Poll - How Important is a Tactical Light to You? - Page 5

tbmccord · June 4th, 2009, 12:26 AM

... let me add that I am a firm believer in lasers. Between my wife and I, we own 18 handguns. 16 of them are equipped with lasers.The two that are not are P22 Walthers that we use mainly for plinking, not self defense. Our list of defensive firearms is:
Mine:
Colt Defender Laser .45 ACP (carried in shoulder holster in cold weather)
Glock 30SF Laser .45 ACP (Highly modified... it is my CHL qualification firearm.)
S&W 442 SAF (new unfired .38 spec +P)
S&W 360PD Laser .357 mag (Primary carry firearm)
S&W 442 Laser .38 spec +P (Kept in console of my Honda Accord)
Ruger LCR Laser .38 spec +P (Kept in the console of my GMC truck)
Ruger LCP Laser .380 ACP (Primary carry with athletic shorts)
Ruger GP100 Laser .357 mag (owned this one since 1987 - no longer carry)
Ruger SP101 Laser .357 mag (removed from safe and placed next to bed every night)
Ruger SP101 Laser .327 Fed Mag (just purchased on Gunbroker yesterday. Liked the wife's .327 but not a Taurus fan))

All above guns are kept in a locked safe unless they are being used as described above

Cindy's:
Springfield XD Sub-compact Laser .40 S&W
S&W 360 Pink Laser .38 spec +P
Taurus Ultra-Lite Pink Laser .38 spec +P
Charter Arms Pink Lady Laser .38 spec +P
Taurus Model 327 Laser .327 Fed Mag
Ruger LCP Laser .380 ACP

My wife is not normally a "pink" girl. However, she thinks that IF she ever has to shoot someone, and they survive, word will get out pretty quickly that they were shot by a girl with a pink gun. They will be bubba's girlfriend by night fall.

batpot · June 4th, 2009, 12:43 AM

the nicest thing about a light is that it can go EVERYWHERE with you...a courthouse, a post office, a plane, an elementary school, a mental ward.

....you know, just in case.

sportyrider · August 21st, 2009, 12:57 AM

i never leave home without it,also got my wife one to check out interior of her car when she works late

Bark'n · August 21st, 2009, 01:05 AM

My tac light is an integral part of my "tool kit!" I don't have a light mounted to my pistol 24/7 but I do use it frequently.

I do attach it to my bedroom gun every night which I keep it in the top drawer of dresser about 1 foot away from me at night.

I also carry a 120 lumen led hand held flashlight for EDC. It has more uses than the gun mounted tac light.

GoldenSaber · August 23rd, 2009, 12:42 AM

For my home gun... very and with a laser.

REDTAIL · August 23rd, 2009, 01:33 AM

Check out the new x400 weapon light from surefire now it"s expensive but this is the way to go check out their video on their web site you will enjoy the 3 part series. be sure to watch it in full screen, enjoy.

MilitaryPower · August 23rd, 2009, 01:11 PM

I usually carry two lights (sometimes more if it is dark or going to be). My AR and 870 have lights on them. I have a light that will mount onto one of my handguns, but I don't use it for that purpose. I prefer non WML for handguns.

Vic303 · September 17th, 2009, 10:52 AM

Procyon on the pistol every night. EDC a Fenix L1DCE, or a Novatac 85T.

zacii · September 17th, 2009, 12:42 PM

I 'don't EDC a flashlight', ...yet.

Beads · September 17th, 2009, 02:13 PM

Great thread! I have a laser on my G19 nite stand gun but looking to get a Fenx L10 for EDC. Agree with WML don't want to point my gun at something I don't want to shoot since 99.9% of the time will be nothing or a kid, dog. Also at work can't carry weapons but a lite is ok so can help with stricking/temp blinding.. Etc

