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Posted: 11/23/2018 10:07:46 AM EDT

Don't think there's a better weaponlight deal out there than this

https://www.batteryjunction.com/olight-pl-2-valkyrie-weapon-light.html

Posted: 11/24/2018 10:23:31 AM EDT

[#1]

Debating between this and another inforce wml for an ar pistol.

I did pick up the pl-mini for an MCK I ordered. Figured it would be nice to have a light that fits both the Roni, and the glock that sits inside the roni.

Posted: 11/24/2018 10:35:23 AM EDT

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Ordered one yesterday, looks like a tremendous deal.

Anyone see any good deals on lights to throw on an AR?

Posted: 11/24/2018 10:40:09 AM EDT

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I would think the light in the OP would work great on an AR.

ETA: Primary arms has the inforce wml2 for ~$85 which is a pretty good deal too.

Posted: 11/24/2018 8:28:27 PM EDT

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The WMLx has the advantage of being able to take rechargeable cells (16650), if the controls and mounting work for you and you're going to use it a lot and don't want to piss away a pile of 123's

I admit I had to go for the PL-2 deal, though.

Posted: 11/25/2018 12:20:17 PM EDT

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Cloud Defensive is %25 storewide through 11/26.

Posted: 11/25/2018 4:46:52 PM EDT

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Don't think there's a better weaponlight deal out there than this

https://www.batteryjunction.com/olight-pl-2-valkyrie-weapon-light.html

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Link shows 79.96 discount 20% from 99.95. Is there another 20.00 off somewhere?

Posted: 11/25/2018 6:28:47 PM EDT

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I would think the light in the OP would work great on an AR.

ETA: Primary arms has the inforce wml2 for ~$85 which is a pretty good deal too.

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Ordered one yesterday, looks like a tremendous deal.

Anyone see any good deals on lights to throw on an AR?

I would think the light in the OP would work great on an AR.

ETA: Primary arms has the inforce wml2 for ~$85 which is a pretty good deal too.

Thanks, I guess you're right! I ordered another Valkyrie last night, got an email today about them being backordered. No worries, especially if the first shows up in timely manner.

I don't mind the non-rechargeable battery piece, I don't expect to actually turn it on very often.

Posted: 11/25/2018 6:29:52 PM EDT

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Link shows 79.96 discount 20% from 99.95. Is there another 20.00 off somewhere?

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Don't think there's a better weaponlight deal out there than this

https://www.batteryjunction.com/olight-pl-2-valkyrie-weapon-light.html

Link shows 79.96 discount 20% from 99.95. Is there another 20.00 off somewhere?

I don't think so, must've been just a 2-day special price. They were marked at $60 as of yesterday evening.

Posted: 11/27/2018 12:43:37 AM EDT

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Those "bastiages"!

Still a decent deal for a good light.

Posted: 11/27/2018 11:02:29 PM EDT

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My order for two shipped today. Messing with a coworker's, seems like a nice all purpose light. Much prefer the switch over that of the TLR, though the "tap" for on needs to be shortened. If trying to turn the light on and off in quick flashes, it wants to go into steady on mode.

Posted: 11/28/2018 5:42:20 PM EDT

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My Inforce from PA just arrived today. I like it!

Posted: 11/28/2018 7:40:40 PM EDT

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My order for two shipped today. Messing with a coworker's, seems like a nice all purpose light. Much prefer the switch over that of the TLR, though the "tap" for on needs to be shortened. If trying to turn the light on and off in quick flashes, it wants to go into steady on mode.

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When did you order?
I got an email from them today saying my order is delayed shipment until Dec. 17.

Posted: 11/28/2018 7:51:08 PM EDT

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I got an email from them today saying my order is delayed shipment until Dec. 17.

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My order for two shipped today. Messing with a coworker's, seems like a nice all purpose light. Much prefer the switch over that of the TLR, though the "tap" for on needs to be shortened. If trying to turn the light on and off in quick flashes, it wants to go into steady on mode.

When did you order?
I got an email from them today saying my order is delayed shipment until Dec. 17.

