--- product_id: 166957003 title: "88066 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X 1000-Lumen Multi-Fuel Weapon Light with Remote Switch, Tail Switch, Clips, and CR123A Batteries, Box, Black" brand: "streamlight" price: "R8659" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Streamlight" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/166957003-88066-protac-rail-mount-hl-x-1000-lumen-multi-fuel store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 1000 lumens max brightness Dual fuel: CR123A & rechargeable 18650 Tool-free MIL-STD-1913 rail mount 88066 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X 1000-Lumen Multi-Fuel Weapon Light with Remote Switch, Tail Switch, Clips, and CR123A Batteries, Box, Black **Brand:** streamlight **Price:** R8659 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔦 Own the night with precision and power — don’t get left in the dark! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 88066 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X 1000-Lumen Multi-Fuel Weapon Light with Remote Switch, Tail Switch, Clips, and CR123A Batteries, Box, Black by streamlight - **How much does it cost?** R8659 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/166957003-88066-protac-rail-mount-hl-x-1000-lumen-multi-fuel) ## Best For - streamlight enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted streamlight brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Dual Fuel Power:** Run on included CR123A batteries or switch to a rechargeable 18650 for extended missions. - • **Blinding 1000-Lumen Output:** Illuminate your path with military-grade brightness that outshines the competition. - • **Customizable TEN-TAP Modes:** Choose from high, low, or strobe to adapt instantly to any tactical scenario. - • **Rugged, Tool-Free Mounting:** Quick-attach rail clamp secures your light with one hand—no tools, no hassle, just action-ready. - • **Seamless Remote & Tail Switch Control:** Momentary or constant-on operation keeps you in command without missing a beat. ## Overview The Streamlight 88066 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X is a compact, high-performance weapon light delivering 1000 lumens through advanced LED technology. Designed for MIL-STD-1913 rails, it offers dual fuel capability with included CR123A batteries or optional rechargeable 18650, plus TEN-TAP programmable modes for tactical flexibility. Built tough with aircraft-grade aluminum and waterproof ratings, it features both remote and tail switches for versatile control, making it the trusted choice of first responders and professionals who demand reliability and superior illumination. ## Description From the manufacturer Streamlight 8866 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X Dual Fuel Long Gun Light Lightweight, compact, low profile, and high lumen The Streamlight 8866 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X is a 1, -lumen weapon-mounted light featuring a rail clamp designed to rapidly and securely attach/detach from rifles, carbines, and submachine guns with a MIL Standard 1913 Rail. It uses either a remote switch with momentary/constant on operation or a standard push-button tail switch, and can run on either two CR123A lithium batteries or one Streamlight rechargeable 1865 battery. Product Dimensions: 5. 43-Inch length; 1. 45-inch width; 1. 72-inch height. Product Weight: 6. 4-Ounces with CR123A batteries (included); 6. 9-ounces with optional 1865 Li Ion rechargeable battery (sold separately). TEN-TAP Programming with Three User Selectable Programs: Tail Switch & Remote Switch: Standard push button tail switch and remote switch with momentary/constant on operation. Dual Fuel Technology: High for maximum illumination: 1-lumen; 27, 6-candela; 332-meter beam; runs 1. 25-hours (CR123A batteries) or 1. 5-hours (1865 battery). Low for extended run time: 6-lumen; 16-candela; 8-meter beam; runs 2-hours (CR123A batteries) or 22-hours (1865 battery). Strobe for signaling or disorienting: runs 2. 5-hours (CR123A batteries) or 3. 25-hours (1865 battery). Additional Features: Light Source: LED technology, impervious to shock with a 5-hour lifetime. Solid state power regulation provides maximum light output throughout battery life; reflector produces a concentrated beam with optimum peripheral illumination. Built to Last: Durable, 6 Series machined aircraft aluminum construction with impact-resistant tempered glass lens. IPX7 waterproof to 1-meter for 3-minutes (with tail button switch); IPX4 water-resistant (with remote switch). Mounting: Fixed rail grabber with thumbscrew easily attaches to Picatinny rails (no tools required). One handed snap-on & tighten interface keeps hands away from muzzle when attaching/detaching. Why Heroes Trust Streamlight: It all comes down to performance. Period. People who depend on their flashlights, often for their lives, need to be able to count on that flashlight to work. Every time. When it’s freezing cold, scorching hot, desert dry, or rainforest humid. When it’s been beat up, abused, dropped in water, or left