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ThumperMX113 · 08-26-2008, 08:10 AM

I've got some spare money burning a hole in my pocket and want to get a light/laser combo. Which one would you buy and why? TLR-2 vs MX6. Also if you own it, please post a picture of it because I haven't been able to find very many photos and post where you bought it. Thanks in advanced guys. I want to order it today so it's up to you guys.

Torquem · 08-26-2008, 04:30 PM

I have owned both. The only thing I like about TLR-2 better than the M6X is the fact that it is LED. That being said I have never had a bulb go out on the M6X. I like the latching system better on the M6X. I also like the output better on it. It has much more throw than the TLR series.
The TLR's are a good light for the money, but given the choice I would choose the M6X.

ThumperMX113 · 08-26-2008, 04:59 PM

Well good for me. I bought the M6X today from CheaperThanDirt.com. I can't wait to get it. Another thing someone told me is that it matches the polymer much better than the TLRs. I can't say because I haven't seen them both up close next to an XD so we'll see.

slugger6 · 08-26-2008, 04:59 PM

I don't have a picture, but I like my MX6 just fine.

slugger6 · 08-26-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113

Well good for me. I bought the M6X today from CheaperThanDirt.com. I can't wait to get it. Another thing someone told me is that it matches the polymer much better than the TLRs. I can't say because I haven't seen them both up close next to an XD so we'll see.

Let us know how you like it.

ThumperMX113 · 08-26-2008, 06:22 PM

I want to make sure this is the right one for our guns ...

LIGHT-506 - Insight Technology M6 Tactical Laser Illuminator Rail Grabber Pistol

ThumperMX113 · 08-26-2008, 07:16 PM

Oops. It looks like I'm getting the M6 instead of the M6X. I'm going to see if they will cancel the order, I doubt it but we'll see, if not oh well it'll be good enough.

Torquem · 08-26-2008, 11:12 PM

I beleive the M6X is designed to absorb shock better than the M6. Other than that I do not know the difference. I have only had the M6X version. It should still be a decent light. Cheaper than dirt will let you cancel the order or return it. I have dealt with them before.
Here's what you want. This is a good company. I have bought a lot from them.
Insight Technology M6X TLI Tactical Laser Illuminator Long Gun / Pistol Weapon Mounted Flashlight w/ FREE UPS M6X-000-A17 M6X-000-A15 M6X-000-A13 M6X-000-A9 M6X-000-A1 M6X-000-A3 M6X-000-A11 M6X-000-A8

Torquem · 08-26-2008, 11:17 PM

My favorite light by far is the Surefire X300 tactical light. They also have a laser version, the X400. They are a tad spendy though.

Spawnz · 08-27-2008, 03:19 AM

I also have the M6X. I believe the only difference is the M6 puts out 90 lumens of light and the M6X puts out 120 or 125 lumens.

You may also find that there is an insert for the 1913 picatinny rail. I have the 45ACP Tactical and I had to use the "glock" insert. It seems to give me a better fit and I don't think the insert marked 1913 worked if I remember correctly. I think the 1913 insert was too large to fit the slot.

Oh well..............good luck with the light and you made a good choice.

08-26-2008, 08:10 AM	#1
ThumperMX113 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,269	TLR-2 vs MX6 I've got some spare money burning a hole in my pocket and want to get a light/laser combo. Which one would you buy and why? TLR-2 vs MX6. Also if you own it, please post a picture of it because I haven't been able to find very many photos and post where you bought it. Thanks in advanced guys. I want to order it today so it's up to you guys. __________________ "SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM" XD9 Service Bi-Tone \| PRP Match Triger \| PRP Easy Fit Overtravel Stop \| Wolff Guide Rod #21 \| Factory Cleanup Walther P22 S&W M&P Subcompact 9mm RRA LAR15 Entry Tactical Tactical Innovations BDX15 & LMT 16"

08-26-2008, 04:30 PM	#2
Torquem XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: near St. Louis, MO Posts: 242	I have owned both. The only thing I like about TLR-2 better than the M6X is the fact that it is LED. That being said I have never had a bulb go out on the M6X. I like the latching system better on the M6X. I also like the output better on it. It has much more throw than the TLR series. The TLR's are a good light for the money, but given the choice I would choose the M6X. __________________ Preston XD(M) .40 Bi-tone w/Surefire X300 WHAT WOULD CHAIRS LOOK LIKE IF OUR KNEES BENT THE OTHER WAY?

