First Look: Nextorch WL25 Weaponlight

This powerful weaponlight offers 1,200 lumens for target-identification purposes.

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posted on January 2, 2026
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Nextorch WL25 weaponlight

Nextorch Industries has just launched its new WL25, its tactical weaponlight rated for 1,200 lumens and 44,100 candela. This unit’s powerful beam can reach a distance of up to 459 yards. Besides its powerful white-light array, this model is also equipped with a green laser to assist in aiming as well.

This duty-grade tactical weaponlight is designed to fit in a lightweight and compact package, and the entire unit only weighs 3.2 ounces empty. The Nextorch WL25 includes a rapid-attach thumbscrew system that works with standard M1913 Picatinny rail surfaces. The thumbscrew itself has a wide cruciform slot that makes it possible for end users to use alternative tools to tighten the screw to its corresponding Picatinny base. Objects like coins or empty shell casings can be used, for example. And since these items are made from softer metals, they will not mar or scratch the WL25's surface.

Because the WL25 features both a white light and laser-aiming system, the unit includes a three-mode toggle-switch control that allows the users to use either the light, the laser or both at the same time. The WL25’s switches are ambidextrous and easy to use with gloves. The laser aiming module has adjustment click values of 1.5 MOA.

Nextorch WL25 Tactical Weapon Light And Green Laser Specifications

  • Maximum output: 1,200 lumens
  • Maximum beam intensity: 44,100 candela
  • Beam distance: 420 meters
  • Laser option: Green <5mW
  • Modes: Laser/laser and white light/white light only
  • Maximum runtime: 1.5 hours (white light)/16 hours (green laser)
  • Zero-adjust laser: Quick hex-wrench adjustment (1.5 MOA per click at 10 meters)
  • Water resistance: IPX7 (1 meter submersible)
  • Dual-cell compatible: Accepts 2 x 16340 or 2 x CR123A batteries
  • Special features: Ambidextrous switch, quick-attach mount, front-loaded battery access, modular switch design
  • Dimensions: 78.5 x 36.5 x 45 mm
  • Weight: 3.2 ounces without batteries

Please visit nextorch.com to learn more about all of Nextorch tactical and lighting products.

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