Handgun mounted light, or not!!

[melensdad]

looks a little front heavy.

does it come in black?

In the dark you can't see the color anyway

 

[munky_3434]

i think you could see that thing no matter how dark it was .

 

[SavageEagle]

a maglite is too cumbersome

Yea, but a maglite makes a good weapon. If nothing else, it makes a good bat or something nice and heavy to throw. If someone threw a maglite at me, I'd probably duck...

While we're on the subject of maglites, I delivered pizzas and couldn't carry a weapon but I carried a Nice heavy maglite to spot house numbers. To make a long story short, I was delivering a pizza in a bad hood when I was rushed by about 10 mexicans. Luckily I had my maglite and knocked some dude's teeth out as he was reaching in my truck... So I think a good maglite makes a good backup weapon...

 

[munky_3434]

as far as maglite go i am a bit frightened. i use the will it fit up my @hole if taken from me formula. my surefire will fit much easier than a 4 d cell mag.(even with the strike bezel)

bigger is'nt always better

 

[right winger]

Mounted Light

I have a Mag-Lite that I use. But it is not mounted. That way if need be I can smack the person on the head with it. if shooting them is not a option due to saftey concerns.

 

[03mustgt]

I don't have a weapon mounted light yet, but I do sleep with my surefire 9p with the p91 bulb(200 Lumens) on the nightstand. I would like to get a weapon mounted light for my XD but just dont have the funds at the moment. I would think that having both would be better.

 

[Revelations]

I have a M3 on my Glock 23 for night stand duty.

I dont conceal carry with the M3 attached. But if I ever found a decent concealment holster Id probably give it a try.

 

[glock2619]

These conversations are kind of like caliber wars.

I'm no expert, but FOR ME, a light mounted weapon isn't a good option as I have others in the house I'm going to go look for and I don't want to be pointing my weapon at them.

It's a personal decision that each person must make for themselves. There is no right or wrong answer.

Well, no, I guess there is a right answer. The right answer is: Learn/train to be proficient with whatever you decide whether it's the newest Surefire 1,000,000,000,000,000 lumen weapon mounted light or a 3D Maglight held in the weakside hand, learn how to use it in conjunction with your weapon.

Just my 1/50th of a dollar.

 

[munky_3434]

I'm no expert, but FOR ME, a light mounted weapon isn't a good option as I have others in the house I'm going to go look for and I don't want to be pointing my weapon at them.

It's a personal decision that each person must make for themselves. There is no right or wrong answer.

Well, no, I guess there is a right answer. The right answer is: Learn/train to be proficient with whatever you decide whether it's the newest Surefire 1,000,000,000,000,000 lumen weapon mounted light or a 3D Maglight held in the weakside hand, learn how to use it in conjunction with your weapon.

Just my 1/50th of a dollar.

well said

 

[Ryninger]

I keep a 3 cell maglight, next to my 380 revolver & my 1911... Grab a combination of the three based on the noise and my mood...

 

[Doug]

Uh... you have a .380 revolver?
I don't think I've ever seen one of those.

Doug

 

[Ryninger]

Uh... you have a .380 revolver?
I don't think I've ever seen one of those.

Doug

Lol, crap.... Shouldn't post while exhausted after a long shift... have a snub nose S&W 38sp in the drawer with a 380 pistol in the safe...

 

[jeremy]

I would never mount a light on a pistol, personally. To many issues, finding holsters, battery changes in extended use situations, not to mention I do know some people who practice shooting at lights, etc.
I am big fan of lights on carbines though. Have a M900 with an IR Filter Surefire under my M4 when I play in harms way.

 

[techres]

Family members do not "borrow" lights mounted to firearms.

Just a note there...