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 4th, 2009, 12:26 AM	#41
tbmccord Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 177	... let me add that I am a firm believer in lasers. Between my wife and I, we own 18 handguns. 16 of them are equipped with lasers.The two that are not are P22 Walthers that we use mainly for plinking, not self defense. Our list of defensive firearms is: Mine: Colt Defender Laser .45 ACP (carried in shoulder holster in cold weather) Glock 30SF Laser .45 ACP (Highly modified... it is my CHL qualification firearm.) S&W 442 SAF (new unfired .38 spec +P) S&W 360PD Laser .357 mag (Primary carry firearm) S&W 442 Laser .38 spec +P (Kept in console of my Honda Accord) Ruger LCR Laser .38 spec +P (Kept in the console of my GMC truck) Ruger LCP Laser .380 ACP (Primary carry with athletic shorts) Ruger GP100 Laser .357 mag (owned this one since 1987 - no longer carry) Ruger SP101 Laser .357 mag (removed from safe and placed next to bed every night) Ruger SP101 Laser .327 Fed Mag (just purchased on Gunbroker yesterday. Liked the wife's .327 but not a Taurus fan)) All above guns are kept in a locked safe unless they are being used as described above Cindy's: Springfield XD Sub-compact Laser .40 S&W S&W 360 Pink Laser .38 spec +P Taurus Ultra-Lite Pink Laser .38 spec +P Charter Arms Pink Lady Laser .38 spec +P Taurus Model 327 Laser .327 Fed Mag Ruger LCP Laser .380 ACP My wife is not normally a "pink" girl. However, she thinks that IF she ever has to shoot someone, and they survive, word will get out pretty quickly that they were shot by a girl with a pink gun. They will be bubba's girlfriend by night fall. __________________ NRA Instructor NRA Lifetime Member Project 1 Million: Texas Get Involved!

August 21st, 2009, 01:05 AM	#44
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 4,298	My tac light is an integral part of my "tool kit!" I don't have a light mounted to my pistol 24/7 but I do use it frequently. I do attach it to my bedroom gun every night which I keep it in the top drawer of dresser about 1 foot away from me at night. I also carry a 120 lumen led hand held flashlight for EDC. It has more uses than the gun mounted tac light. __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

August 23rd, 2009, 12:42 AM	#45
GoldenSaber Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 298	For my home gun... very and with a laser. __________________ __________________________ Does My Wallet Make Me Look Fat? It shouldn't because Obama is taking all my money.

August 23rd, 2009, 01:11 PM	#47
MilitaryPower Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 917	I usually carry two lights (sometimes more if it is dark or going to be). My AR and 870 have lights on them. I have a light that will mount onto one of my handguns, but I don't use it for that purpose. I prefer non WML for handguns. __________________ Gun control can be blamed in part for allowing 9/11 to happen. "Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum" (Latin)- "If you want peace, prepare for war".

June 4th, 2009, 12:43 AM	#42
batpot Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ~Seattle Posts: 109	the nicest thing about a light is that it can go EVERYWHERE with you...a courthouse, a post office, a plane, an elementary school, a mental ward. ....you know, just in case.

August 21st, 2009, 12:57 AM	#43
sportyrider Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 26	i never leave home without it,also got my wife one to check out interior of her car when she works late

August 23rd, 2009, 01:33 AM	#46
REDTAIL Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY STATE Posts: 234	Check out the new x400 weapon light from surefire now it"s expensive but this is the way to go check out their video on their web site you will enjoy the 3 part series. be sure to watch it in full screen, enjoy.

September 17th, 2009, 10:52 AM	#48
Vic303 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NTX Posts: 20	Procyon on the pistol every night. EDC a Fenix L1DCE, or a Novatac 85T.

September 17th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#49
zacii Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: arizona Posts: 317	I 'don't EDC a flashlight', ...yet. __________________ Trust in God and keep your powder dry Superduper Snubbie Thread Why 1911?

September 17th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#50
Beads Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Frisco tx Posts: 33	Great thread! I have a laser on my G19 nite stand gun but looking to get a Fenx L10 for EDC. Agree with WML don't want to point my gun at something I don't want to shoot since 99.9% of the time will be nothing or a kid, dog. Also at work can't carry weapons but a lite is ok so can help with stricking/temp blinding.. Etc

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