Poll - How Important is a Tactical Light to You? - Page 4

United93 · May 31st, 2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txgolfer45

I have a Streamlight TLR-1 on my Glock 23 and a Surefire G2. Looking to buy a Fenix TK10 as an upgrade to the G2.

I recommend the TK11 instead. Better looking, and has a better beam, IMO.

BTW, you certainly are right in thinking of upgrading from Surefire to Fenix. SF lights are good, but in output and runtime, they just don't measure up.

LSP972 · May 31st, 2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by United93

SF lights are good, but in output and runtime, they just don't measure up.

Perhaps... but what you're paying those big bucks for a SureFire is DURABILITY; it will work when you need it to, despite any reasonable (and some unreasonable) abuse it receives.

Many of the flashaholic cognescenti are all agog over Fenix and some other new brands. Those who have used flashlights for real are, for the most part, not overly impressed yet. These new lights have not proven themselves to be durable; yet. They might well be.

Time will tell.

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jwhite75 · May 31st, 2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pistology

Please explain "primary searching" with two lights.

Search and clear your house with a handheld...with your WML on your HD gun in your strong hand. That way you are not pointing a loaded weapon with your light attached at your kid who got up to go peepee or get a drink of water. If youfind a bad guy with the handheld...drop it and raise your WML HD gun to identify your target.

BradyM77 · May 31st, 2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackeagle

I would never carry a tactical light that attaches to my gun unless I was also carrying a handheld light. A light on your gun is never a substitute for a handheld light. Otherwise there is a huge temptation to point your gun at something you're not sure is a threat in order to illuminate it.

What he said. I'm about to purchase a cheap light (30 bucks w/mount) for my flashlight to go along with my big ole trusty streamlight. I saw it at the local flea market/gun booth.

Slim_45 · June 1st, 2009, 06:57 PM

I dont EDC a light (very seldom do i carry it at all) but i do have a Fenix TK11 tactile light that i feel is a MUST for home defense

I do not like WML's because whatever you point your light at theres a gun attached to it & i dont want to point a gun @ a family member

especially if your nerved up because you think someone may be in the house...... Just my .02

Saber · June 1st, 2009, 07:06 PM

Initially, I responded to this thread, as “I don’t EDC a tactical flashlight”. However, I have changed my mind based on a current thread regarding a guy that had to drawdown on someone while his light was a few feet away. He sorely regretted that he didn’t have it readily available, since he believes that it could have helped. So, I've decided to start carrying a light full-time.
Regards,

United93 · June 1st, 2009, 09:31 PM

Hey Saber, did you get my PM?

64zebra · June 1st, 2009, 11:09 PM

have one on dedicated HD pistol but have handheld too

XLTcore · June 2nd, 2009, 02:27 PM

Wow, a little shocking that 1/3rd don't carry a light... Wonder if that's all the time or they EDC a light only at night?

tbmccord · June 4th, 2009, 12:00 AM

It is my opinion that bad guys don't care who they shoot at. A light is an extremely easy to hit target in the night. I prefer a handheld light and a laser on the firearm. I can illuminate the perp and point my firearm without my center of mass being anywhere near the light or the firearm.

View Poll Results: Do You Have a Tactical Flashlight that Attaches to Your Handgun?
My light attaches to my handgun(s).	43	14.38%
My light attaches to my handgun(s), but I never mount it there.	9	3.01%
My light does not attach to my handgun(s), but I EDC the light.	152	50.84%
I don't EDC a tactical flashlight.	95	31.77%
Voters: 299. You may not vote on this poll

June 1st, 2009, 06:57 PM	#35
Slim_45 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central MI Posts: 832	I dont EDC a light (very seldom do i carry it at all) but i do have a Fenix TK11 tactile light that i feel is a MUST for home defense I do not like WML's because whatever you point your light at theres a gun attached to it & i dont want to point a gun @ a family member especially if your nerved up because you think someone may be in the house...... Just my .02 __________________ Kimber Ultra Carry 2 Kimber Eclipse Target 2 Glock 19 (doesnt everyone) Kahr PM9 (wife's edc) NRA member

June 1st, 2009, 07:06 PM	#36
Saber Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 757	Initially, I responded to this thread, as “I don’t EDC a tactical flashlight”. However, I have changed my mind based on a current thread regarding a guy that had to drawdown on someone while his light was a few feet away. He sorely regretted that he didn’t have it readily available, since he believes that it could have helped. So, I've decided to start carrying a light full-time. Regards, __________________ “Monsters are real and so are ghosts. They live inside of us, and sometimes they win.” ~ Stephen King

June 1st, 2009, 11:09 PM	#38
64zebra VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Panhandle of Texas Posts: 4,566	have one on dedicated HD pistol but have handheld too __________________ LEO & CHL Independence is declared; it must be maintained. Sam Houston-3/2/1836 HK45 G30\|21\|26\|17 KT P11 Moss500 Ithaca37 Savage20ga\|15A .22\|'99 25-35 AK47 AR15 Win3030 MN44 Rem 66\|870 GMBH67.22 If loose gun laws are good for criminals, why do criminals support gun control?

June 4th, 2009, 12:00 AM	#40
tbmccord Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 177	It is my opinion that bad guys don't care who they shoot at. A light is an extremely easy to hit target in the night. I prefer a handheld light and a laser on the firearm. I can illuminate the perp and point my firearm without my center of mass being anywhere near the light or the firearm. __________________ NRA Instructor NRA Lifetime Member Project 1 Million: Texas Get Involved!

June 1st, 2009, 09:31 PM	#37
United93 Ex Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 912	Hey Saber, did you get my PM?

June 2nd, 2009, 02:27 PM	#39
XLTcore Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: PHX Posts: 19	Wow, a little shocking that 1/3rd don't carry a light... Wonder if that's all the time or they EDC a light only at night?

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