September 9, 20188 yr I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't own a weapons light. A la "Louder With Chrowder"....change my mind.
September 9, 20188 yr 4 minutes ago, gleninjersey said: I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't own a weapons light. I don't either, but I did put lasers on my HD firearms.
September 9, 20188 yr A cheap one will do just fine. Frees up a hand. Doubles as a backup Flashlight.Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
September 9, 20188 yr On 9/8/2018 at 9:09 PM, gleninjersey said: I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't own a weapons light. A la "Louder With Chrowder"....change my mind. Do you keep a handheld flashlight near your HD gun to use or do you believe you don’t need a light at all?
September 9, 20188 yr After shooting with a handheld light, I prefer having a light ON the pistol itself. I am much steadier holding the pistol with both hands. I've shot Low Light/No Light IDPA matches, and I find myself fumbling with my flashlights in hand and not getting as good a grip or shot.
September 9, 20188 yr Have a streamlight on my HD. I'm groggy enough during the day, if I get awakened by someone entering my home during the night I want to see who I'm aiming at.
September 9, 20188 yr You dont need it. But if you want to see what you're pointing your gun at in the dark it's nice to have one mounted on your weapon. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
September 9, 20188 yr Yes, you do NEED it. No you dont. The gun works just fine without it. If you want to use it effectively in the dark you will need it. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
September 9, 20188 yr 1 minute ago, checko said: No you dont. The gun works just fine without it. If you want to use it effectively in the dark you will need it. So, you disagree with me and then agree with me?
September 9, 20188 yr It helps...TLR-7 U need lights... I either have Surefire X300s or Streamlight...
September 9, 20188 yr So, you disagree with me and then agree with me?Haha yes. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
September 9, 20188 yr Author 52 minutes ago, capt14k said: A cheap one will do just fine. Frees up a hand. Doubles as a backup Flashlight. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Define "cheap".
September 9, 20188 yr Define "cheap". $15. Get a light mount and put one of those cheap "tactical" led flashlights in it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
September 9, 20188 yr Author 56 minutes ago, High Exposure said: Do you keep a handheld flashlight near your HD gun to use at all or do you believe you don’t need a light at all? No HD gun currently. All locked away.
September 9, 20188 yr PassI tested it out. Light didn't go out. It's one of those with the rubber casing. I'm not shooting at night on a regular basis. For the couple rounds I would need to get off it works. It's mounted on my ridiculous looking AR-15 along with a laser, red dot, magnifier, and angled forward hand stop. That rifle mostly collects dust. I take the real rifles to the range.Handgun if light is needed small mag light held in hand. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
September 9, 20188 yr 1 hour ago, gleninjersey said: No HD gun currently. All locked away. If you don’t use your guns for social purposes, then you do not need a mounted light. /thread
September 9, 20188 yr I have a light on my pistol and rifle that is ready for use at home. I have kids, a dog and doors. Illuminating a target and shooting with one hand while I manage other things around me is something I anticipate having to do in an emergency.I also carry a flashlight routinely for when I need to see without pointing a gun.Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
September 9, 20188 yr 8 minutes ago, Mr.Stu said: I have a light on my pistol and rifle that is ready for use at home. I have kids, a dog and doors. Illuminating a target and shooting with one hand while I manage other things around me is something I anticipate having to do in an emergency. I also carry a flashlight routinely for when I need to see without pointing a gun. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk This is the right answer.
September 9, 20188 yr 56 minutes ago, blksheep said: U need lights... Doesn't this work better for acquisition?
September 9, 20188 yr 49 minutes ago, Sniper22 said: Doesn't this work better for acquisition? No. That is not acquisition. That is engaging. White light is 10000 times more important than a vis laser. Before you can engage a justified deadly force threat you have to: 1) Acquire a target - Is there someone standing in my kitchen or is that a something my wife left on the counter? 2) Identify if the target is Friend or Foe - Is that my son who snuck downstairs for a snack? Or is that an intruder? 3) Discriminate the target for the appropriateness of deadly force - OK. That’s not my son, and I don’t recognize him. Is he holding a can of soda, or a gun? To accomplish each of those tasks, you need to see. That means white light - and lots of it. The better you can see, the faster you can determine shoot/no shoot. Vis lasers on handguns suck. They are a feel good gimmick. They give a false sense of security and ability. You’d be better served with a MRDS.
September 9, 20188 yr Which is a good inexpensive light to get?For a pistol? I like the streamlight tlr-1hlSent from my LG-V496 using Tapatalk
September 9, 20188 yr For a pistol? I like the streamlight tlr-1hlSent from my LG-V496 using Tapatalk$100 flashlight is inexpensive?Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
September 9, 20188 yr $100 flashlight is inexpensive?Sent from my XT1585 using TapatalkIf you dont want a peice of shit, yes. Surefire x300 is like 260. Im sure you can find some ncstar airsoft stuff for $30Sent from my LG-V496 using Tapatalk
September 9, 20188 yr Yes, $100 is a lot of money. But it’s generally a good starting price for what quality lights cost. For most people, the Streamlight TLR series is adequate. It is an excellent value for a WML. Personally, I have tried a lot of different brands of weapon lights. They have all failed on me except Surefire, so that’s what I use.
September 9, 20188 yr If you dont want a peice of shit, yes. Surefire x300 is like 260. Im sure you can find some ncstar airsoft stuff for $30Sent from my LG-V496 using TapatalkFor the amount I use a light I am fine with my $15 setup.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
September 9, 20188 yr Just now, capt14k said: For the amount I use a light I am fine with my $15 setup. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Good for you.
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