Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | Armytek Predator v3 PRO | The best luminous flux (up to 1700 lm) |
2 | Phoenix TK15UE | Choice of multiple hunters |
3 | LED LENSER MT14 | Excellent equipment |
4 | JetBeam JET IIIM PRO | Convenient switching to maximum brightness |
5 | Bailong BL-Q1812 | The best glow distance (up to 550 m) |
1 | Armytek Partner C4 Pro v3 XHP35 | The most powerful luminous flux (up to 2300 lm) |
2 | LED LENSER T7.2 | Successful focusing with mode lock |
3 | FENIX TK45 | Three LEDs |
4 | Olight PL-2 Valkyrie | best pistol light |
5 | Patriot BH-FLL01 | laser pointer |
The underbarrel lantern is an excellent assistant for hunting, hiking or when playing airsoft. It facilitates aiming and allows you to give signals to other people. A high-quality underbarrel flashlight should not only withstand the recoil energy when fired. It is desirable that it be waterproof, shockproof, and also have a remote button that can be placed in a convenient place on the weapon. In addition, experienced shooters recommend taking a flashlight with a brightness of 200-500 lumens for pistols and airsoft guns and 800-1000 lumens for hunting rifles.
Our ranking of the best underbarrel flashlights contains models that can satisfy the needs of almost any hunter or airsoft player. Here you will find both relatively simple and serious options. When compiling, we focused on the characteristics of flashlights and reviews of real users.
The best underbarrel lights for hunting
A hunting lantern simply has to be reliable, waterproof and bright. It should highlight targets at long distances so that the hunter can hit even at a distance of a couple of hundred meters. Such lights, as a rule, are able to "hit" at 200-300 meters. Although there are models and simpler, for hunting at short distances. In addition, the strobe mode will not be superfluous: with it, you can attract the attention of other people if you get lost or if you need help.
5 Bailong BL-Q1812
Country: China
Average price: 1000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
A frankly cheap flashlight that will please you with good performance and small size. The brightness of the LED is up to 1000 lumens, there are only two brightness modes and a strobe. The flashlight is small (its length is only 11.5 cm) and very light (together with the battery, it weighs only 129 grams). But at the same time, it gives out a large glow range - the manufacturer claims up to 550 meters at maximum brightness. Naturally, it’s not worth talking about water resistance and shock resistance - it’s better not to drop the model and not to wet it more than in the rain.
The beam can be focused, albeit in a small range. The model is capable of providing any diffused light. At the same time, in the focused state, the beam can be very thin, which increases its range by 20-30% compared to other models. Fits standard weapon mounts and supports remote button. By the way, they are supplied with most stores, which is nice: you do not need to order separately.
4 JetBeam JET IIIM PRO
Country: China
Average price: 6000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
A stylish lantern that you are not ashamed to show to people or give to a birthday person. At the same time, it has great potential. The body of the model is massive, embossed, the head is pronounced. This will definitely not slip out of your hands even in the rain. Withstands immersion to 2 meters for up to an hour, can fall without consequences from a height of 1.5 meters. The model is quite heavy - without a battery it weighs 151 grams.
The head of the flashlight is equipped with a 1100 lumen LED, which has a beam range of 320 meters. Not a bad result, but not the best in our rating. The switching system pleases - in addition to the standard button control, you can switch to the maximum mode when you turn the head of the flashlight without pressing anywhere. There are five modes of operation - four brightness (from 1 to 1100 lumens) and one stroboscope. In turbo mode, it will work no more than 40 minutes, in maximum (at 500 lumens) - up to 5 hours. Alas, the JetBeam RM-06 remote button for this model is not included in the kit, you will have to buy it separately.