Well, it was the 24th at about 10 PM, but I checked the tracking number in the email and it still says they just printed a shipping label. Gonna be kind of peeved if they delay shipping. I need one of these for work and I almost bought from Battery Junction instead.

Posted: 11/28/2018 8:00:11 PM EDT

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Well, it was the 24th at about 10 PM, but I checked the tracking number in the email and it still says they just printed a shipping label. Gonna be kind of peeved if they delay shipping. I need one of these for work and I almost bought from Battery Junction instead.

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Actually, it was Battery Junction I bought mine from and is delaying. I bought the mini pl from Olight, and that is due here Friday, so you should be OK.

Posted: 11/28/2018 8:25:13 PM EDT

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Actually, it was Battery Junction I bought mine from and is delaying. I bought the mini pl from Olight, and that is due here Friday, so you should be OK.

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Well we will see, they printed the shipping label yesterday and it hasn't shipped yet.

Edit: They actually shipped.

Posted: 11/29/2018 12:19:56 PM EDT

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I ordered S1R II, S2R II, PL-Mini, and PL-2s from Battery Junction and they all arrived today.

I wanted to order directly from Olight to get the free M1T Raider, but their website was nothing but 503 Errors for hours. And plus they didn't have the S2R II on sale and the PL-2 didn't go on sale until after the sale on the S1R II and PL-Mini ended.

Posted: 12/1/2018 8:14:32 PM EDT

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Mine got in surprisingly fast.

Pleased with it so far, but this might be the first time I've used a handgun light and thought it was too bright.

Should work great outdoors or on a long gun though.

Posted: 12/2/2018 12:11:09 AM EDT

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I ordered one of these from Olight's website for $59 on black Friday. It arrived on Tuesday which is pretty quick for a black Friday sale imo.

Firstly this light will take rechargeable RCR123/16340 cells (I got the feeling that some are unaware from reading this thread). The battery compartment is tight enough that most protected rechargeable cells will not fit but I did have a single Eagletac 16340 on hand to test fit and it fits well. I'm not sure who makes the cell itself but I'm sure the internet knows (it's just a rebranded cell).

This little guy has a perfect large hot spot with no flaws and packs a real punch with it's throw. I purchased this to be used as a handgun light but this could easily be used on a carbine imo. I was not expecting it to throw so far. Mounting lockup is quick, tight, and seems secure. The only thing I can find that I don't like is the blue tint at what I would guess is around 6000k-6500k. I would rather a 4000k-4500k color temp but maybe this will give me a reason to do an emitter swap.

Posted: 12/3/2018 6:51:46 PM EDT

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I like it. But I have dark brown eyes, so cooler light looks better to me than warmer light. I try to replace bulbs in the house with daylight bulbs and my [blue eyed] wife hates them lol. She says they're too bright and hurt her eyes.

Next to my Surefire X300U, the PL-2 looks clean and crisp and truly white. The warmer light from the X300U looks yellow and hazy and dim. The PL-2 is definitely wayyy brighter than the X300U (but I have the original 500 lumen X300U and not the latest 1000 lumen one).

I think I like the activation buttons on the PL-2 better than the Surefire/Streamlight style switches too.

It fits perfectly in all my Safariland holsters made for TLR-1/X200/X300, even though I saw some other posts saying it wouldn't.

Is there any way to make the mount tighter? There's a tiny tiny bit of front to back movement on my Glock if I push on it hard. It's not enough to make me worry, but I'd love to tighten it a little more if possible.

Posted: 12/3/2018 9:53:22 PM EDT

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Mine arrived a few days ago. Shockingly bright. Reading reviews on Amazon for batteries has me wondering what brand to go with. I have not used a cr123 light before, so any suggestions would be helpful.

Posted: 12/3/2018 10:38:08 PM EDT

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Mine came in today. Notice anything wrong in this picture?

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And yes, I double checked my receipt. I ordered the right one.

Posted: 12/3/2018 10:45:38 PM EDT

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Well, that sucks.

