Three modes and how to disable them
The tail end of the WMLx has an ergonomic button to use the three functions: momentary, constant, and strobe light. The strobe can be enabled or disabled electronically and a switch disables everything but the momentary function.
With the switch forward, all three modes are available by default: One tap of the button gives you constant light, a double-tap gives you strobe, and a press-and-hold gives you light that goes off when you release the button.
The strobe can be enabled or disabled as follows: First, open the bezel a quarter of a turn. Then, tighten it while pressing the button. Done! Once you have made your choice, you can use the lockout function and change batteries without having to do anything special: your setting is saved.
Flipping the switch to the rear position disables everything but momentary mode: you get light as long as you press the button, no matter how long or how many times you tap it.
A mnemonic for the switch may be useful, for example: "From the front, you see everything / From the rear you only get to poke."
Lockout mode and safety bar
The WML weaponlights have two safety features, both of which are intuitive and simple to use.
The bezel is essentially a killswitch: For transportation, you can lockout the light by rotating the head by ¼ turns to break the circuit. Powerful lights heat up very quickly inside a bag and the risk of burning some of your gear is real, not that a depleted battery would be a nice surprise, either.
The main button can be shielded with a safety bar that physically blocks your gear or thumb from accidentally pressing the button. You can rest your thumb against the safety bar to have a familiar position for it, no matter what the lighting condition is. The bar flips down easily and quickly when it's time to shine.
Mounting the light
The WMLx can be mounted on any firearm that has a Picatinny rail without the need for tools. It has a spring-loaded claw with a thumbscrew for extra security.
Inforce WMLs are often best mounted directly on top of the gun. This way your thumb reaches it from either side and the light is always in line with the barrel and the sights.
As demonstrated in our pictures, the top position is not always reasonably available. The joy of shooting an AK comes at a price.
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You can find more information about the selection of weaponlights in this article.