in icy snow. They need to know that their flashlight will deliver the light they need for the task at hand. Whether it’s lighting up a whole room, throwing a beam way down a path or up to the sky, or reading a map without being seen. When size and run time are also part of the performance, people know they can trust Streamlight to shine brighter, work better, and last longer. The Streamlight 8866 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X is a 1, -lumen weapon-mounted light featuring a rail clamp designed to rapidly and securely attach/detach from rifles, carbines, and submachine guns with a MIL Standard 1913 Rail. It uses either a remote switch with momentary/constant on operation or a standard push-button tail switch, and can run on either two CR123A lithium batteries or one Streamlight rechargeable 1865 battery. Review: Very bright. - Great light Very bright. Controls work not problem Review: Very Good Light - This is a very good light and that isn't considering the low price. It's just good in general. The price makes it even better. The light itself appears to be built well. Light is a bit of a cooler tone but almost neutral. Hotspot in the center of the light is BRIGHT. Can illuminate things well at quite a distance. Beam itself isn't perfect but will not matter or even be noticed by virtually anybody buying it. The pressure switch works. It mounts fine. Everything works. Now I love paying for quality but I just cannot fathom how someone will spend $400+ on an arguably worse flashlight and a better pressure switch from a competitor. This is as good or better in ways for almost 1/3 the price. People say "oh the military uses that brand!" Great. Most police and fire departments use Streamlight and like them. Some say "oh the other brand is made in America!" Yeah they're an american company. They manufacture some things in the U.S. but look on the box or the light itself. You will not see "Made in U.S.A." on it, because there are parts of the light not made in America. Streamlight is also an American company. So you can spend 1/3 the money on this better flashlight trusted by our first responders or you can buy a 3x as expensive light that actually illuminates things worse and isn't even technically made in America. Either way you're supporting an American company. I'd highly recommend buying Streamlight. ## Features - 1000 Lumen weapon rail mount flashlight - White LED technology, impervious to shock with a 50,000 hour lifetime; TIR optic produces a concentrated beam with optimum peripheral illumination - TEN-TAP Programming: Choice of three operating modes: 1.) high/strobe; 2.) high only; 3.) low/high - Remote pressure switch features momentary and “constant on” operation - Integrated rail clamp attaches to MIL-STD-1913 rails,easy to attach, secure mounting ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B06VTLLDH4 | | Batteries are Included | Yes | | Battery Description | Lithium-Ion | | Battery Life | 1 seconds | | Battery Type | Lithium Metal | | Best Sellers Rank | 779,843 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 4,531 in Standard Torches | | Brand Name | Streamlight | | Bulb Base | Wedge | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,512 Reviews | | Finish | Black | | Fixture Features | Durable, Lightweight, Mountable, Portable, Rechargeable | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00080926880665 | | Included Components | Remote Retaining Clips & Mounting Hardware, User Guide | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 138D x 37W x 44H millimetres | | Item Length | 5.43 Inches | | Item Shape | Round | | Item Type Name | Professional Tactical Flashlight with Remote Switch, Remote Retaining Clips, Mounting Hardware | | Item Weight | 181 g | | Light Output Maximum | 1000 Lumens | | Light Path Distance | 447 Metres | | Light Source Special Features | Durable, Long-Lasting, Focused Beam, Good Peripheral Visibility | | Light source type | LED | | Manufacturer | Streamlight | | Manufacturer Part Number | 88066 | | Material | Aluminium | | Model Number | 88066 | | Mounting Type | Rifle Mount | | Number of Batteries | 2 CR123A batteries required. (included) | | Number of Lights | 1 | | Power and Plug Description | Battery Powered | | Power source | Battery Powered | | Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, DIY, Home Defense, Industrial, Safety & Security | | Runtime | 1 hour | | Set Name | ProTac | | Size | 1 Pack | | Special feature | Durable, Lightweight, Mountable , Portable, Rechargeable | | Specification Met | ANSI, CE, IP54, IPX7 | | Style | Protac Rail Mount HL-X, 1,000 Lumens | | Type of Bulb | LED | | UPC | 080926880665 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Voltage | 3 Volts | | Warranty Type | Limited | | Water Resistance Level | Waterproof | | Wattage | 4.6 Watt-hours | | White Brightness | 1000 Lumens | | White brightness | 1000 Lumens | ## Product Details - **Colour:** Black - **Light source type:** LED - **Material:** Aluminium - **Power source:** Battery Powered - **Special