Inforce Wild1 Weapon Light Review

Inforce is a relatively new company in the weapon-mounted light universe. A few issues with their first models initially led to a poor reputation online. Even the most reputable companies have had to release lemons in the past. However, Inforce’s efforts to improve their products will not be illuminated if no one tests them. Today, we are evaluating Inforce’s newest weapon mounted light, the Wild1. It is designed for handguns and I have a Streamlight TLR-1 HL to compare it against. However, that model seems to be the one the Wild1 was meant to compete against. While the two lights share many similarities, we will discuss their differences and specs. The Wild1 is a 500-lumen light that can run for two hours and weighs in at 2.9 ounces. The TLR-1’s 1,000-lumen output and 1.5-hour runtime, weighs 4.32 ounces. Both models use CR123A cells, but the TLR-1 needs two while the Wild1 requires one. The Streamlight’s battery compartment opens at the rear. This means that the light must be taken out to change the batteries. The Wild1’s battery compartment opens from the front. However, the light can be removed from the gun to replace the battery. The TLR-1 can switch between constant, momentary, and strobe light modes, depending on how it is activated. The Wild1 has only momentary and constant modes. The Wild1’s MSRP is $139.99. The street price for the TLR-1 is approximately $130, despite it being an older model. It is easy to compare these lights with their similar prices. Considering that both models are similar in price, it is easy to decide which one to buy. Although we wish we had the resources and time to do a thorough review, we don’t have the funds or the time. A few basic visits to the range will suffice. Although the Wild1 has an aluminum housing, it is more durable than Inforce’s older polymer-bodied lights. Inforce’s tests of the Wild1 have shown that it is impervious to dirt, dust, and sand and can be mounted on a gun in a matter of minutes. Although it was simple, it wasn’t difficult to mount the Wild1 on my gun. It also comes with rail inserts to ensure compatibility with universal and MIL STD-1913 rails. After installing it, the first thing I noticed was that I preferred the Wild1’s activation switch to the TLR. It felt very natural and easy to index, thanks to its large, ambidextrous buttons. They press inward towards trigger guard, rather than downwards like the TLR-1. It is half the lumen output of the Wild1, but noticeably brighter. Inforce claims that it has achieved the optimal balance between throw and spill with Wild1, but even if this is true, there are only so many things you can do with 500 lumens. The Wild1 is still bright enough. The Wild1’s brightness is still impressive. I was blinded by it when it was pointed at me from across the room. The two models are almost identical in price so you can weigh the differences to decide which one is best for you. The TLR wins in terms of brightness, spill, throw, and all aspects related to illumination. However, comparing a 1,000-lumen light with a 500-lumen one doesn’t seem fair. The Wild1 seems perfectly adequate for identifying targets indoors and outdoors at standard handgun engagement distances. Although it is bright enough to disorient a target, it is not as distracting as a 1,000-lumen flashlight. The TLR’s greater output and strobe features will make it the better choice if disorientation is your primary goal. The Wild1 can illuminate what’s in front you for approximately half an hour longer than the TLR. It takes the Wild1 longer to heat up. However, activating the light is where the Wild1 wins. The trigger guard’s large, flat buttons are exactly where one should place their finger when practicing proper trigger discipline. They also feel more natural than the TLR’s lateral direction. I loved the activation button. Do you intend to use it as a nightstand gun? Or concealed carry? The Wild1 is significantly lighter than the TLR and also shorter. Inforce’s Wild1 is a lighter option for CCW pistol owners. It also has a shorter handle. The Wild1 is affordable and well-made. While it’s probably not the best choice for someone like a police officer who is more likely to need to use their light at distance or to disorient someone, for most individuals it seems like a perfectly adequate weapon accessory that’s worth considering.For more info, please visit inforce-mil.com.Shedding Light On Torches:NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Storm Tactical Printable Target Pack62 Printable MOA Targets with DOT Drills – Rifle Range in YARDSThis impressive target pack from our friends at Storm Tactical contains62 printable targetsfor rifle and handgun range use. Target grids and bullseye sizes can be downloaded in MOA. Get Free Targets