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Streamlight Launches the ProTacRail Mount 1L-X and 1L-X Pro

Sunday, January 25th, 2026

Optimized for Rifles with Short Rails; Pro Model Features Flexible Jack Cap® Tail Switch

EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 22, 2026 Streamlight®Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac® Rail Mount 1L-X and the ProTac® 1L-X Pro, multi-fuel tactical lights with a compact design to fit short-barreled rifles, submachine guns, and carbines with limited rail space for both light and pressure pad. The new high-output lights, which also are available in USB configurations, deliver up to 850 lumens for extreme brightness. They will debut at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, where attendees can see them in person at Streamlight Booth #11468.

Lightweight and low profile, both feature a rugged, integrated rail clamp designed to rapidly and securely attach to guns with a MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny or M-LOK® rail system. The light-only models feature a standard push-button tail cap, providing ease of activation without a pressure pad. The Pro models also offer a Jack Cap® tail cap switch that provides dual operational redundancy, including push-button and remote pressure switch control, for the ultimate in flexibility.

The compact lights feature a smaller footprint profile for tight rail set ups (the light-only model is ideal for rifles where pressure pad space is extremely limited). Each light uses a lumen-focused beam optimized for short range clarity, delivering up to 850 lumens of blinding white light. The lights are powered by either one Streamlight SL-B9® protected lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack, or a single 3-volt CR123A lithium battery for use if the rechargeable cell is out of power.

“These multi-fuel weapon-mounted lights are the perfect solution for law enforcement, military and tactical users when using short-barreled lights in maneuvers under low-light conditions,” said Streamlight President Michael F. Dineen. “The Pro version features a Jack Cap tail switch that allows users to choose between using a push-button or remote pressure switch, depending on their preference. They are designed to deliver the ultimate in compact power for your rifle.”

Offering high, low and strobe settings, both lights feature a TEN-TAP® programmable switch that allows users to select one of three different programs: high/strobe (factory default); high only; or low/high.

On the high setting, the ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X USB and 1L-X Pro USB models deliver 850 lumens, 30,000 candela, and a run time of 30 minutes when using an SL-B9 battery; with a CR123A battery inserted, they provide 500 lumens, 18,000 candela and a 1.75-hour run time. On low, the lights offer up to 6.5 hours of run time,100 lumens and 3,400 candela depending on battery selection.

Both lights mount to a broad range of short-rail rifles and submachine guns, safely and securely by means of a one-handed snap on and tighten interface that permits users to keep their hands away from the gun muzzle.

The new models are fabricated from 6000 series machined aluminum with a black anodized finish and feature a high temperature, impact-resistant BOROFLOAT® glass lens. The ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X USB measures 4.64 inches long and weighs 5.12 ounces with a CR123A battery and 5.22 ounces with an SL-B9 rechargeable battery pack. The ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X Pro USB also is 4.64 inches in length, weighing 5.5 ounces with a CR123A battery and 5.6 ounces with the SL-B9 battery.

With the standard push-button switch installed, both lights are rated IP67 for waterproof operation to 1 meter for 30 minutes; when using the remote switch with the 1L-X Pro USB, the light is IP54 rated for water-resistant operation.

The ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X USB and the ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X have MSRPs of $190.00 and $181.00, respectively, while the ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X Pro USB and the ProTac Rail Mount 1L-X Pro have MSRPs of $221.00 and $212.00, respectively. All four models are backed by Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Streamlight Launches the ProTac Rail Mount VIR Pro

Saturday, January 24th, 2026

Multi-Fuel Long Gun Light Provides Both White and IR Illumination

EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 23, 2026Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac® Rail Mount VIR PRO, a gun-mounted tactical light featuring up to 1,100 lumens of visible white light and an infrared (IR) LED. The new light is designed to securely fit all long guns with MIL-STD-1913 or M-LOK® and M-LOK compatible rails.