feature:** Durable, Lightweight, Mountable, Portable, Rechargeable ## Images ![88066 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X 1000-Lumen Multi-Fuel Weapon Light with Remote Switch, Tail Switch, Clips, and CR123A Batteries, Box, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Re8UyU9DL.jpg) ![88066 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X 1000-Lumen Multi-Fuel Weapon Light with Remote Switch, Tail Switch, Clips, and CR123A Batteries, Box, Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81eKpGXr-mL.jpg) ![88066 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X 1000-Lumen Multi-Fuel Weapon Light with Remote Switch, Tail Switch, Clips, and CR123A Batteries, Box, Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81c1l3kxK1L.jpg) ![88066 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X 1000-Lumen Multi-Fuel Weapon Light with Remote Switch, Tail Switch, Clips, and CR123A Batteries, Box, Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xZjiIYgkL.jpg) ![88066 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X 1000-Lumen Multi-Fuel Weapon Light with Remote Switch, Tail Switch, Clips, and CR123A Batteries, Box, Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QOlN-TvrL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Which batteries does this take?** A: Duracell 123 3V Lithium Batteries - order from Amazon **Q: Is this the old 180 lumens version or the new 275 lumens version?** A: The streamlight pro tac 1 A -1AA i have is 150 lumens on the AA battery and 300 lumens on the LITHIUM battery ! To be honest if your using it every day use and around a camp 300 lumens is to bright for close up use ,To much reflection , 150 is more than enough! And cheaper on batteries . But if you want it for self defence then the 300 lumens would be better! And obviously a better range. Look on youtube it will answer most of the questions! **Q: This model is 250 lumens on streamlight’s website not 155 lumens. Am I correct?** A: Sorry can't answer that one I'm in bed and it's 01.57 hrs and I'm up for at 07.00 ! :( ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very bright. *by T***V on 26 October 2025* Great light Very bright. Controls work not problem ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good Light *by K***N on 9 October 2020* This is a very good light and that isn't considering the low price. It's just good in general. The price makes it even better. The light itself appears to be built well. Light is a bit of a cooler tone but almost neutral. Hotspot in the center of the light is BRIGHT. Can illuminate things well at quite a distance. Beam itself isn't perfect but will not matter or even be noticed by virtually anybody buying it. The pressure switch works. It mounts fine. Everything works. Now I love paying for quality but I just cannot fathom how someone will spend $400+ on an arguably worse flashlight and a better pressure switch from a competitor. This is as good or better in ways for almost 1/3 the price. People say "oh the military uses that brand!" Great. Most police and fire departments use Streamlight and like them. Some say "oh the other brand is made in America!" Yeah they're an american company. They manufacture some things in the U.S. but look on the box or the light itself. You will not see "Made in U.S.A." on it, because there are parts of the light not made in America. Streamlight is also an American company. So you can spend 1/3 the money on this better flashlight trusted by our first responders or you can buy a 3x as expensive light that actually illuminates things worse and isn't even technically made in America. Either way you're supporting an American company. I'd highly recommend buying Streamlight. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BRIGHT! *by G***E on 9 August 2021* I've got a bunch of other lights in the same "lumen" category, however this is the brightest 2xCR123a light that I own. The ability to switch between tailcap and pressure pad is also great. It's a shame it only support 1913 rail. I drilled out the holes on the end and put some M- LOK T-Tnuts through to direct mount on an M-LOK rail (pressure pad only - light still 1913). Still on my first set of batteries so can't talk about battery life and haven't had it long enough to weigh in on durability. For the price seems like a very high value light. ## Frequently Bought Together - Streamlight 88066 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X 1000-Lumen Multi-Fuel Weapon Light with Remote Switch, Tail Switch, Clips, and CR123A Batteries, Box, Black - Bontok Single Picatinny Aluminum Accessory Rail Set for Mlock 3 5 7 9 11 13 Slots with 13 T-Nuts & Screws, 6 Wrench-Rounded Corner - Guardtier CGM909 Pressure Switch Cable Guides Compatible with M-LOK System, Flashlight Laser Wire Management Clips 8 Pack - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/166957003-88066-protac-rail-mount-hl-x-1000-lumen-multi-fuel](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/166957003-88066-protac-rail-mount-hl-x-1000-lumen-multi-fuel) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*