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aiformula · 10-17-2006, 10:03 AM

I have been considering getting one, but I do NOT want something I have to fumble around near the muzzle to turn it on/off. Do any of these compact lights like the X2/X2L have a way to run a pressure pad switch? I would not want to announce my presence coming down a hallway by having it on too early, and if I were discovered, I would want to be able to shut it off instantly as well. I have no problem w/ setting a mode on the physical light such as laser/light/both, but I don't want to reach up there to turn it on when I need it.

XD in SC · 10-17-2006, 10:34 AM

I think the Insight M series can have a pressure switch, check their website...

http://www.insightlights.com/product...oduct.asp?id=4

okgr8outdrs · 10-17-2006, 04:29 PM

The M series offers a lever on each side of the front of the triggerguard that is momentary in one direction and alternate action in the other. Best advice is check one out in person. Unless you plan on mounting it and leaving it there, I wouldn't go with the pressure switch. My light goes on my XD every night and comes off again every morning.

Mike TRT · 10-17-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by okgr8outdrs

The M series offers a lever on each side of the front of the triggerguard that is momentary in one direction and alternate action in the other. Best advice is check one out in person. .

ditto, your hand never comes close to the muzzle end when operating the light

**Old School** · 10-18-2006, 07:27 AM

Tony,

The X2L is a great little light that I believe is perfect for personal defense. The light illuminates the area, the laser allows you to shoot the gun from any position WITHOUT having to worry about a sight picture. As an example, you can shoot from the hip and know where the bullet will go. Hell, you can even shoot around a corner is required to do so.

As for the controls for the X2L, there is a on and a momentary on. Both can be controlled by the thumb of your weak hand.

Easy to use, bright, affective. Both of my home defense guns have X2Ls on them.

Scott

10-17-2006, 10:03 AM	#1
aiformula XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sw ohio Posts: 3,149	question on mounted lights... I have been considering getting one, but I do NOT want something I have to fumble around near the muzzle to turn it on/off. Do any of these compact lights like the X2/X2L have a way to run a pressure pad switch? I would not want to announce my presence coming down a hallway by having it on too early, and if I were discovered, I would want to be able to shut it off instantly as well. I have no problem w/ setting a mode on the physical light such as laser/light/both, but I don't want to reach up there to turn it on when I need it. __________________ Tony The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to suspect that my own is also. I would not interfere with any one's religion, either to strengthen it or to weaken it. I am not able to believe one's religion can affect his hereafter one way or the other, no matter what that religion may be. But it may easily be a great comfort to him in this life--hence it is a valuable possession to him. - Mark Twain

10-17-2006, 10:34 AM	#2
XD in SC XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 667	I think the Insight M series can have a pressure switch, check their website... http://www.insightlights.com/product...oduct.asp?id=4 __________________ Sean XD 9SC \| XD 45ACP Service \| XD 45ACP Compact \| XML \| Borealis You may know where you are. God may know where you are. If you don't tell dispatch where you are, you better be on speaking terms with God.

10-17-2006, 04:29 PM	#3
okgr8outdrs XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 156	The M series offers a lever on each side of the front of the triggerguard that is momentary in one direction and alternate action in the other. Best advice is check one out in person. Unless you plan on mounting it and leaving it there, I wouldn't go with the pressure switch. My light goes on my XD every night and comes off again every morning. __________________ Preparing the Way...Straightening the Path! Jeff

10-18-2006, 07:27 AM	#5
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,776	Tony, The X2L is a great little light that I believe is perfect for personal defense. The light illuminates the area, the laser allows you to shoot the gun from any position WITHOUT having to worry about a sight picture. As an example, you can shoot from the hip and know where the bullet will go. Hell, you can even shoot around a corner is required to do so. As for the controls for the X2L, there is a on and a momentary on. Both can be controlled by the thumb of your weak hand. Easy to use, bright, affective. Both of my home defense guns have X2Ls on them. Scott __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

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