As I lay in bed one quiet night, a sudden noise jolted me from my slumber, sending my heart racing with a mix of fear and curiosity. The darkness of my home seemed to conceal secrets, and I needed something to bring clarity to the situation. That’s when I remembered the Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 1, a powerful 350-lumen weapon-mounted light designed for Picatinny rails.
With the ProTac Rail Mount 1, I had the choice of two power sources, making it versatile and reliable. It could run on a CR123A lithium battery, which offered a high-output mode of 350 lumens, casting a beam up to 219 meters for 1.75 hours. For extended use, I could switch to the low-output mode of 40 lumens, providing 14.5 hours of illumination. Alternatively, I could use an easy-to-find AA alkaline battery, delivering 150 lumens on high for 1.5 hours (alkaline) or 4.5 hours (AA lithium), and 40 lumens on low for 8 hours (alkaline) or 14 hours (AA lithium).
In this eerie moment, the ProTac Rail Mount 1’s Strobe function offered a potential means of signaling or disorienting any intruders. And when it came to adjusting the light’s performance, the TEN-TAP® Programming offered three operating modes: high/strobe, high only, and low/high, allowing me to tailor the illumination to the situation at hand.
As I cautiously moved through my home, I couldn’t help but appreciate the thoughtful design of the ProTac Rail Mount 1. Its integrated rail clamp securely attached to MIL-STD-1913 rails, ensuring a stable and reliable mounting solution. Included with the package were a remote pressure switch for momentary and “constant on” operation, a push-button tail switch for quick and simple control, remote retaining clips, double-sided tape, and zip ties for convenient setup.
The ProTac Rail Mount 1 was built to endure the unexpected. Its durable, anodized aluminum construction and impact-resistant tempered glass lens promised resilience against harsh conditions. It boasted an IPX7 rating with the standard button switch, making it waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes. In case I opted for the remote pressure switch, it was IPX4 rated, providing protection against splashes and moisture.
In this nerve-wracking moment, the ProTac Rail Mount 1 became my trusty companion, guiding me through the unknown. It could withstand temperatures ranging from -40°F to +120°F, ensuring its reliability in various environments. Plus, the limited lifetime warranty gave me peace of mind, knowing that Streamlight stood behind their product.
As I ventured deeper into the shadows of my home, clutching the ProTac Rail Mount 1 in my trembling hand, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of empowerment and security. With its reliable performance and rugged design, it was the beacon of light that allowed me to confront the unknown with confidence, even in the darkest of hours.
- Dual fuel – uses one AA alkaline or CR123A lithium battery (both included); also accepts AA lithium
- CR123A lithium battery output:
- High: 350 lumens; 12,000 candela; 219m beam; runs 1.75 hours
- Low 40 lumens; 1,380 candela; 19m beam; runs 14.5 hours
- AA alkaline/AA lithium battery output:
- High: 150 lumens; 4,950 candela; 141m beam; runs 1.5 hours (alkaline); runs 4.5 hours (AA lithium)
- Low: 40 lumens; 1,380 candela; 19m beam; runs 8 hours (alkaline); runs 14 hours (AA lithium)
- Strobe for signaling or disorienting
- TEN-TAP® Programming – choice of three operating modes: 1.) high/strobe; 2.) high only; 3.) low/high
- Remote pressure switch features momentary and “constant on” operation
- Integrated rail clamp attaches to MIL-STD-1913 rails
- Easy to attach, secure mounting
- Includes remote pressure switch, push-button tail switch, remote retaining clips, double-sided tape and zip ties
- Durable, anodized aluminum construction with impact-resistant tempered glass lens
- IPX7 rated with the Standard button switch installed; waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes.
- IPX4 rated with the Remote Pressure Switch installed
- Operating temperature: -40°F to +120°F
- Limited lifetime warranty
- RoHS compliant