Reddit mentions of Streamlight 88062 ProTac 2L-X 500 lm Professional Tactical Flashlight, Black - 500 Lumens

Not the guy you're asking but here are my thoughts. There is pretty much no penlight on the market that will do what he wants, and it will be laughably ineffective regardless. If he needs something tiny, get him a Streamlight Stylus USB. That's gonna be about the brightest thing you can get with any ""tactical"" potency.

If you can talk him into a 14500 or 18650 light then he's more likely to get the power he wants. If he can handle having a solid chunk of aluminum on him, the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X and Wowtac A1S BSS v3 are going to be my choices for an inexpensive strobe machine. The Olight M1X Striker is another choice in this general form factor.

Streamlight also makes the ProTac 1L-AA which is a little smaller, but it only puts out 350 lumens.

All the lights I have posited outside the Stylus USB have easy access to the strobe mode, typically a double or triple tap on the tail switch. This is important to my mind because many lights require the light to be on and a button to be held for one second - practically useless and too long to get to if really needed.

I really hope that he does a big long think about what he wants out of this flashlight, and I hope he tries to "stun" himself with his flashlight to see what its like to be on the receiving end. The reaction he has, being prepared for it, is the best he can hope for in any situation in which he uses the strobe against someone. Its not like in the TacLight commercials.

I wrote a couple more of my thoughts on using a flashlight for self defense a little while ago if you find it handy. I personally like having the strobe and I would use it in an emergency situation, but its very important to note its limitations.

Neither the Streamlight 88850 nor Surefire G2 will fit 18650 cells. The cheaper Streamlight that will is the 88062.

This one has different modes, but is programmable via the TenTap feature. It’s super simple and you can choose which mode you want and then never futz with it again, even with battery changes.

It has;

• High
• Low/High
• Low/High/Strobe

I EDC the 350 lumen version of this and have it set for Low/High but am most likely going to switch it to High only. I’ve yet to break it and I’m not easy on my stuff.

Streamlight ProTac 2L-x Professional Tactical Flashlight
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD29DZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_P67WCbSSARJA7

First off, regardless of having night sights, you should always carry a flashlight. This is the one I carry.

You then should train shooting one handed while holding the flashlight so you can see your target and your sights. Do this during low light.

After that, yes it's definitely better having night sights than the factory Glock sights. I primarily carry a G19 and I've replaced the facory sights with the Trijicon HD night sights. They are easier to shoot with and of course can be seen in low light. I still always carry a flashlight, though.

Thanks for doing this.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X

Amazon is helpful here. I would advise getting two things: a reliable, bright flashlight, and strong pepper gel.

For the flashlight, I recommend a Streamlight Protac 1L-1AA (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G75P1SC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9ia.Bb301STP9) or the Streamlight Protac 2-LX (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD29DZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xka.Bb703WW4V).

There are a lot of good lights out there, but these two models are excellent and should meet the needs of most people. The 2-LX is bigger, brighter, and can use rechargeable batteries. However, the 1L-1AA has the advantage of being smaller. Both can easily fit in a pocket or purse.

Here’s a video review if the 2-LX: https://youtu.be/j_7RfUFYblU

Here’s a video comparing the two: https://youtu.be/vythpZUBab8

For the pepper gel, I recommend Sabre Red (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AT3LMP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6ga.BbRKDF9CK). It has good range, is super hot, and this kit comes with a practice unit.

nice!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD29DZ8

Awesome of you to do this giveaway, the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X is my entry.

Thanks again!

I'll go for the Streamlight Protac 2L-X
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD29DZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QvBWCb8KQWR8T

Streamlight HL2-x manufacturer number 88062

I had a regular HL2 that lasted me about 5 years until I stupidly busted the lens.

The batteries last a really long time, especially if you use the low lumen setting when you don't need the full 500lumens, and they are very rugged, and waterproof!

Don't waste your money on surefire and the like.

EDIT:

Here is a product link, and I actually wrote a review comparing the HL2 and the HL2x.

Streamlight 88062 ProTac 2L-x 500 lm Professional Tactical Flashlight, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD29DZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rmoRzbNQWM79F