ModLite PL350 Review [Rifle Light On Handguns]

Post author:Ying
Post last modified:January 19, 2023

In this ModLite PL350 review, let's take a look at this new pistol-mounted weapon light's spec, user experience, beam performance, and overall feel.

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Who Is This For:

The PL350 is a new pistol light platform that can accept popular Modlite PLHv2, OKW and PLH 5K light heads to produce much more lumen and candela than anything else on the market so far.

Unboxing

The PL350 comes in a very simple box. In the package we get:

PL350
PLH 5K head
18350 battery
Rail keys (Universal & M1913)
Additional PHLSTER ARC WML toggle switches

Core Specs

PLH 5K

5000 Kelvin color temperature
1500 Lumens
29,000 Candela
This Beam pattern is identical to that of our PLHv1 head, for those who are familiar.
This model is made to be a warmer color temperature to be easier on the eyes during indoor and urban operations. It also provides more flood than the other two models.

Lumen & Candela - 3 Heads

Let's check out the PLH 5K first:

The PLH 5K provides rifle weapon light alike throw capability and bright flood beam better than anything else on the market.

Yes, it's much brighter than Streamlight TLR 1 HL and Surefire X300U.

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Beam Pattern

Here is the best way to put it:

The PLH 5K beam pattern is by far the best out there for pistol applications. It's like having a Cloud Defensive REIN on the pistol.

PLH 5K beam pattern is the way it should be for pistol weapon light.

It throws far to ID targets and the flood beam can lit up what's in front of the user for maximum situational awareness.

By the way, the PL350 can also accept PLHv2 and OKW head.

Check out this comparison down below:

PLHv2 VS PLH 5K

OKW VS PLH 5K

Battery

PL350 houses one 18350 rechargeable battery to power the PLH 5K light head. The 18350 battery can also power PLHv2 and OKW head.

The 18350 cell supports Modlite heads for about 35-40 minutes of continuous use.

Rechargeable battery gives the user long lasting usage without having to buy CR123A batteries constantly.

Control Switch

The control switch closely resembles the Surefire X300U, but without the push to activate function.

The toggle switch is positive and gives audible feedback even for users wearing gloves in the cold.

Mount

The PL350's mount is integrated as a part of the body like the Surefire X300U, and the only difference is that the rail key has to be inserted into one of the two slots.

The package comes with Universal and M1913 rail keys.

The mount goes on tight on most railed handgun frames, but the only down side is that the user will need a hex screw driver to remove or install the light in the field.

Overall User Experience

PL350 features “Out the front” battery changeability, which allows the user to quickly replace discharged batteries without tools or light body removal from the handgun.

This is a much better user experience than Streamlight TLR 1 HL and Surefire X300U.