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What weapon light do you suggest?

This puts out plenty of light, but gives away your position real quickly


































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But you meant rail mounted?
I dunno, but I need one too so I'll watch for replies.

stevo wrote:What weapon light do you suggest?

TLR-2/3

Beiruty wrote:

stevo wrote:What weapon light do you suggest?

TLR-2/3

Streamlight TLR series is great

I have a TLR3. Its pretty bright.

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).

AndyC wrote:Someone else's, so they can draw the fire

I never had a great desire to hang a light on a weapon.
Oh, I can see where it would be handy now and then, but the vast majority of situations where I can imagine needing a weapon in the dark, I'd prefer it to remain dark. My apartment is an obstacle course of junk everywhere. I know my way around.

Sorry, I know the OP was asking what's a good weapon light, not whether or not I want a weapon light.

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).

Best One I Have Had.

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.

I have not handled Surefire's X300 or DG switch yet, but I have read mostly positive things about these, so I am considering trying them with the next carry gun I acquire.

The questions I would have to answer for myself is whether attaching the light and switch degrades the weapon's reliability and handling, and how well the handgun/light combination fits into the holster I would like to use.

Best weapon light I have found is night sights..

You didn't specify rifle or pistol. While I have have laser sights on a couple of my handguns, only my AR has a light. It seems to be useful option, but I wouldn't go walking around with it on continuously the way they do on TV - too likely to draw fire.

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

My light is a Surfire G2 LED in an offset mount on the side of the rail. I have a forward grip, and if I want the light on, the rear tailcap button is within easy reach of my thumb; press on, release off. No latch to flick back and forth, so it complies with the K.I.S.S. principle.

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.

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.