Weapon Lights

The three brands pull in different directions. Streamlight covers the broadest spread of handgun fits and offers much of its range with an integrated laser or a rechargeable cell. SureFire builds around the Scout Light Pro for long guns and the X300 for pistols, and sells its tailcaps, remote switches and rear caps separately so a light can be configured after purchase. Holosun's P.ID and RAID heads chase reach, quoting candela figures well above typical pistol lights. Choose in that order: fit the mount first — a Glock-pattern or 1913 pistol rail, or M-LOK and Picatinny on a handguard — because a light that will not clamp to your rail is no use whatever it puts out.

Then judge output honestly. Lumens measure total light and matter most at room distance; candela measures beam intensity and decides how far you can actually identify something, so a tight high-candela head reaches across open ground while a broad flood is easier to use up close. Finally pick your control method: an ambidextrous paddle sat under the trigger guard on a pistol light, a click or momentary tailcap on a rifle light, or a remote pressure pad routed along the handguard. Which one do you need? Start with lumens vs candela explained, then choosing a weapon light.

Explore more: Weapon Light & Laser Combos, Rechargeable Weapon Lights, Weapon Light Accessories, or the Streamlight and SureFire ranges. £5 tracked UK delivery in 7–10 business days.