3 LED LENSER MT14
Country: Germany
Average price: 8000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
This flashlight is the best if you are looking for a model for a gift. It comes in presentable packaging. Comes with a battery and a hard case. It is not a shame to give such a model even to an avid hunter. A weapon or bike mount, as well as a set of filters and a remote control button are included, which is very nice. It is convenient that you do not need to remove the battery from the flashlight for charging: there is a USB port that will allow you to power the model from a computer or adapter. The flashlight is water-resistant to IPX4 (drop-proof), so don't count on it to survive a dive, although it will handle the rain. Warranty up to 7 years.
The flashlight has three brightness modes from 10 to 1000 lumens plus a strobe. The flashlight is programmable - you can choose with which brightness mode it will turn on. Range - up to 320 meters. At minimum brightness, the flashlight will work up to 192 hours. At the maximum - up to 9 hours. Such a long period is suitable even for a long hunt. A distinctive feature of the model is the focusing system: you can adjust both the directional beam and the diffused light. The degree of distraction depends on how far the head of the lantern is turned, and is fixed in extreme positions.
2 Phoenix TK15UE
Country: China
Average price: 5900 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
A classic among tactical flashlights for hunting. Many experienced hunters recommend this particular model. The flashlight went through several updates and modifications, which eventually made it better and more practical. The device has five brightness modes: from 10 to 350 and even 1000 (turbo) lumens plus a strobe. At the maximum mode, the flashlight "lives" 4.5 hours. On "turbo" - up to 2 hours. The declared range in turbo mode is 325 meters. The flashlight itself is light - without a battery it weighs only 141 grams, so it will be comfortable to use it.
The shock resistance of the flashlight is only a meter, so it is better not to drop it once again. Water resistant to a depth of 2 meters. So it is not suitable for spearfishing, but it will not break in rain or slush. The manufacturer provides a five-year warranty, so you don’t have to worry about an exchange in case of a breakdown. In the reviews, hunters note: the flashlight is ideal for most situations, it gives a fairly bright and concentrated light. However, do not expect to get diffused light - the model can only shine with a narrow beam.
1 Armytek Predator v3 PRO
Country: Canada
Average price: 6700 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
The model of a reliable Canadian manufacturer, which has the longest glow range in the section. There are two versions of the flashlight - with cold and warm light at 1581 and 1700 lumens, respectively. The model received nine operating modes at once: seven brightness modes from 0.15 to 1581 or 1700 lumens, as well as two strobe lights. At maximum brightness, the flashlight is able to shine for an hour, at minimum ("firefly") - up to 200 days. The glow range reaches 451 meters, which is quite a lot for an underbarrel flashlight.
The case has an IPX8 rating, so it can withstand short-term immersion for a couple of meters. Also, the aluminum case can withstand a fall from a height of 2 meters and the recoil of any hunting rifle. In the event of a breakdown, the manufacturer gives a ten-year warranty on the underbarrel flashlight. The device weighs 135 grams without battery. An important feature: the flashlight will not overheat and turn off at maximum mode, like some others. The beam of light is concentrated, but diffusers are sold separately.
The best underbarrel flashlights for airsoft
Airsoft lights don't have to have incredible range. The main qualities for them are reliability and convenience. Airsoft models can be mounted not only on guns or machine guns. Separate versions are also available for pistols. Tactical blocks with a flashlight and a laser designator can become especially convenient, depending on the style of play.
5 Patriot BH-FLL01
Country: China
Average price: 2500 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
And our rating of the best airball guns opens with an interesting model that will allow you to use a laser sight during matches. It was assembled in China, so it is inexpensive, but not a model of reliability. There is no information about moisture protection and shock resistance from the manufacturer, so we do not recommend "bathing" the flashlight or dropping it from a height of more than one meter (or better not to drop it at all). The mount is designed for a fairly common Weaver bar. It comes with a push button, which is nice.
The model has an obvious advantage for some airsoft players - a laser pointer that can be attached to a pistol or any other weapon. More suitable for pistols, because it has a light output of only 200 lumens and a range of about 200 meters. Naturally, there is only one brightness mode, and even without a strobe. But you can turn on the laser and the LED at the same time or separately - there is a special switch on the case for this.
