Forget Lumens, This Rifle Light Blasts 100,000 Candela for Under $150
About this video
Colion reviews the Nightstick LGL-160T rifle light, arguing it delivers high performance at an affordable price point under $200. He explains the difference between lumens and candela, emphasizing that this light’s 100,000 candela provides focused beam distance up to 632 meters. Colion describes his hands-on testing across multiple rifles and concludes the light offers solid functionality and durability without the premium price of brands like Surefire.
Key takeaways
- Colion explains that candela measures focused beam intensity and distance, while lumens measure overall light output—candela being more important for target identification at range
- According to Colion, the Nightstick LGL-160T delivers 800 lumens and 100,000 candela with a 632-meter reach, providing high performance at under $200
- Colion reports the light features tool-free thumb-screw mounting, multiple mounting angle options, a pressure switch, and durable magnesium aluminum construction that performed reliably under his testing
Episode details: published October 17, 2024 · 5:43 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.
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