGuireJJ 6 жыл бұрын

Mrgunsngear Channel 😆

@jacobsebastien3910 6 жыл бұрын

+Mrgunsngear Channel lol

@fatdanny8251 3 жыл бұрын

What light mount were you using btw???

@northidahoguy5549 6 жыл бұрын

How do you think this light would hold to use on a 12ga. shotgun?

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

*should* be okay but haven't tried it

@pewswitch923 5 жыл бұрын

Great review just bought mine but does it bug anyone else that he switched the light caps

@Mrgunsngear 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@almatraart 11 ай бұрын

0:32 just picked this light up thanks to your link on twitter “x” to mount on the exact hand-guard. What mounting setup are you using? Thanks for the great content

@walterzoomie 10 ай бұрын

Fyland Flashlight Mount 1 inch Mlok Light Mount worked for me on two of my ARs. Your mileage may vary...

@MrDanielWP 6 жыл бұрын

Man, your view of those lights is very different than the camera.

@saberulk1 3 жыл бұрын

I dig the intro music. LOL.

@Gieszkanne Жыл бұрын

The tailswitch of the X totally sucks! Its mushy af. BUT you can cut off the 3 cover wings to make the button more exposed. Also you can pull out the rubber of the tail switch and put some rubber spacer inside so you get a more direct activation. This makes them much better!

@m103904 5 жыл бұрын

I was hoping they put the charger port on the light like olight dose.

@Mrgunsngear 5 жыл бұрын

fair enough

@daaaviddarley8803 6 жыл бұрын

I just bought one of these. I noticed the on/off switch feels a little "spongy". I'm comparing the tailcap switch on the polytac X to the tailcap switch on the Surefire G2 and the Streamlight Stylus Pro. Your thoughts on this?

@jeshely 6 жыл бұрын

Hello, can I use the body of an original Polytac with the light head assembly of the new Polytac X?

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

don't believe so

@MTG9878 6 жыл бұрын

Can you use the pressure switch tailcap?

@alexe6363 6 жыл бұрын

I too would like to know

@brianhumphreys171 4 жыл бұрын

@georgesnyder5337 6 жыл бұрын

What ring mount are you using on that Magpul hand guard? Arisaka?

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

yes

@erice4611 Жыл бұрын

Would you buy the Surefire G2X or the Streamlight ProTac X for a rifle light?

@Mrgunsngear Жыл бұрын

whichever has higher candela

@cdkreim 6 жыл бұрын

Did you get a chance to look into the Klarus XT11GT?

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

@BobBob-il2ku 6 жыл бұрын

Any plans for a FLIR breach review?

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

@usernameisusername 6 жыл бұрын

Was about to pull trigger on this and wife reminded me that my average too(time of ownership) before losing a flashlight is 2 weeks. 50 dollars for two weeks of use is almost still a bargain.

@jirehbarangan5364 4 жыл бұрын

Thought he was johnny sins 🤣

@donttrip6669 4 жыл бұрын

Jireh Barangan lmao 😂

@wesleyjohnston2613 4 жыл бұрын

🤫

@johnnyboy1578 6 жыл бұрын

Should of got this one. The g2x I got for 64$ retails for 70$ same 600 lumens

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

G2X is a solid light as well

@ETC_Rohaly_USCG 3 жыл бұрын

01JUN21: just picked one up today, and I’m just waiting for it to get dark to see its output. Got it from my LGR before even seeing this review, and was sold on the dual-fuel option

@nocoastoutdoors4793 6 жыл бұрын

How do you feel this compares against the Fenix PD35 Tac?

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

not sure

@reskillience3933 6 жыл бұрын

My first weapon light was with the (I think) gen 2 polytac. It had the streamlight flicker that had to be remedied, but it's still running strong on my beater rifle with no complaints other than it's a little underpowered by today's standards. I now have a polytac HP on one of my AR pistols and have no complaints other than they dont make a tapeswitch for it. Im a polytac fan for sure.

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the report

@dylann4723 6 жыл бұрын

Can you use this with a pressure Pad?

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

@Victor3368 9 күн бұрын

Is it non-metallic?

@ES44AC-2 6 жыл бұрын

That's Very budget friendly. I think some lights are way overpriced for what you get.

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

the market always wins when it's allowed to operate 🇺🇸

@electb 6 жыл бұрын

I did not see the dogs check it out!!!

@axeviking4602 4 жыл бұрын

Can it use any buttontop 18650?

@hblegal8309 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@rufus7869 3 жыл бұрын

Can the clip be removed on the poly tac?

@DamionJR4923 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@godlessheathen826 Жыл бұрын

Is there a remote switch available?

@Mrgunsngear Жыл бұрын

@gjc888s88 13 күн бұрын

Sir how can I check if mine is original?

@Mrgunsngear 13 күн бұрын

call them I suppose

@axlplayer14 6 жыл бұрын

What light mount do you recommend for this flashlight?

@Mrgunsngear 6 жыл бұрын

what handguard?

@axlplayer14 6 жыл бұрын

Mrgunsngear Channel either picatinny or keymod

@georgesnyder5337 6 жыл бұрын

What are you using on the MOE guard you have pictured? It looks pretty tucked in.

@yourfilipinotv6477 Жыл бұрын

Still the best Polymer based material flashlight is Surefire's G2X. Surefire's Nitrolon is tougher than any Polymer based material flashlight as it is reinforced glass-fibre-polymer infused with zytel compare to others that is just raw Polymer. And as you can see G2X is kinda like rubbery while others like Streamlight's Polytac is plasticky, you can see the difference of Surefire's Nitrolon. And one aspect where G2X is better is that it had an aluminum head.