Looking for a gun light. Maybe a laser too.

[Texas42]

I'm in the market for a gun light for my pistol (Glock 19 for now). I think I also want a laser. My wife wants one, but I'm not set on it.

I was looking at the TLR-2. It has a laser 130 lumens.

The surefire X300 looks nice 170 lumens, though its a bit more expensive and no laser. They all last about 2.5 hours (which seems kind of short).

Any ideas, advise, and experiences?

 

[Skip]

When I get another SA XDm40, this is going to be at the top of my wishlist...
Viridian X5L (Gen 2) Gun Laser Sights | Viridian Green Laser Gun Sights

 

[juwaba98]

I've used an Insight M6 (with laser) and a Streamlight TLR-1 (without laser) both and prefer the TLR-1. It is much brighter, has a longer run time (personal experience) and is less bulky overall. I don't think the laser is necessary. The only time a laser might be useful is when you can't extend your arms to acquire a proper sight picture, but, to me, at that point you're point shooting anyway. I'm an advocate for a good light but am finding myself to be less of a proponent for lasers.

 

[Mic]

I like the idea of the TLR2. I'm going to buy one for my home gun someday. Prob for my truck gun after that.
My problem is that I always seem to want to save up for another gun instead of going back and improving the guns that I currently have to better fulfill their core mission. I justify it by saying I'll always be able to buy a laser/light combo or a tactical 12 gauge setup, but may not always be able to buy that next cool rifle or handgun.

 

[Dawico]

The Glock unit works well also.

 

[robin303]

LaserMax > Home

 

[Texas42]

I think I might just get a light.

THe TLR-3 is on sale for $70 and the TLR-1 is arond $100. Sounds like the TLR-1 is a bit bigger, brighter, and has 2 batteries instead of 1.

 

[MR Redneck]

Get yourself some trijicon sights while your at it. Those things are great. With a light, your lit up world will become three green dots of GTF away from my car!

 

[Texas42]

I've already got some night sights. I've got the factory Glocks on my glock. I had a set of Trijicon ones on my Beretta that I sold. Liked both. I do wish the front sight was a different shad than the back, but it seems to work fine without them.

 

[Vellcrow]

Another vote for the TLR-1. Forget the laser.

 

[M. Sage]

TLR-1 or if you want a more compact model, the TLR-3. Runtime isn't an issue, you should only be flipping it on when you think you have something to shoot at. They're too bright for most "general use" situations, it's not tactically sound to use them for anything but lighting up a probable target (and hiding behind), and it's mounted to a freaking gun.

Skip the laser. The best way I've heard laser sights described was as "the longest way to get on target."

 

[juwaba98]

I've got a spare TLR-1 I'll let you try out if you want. I might even be able to be convinced to sell it to you cheap. PM me your addy if you're interested and I'll ship it out to ya on my dime if you"ll ship it back on yours. Unless you convince me you need it worse than I do.

 

[jocat54]

Every time I read the title while kind of skimming the posts--I read it as Looking for a Gun Fight

SORRY!

 

[Texas42]

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I want to to thank juwaba98 for my new light!

 

[juwaba98]

You're very welcome. It looks great. I hope you enjoy it.

 

[Mic]

Well folks. I've broken the cycle of just buying guns and not accessorizing them. I was in GT distributors today and they had a TLR-2 for $159.95. Best price I've seen around for a new one. Seemed like a steal, so I bought it and I like it!

Aside from home defense at night use, I wanted the laser to help with my dry firing to ensure I'm staying on target.