Addressing The Olight Drama..

Published on June 2, 2024
Duration: 12:51

This video addresses online "drama" surrounding Olight products, specifically their durability. The presenter conducts drop tests on an Olight weapon light mounted to a handgun and later tests its ability to withstand recoil from a Desert Eagle .50 AE. The tests aim to demonstrate that the Olight product can hold zero and remain functional after significant abuse, countering claims of poor reliability.

Quick Summary

This video tests the durability of Olight optics through rigorous drop tests and firing a Desert Eagle .50 AE. The Olight optic survived multiple shoulder-height drops onto gravel and extreme recoil, maintaining its zero and functionality, suggesting high resilience for tactical gear.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Olight Optic
  2. 00:17First Impressions of Olight Optic
  3. 01:06Addressing Olight Drama and Reviews
  4. 02:31Drop Test Setup and Control Group
  5. 03:52Post-Drop Test Group 1
  6. 04:16Post-Drop Test Group 2
  7. 04:53Post-Drop Test Group 3
  8. 05:34Post-Drop Test Group 4
  9. 06:05Handgun Drop Test Summary
  10. 06:43Closer Look at Target and Next Steps
  11. 07:35Olight vs. Desert Eagle .50 AE Setup
  12. 08:36Desert Eagle .50 AE Firing - Group 1
  13. 10:44Desert Eagle .50 AE Firing - Group 2
  14. 11:17Desert Eagle Test Summary and Conclusion
  15. 12:11Final Thoughts on Olight Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

How durable are Olight weapon lights according to this test?

This test subjected an Olight optic to multiple shoulder-height drops onto gravel and significant recoil from a Desert Eagle .50 AE. The optic maintained its zero, the glass remained intact, and it continued to function, suggesting a high degree of durability for Olight's tactical gear.

Can Olight optics withstand the recoil of a .50 AE Desert Eagle?

Yes, the Olight optic, mounted via an Olight rail adapter on a Desert Eagle .50 AE, remained operational after firing. The diode stayed on, and the turrets held zero, indicating it can handle extreme recoil forces without failure.

What was the purpose of the Olight durability testing in this video?

The video aimed to address online criticism and 'drama' surrounding Olight products by conducting rigorous durability tests. The presenter sought to demonstrate that Olight gear, specifically an optic, is reliable and can withstand significant abuse, countering claims of poor quality.

How many rounds were fired through the Olight optic during testing?

The Olight optic was initially tested with around 330 rounds. After the drop tests and subsequent firing, the total round count approached 340-350 rounds, providing a substantial basis for assessing its reliability under stress.

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