4 Olight PL-2 Valkyrie
Country: China
Average price: 6000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
Underbarrel flashlight, which is ideal for pistols. But if desired, it can be attached to other weapons without loss of usefulness. The mount is designed for Weaver and Picatinni rails. Produces a massive 1200 lumens. In case of overheating, which can happen about 1.5-2 minutes after switching on, it reduces the brightness by half, up to 600 lumens. There is only one brightness mode, not counting the strobe. The battery lasts over an hour. The LED emits a beam at a distance of 235 meters.
The control buttons are located on both sides of the case, which makes the flashlight convenient for both right-handers and left-handers. There is a tactical inclusion by half-pressing and holding the button.The body of the flashlight is waterproof according to the IPX6 standard, so it will withstand any bad weather. Compact and lightweight (only 80g without batteries), will not create imbalance when used. The disadvantage is that the flashlight cannot be removed and used as a manual. Its body is sharpened for mounting on a weapon, so it will be inconvenient to hold it in your hands.
3 FENIX TK45
Country: China
Average price: 5000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
Unusual flashlight with three heads and LEDs instead of one. Despite the non-standard shape, the model fits well on some types of mounts for gunlights, designed for a 39 mm case. Gives out a luminous flux up to 760 lumens. There are four brightness modes and one strobe with three flicker modes. In the weakest mode, the model can work up to 232 hours. In the brightest - up to 2 hours. The body of the flashlight is waterproof (IPX8), can withstand immersion to a depth of up to a meter for an hour. It will also survive a hard fall from a height of up to 1.5 meters.
The main advantage of the model is increased reliability and fault tolerance. The design is such that you will never fail three LEDs at once. Therefore, without a lantern, you will not be able to stay. Three blinking options are suitable for different situations - for example, to give an SOS signal or to disorient the enemy. The disadvantage of the device is its rather large weight: without batteries, the model weighs 324 grams, so it can create an imbalance when mounted on the barrel.
2 LED LENSER T7.2
Country: Germany (made in China)
Average price: 4180 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
High-quality German model, which is distinguished by a decent price and high ease of use.A big advantage of the flashlight is a proprietary lens system that allows you to focus the light in a small spot or illuminate a wide field in front of you, simply by pulling the head of the device. It is convenient that the design allows you to lock the selected focus mode - just turn the head of the flashlight a little. It comes in a beautiful box, so you can safely give it to familiar airsoft players.
The flashlight has three modes of operation. Luminous flux - up to 320 lumens. It is inconvenient that the brightest turbo mode is activated only by long pressing the button gradually: it will not be possible to disorient the opponent with a sharp bright flash. The effective range is up to 260 meters in the brightest mode. Alas, the model is not waterproof - IPX4 allows it to withstand rain and high humidity. But you shouldn't think about any diving. At the same time, the flashlight is quite heavy - 175 grams without a battery.
1 Armytek Partner C4 Pro v3 XHP35
Country: Canada
Average price: 5400 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
A military flashlight that is perfect for any environment. It is reliable, bright, comfortable. It has eight different modes of operation - from a "firefly" with a brightness of 1.7 lumens to a turbo of 2300 lumens (up to 2140 lm for a warm light diode). The model is ideal both for backlighting a compass or watch that is invisible to the enemy, and for blinding during a dash or attack, because even in medium mode it produces 420 lumens.
The minimum mode will allow the model to work up to 85 days. At a maximum of 2300 lumens, it will last up to 60 minutes, but it quickly overheats at positive temperatures. The advantage of the model is that its optics scatters part of the light around the light spot, excluding the effect of "tunnel vision".Even when pointing the flashlight at a specific point, you will always see what is happening on the sides of it. The body is so good that the flashlight can withstand drops from up to 10 meters. At the same depth, it can be immersed in water and left for two hours. The head of the flashlight is thin, so there will be no problems with installation, and it will not interfere.