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<blockquote data-quote="Glocktogo" data-source="post: 2004368" data-attributes="member: 1132"><p>Keep in mind that a quality light isn't necessarily going to show in the appearance, specs, or even in how it performs at a gun show. The electronics, switches, battery connections and other critical components need to be rugged and well built. Otherwise you wind up with a part that short circuits, fails to turn on, falls off the gun, etc. when under recoil. That's why companies like Streamlight and Surefire are recommended and others are not. On serious weapons forums with hard use professionals and tier one trainers as subject matter experts, the two aforementioned makers are about the only ones that get a recommendation when it comes to weapon mounted lights, particularly for pistols. For AR's and such, there are a few more that can be used with pretty decent reliability, but pistol and shotgun recoil take their toll on lesser brands pretty quickly.</p><p></p><p>Viridian is known to make a decent product, but I've heard negative reports on their customer service. Not a problem, so long as you don't have a problem of course!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Glocktogo, post: 2004368, member: 1132"] Keep in mind that a quality light isn't necessarily going to show in the appearance, specs, or even in how it performs at a gun show. The electronics, switches, battery connections and other critical components need to be rugged and well built. Otherwise you wind up with a part that short circuits, fails to turn on, falls off the gun, etc. when under recoil. That's why companies like Streamlight and Surefire are recommended and others are not. On serious weapons forums with hard use professionals and tier one trainers as subject matter experts, the two aforementioned makers are about the only ones that get a recommendation when it comes to weapon mounted lights, particularly for pistols. For AR's and such, there are a few more that can be used with pretty decent reliability, but pistol and shotgun recoil take their toll on lesser brands pretty quickly. Viridian is known to make a decent product, but I've heard negative reports on their customer service. Not a problem, so long as you don't have a problem of course! [/QUOTE]
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