The ProTac Rail Mount VIR PRO enables users to easily toggle between bright white and IR light via the head-mounted switch, allowing first responders to illuminate a target for identification while remaining undetected. A built-in cutoff prevents accidental visible light activation while in IR mode, guaranteeing stealth and control.

The light’s Jack-Cap® tail cap switch provides switch redundancy, offering a choice between push-button or remote pressure switch operation. A TEN-TAP®programmable switch allows users to select one of three different programs: white light high only/IR high only (default); white light medium only/IR high-low; or white light low-high/IR low-high.

“The ProTac Rail Mount VIR PRO provides shooting enthusiasts, law enforcement personnel and tactical users alike with a flexible lighting tool that has both visible white light and IR illumination,” said Streamlight President Michael F. Dineen. “It’s an essential tool for both covert and overt operations.”

The new light is powered by two CR123A lithium batteries or a single Streamlight SL-B26 lithium ion USB rechargeable battery pack that recharges in five hours. Featuring high, medium and low settings, the white LED provides up to 1,100 lumens and 40,000 candela over a 400-meter beam distance on high and 120 lumens, 4,200 candela and a 130-meter beam distance on low. For IR lighting, the ProTac Rail Mount VIR Pro uses a 940nm IR LED, which emits 2,300mW on high and 600 mW on low.

Run times range from 1.5 hours (high) to 11 hours (low) when using CR123A batteries, and from 2 hours (high) to 14 hours (low) with the SL-B26 battery pack. The IR light runs up to 7.25 hours using CR123A batteries and up to 9 hours with the SL-B26 battery.

The ProTac Rail Mount VIR PRO has an ambidextrous momentary/steady on-off switch. Its rail clamp securely attaches to rifles, carbines, and submachine guns with a MIL-STD-1913 rail or with the included M-LOK mount, allowing for alternative mounting options to M-LOK and M-LOK compatible rail systems.

The light is constructed from 6000 Series machined aircraft aluminum, with a black anodized finish. It measures 5.65 inches in length and weighs 8.2 ounces with two CR123A batteries and 8.8 ounces with an SL-B26 rechargeable battery pack. The new light uses a high temperature, shock-mounted, impact-resistant BOROFLOAT® glass lens. 

Featuring extensively live-fire tested construction, the ProTac Rail Mount VIR PRO is IPX7 rated for waterproof operation to 1 meter for 30 minutes with the standard push button switch installed. It is IPX4-rated for water-resistant operation when using the remote pressure switch. The ProTac RM VIR PRO has an MSRP of $400.00, while a USB version of the light has an MSRP of $418.00. Both come with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. 

SHOT Show 26 – SureFire XC3 Sub Weapon Light

Friday, January 23rd, 2026

The SureFire XC3 Sub weapon light is powered by an included SFRCR123 rechargeable lithium battery, generating 1,000 lumens of white light and 13,000 candela shaped by a parabolic reflector for positive target identification up to 228 meters in low-light environments.

www.surefire.com/xc3-sub-weaponlight

Streamlight Launched the TLR-3X Rechargeable Weapon Light

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Lightweight, Multi-Fuel Light Provides Broad Fitment for Compact and Sub-Compact Handguns

EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 20, 2026 – Streamlight®Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting equipment, launched the TLR-3®X / TLR-3®X USB, designed to combine powerful performance with multi-fuel capability. The new light brings extraordinary brightness and beam distance to compact and select sub-compact guns and provides a practical and reliable gun light option to shooting enthusiasts.

The new light operates on either one CR123A battery or one Streamlight SL-B9® rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. Weighing only 2.15 ounces with a disposable battery or 2.25 ounces with the SL-B9 battery, the TLR-3X is one of the narrowest offerings in the TLR product series, measuring at just 2.75 inches in length and 1.07 inches wide. Its high-power LED delivers 500 lumens and 6,500 candela over a beam distance of 161 meters. With an SL-B9 Li-Ion 850mAh USB-C rechargeable battery inserted, the run time is one hour; using a CR123A battery, the run time is 1.5 hours.

