Tac light question

moonbat60 · October 10, 2007, 13:37

Hey guys !

I'm planning on buying me a tac light that goes onto the rail of a .45 pistol ( 1911 ) .

What is good out there and which ones you'd better stay away from ?

What are your experiences with any of those ?

TYIA,

Pete

sniper40 · October 10, 2007, 19:54

I have used both the Stramlight M3 and M6 both have worked very well without any problems or complaints from me. Nice light units. I have seen the New version that used the LED instead of the normal globe. Sounds like a better setup but I have not used it as of yet.

Skilter · October 25, 2007, 22:51

SUREFIRE>>>

yarro · November 19, 2007, 18:01

Surefire is least likely to break. Get an LED one for battery life. Don't get one too bright as they can blind the user when shone on a white wall.

-Yarro

Mattrico · November 19, 2007, 22:04

SureFire all the way. I've had an X-200B on the rail of my Springfield M1911 for almost 2 years now...zero problems, awesome performance. I don't have one of the new X-300's yet- @ another 2 months- but playing with one at the local gun-gettin' emporium convinced me that its every bit as tough and a bit brighter.

OREGON FAL'ER · November 20, 2007, 02:43

Quote:

Originally posted by yarro
Surefire is least likely to break. Get an LED one for battery life. Don't get one too bright as they can blind the user when shone on a white wall.

-Yarro

By all means have a light on your pistol, do not go nuts and get one that with 900 lumens cause it will ruin your night vision and their is a certain amount of color distortion with too bright of a light. Learn to only deploy your light for 2 seconds at a time and then move away from were you were. There is a light called a TLR1 from stream light with 120 ish lumens and is bright enough, it mounts on the rail and will not be very visible after 50 rounds (when practicing). You may wish to have a handheld Surefire light and not have one mounted to your weapon. you will have a lot more options with that set up.

Azrial · November 20, 2007, 12:12

I second the TLR1 and TLR2. I have had great luck with mine mounted on my Glock 20 and 21. But, keep in mind that it is sometimes difficult to find a holster from some arrangements.

tahoe25 · December 09, 2007, 21:05

I use a Surefire on my sidearm, and carry another handheld. If you need to illuminate something you don't want to shoot, the handheld is the way to go...few things make someone as nervous as having a "friendly" gun pointing at them because they need some light...

OREGON FAL'ER · December 11, 2007, 18:17

Quote:

Originally posted by Azrial
I second the TLR1 and TLR2. I have had great luck with mine mounted on my Glock 20 and 21. But, keep in mind that it is sometimes difficult to find a holster from some arrangements.

Bladetech will make them for you.

ice9 · December 12, 2007, 13:03

The consensus amongst many door kickers seems to be that Streamlight makes a better product that Surefire for less. I like mine.

xdshooter · December 12, 2007, 18:17

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do not go nuts and get one that with 900 lumens cause

900? Who even makes anywhere close to that? You do know that 900 lumens would be four times more light than a 3 D cell Maglight, right? That would have to be the shortest HID light in existence to fit on a 1911 rail.

Most lights that offer near 200 lumens will have digital adjustment to adapt to the light you need. Don't discount more light, it will come in handy when you do need it.

moonbat60 · December 12, 2007, 20:15

As I've mentioned in the other thread, I bought me a Streamlight TLR-1 for less than $100 ( brand new, that is ) . Mine is a LED version.

It was recommended by several buddies of mine serving in the armed forces and with LE.

Haven't regretted it so far.

Pete

October 10, 2007, 13:37	#1
moonbat60 Registered FALaholic #: 17000 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,245	Tac light question Hey guys ! I'm planning on buying me a tac light that goes onto the rail of a .45 pistol ( 1911 ) . What is good out there and which ones you'd better stay away from ? What are your experiences with any of those ? TYIA, Pete

October 10, 2007, 19:54	#2
sniper40 Registered FALaholic #: 7893 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 201	I have used both the Stramlight M3 and M6 both have worked very well without any problems or complaints from me. Nice light units. I have seen the New version that used the LED instead of the normal globe. Sounds like a better setup but I have not used it as of yet. __________________ It is better to have and not need then to need and not have. Well thats what i tell my wife.

October 25, 2007, 22:51	#3
Skilter Registered FALaholic #: 1021 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,613	SUREFIRE>>> __________________ Skilter Native Texan Illegitimi Non Carborundum -------------------------------------------- M 7:7-14 tells you all you need to know.

November 20, 2007, 12:12	#7
Azrial Registered FALaholic #: 21440 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA! Posts: 4,198	I second the TLR1 and TLR2. I have had great luck with mine mounted on my Glock 20 and 21. But, keep in mind that it is sometimes difficult to find a holster from some arrangements. __________________ A Police Officer shows just how much he cares everyday, even if it is the last thing he ever does.

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November 19, 2007, 18:01	#4
yarro Registered FALaholic #: 28278 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 858	Surefire is least likely to break. Get an LED one for battery life. Don't get one too bright as they can blind the user when shone on a white wall. -Yarro

November 19, 2007, 22:04	#5
Mattrico Registered FALaholic #: 21782 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: western NC Posts: 308	SureFire all the way. I've had an X-200B on the rail of my Springfield M1911 for almost 2 years now...zero problems, awesome performance. I don't have one of the new X-300's yet- @ another 2 months- but playing with one at the local gun-gettin' emporium convinced me that its every bit as tough and a bit brighter.

December 09, 2007, 21:05	#8
tahoe25 Registered FALaholic #: 26514 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 13	I use a Surefire on my sidearm, and carry another handheld. If you need to illuminate something you don't want to shoot, the handheld is the way to go...few things make someone as nervous as having a "friendly" gun pointing at them because they need some light...

December 12, 2007, 13:03	#10
ice9 Registered FALaholic #: 8144 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mexas Posts: 475	The consensus amongst many door kickers seems to be that Streamlight makes a better product that Surefire for less. I like mine.

December 12, 2007, 20:15	#12
moonbat60 Registered FALaholic #: 17000 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,245	As I've mentioned in the other thread, I bought me a Streamlight TLR-1 for less than $100 ( brand new, that is ) . Mine is a LED version. It was recommended by several buddies of mine serving in the armed forces and with LE. Haven't regretted it so far. Pete