HRT Advanced Weapon Light: Tactical Excellence

Having the right light for your gun is important, and when it comes to serious tactical applications, it’s absolutely vital. The HRT Advanced Weapon Light System (AWLS) is designed to be durable, reliable, and versatile. It’s also made to reduce the risk of negligent discharges connected to the pressure pad systems often used with weapon lights. The AWLS is also offered in more than one size, increasing its versatility.

HRT Advanced Weapon Light System on rifle
The HRT Advanced Weapon Light System is designed for superior tactical performance and to reduce the risk of pressure-pad-related negligent discharges. (Photo credit: HRT)

HRT provides details of the system:

The Advanced Weapon Light System, or AWLS, is the new standard in modern weapon mounted lights. The AWLS was designed from the ground up to be a simple, reliable, modular, ambidextrous solution that adapts to any situation.

The PSF-Mk6 LED head has an industry-leading max output of 90,000 candela and 1,700 lumens (raw). It is the only compact weapon light on the market that gives you more than 600 yards of beam distance allowing the user to PID threats from afar. A uniform spill for close-range navigations will still allow for close encounters with a 5500k daylight-balanced color temperature for true-to-life color rendition. For best performance we recommend using our 18650 batteries but will also work on (2) CR123A batteries at a reduced output.

The body is available in both direct MLOK mount as well as traditional Picatinny connections and is fully reversible offering unrestricted mounting options. Our Full Size 18650 body is powered by one 18650 or two CR123A batteries. The unibody design is far stronger than using cumbersome adapters.

Advanced Weapon Light System segments
The system is designed to run with one 18650 (Full size) or one 18350 (compact) rechargeable lithium battery. (Photo credit: HRT)

The manufacturer continues:

The Valhalla Tactical Omni Directional Activator, or ODA completely redesigns how an operator approaches white-light activations. The extremely intuitive yet reliable mechanism offers the speed and accuracy of traditional remote switches without any of their drawbacks. And because the ODA frees up valuable flat-top real-estates, users can now easily segregate their visible vs IR activations. This makes unintended white light activations far less of a problem vs. using traditional remote switches. Furthermore, the oversized tail cap houses a 10-Amp rated switch for future proofing and can be locked out for transportation with a simple quarter-turn. Last but not least, the ODA’s sensitivity is user adjustable to the operator’s needs.

HRT AWLS light
The light has a low-profile fully integrated MLOK mount body. (Photo credit: HRT)

Specifications and features of the full-size light system:

  • Low-profile fully integrated MLOK mount body
  • Automatic internal thermal management
  • Ambidextrous design
  • Runs on 18650 or (2) CR123A Batteries
  • 90,000 candela (raw)
  • 1,700 Lumens (raw)
  • 103 minutes runtime
  • 5500k daylight-balanced color temperature
  • Compact body
  • ODA (Omni Directional Tail Cap)
  • Weight: 5.8 oz. w/battery
  • Length: 6.6 inches
  • Head diameter: 1.25 inches
HRT Advanced Weapon Light compact weapon light
The compact version of the weapon light system is designed to the same standards of quality as the full-size light. (Photo credit: HRT)

Specifications and features of the compact model:

  • Low-profile fully integrated MLOK mount body
  • Automatic internal thermal management
  • Ambidextrous design
  • 6v LED
  • 90,000 candela (raw)
  • 1,700 Lumens (raw)
  • 32 minutes runtime
  • 5500k daylight-balanced color temperature
  • Compact body
  • ODA (Omni Directional Tail Cap)
  • Weight: 5.8 oz. w/battery
  • Length: 5.5 inches
  • Head diameter: 1.25 inches

Which system would you prefer, the full-size or the compact? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section.

MSRP starts at $284.95.

Kat Ainsworth Stevens is a long-time outdoor writer, official OGC (Original Gun Cognoscenti), and author of Handgun Hunting: a Comprehensive Guide to Choosing and Using the Right Firearms for Big and Small Game. Der Teufel Katze has written for a number of industry publications (print and online) and edited some of the others, so chances are you've seen or read her work before, somewhere. A woman of eclectic background and habits, Kat has been carrying concealed for over two decades, used to be a farrier, and worked for a long time in emergency veterinary medicine. She prefers big bores, enjoys K9 Search & Rescue, and has a Master's Degree in Pitiless Snarkastic Delivery.

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