lights & lasers

After weeks of testing, I can confidently say the NPL27 offers more than just good specs on paper.

This is my second experience with a SIG Sauer weapon light, and I’m mostly impressed with the SIG FOXTROT-MSR Compact weapon light. 

Choosing the right weapon light can be overwhelming, but the Holosun RAID (Rifle Area Illumination Device) stands out with its impressive performance and user-focused design.

In this article, we will cover the specs and features of all four of Holosun’s new IRIS lasers starting with the IRIS-1 and working our way to the full-featured IRIS-4. 

Streamlight introduced the TLR-8 HL-X for SHOT Show 2025. This is a new high-power compact pistol light/laser combo based on the original TLR-8. 

Let’s get straight to the point: this light is bright. SIG claims 1,350 lumens and 33,000 candela, which translates to a tight beam capable of illuminating targets at a distance while still providing enough flood for close-range use.

Whether you need bright white light or covert IR illumination, the Parma C2IR Pro is equipped to handle both.

I have been a fan of Streamlight for most of my life. With that in mind, you can understand how eager I was to try a TLR-7 HL-X when Streamlight offered to send me one for review.

The boogie man usually comes in the dead of night. Consider your AR naked if it isn’t equipped with a tactical light.