“The TLR-3X delivers everything in a sleek, compact design — a high-quality, multi-fuel light that produces 500 lumens. It combines rugged durability, and broad fitment for a wide range of handguns,” said Michael F. Dineen, President of Streamlight. “This new light is ideal for everyone, from beginners to seasoned shooting enthusiasts.” 

Ready for use in seconds, the TLR-3X’s innovative, snap-on-and-tighten design ensures quick and safe installation and removal without placing hands in front of the gun muzzle. Rear switches to the left and right of the trigger guard provide ambidextrous operation. Offering both momentary and constant on operation, the light also features a user-activated strobe.

The TLR-3X is available in three models: 1913 model fits handguns equipped with standard 1913 rails (see Streamlight’s Fit Guide for current compatibility); 1913 Slim model to fit the Glock® 43X® MOS, 48 MOS, 43X®Rail, and 48 Rail, FN Reflex®, and FN Reflex® XL; and the P365 model, which fits the Sig Sauer® P365 and P365® XL (closed rail systems only – does not fit the P365® XMACRO). A reversible clamp system enables the 1913 model to fit short and standard railed handguns. 

Manufactured from heat-resistant engineered polymer, the light also features a scratch-resistant BOROFLOAT®high-temperature glass lens. With live-fire tested, impact-resistant construction, the new light has an IPX7 rated design, making it waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The TLR-3X is also compliant with the Trade Agreements Act.

The TLR-3X comes with a single CR123A lithium disposable battery, while the TLR-3X USB model ships with a rechargeable lithium polymer battery pack; both models can accept either battery. The TLR-3X has an MSRP of $170.00 and the TLR-3X USB has an MSRP of $179.00. Both come with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

SHOT Show 26 – Badger Ordnance C1 Charging Handle

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Badger Ordnance recently introduced an updated, 4th generation version of their C1 Charging Handle for AR pattern rifles. Machined from a 7075 forging and finished in Type III hardcoat anodizing, it features ambidextrous operation.

Offered in Black or Tan, there are versions for AR-10, AR-15, and MCX platforms.

Vortakt Expands Manufacturing Capabilities

Monday, January 19th, 2026

A Single-Source Solution for OEM Pistol Barrels

Menomonee Falls, WI (January 15, 2026) – Vortakt Barrel Works announced an advancement in its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a new Okuma 5-axis machine that enables the company to produce fully finished pistol barrels for OEM firearm manufacturers.

Building on its established production of pistol barrel blanks and semi-finished “lollipops”, Vortakt can now provide OEMs with a streamlined, single-source solution for finished barrels. The investment reflects Vortakt’s ongoing commitment to manufacturing technology, operational excellence, and its “OEM Promise”.

“One of our goals has always been to expand our offerings in ways that align with our OEM customers’ requirements and finishing preferences,” said Chad Weister, Managing Director. “By adding 5-axis machining, we can now deliver fully finished pistol barrels that meet our customers’ precise design requirements while also supporting the operational efficiency they depend on.”

Key Advantages of the New Capability

• Fully finished pistol barrels are now available to OEM firearm manufacturers

• Precision 5-axis machining for finishing operations to customers’ exact specifications and drawings

• Seamless progression from barrel blanks, semi-finished “lollipops”, and finished barrels

• Reduced lead times by consolidating barrel finishing that would otherwise require outsourcing or internal secondary operations

The addition of this Okuma 5-axis machine further positions Vortakt as a high-capacity, forward-looking partner for both established and emerging OEM firearm manufacturers.

“This investment elevates the depth of our machining and finishing capabilities,” added Weister. “OEMs can now rely on Vortakt for more of their barrel needs, supported by the same consistency, accuracy, and service they have come to expect. Investments like this ensure we stay the first choice for OEM firearm manufacturers.”

vortakt.com

XTech Tactical Insane Shot Show Giveaway 2000 Units!

Monday, January 19th, 2026

January 19, 2025, Gilbert, AZ

XTech® Tactical is back at booth 30207 for SHOT Show 2026! Known to not do things without a bag, the company is celebrating its new LDR™2000 9mm Pistol Magazine Loaders by giving away 2000 total units. Limit one per attendee!

