I see 2 discussions going on in here. Both are a little strange.
One argument seems to imply that you can't have BOTH a WML and a handheld light.
YOU SHOULD HAVE BOTH.
The second seems to imply that either: 1. You can't safely search or identify targets with a gun mounted light without flagging them with the muzzle, OR 2. You can't shoot with a proper grip while using a handheld light.
BOTH ARE UNTRUE.
My EDC Modlite handheld has a Thyrm Switchback. I can shoot 2 handed with this setup if my weapon doesn't have a light.
The Glock 17 I carry has a Surefire x300u, which is bright enough and has enough spill to light up a whole room while pointed up, and which can illuminate an entire person for PID while the muzzle points safely at the ground between us.
I refuse to approach self defense and shooting from a position that infantilizes people.
"Well, if you have a light on your gun, you'll end up using it to search for your keys or something!"
No, I won't, and you're smart enough to not do it either.
"Well, if you carry a handheld light, you'll shoot worse without your other hand!"
No, I practice shooting one handed in case I need the other to secure a kid, dog, or wounded person. You should too. The WML is actually FOR one handed weapon use for when I need to release the handheld to open a door or carry something.
One argument seems to imply that you can't have BOTH a WML and a handheld light.
YOU SHOULD HAVE BOTH.
The second seems to imply that either: 1. You can't safely search or identify targets with a gun mounted light without flagging them with the muzzle, OR 2. You can't shoot with a proper grip while using a handheld light.
BOTH ARE UNTRUE.
My EDC Modlite handheld has a Thyrm Switchback. I can shoot 2 handed with this setup if my weapon doesn't have a light.
The Glock 17 I carry has a Surefire x300u, which is bright enough and has enough spill to light up a whole room while pointed up, and which can illuminate an entire person for PID while the muzzle points safely at the ground between us.
I refuse to approach self defense and shooting from a position that infantilizes people.
"Well, if you have a light on your gun, you'll end up using it to search for your keys or something!"
No, I won't, and you're smart enough to not do it either.
"Well, if you carry a handheld light, you'll shoot worse without your other hand!"
No, I practice shooting one handed in case I need the other to secure a kid, dog, or wounded person. You should too. The WML is actually FOR one handed weapon use for when I need to release the handheld to open a door or carry something.