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Skiprr wrote:I'll vote with Streamlight TLR crowd. But I'll agree with HankB, too. I've never put a light on a handgun, but they're a good option on a rifle. 'Cause, dagnabbit, the Harries technique just doesn't work very well with a long gun.

I sometimes like them on handguns for a couple reasons. First, as a backup to the regular flashlight I carry. It probably has fresher batteries if my flashlight is too dim, and doesn't take up an extra hand. Second, they add weight to the frame in the muzzle end, which reduces muzzle flip. For EDC, I usually skip it (more for the bulk than the weight), but it always goes on when my gun moves from the holster to the nightstand.

Grog wrote:I played with the STreamlight TLR1s today, the strobe is interesting but seems to only be for momentary use (could not seem to get it to work in "locked on" mode).

Flick it to the momentary position, then quickly to the latched position. It takes some practice.