Short Flashlight

[Jack W]

I want to mount a flashlight on my M&P 40 Compact but I'm having trouble finding one short enough. Here's a picture...

It only has 2 cuts on the rail. Anyone know what might fit?

 

[zackmars]

TLR7 maybe?

 

[Wudidiz]

It might be easier to go ahead and get a 1911.

 

[baboon]

You could always old school it and hold the light in your off hand.

 

[jmohme]

Olight Mini Valkyrie is pretty small

 

[craigntx]

Wat were they thinking when they added that rail?
Wtf

 

[Bozz10mm]

The Olight PL-Mini 2 will probably fit.

PL Mini 2 Valkyrie Compact Pistol Light 600 Lumens - Olight Store

Olight PL-MINI 2 Valkyrie is a compact rechargeable Tactical Light with 600 lumens,100-meter throw, and Adjustable Rail, Perfect for shooters and hunters.

www.olightstore.com

 

[zackmars]

The Olight PL-Mini 2 will probably fit.

PL Mini 2 Valkyrie Compact Pistol Light 600 Lumens - Olight Store

Olight PL-MINI 2 Valkyrie is a compact rechargeable Tactical Light with 600 lumens,100-meter throw, and Adjustable Rail, Perfect for shooters and hunters.

www.olightstore.com

Until it explodes


Or catches on fire

 

[Bozz10mm]

Until it explodes


Or atches on fire

Is that a thing? Haven't had any trouble with mine going on 4 1/2 years.

 

[zackmars]

Is that a thing? Haven't had any trouble with mine.

Well an olight blew a guys jaw off.

I had a handheld, cant remember which model that got super hot and died after like 1 minute.

 

[TxStetson]

The Olight PL-Mini 2 will probably fit.

PL Mini 2 Valkyrie Compact Pistol Light 600 Lumens - Olight Store

Olight PL-MINI 2 Valkyrie is a compact rechargeable Tactical Light with 600 lumens,100-meter throw, and Adjustable Rail, Perfect for shooters and hunters.

www.olightstore.com

it only needs 2 slots so it would work.

Is that a thing? Haven't had any trouble with mine going on 4 1/2 years.

No problems with mine either.

 

[jmohme]

Is that a thing? Haven't had any trouble with mine going on 4 1/2 years.

I have two. Never any troubles with either of them.

 

[Sasquatch]

Streamlight TLR7A will fit nicely on there, and won't turn that nice Smith & Wesson into an IED unlike Olights.

That is a 7A. It *might* stick out a tad on your M&P Compact, as, IIRC the M&P Compact (now Subcompact in the 2.0 - same form factor) is 3.5 inch barrel, vs the 4 on the full size M&P.

If you're gonna carry it - the TLR7 is definitely the way to go - the flatter profile is way more comfortable to carry than the more bulbous designs out there.

Here's a couple Primary Arms links - the top is the original TLR-7 - it might fit closer in to the trigger guard and not stick out as much. It wasn't well liked by many, because the way the switches work.

Streamlight TLR-7 Weapon Light

DetailsThe Streamlight TLR-7 low-profile, rail mounted weapon light fits securely on a broad range of full-size and compact handguns. The low-profile design resists snagging while the Safe Off feature prevents accidental activation, preserving batteries.Features:Powered by (1) CR123A lithium...

www.primaryarms.com

The TLR7A gives you more traditional switches (pushing forward, not pushing in) - they have 3 variants of the basic 7A - the "High" "Low" and "Flex" models. The high has tall switches that are easier to activate, for me. The low has a lot less meat to the switch, and you push in more from the bottom. The "Flex" includes both the high and low switch plates, so you chose which one you like. They're all the same price, so might as well get the Flex and figure out which switches you like more.

Streamlight TLR-7A FLEX Weapon Light - 500 Lumens - High/Low Switch

DetailsThe Streamlight TLR-7A FLEX is a compact 500 Lumen weapon light designed for use on pistols or small pistol caliber carbines. It features ambidextrous controls that wrap around the trigger guard for easy activation and comes with a high and low activation switch. The integrated rail clap...

www.primaryarms.com

The TLR-7SUB as mentioned by another poster isn't meant to work on actual picatinny rail, it was redesigned to attach to guns like the P365 and Glock 43X.

 

[Jack W]

The Olight PL-Mini 2 will probably fit.

PL Mini 2 Valkyrie Compact Pistol Light 600 Lumens - Olight Store

Olight PL-MINI 2 Valkyrie is a compact rechargeable Tactical Light with 600 lumens,100-meter throw, and Adjustable Rail, Perfect for shooters and hunters.

www.olightstore.com

ordered one on Amazon, if it don't fit it's at least an easy return. thanks

 

[Bozz10mm]

I have two. Never any troubles with either of them.

I have 19 Olights, LOL. Ranging from Triple A to gun mounted to hand held to head band and a lantern. No problems with any of them.

 

[studenygreg]

Well an olight blew a guys jaw off.

I had a handheld, cant remember which model that got super hot and died after like 1 minute.

Got a link?

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[Bozz10mm]

Got a link?

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Exploding Flashlights and How to Protect Yourself – PhotonPhreaks

There's been an uptick in talk online in the flashlight, EDC and gun communities about exploding flashlights. Learn how to prevent it

photonphreaks.com

It's not so much the flashlight as it is the batteries.

 

[zackmars]

Got a link?

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https://www.courthousenews.com/gruesome-death-2/

There are lots of great lights out there, i see no value offered by olight

 

[baboon]

https://www.courthousenews.com/gruesome-death-2/

There are lots of great lights out there, i see no value offered by olight

This was why I bought several SureFire E1B-MV BACKUP® with the single battery & pocket clip design it turned a ball cap into a headlamp

E1B-MV | Dual-Output MaxVision Beam LED Flashlight | SureFire

Developed as a backup light for law enforcement professionals, the E1B-MV tactical flahslight's performance and durability have helped heroes in all walks of life.

www.surefire.com

 

[Tank]

Olight Mini Valkyrie is pretty small

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I have one of these...pretty small. Produces a good amount of light but not a fan of the proprietary charging apparatus. Real problem with these FOR ME is that I lost it...then found it, but now have lost it again somewhere in this house...it is small...