The LDR2000 is currently offered in four different variants.

1. G1- works with Glock 9mm double stack mags, CZ75, P226, VP9/P30/P2000, and more many!

2. M1- works with Sig Sauer P365, 43/43x, Hellcat, Taurus G2c, G3, GX4, Ruger Max 9, & Canik!

3. D1- works with Sig Sauer P320

4. S1- works with Walther PPS, and many 9mm & 10mm single stack magazines

MSRP: $15.95

100% Made in USA

Lifetime Warranty

Utility Patent Pending

Shipping January 26th, 2026

Specs:

-Injection molded from Super Tough Glass Filled Nylon

-Patent Pending front spring arm intuitively seats the round to the rear of the magazine

-Optimized ergonomics for ideal leverage when loading

“As a market leaders in premium magazines, we saw loaders as an obvious market to support. We have always seen the pinnacle of innovation in simple, robust engineered breakthroughs. This loader does everything loaders at much higher price points offer, while being 100% US Made with a Lifetime Warranty. The single one-piece design eliminates numerous failure points. Two years in the making, we are excited to launch the first iterations of the “LDR” product line!”, stated Jeremy Deadman, president of XTech Tactical.

The company welcomes OEM opportunities for pistol manufacturers seeking to increase the in the box value to their customers.  

In 2025 the company added over 30 unique SKU’s and 2026 will maintain the same pace of innovation and expansion! More product announcements to follow!

Explore the LDR2000 line up here: www.xtechtactical.com/product/ldr2000-g1-mag-loader

XTech Tactical Stands Firm: Continued Support for California Patriots Amid New Regulations

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

Gilbert, AZ – January 10, 2026 – XTech Tactical, a leading innovator in firearm accessories, today announced its unwavering commitment to supporting gun owners in California despite the implementation of Assembly Bill 1263 (AB 1263), which came into effect January 1, 2026.

AB 1263 introduces unconstitutional requirements for onlinesellers of firearm parts and accessories, mandating identity confirmation, a signed acknowledgment provided by the state prior to shipping, and adult signatures for all deliveries. In response to these new mandates, many manufacturers and smaller retailers have opted to cease shipments to California entirely. However, XTech Tactical refuses to abandon its support for gun owners in California.

The company has long prioritized supporting its neighbors in California through innovative products, competitive pricing, and solutions designed to navigate unconstitutional laws imposed by those seeking to undermine the foundations of our great nation. “We view halting shipments to California as a surrender signal to anti-constitutional lawmakers, emboldening similar restrictions in other states,” said Jeremy Deadman, Co-Founder of XTech Tactical. “As a company, we will not contribute to that narrative. Instead, we choose to stand with our customers and continue providing the high-quality accessories they rely ondespite the costs placed on us.”

XTech Tactical remains resolute in its belief that continued support with shipments to California, rather than withdrawal, is the path forward for preserving Second Amendment rightsnationally.

To accommodate the additional costs of these shipmentsimposed by AB 1263, XTech Tactical is implementing a new California-specific shipping policy that increases the shipping cost of the first item ordered from $5 to $15. In a further show of support, the company will offer free shipping on all orders over $100 destined for California addresses. Further, the company is adding 10 products that are legal to ship to California in the first quarter of 2026, making that $100 mark easier to hit.

Current Top Sellers to California Include:

MTX 365 +0 – Grip Extension for P365 Standard Frame

MAG19-10 – upgraded over OEM magazines for Glock 19

MAG17-10 – upgraded over OEM magazines for Glock 17

MAG26-10 – upgraded over OEM magazines for Glock 26

MAG47 10/30 Series –Strongest and most compatible US made AK magazines

Additionally, the company has further enhanced its dealer program to FFL’s in the state to make its products even more accessible.

XTech Tactical encourages California residents to visit www.xtechtactical.com for more details on compliant ordering processes and to explore its full range of products.