They decided to tell me a couple of days after I ordered that the item was not in stock when I ordered (which it said it was) and would not ship until the 17th.

I let that slide, but if they end up sending me the wrong light too, I'll flip.

Posted: 12/3/2018 10:51:49 PM EDT

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Well, that sucks.

They decided to tell me a couple of days after I ordered that the item was not in stock when I ordered (which it said it was) and would not ship until the 17th.

I let that slide, but if they end up sending me the wrong light too, I'll flip.

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Mine came in today. Notice anything wrong in this picture?

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384595/IMG_20181203_203539_jpg-760036.JPG

And yes, I double checked my receipt. I ordered the right one.

Well, that sucks.

They decided to tell me a couple of days after I ordered that the item was not in stock when I ordered (which it said it was) and would not ship until the 17th.

I let that slide, but if they end up sending me the wrong light too, I'll flip.

Yeah, I ordered a 2nd one after this and put a note on there with my first order # telling them they could combine into one shipment.

This one came separately, obviously, and I got a note a day or two later that the other one had a projected shipping date of Nov-30. No update on that one.

I'm sure BF and was crazy for them, but one wrong item and the other delayed, and the 17th for you? Yeah all that sucks.

Posted: 12/3/2018 11:36:26 PM EDT

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That sucks. Olight does not even list that model anymore. BJ has a usual price of $60 for that model. Frustrating that someone can not read the difference between PL1 and PL2.

Posted: 12/4/2018 12:18:05 AM EDT

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Is there any way to make the mount tighter? There's a tiny tiny bit of front to back movement on my Glock if I push on it hard. It's not enough to make me worry, but I'd love to tighten it a little more if possible.

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Gen 5 glocks moved to a more traditional 1913 type rail vs the old glock style so if you have a gen 5 then try the 1913 adaptor that should've been included. Mine is tight with the correct adapter installed.

Posted: 12/4/2018 12:21:03 AM EDT

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Mine arrived a few days ago. Shockingly bright. Reading reviews on Amazon for batteries has me wondering what brand to go with. I have not used a cr123 light before, so any suggestions would be helpful.

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I've always used Battery Station cr123s and have never had an issue. Plenty of good reviews of them around as well.

Posted: 12/4/2018 1:50:01 PM EDT

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Mine came in today. Notice anything wrong in this picture?

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Damn that sucks. Hopefully they get you the right one ASAP.

Posted: 12/5/2018 4:10:10 PM EDT

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Yup, they said I had to ship the wrong one back before they'd send the new out out, but then I got a shipping notification a couple hours later so maybe they're fired it right out. Either way I boxed up the PL1 and put it out in the mail today.

Still haven't gotten word on the 2nd one I ordered, who knows where that one is. Projected Nov 30 ship date but haven't seen anything on it yet.

Posted: 12/5/2018 11:26:36 PM EDT

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Did you order from Battery Junction or direct from Olight?

I ordered from Battery Junction and received my order in 3 business days. Half a dozen lights and they were all correct including the PL-2.

Posted: 12/5/2018 11:57:50 PM EDT

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I ordered from Battery Junction and received my order in 3 business days. Half a dozen lights and they were all correct including the PL-2.

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Battery Junction. I'm not exactly getting top shelf service here.

They also replied that my other light was now expected to be available December 13.

Posted: 12/6/2018 12:32:15 PM EDT

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On the topic of the Olights, they seem to get great reviews. Now I'm wondering what holsters will work with them. Specifically with Glock pistols. I wonder if any of the holsters designed for other Glocks with lights mounted will also work with one using an Olight. Anyone know?

Posted: 12/6/2018 4:49:28 PM EDT

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Will not support China on this one weaseling into another American industry by stealing our technology, then making it with slave labor for 1/10th the cost.

Posted: 12/7/2018 1:17:54 PM EDT

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Cool.

Posted: 12/7/2018 1:19:25 PM EDT

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On the topic of the Olights, they seem to get great reviews. Now I'm wondering what holsters will work with them. Specifically with Glock pistols. I wonder if any of the holsters designed for other Glocks with lights mounted will also work with one using an Olight. Anyone know?

