What Weapon Mounted Light? - Page 2

BigEFan · February 27th, 2008, 12:24 AM

The TLRs are very bright. I have the TLR2 only because I got a GREAT price on it, which was only a few bucks more than the TLR1.

Jason Rogers · February 27th, 2008, 08:47 PM

oops. I'm the one who put x200b. I have the x200a. I have no idea if I can edit a poll answer. Sorry I messed up your poll-Jay

Thumper · February 27th, 2008, 09:43 PM

StreamLight TLR-2!

Ya just gotta have the laser too!

cdwolf · February 28th, 2008, 05:51 PM

my options were limited(USP) surefire 115pd 120lumens
Nightstand only, hope I never need it, better to have and not need,then need and not have!

ridurall · February 29th, 2008, 12:14 AM

This evening I decided to give my M-6 Streamlight flashlight/laser tactical light another test. I've got a pig steel swinger in front of my house and just enjoy ringing the gongs. Usually I don't mess around at night but since I switched to the Sig from the Baby Eagle with the mounted light in the evening I figured I'd better check the zero. All I did when I changed it over to the Sig was adjust the laser to where I normally hit at 15 yards which is at the 6:00 position with my sights. I fired 5 shots at the white painted steel pig and could cover them up with a silver dollar. Yep works for me. The next skunk, cat, feral dog or BG at night is in trouble. I'm pleased with it's performance and the ability to remove it every morning and put it on every evening since the Sig is my daily carry gun. Anyway just wanted to let you all know it works for me and stays dead on target between moving it on and off.

Ace12 · May 21st, 2008, 01:51 AM

I'm thinking about a TLR1. Are they plenty bright?

deadeye72 · May 21st, 2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace12

I'm thinking about a TLR1. Are they plenty bright?

Yep.

Knuckledrager · May 21st, 2008, 10:27 AM

If you are going to use the TLR, or any other light that squeezes the frame rails, on a G22 use extreme caution. There have been may cases of reduced reliability with this combination. The short explanation is that the squeezing of the frame rails increases the rigidity of the frame increasing slide velocities. This will cause the slide to "outrun" the magazine and cause some non standard stoppages. With that being said, increasing the power of the mag springs does NOT always fix the problem. I know of at least one large, mid west agency that sent their brand new G22s back to Glock for G17s. I personally witnessed three cases of this on the range yesterday. 1 was TLR related. We'll see if new mag springs fix the problem. If you have a G22 I would stick with the SF lights. They do not squeeze the frame and I have not seen any problems with them.

Chuck R. · May 23rd, 2008, 12:23 AM

I've got 3 weapon mounted lights:

Insight M3 on my nightstand pistol

Insight M3X on my Benelli M1S90

Surefire X300 on my M4

All get the job done. While the X300 is LED and has 110 lumens the M3X is about $100 less and has 125 lumens it's been on my Benelli through a couple classes and a whole bunch of low-light beaver/muskrat control.

Chuck

HowardCohodas · May 23rd, 2008, 02:20 AM

Insight XTI Procyon

View Poll Results: What Weapon Mounted Light would/do you use??
Insight SSL-1	1	2.63%
Streamlight TLR-1	11	28.95%
Surefire x200a	6	15.79%
Surefire x200b	2	5.26%
Surefire x300	9	23.68%
Other (please list which one!)	9	23.68%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

February 27th, 2008, 12:24 AM	#11
BigEFan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 2,034	The TLRs are very bright. I have the TLR2 only because I got a GREAT price on it, which was only a few bucks more than the TLR1. __________________ *Lex et Libertas — Semper Vigilo, Fortis, Paratus, et Fidelis!* "Not only do the people who put their lives on the line to protect the rest of us deserve better, we all deserve better than to have our own security undermined by those who undermine law enforcement." -Thomas Sowell

February 27th, 2008, 09:43 PM	#13
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,685	StreamLight TLR-2! Ya just gotta have the laser too! __________________ ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!

February 28th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#14
cdwolf Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MS Posts: 1,669	my options were limited(USP) surefire 115pd 120lumens Nightstand only, hope I never need it, better to have and not need,then need and not have! __________________ GUN CONTROL= I WANT TO BE THE ONE IN CONTROL OF THE GUN A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

February 29th, 2008, 12:14 AM	#15
ridurall Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SW Oklahoma Posts: 735	This evening I decided to give my M-6 Streamlight flashlight/laser tactical light another test. I've got a pig steel swinger in front of my house and just enjoy ringing the gongs. Usually I don't mess around at night but since I switched to the Sig from the Baby Eagle with the mounted light in the evening I figured I'd better check the zero. All I did when I changed it over to the Sig was adjust the laser to where I normally hit at 15 yards which is at the 6:00 position with my sights. I fired 5 shots at the white painted steel pig and could cover them up with a silver dollar. Yep works for me. The next skunk, cat, feral dog or BG at night is in trouble. I'm pleased with it's performance and the ability to remove it every morning and put it on every evening since the Sig is my daily carry gun. Anyway just wanted to let you all know it works for me and stays dead on target between moving it on and off. __________________ Life member NRA since 1983 I normally carry a Sig Pro .40 in a Crossbreed IWB but when necessary will switch to: Baby Eagle .40 W/Kramer holster Bersa Thunder380 Kel-Tec P3AT Skyy 9mm Last edited by ridurall; February 29th, 2008 at 12:15 AM. Reason: spelling

February 27th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#12
Jason Rogers Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lorton Virginia Posts: 176	oops. I'm the one who put x200b. I have the x200a. I have no idea if I can edit a poll answer. Sorry I messed up your poll-Jay

May 21st, 2008, 01:51 AM	#16
Ace12 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 81	I'm thinking about a TLR1. Are they plenty bright? __________________ Proud GCO Member AmericanSheepDog.Com

May 21st, 2008, 10:27 AM	#18
Knuckledrager Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 512	If you are going to use the TLR, or any other light that squeezes the frame rails, on a G22 use extreme caution. There have been may cases of reduced reliability with this combination. The short explanation is that the squeezing of the frame rails increases the rigidity of the frame increasing slide velocities. This will cause the slide to "outrun" the magazine and cause some non standard stoppages. With that being said, increasing the power of the mag springs does NOT always fix the problem. I know of at least one large, mid west agency that sent their brand new G22s back to Glock for G17s. I personally witnessed three cases of this on the range yesterday. 1 was TLR related. We'll see if new mag springs fix the problem. If you have a G22 I would stick with the SF lights. They do not squeeze the frame and I have not seen any problems with them. __________________ If not me, who? If not now, when?, Joseph Ruffini

May 23rd, 2008, 12:23 AM	#19
Chuck R. Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leavenworth, KS Posts: 233	I've got 3 weapon mounted lights: Insight M3 on my nightstand pistol Insight M3X on my Benelli M1S90 Surefire X300 on my M4 All get the job done. While the X300 is LED and has 110 lumens the M3X is about $100 less and has 125 lumens it's been on my Benelli through a couple classes and a whole bunch of low-light beaver/muskrat control. Chuck __________________ homo homini lupus est

May 23rd, 2008, 02:20 AM	#20
HowardCohodas Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 585	Insight XTI Procyon __________________ Howard *I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop!!* EDC Primary: M&P 45fs, Crimson Trace LaserGrip, Insight XTI Procyon light a SmartCarry holster >>> http://MP-Pistol.com/ EDC BUG: LCP with Crimson Trace LG-431 >>> http://LCPforum.com/

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