FOG HORN March 2020

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A Look at Crimson Trace Weapon Mounted Lights Part II

CWL-102 and CWL-202

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CWL-202

A Look at Crimson Trace Weapon that regardless of the mounting options you’ve
chosen for your long gun.
Mounted Lights Part II CWL-102 and
CWL-202
By: Sal Palma

In Part I of this two part review, I covered the

Crimson Trace CMR-208 and CMR-209 both
excellent lights for use on any rail equipped Everything that you need is provided including
platform but best suited for the accessory rail hex wrenches, a true statement for the CWL-
on your pistol; however, if you’re needing a 202 as well.
light for your long gun, CTC offers tactical lights
Activation method comes in two flavors, tail cap
that can only be described as homeruns for
or long gun tape switch.
your gun, they’re the CWL-102 and CWL-202.

Crimson Trace has done something that most

weapon mounted light suppliers have skirted
and that is shipping a long gun light with rail,
Keymod® and M-LOK® mounting options
included. I generally do not move accessories
from weapon to weapon, lethargic I suppose,
but I recognize the value of being able to do

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A Look at Crimson Trace Weapon Mounted Lights Part II CWL-102 and
Attaching the tape switch to the hanguard is
achieved using the hook & loop mounting
straps and doublestick tape. I took the strap
route because I don’t like sticking anything to
my handguard that I’m going to end up scraping
off at a later date.
The CWL-102 provides a momentary or
constant 500 lumen flood which lights up every
corner of a room. The CR123 battery provides 1
hr. and 10 min. of runtime.
The light is constructed of anodized aluminum
and is 1 meter drop resistant. The CWL-102 is
O-ring sealed at the battery compartment and
bezel providing waterproof performance to 1
meter.
The CWL-102 is a mere 4 inches long and
weighs in at 3.9 oz. Its light weight and physical
footprint makes this light the ideal illumination
accessory for the AR pistol platform
All of the features available in its smaller
brother are available on the CWL-202. The
exceptions are its 900 lumen output, size (5.3
in) and weight (4.9 oz.) and its 2 CR123 power
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CWL-202
source delivering a slightly longer runtime of 1
hour and 25 minutes. This is a tactical light that
is at home on your M4 style rifle or carbine.
The CWL-202 has a High Momentary and
Constant mode of operation but I wish it had a
high/low feature - not a show stopper for me.
Lastly, both CWL-102 and CWL-202 can be used
as handheld lights by simply removing the
mounting hardware.
With a street price of under $60 for the CWL-
102 and under $100 for the CWL-202 , Crimson
Trace has made it very easy to illuminate your
life.
-SP
FEATURES & SPECIFICAT IONS
CWL-102
 Instant Activation: Tap-On, Tap-Off Tail
Cap
 Remote On/Off Pad with cord, Hook
and Loop Mounting
 Straps and Double Stick Tape
 500 Peak Lumen LED White Light
 High Output Cree™ XPL LED
 Material: Anodized Aluminum
 Waterproof up to 1 Meter
 Impact Resistance up to 1 Meter
 Modes: • High Beam • Momentary
 Battery Life & Type:
 One CR123 Battery | 1 hour 10 min
500-Lumen
 Length: 4”
 Weight: 3.9oz with Batteries Installed
 Includes Two Attachment Mounts
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CWL-202

 Fits most M1913 Picatinny or similar

accessory rails & M-LOK/Keymod
accessory slots.

CWL-202

 Instant Activation: Tap-On, Tap-Off Tail

Cap
 Remote On/Off Pad with cord, Hook
and Loop Mounting
 Straps and Double Stick Tape
 900 Peak Lumen LED White Light
 High Output Cree™ XPL LED
 Material: Anodized Aluminum
 Waterproof up to 1 Meter
 Impact Resistance up to 1 Meter
 Modes: • High Beam • Momentary
 Battery Life & Type:
 Two CR123 Battery | 1 hour 25 min
900-Lumen
 Length: 5.3”
 Weight: 4.9oz with Batteries Installed
 Includes Two Attachment Mounts
 Fits most M1913 Picatinny or similar
accessory rails & M-LOK/Keymod
accessory slots.

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