08-26-2008, 04:59 PM	#3
ThumperMX113 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,269	Well good for me. I bought the M6X today from CheaperThanDirt.com. I can't wait to get it. Another thing someone told me is that it matches the polymer much better than the TLRs. I can't say because I haven't seen them both up close next to an XD so we'll see. __________________ "SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM" XD9 Service Bi-Tone \| PRP Match Triger \| PRP Easy Fit Overtravel Stop \| Wolff Guide Rod #21 \| Factory Cleanup Walther P22 S&W M&P Subcompact 9mm RRA LAR15 Entry Tactical Tactical Innovations BDX15 & LMT 16"

08-26-2008, 04:59 PM	#4
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 22,166	I don't have a picture, but I like my MX6 just fine. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

08-26-2008, 06:22 PM	#6
ThumperMX113 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,269	I want to make sure this is the right one for our guns ... LIGHT-506 - Insight Technology M6 Tactical Laser Illuminator Rail Grabber Pistol __________________ "SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM" XD9 Service Bi-Tone \| PRP Match Triger \| PRP Easy Fit Overtravel Stop \| Wolff Guide Rod #21 \| Factory Cleanup Walther P22 S&W M&P Subcompact 9mm RRA LAR15 Entry Tactical Tactical Innovations BDX15 & LMT 16"

08-26-2008, 07:16 PM	#7
ThumperMX113 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,269	Oops. It looks like I'm getting the M6 instead of the M6X. I'm going to see if they will cancel the order, I doubt it but we'll see, if not oh well it'll be good enough. __________________ "SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM" XD9 Service Bi-Tone \| PRP Match Triger \| PRP Easy Fit Overtravel Stop \| Wolff Guide Rod #21 \| Factory Cleanup Walther P22 S&W M&P Subcompact 9mm RRA LAR15 Entry Tactical Tactical Innovations BDX15 & LMT 16"

08-26-2008, 11:12 PM	#8
Torquem XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: near St. Louis, MO Posts: 242	I beleive the M6X is designed to absorb shock better than the M6. Other than that I do not know the difference. I have only had the M6X version. It should still be a decent light. Cheaper than dirt will let you cancel the order or return it. I have dealt with them before. Here's what you want. This is a good company. I have bought a lot from them. Insight Technology M6X TLI Tactical Laser Illuminator Long Gun / Pistol Weapon Mounted Flashlight w/ FREE UPS M6X-000-A17 M6X-000-A15 M6X-000-A13 M6X-000-A9 M6X-000-A1 M6X-000-A3 M6X-000-A11 M6X-000-A8 __________________ Preston XD(M) .40 Bi-tone w/Surefire X300 WHAT WOULD CHAIRS LOOK LIKE IF OUR KNEES BENT THE OTHER WAY?

08-26-2008, 11:17 PM	#9
Torquem XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: near St. Louis, MO Posts: 242	My favorite light by far is the Surefire X300 tactical light. They also have a laser version, the X400. They are a tad spendy though. __________________ Preston XD(M) .40 Bi-tone w/Surefire X300 WHAT WOULD CHAIRS LOOK LIKE IF OUR KNEES BENT THE OTHER WAY?

08-27-2008, 03:19 AM	#10
Spawnz XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: OHIO Posts: 851	I also have the M6X. I believe the only difference is the M6 puts out 90 lumens of light and the M6X puts out 120 or 125 lumens. You may also find that there is an insert for the 1913 picatinny rail. I have the 45ACP Tactical and I had to use the "glock" insert. It seems to give me a better fit and I don't think the insert marked 1913 worked if I remember correctly. I think the 1913 insert was too large to fit the slot. Oh well..............good luck with the light and you made a good choice.

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