A few months ago a friend of mine, retired law enforcement and a proper gun guy, went to work with Powertac. He asked if he could send me a Warrior G4 tactical flashlight to look over. I have shot with this guy, and I know he knows his stuff, so I accepted.  The Warrior was sent along with a Tactical Weapon Package, allowing the flashlight to be mounted to a rifle’s Picatinny Rail.

The Warrior ships with a sturdy lanyard and plastic holster.  One of my favorite features is the light is duel fuel, shipping with a rechargeable Li-ion battery that recharges without removing the battery via a magnetic USB cord. You can also use CR 123A batteries if need be.

The end cap contains the on/off switch on the back and a small button to cycle through the six modes. Those modes are described below.

The lanyard attaches to a ledge positioned for ease of use of the light.

The weapon mount firmly attaches the light to a standard Picatinny Rail and swaps out the end cap to a remote switch. The remote switch still allows for a constant or momentary on with the sample placement of the button to cycle through the modes.

After running the flashlight for a few months, I am quite satisfied with it. There were no issues with the light or recharging the battery.  I appreciate the robust build of the light and the small touches such as the lanyard, removable clip, not having to remove the battery to charge it, and the six modes. I can honestly say the Firefly and High were the two modes I liked and used the most.  Adding the weapon mounting system gives the light a bit more versatility, so you have a flashlight and weapon-mounted light without having to buy multiple lights. I think Powertac has a winner with this next generation Warrior flashlight.

Features:

  • Utilizes a Cree XHP70 White LED latest LED that enables the Warrior to produce an amazing 4200 lumen at the brightest level.
  • 5 different brightness modes for different lighting needs and different battery runtime.
  • Produces a super long throw up to 214 meters combined with an impressive flood light to illuminate objects at both long and close distances.
  • Offers an intuitive, friendly user interface for effortless utility.
  • Provides quick access to multiple general illumination modes and strobe feature through an intelligently designed interface for tactical and self-defense uses.
  • Features an auto-memorization for direct on/off access to all brightness levels plus strobe.
  • Unique digital circuit control technology to maximize battery life and consistent light output performance.
  • Protects electronics against damage caused by improper battery installation through a reverse polarity protection circuit.
  • Assures long-lasting performance using body-parts made from aircraft-grade aluminum.
  • Maintains its appearance through extreme weather and rugged treatment with a tough, durable Type III anodized finish.
  • Includes a lens made of tempered glass with a double-sided coating that resists breakage or scratching on impact while maximizing light output.
  • Preserves LED and electronic components with a superior heat sink designed for quick heat dispersion.
  • Resists water damage by a precision O-ring sealed design to provide reliable use in extreme conditions.
  • Advanced ergonomic design with anti-slip knurling and matte style finish for a firm grip.
  • Incorporates a built-in removable pocket clip.
  • Operates easily in tactical situations using a push button side switch that is built into the tail cap.
  • Defends against physical attack with a crenelated bezel on both the head and tail cap for self-defense uses
  • Weapon mountable with optional remote pressure switch.
  • Includes a high quality engineered plastic holster designed to fit belts of various sizes.

Specifications 

  • LED type: Cree XHP70 White LED
  • Battery: (1) 18650 HIGH DISCHARGE Rechargeable Li-ion or (2) CR123A. NOT compatible with RCR123A / 16340
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 151.9 mm.
    • Bezel diameter: 36.5 mm.
    • Body diameter: 25.4 mm.
  • Weight: 152 g (without battery).

Illumination / Runtime:

Firefly Low Medium High Turbo Strobe
Output 0.72Lumen 333 Lumens 790 Lumens 1430 Lumens 4200 Lumens 830 Lumens
Runtime 60 days 15 hrs 5.06 hrs 1.23 hrs 1.23 hrs 3.05 hrs

 

By Hunter Elliott

I spent much of my youth involved with firearms and felt the call early on to the United States Marine Corps, following in my father's and his brother's footsteps. Just after high school I enlisted and felt most at home on the rifle range, where I qualified expert with several firearms and spent some time as a rifle coach to my fellow Marines. After being honorably discharged I continued teaching firearm safety, rifle and pistol marksmanship, and began teaching metallic cartridge reloading. In the late 1990s I became a life member to the National Rifle Association and worked with the Friends of the NRA. Around that time my father and I became involved with IDPA and competed together up until he passed away. I began reviewing firearms for publications in the mid 2000s and have been fortunate to make many friends in the industry. Continuing to improve my firearms skills and knowledge is a never ending journey in which we should all be committed. I am also credited as weapons master on a few independent films.

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