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@cochraneap mentioned above "It fits perfectly in all my Safariland holsters made for TLR-1/X200/X300, even though I saw some other posts saying it wouldn't."

Posted: 12/7/2018 10:58:50 PM EDT

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On the topic of the Olights, they seem to get great reviews. Now I'm wondering what holsters will work with them. Specifically with Glock pistols. I wonder if any of the holsters designed for other Glocks with lights mounted will also work with one using an Olight. Anyone know?

@cochraneap mentioned above "It fits perfectly in all my Safariland holsters made for TLR-1/X200/X300, even though I saw some other posts saying it wouldn't."

They fit in Safariland duty holsters for G17 w/TLR1. Can't verify anything else, I could see issues with a more form fitting concealed carry type holster.

Posted: 12/14/2018 1:03:29 PM EDT

[#36]

This is back on sale for $59.97 for 3 days.
I don't need another.
I don't need another.

Posted: 12/14/2018 1:17:21 PM EDT

[#37]

For another $10 off use this:

AL18BF9991

Ordered direct from Olight.

Posted: 12/14/2018 1:53:36 PM EDT

[#38]

Tempted to grab one to run at 12 o'clock on my 8" 300 BLK in front of my BUIS. Any cons for using this light in that regard?

Quite a bit cheaper than even the 400 lumen inforce wml.

Posted: 12/14/2018 2:12:06 PM EDT

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That pushed me over.

Posted: 12/14/2018 2:27:56 PM EDT

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Thanks for the discount code! $49 for that light is an incredible deal.

Posted: 12/14/2018 2:32:52 PM EDT

[#41]

I remember reading somewhere that the PL 2 had issues with recoil....

???

Posted: 12/14/2018 4:22:43 PM EDT

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I emailed Olight, And their reply "We recommend only using the cr123's in that light." So be careful if you use rechargeables, they might not be covered.

Posted: 12/14/2018 4:58:01 PM EDT

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Tempted to grab one to run at 12 o'clock on my 8" 300 BLK in front of my BUIS. Any cons for using this light in that regard?

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Ordered 2 of them. Have a couple AR's that could use some lights and I'm starting to like the 12 o'clock light mounting these days.

Thanks for Posting.

Posted: 12/14/2018 5:18:24 PM EDT

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Since I noticed thread back up again, I did receive one and the other showing shipped.

Little sucker lights up the night, I'd almost rather get shot than take the 1200 lumens to night-adjusted eyes.

I tried it in a kydex OWB fitted for an x300 and it does NOT fit. I dont see a ton of holster options so may go with one of the Safarilands which are supposed to have a less fitted...fit.

Posted: 12/14/2018 5:22:56 PM EDT

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Tempted to grab one to run at 12 o'clock on my 8" 300 BLK in front of my BUIS. Any cons for using this light in that regard?

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I was actually about to pull the trigger on another WML for my 8" blackout when I saw this thread. Ordered the Olight instead, and if it ever arrives it will reside on the 8" blackout.

Posted: 12/14/2018 5:30:11 PM EDT

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HMMMMM..........(ordering finger paused nervously over mouse, ready to click)

Posted: 12/14/2018 7:45:55 PM EDT

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CAN ANYONE CONFIRM THE RECOIL ISSUE WITH THE PL 2!?!?

There is a thread on Reddit about it. Many people appear to be experiencing an issue with the light failing from recoil....

https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/8e7ymw/olight_pl2_warning_does_badly_under_heavy_recoil/

Posted: 12/14/2018 7:48:46 PM EDT

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Thanks. Heck of a deal.

Posted: 12/14/2018 8:08:20 PM EDT

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this site is a bunch of bastards!

tried to get the FDE version for the $49 but couldn't find it. Oh well. I have a few of their small key chain lights and they are brighter than expected, reliable, and take the piles of abuse I throw at them without issue. so hoping this is the same. should help me shrink my SBR (long surefire fury on it) or live on a pistol. TBD.