Inforce WML?

[Low_Speed_Notper8or]

So I am looking for a weapon light for my AR, and I am a far of running a rifle as slick as possible. I have seen the Inforce WML and really like how it had the ramp switch and there is no need to deal with wires and pressure switches. Im also a fan of the weight for the smaller model especially since this Im going to be hanging it on the front of my rifle

However, what I am wondering is the light reliable and durable? If I drop my rifle or put it in my trunk is it gonna be a +$100 paperweight? And yeah I know its 400 lumens, Im not going to be lighting up perps across a 100 yard parking lot or using a variable with it at 200 yards, its just strictly something to ID people within 25 yards like in the home.

 

[MojoNixon]

I tagged Bourneshooter for you as I know he had one at one time and may be able to shed some light (hah) on the reliability and durability aspects.

 

[Matt Landfair]

They are known for being fragile - especially the rifle lights.

 

[MojoNixon]

I just talked to Bourneshooter and that’s the impression I was getting. On the other hand I did hand down an APL that I ran for several years to my #2 son for his G17 and its still chugging along without issue except for short battery life.

 

[Low_Speed_Notper8or]

They are known for being fragile - especially the rifle lights.

Well thats a shame, seems like something that would be easy to fix by just having a thicker or more durable polymer body on it. Even the Gen 2s are fragile

 

[MR2]

They are known for being fragile - especially the rifle lights.

Crap...

 

[Low_Speed_Notper8or]

So with that in mind, if you wrapped the body in high density foam would that help or is the electronics inside delicate?

And are the Haley Strategic marked ones modified in any manner to be more durable or are they the same thing with just a cool logo

 

[RallyMech]

Why try to reengineer the wheel when Streamlight and Surefire have multiple options that are proven? If you need 0-25 yard positive ID, modest price, and ambi without tapes witches/wires, that's a Streamlight TLR-1HL.

One thing you can't get away from with a polymer based design is heatsinking. For that reason alone, I don't consider any of inforce's options as viable products with current generation LEDs.

 

[Sonofstate]

If you are looking at that price range, size, and lumens. Have you considered just getting a surefire X300U or XH35? They are small, durable, and ambi without the need for tape switches.

 

[Ryu_sekai]

I have cracked a few heads on my Gen 1 WMLX, it still worked but was cracked. I wouldn't trust my life to it.

 

[Longinvs]

So with that in mind, if you wrapped the body in high density foam would that help or is the electronics inside delicate?

And are the Haley Strategic marked ones modified in any manner to be more durable or are they the same thing with just a cool logo

100 percent cool logo. I also found the button to not really be that ergonomic either in multiple positions.

 

[Cerberus Training Group]

They are ok for inside home sized use, but really lack outside...the light is ok as to throw and flood, but there are way better for the same amount of lumens.

 

[Matt Landfair]

They are ok for inside home sized use, but really lack outside...the light is ok as to throw and flood, but there are way better for the same amount of lumens.

Even inside, there can be issues with such little output - and they are still fragile.

 

[txstiguy]

So with that in mind, if you wrapped the body in high density foam would that help or is the electronics inside delicate


It would be even safer if you left it in the package.

 

[txstiguy]

the streamlight pro tac falls in your price point there nice comes with everything to mount has good lumen output and shares the same mount pattern as the surefire scouts

 

[Cerberus Training Group]

Even inside, there can be issues with such little output - and they are still fragile.

Yep, that's why I stated 'ok'...not great that's for sure. Much better options out there.

 

[Low_Speed_Notper8or]

With all that being said, I wish this style of light got more development and was made by a better manufacturer

What else would be a good option for a light to mount at 12 O'clock right and the end of my rail then?

 

[user12358]

What else would be a good option for a light to mount at 12 O'clock right and the end of my rail then?

Why not just go with a X300u like was all the rage a few years ago?

 

[MOT]

The 12oclock slick solution that I opted for. Might be a bit heavy, but considering the cost and the benefits I’ve been really happy with it. Unfortunately I don’t think that sight/light mount is made anymore.

 

[Matt Landfair]

I dont find pistol weaponlights to have sufficient throw to justify putting on a rifle.