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by gigag04
Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:14 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: What's a good weapon light?
Replies: 26
Views: 3458

Re: What's a good weapon light?

I think that the pressure switch on the primary grip point is a bad idea. Under combat stress, you will be gripping the mess out of the grip which can lead to NDs of light. For a handgun, having a separate ambi switch is preferable.

On my patrol rifle, I configured the pressure switch on the vertical foregrip - but I don't grip the grip, I use it as a reference point for my support hand to rest against. This allows me to activate it intentionally w/o changing mechanics, but I avoid accidental activations.

I don't mind surefire products but I find that streamlighs offers products that service the same needs, but do so at a better price point and have a brighter lights.
by gigag04
Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: What's a good weapon light?
Replies: 26
Views: 3458

Re: What's a good weapon light?

Because a holster with a non-light bearing weapon resembles the shape an inverted cone. This is forgiving in regards to draw angle since the mouth of the holster is wider than the part securing the muzzle.

A light bearing handgun requires a holster that is more evenly cylindrical - which requires the draw stroke follow the line of the holster closer. Kind of like playing operation. It's not an issue for me since I trained the muscle memory - but it's not for everyone.

As a carryover into concealed carry, I can't use a holster that is canted because of the memorized draw stroke - I prefer vertical carry.
by gigag04
Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: What's a good weapon light?
Replies: 26
Views: 3458

Re: What's a good weapon light?

Barbi Q wrote:
Capt Roy wrote:Best weapon light I have found is night sights..
Night sights are useful but they don't help you see or identify the target, and what is beyond it.
Or disorient the subject. Plus night sights cannot be unattached and used as a back up flashlight.

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