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rtparso · 10-20-2006, 05:26 PM

I would like to get a flashlight that will attach to the rail on my XD pistols. I don't see a need for the $300 lights. I just want a light that is attached so it is with the gun and sweeps with the gun. I am thinking a small flashlight with a bracket.

jednp · 10-20-2006, 06:00 PM

In my opinion, putting a normal flashlight mounted with a bracket on the gun is a poor idea. First, the flashlight isn't really made to stand up to the shock from heavy recoil like a true gun mounted light is. Plus it's bigger and bulkier.

I have the Streamlight TLR-1 LED gun mounted light and I love it. Others here have it too and they like it. It can be had for about $100 most places. Benefits of the light is with the LED you get about 2.5 X more battery life than you will with a normal light. Run time is about 2.5 hours, and it puts out at max 80 lumens. The LED is naturally resistant to shock so it is perfectly suited for mounting on a gun.

Streamlight also sells the M3 light which is a good light. But you get shorter run time, the light gets hotter, and it's prone to the bulb burning out compared to an LED light. It can be had for around $100 I believe also.

Otherwise they have the XML light which is smaller, and will fit the sub compact XD and other small guns with light rails. But it only puts out about 50 lumen, and the replacement bulb for it is pricey.

Follow this link, on page 2 I have pictures of my light in use.
XD rail light

The Knight Of Light · 10-20-2006, 06:14 PM

The TLR-1 is a pretty sweet light I have it on my XD9tac when it sits in the sock drawer for home defence.

happygunner · 10-20-2006, 06:15 PM

If you want a handgun light get a handgun mounted light. A flashlight is for holding in ones hand nothing will be as good as a real handgun mounted light.

10-20-2006, 05:26 PM	#1
rtparso XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 648	Flashlight for rail I would like to get a flashlight that will attach to the rail on my XD pistols. I don't see a need for the $300 lights. I just want a light that is attached so it is with the gun and sweeps with the gun. I am thinking a small flashlight with a bracket.

10-20-2006, 06:14 PM	#3
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,819 Blog Entries: 12	The TLR-1 is a pretty sweet light I have it on my XD9tac when it sits in the sock drawer for home defence. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

10-20-2006, 06:15 PM	#4
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,139	I agree If you want a handgun light get a handgun mounted light. A flashlight is for holding in ones hand nothing will be as good as a real handgun mounted light.

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10-20-2006, 06:00 PM	#2
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	In my opinion, putting a normal flashlight mounted with a bracket on the gun is a poor idea. First, the flashlight isn't really made to stand up to the shock from heavy recoil like a true gun mounted light is. Plus it's bigger and bulkier. I have the Streamlight TLR-1 LED gun mounted light and I love it. Others here have it too and they like it. It can be had for about $100 most places. Benefits of the light is with the LED you get about 2.5 X more battery life than you will with a normal light. Run time is about 2.5 hours, and it puts out at max 80 lumens. The LED is naturally resistant to shock so it is perfectly suited for mounting on a gun. Streamlight also sells the M3 light which is a good light. But you get shorter run time, the light gets hotter, and it's prone to the bulb burning out compared to an LED light. It can be had for around $100 I believe also. Otherwise they have the XML light which is smaller, and will fit the sub compact XD and other small guns with light rails. But it only puts out about 50 lumen, and the replacement bulb for it is pricey. Follow this link, on page 2 I have pictures of my light in use. XD rail light