Olight sent me one of their new Baldr PL-2RL weapon light to review. When I am outfitting a full-size handgun for defensive use, I will usually select a Surefire weapon light. They are durable and they have outstanding customer service. However, that does come at a significant cost.

I believe in spending money for quality equipment. That does not necessarily mean that you should go without if you don’t have a large budget. The Olight PL2-RL is an affordable option.

I don’t find lasers to be very useful on a defensive handgun. They can be useful for SWAT Officers carrying a shield. They may be useful for shooters with some vision problems. Outside of those situations, I prefer standard iron sights or a red dot optic. The PL-2RL is available without the laser, as the PL-2 Valkyrie.
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