That seems kinda crazy on the warranty because for the most part every major company makes CR123 batteries now.
He's right about that too. The glow isn't consistent with the light in front like that, the front sight will wash out pretty easily. Took some pics a couple minutes ago. G19, Trigicon HD and surefire xcl light,,,
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That's what they told me. I had an old school Surefire 6P that stopped working, I called their customer service, and that was the first thing they asked me.
Lot's of good lights so no brand recommendation.
A couple of things to consider, candella, think candella rather than lumens for house gun. I prefer the light to extend past the muzzle, if you're going to have a light it might as well act as stand off device, close up in the dark you never know what your fight will be, check the Jared Reston incident and how having a stand off light helped him. If you want a strobe feature that's fine but in reality the strobe effect is of little value. Lasers, dunno, never had one. I could see the night sights okay when using the light so it's whatever you think. Tactics when using a WML are far more important than whatever features a light might have, so get thee to a WML class as soon as possible.
A couple of things to consider, candella, think candella rather than lumens for house gun. I prefer the light to extend past the muzzle, if you're going to have a light it might as well act as stand off device, close up in the dark you never know what your fight will be, check the Jared Reston incident and how having a stand off light helped him. If you want a strobe feature that's fine but in reality the strobe effect is of little value. Lasers, dunno, never had one. I could see the night sights okay when using the light so it's whatever you think. Tactics when using a WML are far more important than whatever features a light might have, so get thee to a WML class as soon as possible.
I have a flashlight mounted on a pistol. While it is nice to have a laser-dot and flashlight, it's next to impossible to find a holster to accommodate both the pistol and the light. Maybe I'll get an identical pistol and not mount a flashlight.
Here's my thought......................
I actually don't like the idea of having a light attached to my gun. Reason.............
If my light is lighting up a person/thing that means my gun is pointed at it. If bad guy has a gun and shoots at the light that means he/she is going to hit me. I like having a light separate from the gun. If it happens to be a loved one you are pointing the light/gun at that could end tragically. Gun in strong hand, and light in off/weak hand. If they shoot at the light the worst that would happen is the weak hand being injured. My .02
I actually don't like the idea of having a light attached to my gun. Reason.............
If my light is lighting up a person/thing that means my gun is pointed at it. If bad guy has a gun and shoots at the light that means he/she is going to hit me. I like having a light separate from the gun. If it happens to be a loved one you are pointing the light/gun at that could end tragically. Gun in strong hand, and light in off/weak hand. If they shoot at the light the worst that would happen is the weak hand being injured. My .02
For a G19 nightstand gun I would recommend a Surefire X300u.
No such thing as a more vetted and reliable light. Plenty of lumens, good hot spot, decent spill. Also lots of holster options available this gun/light combo.
The switch set-up is (IMO) very intuitive and easy to use in a thumbs forward grip or with the tip of your trigger finger if you are running your gun one-handed.
No such thing as a more vetted and reliable light. Plenty of lumens, good hot spot, decent spill. Also lots of holster options available this gun/light combo.
The switch set-up is (IMO) very intuitive and easy to use in a thumbs forward grip or with the tip of your trigger finger if you are running your gun one-handed.
Streamlight TLR-1 HL is my hearty recommendation, with the additional suggestions to have a small handheld light to use alongaside it, and to buy this $20 book and read it.
https://progressivecombat.com/?page_id=5841
Ken Good is the father of modern tactics with white light and WMLs, he's forgotten more than anyone in this thread knows and he addresses a lot of the concerns brought up in the comments above.
https://progressivecombat.com/?page_id=5841
Ken Good is the father of modern tactics with white light and WMLs, he's forgotten more than anyone in this thread knows and he addresses a lot of the concerns brought up in the comments above.
My Olight is better than my Surefire X300 and way better than my Glock tactical light.
https://www.olightstore.com/pl-pro-valkyrie.html
https://www.olightstore.com/pl-pro-valkyrie.html
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