Light broke within one month of ownership
"Light and laser were awesome and worth the purchase initially, but after it sat in my nightstand for not even a month it is completely defective and cannot hold a charge. Please replace defective unit."
The Fenix GL23R is a powerful, compact pistol-mounted tactical light designed for optimal performance in any situation. With a 1200-lumen maximum output and a precise 520 nanometer green laser, this light ensures superior visibility and accuracy. The GL23R features modular, customizable switches with ambidextrous power and output selection, allowing seamless operation for both left- and right-handed users. Its compact and lightweight body, measuring under 4 inches and weighing just over 4 ounces, makes it an ideal fit for any firearm. Capable of illuminating targets up to 240 meters away, the GL23R also boasts a minimal laser offset of less than .8 mm for precision shooting. Built to endure, it withstands a 10,000-cycle shock test and over 5,000 rounds of simulated live fire while maintaining a 2MOA accuracy. The USB-C rechargeable light includes a Glock mounting plate and a 1913 Picatinny rail plate, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of firearms. With an impressive 13-hour green laser runtime and IP66-rated waterproofing, the GL23R is engineered to perform in even the toughest conditions.
Overall rating: 4.7674417 / 5 from 43 reviews.
The Fenix GL23R Green Laser Tactical Light is highly regarded for its exceptional quality and powerful illumination. Customers praise its bright and precise green laser, which enhances visibility and accuracy. Its compact design and durability make it suitable for various firearms, while the USB-C rechargeable feature and IP66-rated waterproofing ensure reliable performance in tough conditions.
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"Light and laser were awesome and worth the purchase initially, but after it sat in my nightstand for not even a month it is completely defective and cannot hold a charge. Please replace defective unit."
"I put it on an older Sig Sauer P226. The gun has a rail on the bottom of the barrel and the GL23R fit right up. The quality and functionality are good. I'm an old SEAL Team guy, not a gun smith or gun enthusiast. I can't see so super good and I'm pretty slow, so when Joe Shit The Jackass shows up on my doorstep with other than honorable intentions, I just needed something to help me get him back to where he came from. This laser/light combo will be a nice start to the conversation."
"Bright & wide enough to flood an entire, large and pitch black yard with light and powerful enough to cast said light over 200 feet - when including the height difference - well enough to illuminate a tree top canopy so that every single branch is visible, while still flooding the entire ground area to my front with light. To be fair, it can actually do this out to around at least 400-500 feet, but getting a picture of that would've required me pointing my weapon into my neighbor's yard. I originally tested it out that far before mounting. So, if they're in handgun range, this beam will find them. Not only is the laser more than bright enough to be easily visible in broad daylight, but it's also bright enough to be seen crystal clear over the powerful light, at both close range and long distance. The build quality is highly impressive, especially for the price. It easily reminds me of those other brands that cost 3-8X as much. The ergonomics are perfectly designed: if you actually practice trigger discipline like you're supposed to, then the activator will easily be in reach of your trigger finger at all times without even adjusting your grip, especially between one of the replacements, and the toggle will easily be accessible by your supporting hand, though flipping it with one finger can be tricky: which I suspect it just needs to be broken in. If you're worried about finding a Kydex/retention holster for this light, fear not. Falco Holsters has this light as an option, plus just about any handgun model you can think of. Including my Px4 full size, and that's hard to find. It also fits easily with universal tactical holsters. If I had one single complaint about this system, it's that there's only one brightness setting: ultra bright. Which, from a tactical perspective, is an issue. But then again, nether do those other brands that cost 3-8X as much. So it still gets a five-star rating from me. Sorry for the photo quality: had to take it with my off hand. In the second photo, I held the muzzle at a weird angle so the lit up area would be more visible to the camera."
"I charge the battery after opening the product and installing it on my pistol. Now it doesn’t charge it all. Hopefully fenix will fix this issue. I just emailed the warranty department."
"Have had plenty of flashlights from this company and absolutely love them, wasnt sure what to expect on the weapon light, not sure why , this thing is badass!!!! Should of bought it sooner"
"This is a excellent laser-light combination. Brite flood light and crisp laser with long reaching pin point accuracy. Light weight and small foot print. The light activation switch and lever choices are excellent and work perfectly smooth. The light selection switch is not as smooth in it's movement,it feels stiff moving to the positions. It has a screw type clamp for the picatinny mount, that's okay. I prefer the Fenix quik detach clamp they have on other models. I can't review durability or battery life yet. I like this unit very much and would recommend it on build quality alone."
"Bright & wide enough to flood an entire, large and pitch black yard with light and powerful enough to cast said light over 200 feet - when including the height difference - well enough to illuminate a tree top canopy so that every single branch is visible, while still flooding the entire ground area to my front with light. To be fair, it can actually do this out to around at least 400-500 feet, but getting a picture of that would've required me pointing my weapon into my neighbor's yard. I originally tested it out that far before mounting. So, if they're in handgun range, this beam will find them. Not only is the laser more than bright enough to be easily visible in broad daylight, but it's also bright enough to be seen crystal clear over the powerful light, at both close range and long distance. The build quality is highly impressive, especially for the price. It easily reminds me of those other brands that cost 3-8X as much. The ergonomics are perfectly designed: if you actually practice trigger discipline like you're supposed to, then the activator will easily be in reach of your trigger finger at all times without even adjusting your grip, especially between one of the replacements, and the toggle will easily be accessible by your supporting hand, though flipping it with one finger can be tricky: which I suspect it just needs to be broken in. If you're worried about finding a Kydex/retention holster for this light, fear not. Falco Holsters has this light as an option, plus just about any handgun model you can think of. Including my Px4 full size, and that's hard to find. It also fits easily with universal tactical holsters. If I had one single complaint about this system, it's that there's only one brightness setting: ultra bright. Which, from a tactical perspective, is an issue. But then again, nether do those other brands that cost 3-8X as much. So it still gets a five-star rating from me. Sorry for the photo quality: had to take it with my off hand. In the second photo, I held the muzzle at a weird angle so the lit up area would be more visible to the camera."
"I ordered another gun light from different flashlight company and I ordered 1 from Fenix just to compare head to head. In typical FENIX fashion, the GL23R outshined the other light. Not only was Felix's 1200 lumens brighter than the others "claimed" 1500 it was a purer white. Fenix. . . . . you have a customer for life in me"
"The light is well built! Fits great on my Glock 19 x the laser will shoot a long way at night and the light is super bright highly recommend"
"Exceeded expectations. This is my second fenix product and it did not disappoint. It was easy to zero and and has held zero on the laser. The light is very bright. Build seems to be excellent quality. I am planning on buying more. So far I am impressed."