(This product provided by the manufacturer for review.)
Today we're going to take a look at the second handgun light offering from Nextorch, the WL10 Executor.
Previously, I've reviewed their first offering the TL1, and the WL10 is a fantastic, all-around better, upgrade to the TL1.
As usual, I'll start with the specifications from the manufacturer.
Nextorch WL10:
• Bulb：Cree R5 LED
• Lumen：230Lumens
• Runtime：80 mins
• Battery：One CR123 battery
• Distance：130m
• Material：Aerospace grade aluminum 6061-T6
• Finish：Hard anodized finish
• Length：87 x 22 x 24mm
• Weight：74g/2.6oz(Battery excluded)
So, as you can see, the specs are not bad at all. Lightweight, small and plenty bright.
Let's take a look at the video and you'll see a number of pictures below as well.
The WL10 is a very compact weaponslight.
The unusual mounting option relies on this finger screw. While I did not experience any issues with it loosening, I would have liked to have seen a spring-detent.
The benefit of the single battery is clearly seen here, with how slim the WL10 is. This makes carrying concealed with the light mounted much more comfortable.
Here again you can see how minimal the width is.
Really, only the switch paddles protrude and even then, not by very much.
The switch paddles on the WL10 are very intuitive and easy to use. One of the better switches I have seen.
Entirely ambidextrous, the WL10 lets you use the same motion on either side, unlike most of the lights that use a rotary switch.
The reflector has a nice orange peel and gives you a nice, smooth, beam.
The lock-out feature is indicated on the body of the light, but frustratingly requires a much greater amount of travel than the graphic indicates.
Recoil mitigation is handled via the spring at the rear of the battery and the circular rubber pad at the front. The WL10 does not have the battery fit issue that you saw on the TL1.
Next we're going to look at the fit on various handguns.
Glock 19: Acceptable, but not ideal. Could use more rail engagement.
Glock 17/other full-size Glock pistols: Perfection. The fit couldn't be better. Complete engagement of the rail.
Closeup on the Glock 17 to show complete rail engagement.
Glock 19 Gen4: No improvement.
Springfield Armory XD-9: Could really use more rail engagement. Tightening the finger screw results in the front of the light being forced downwards. Not ideal.
Springfield Armory XDm-9: No improvement over the XD.
FNH FNS-9: Very much not ideal. Very poor rail-engagement.
S&W M&P40: Excellent, almost as good as the Glock 17.
Mount barely extends past the rail.
SIG 1911 Scorpion: Almost perfect. The metal frame and rail prevents most of the dip you see on polymer-framed pistols.
Conclusion
The WL10 is a worthy successor and upgrade to the Nextorch TL1, but it does still have some fitment issues. While the light itself seems to function very well, with an above-average switching system, the mount does seem to warrant some improvements. While it IS workable, on some pistols, as you can see above, the fit is not very good and I'd worry about poor beam aim and possible mount failure over-time, especially if you're a ham-fisted monkey that likes things to be TIGHT.
I would also like to see some anodizing on the threads. It just improves durability of the threads so much, even if it added a bit to the price, I think it would be worth it.
But, if you're running a Glock 17/22/21, or an M&P, this would be an excellent choice.
Easy on and off, an excellent switching system and good build-quality, all for well under a hundred bucks. That's pretty damn good. And nigh impossible to beat at or near that price point.
Recommend, with caveats as mentioned above.
Thank you to the crew at Nextorch for being patient with my extremely late review.
No comments:
Post a Comment