Nebo Protec Elite HP190 Weapon Light
There are a wide variety of mountable weapon lights for pistols with prices ranging from $20-$300. I was looking for a simple light to mount on my Glock 17 for bedside use that did not break the bank. Searching all over the internet I came across the Nebo Protec Elite HP190. Overall it looked like a good light and for $30 I figured I would give it a try...
Upon receiving the light I noticed that the fit and finish was better than expected. Now it is not a SureFire but at a 10th the price it is a solid little light. The entire construction of the light is anodized aircraft aluminium. It is just under 3.5" long and weighs in at just under 5 ounces. As you can see pictured it sticks a little beyond the barrel on a Glock 17.
It utilizes a CREE Q5 LED producing 190 lumens. I personally have no way of testing the actual lumen output but I can say it lights up a room well. The modes of the light are at the first press of the side "paddle" button (right side) it turns solid on. If you turn it off (left button) and right back on it will go into a fast strobe. If the light is off for more than 3 seconds, no matter what setting was on prior, it resorts back to solid on. All of this is powered by a single CR123A lithium battery.
I have ran approx 500 rounds through the Glock 17 with the light attached and have not seen any flickering or damage to the light. Overall I have to say this little weapon light is pretty impressive. If you are looking far a simple light to keep on your weapon for that bump in the night, this might be a good option for you. At $30 I would have to say it is a good buy for the money.
