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BenCO · 03-01-2008, 02:46 PM

I voted other. I like a hand held flashlight. Not a big fan of having to point a loaded firearm at every single thing to identify it. Not to mention the flashlight has so many other uses, mine sits right on my nightstand at night, and into the pocket during the day. If you have kids, consider pointing a loaded gun at them and their friends in the middle of the night when they're having a slumber party and you're investigating that noise you heard.

jeepinbanditrider · 03-01-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BenCO

Not a big fan of having to point a loaded firearm at every single thing to identify it.

You don't have to use the "hot spot" in the middle of the flashlights beam to look around at everything. Use the "corona" of the beam to look at stuff, then you aren't pointing it at everything you shine the light at.

astral · 03-02-2008, 08:30 PM

The TLR-1 is great. I love mine. I have seen deals as cheap as $80.

araine901 · 03-04-2008, 08:18 PM

I have the M3X on my duty weapon that I carry at work. I am thinking about switching to the SSL 1 (beucase it will fit the same holsters I have) becuase LED is the way to go.

I will forever avoid screw mount tac lights (like the TLR) as I have seen them fly off when drawn from the holster too many times. If you check it like you should (every day) it wouldnt be a problem. But they do vibrate loose when shooting (lots of rounds). All of the guys I know that cary the TLR's had to loc-tite them to keep them from unscrewing. And have to constantly re-check them.

As for a seporarte light. Allways a good idea to have a second light. (one is none and two is one). But I am a firm beliver in the weapon mounted light. It is a much more secure feeling to have somone at gunpoint with the light on and still be able to key the mic (or use a phone to call 911)

View Poll Results: Which weapon light
TLR-1	17	37.78%
SSL-1	0	0%
MX3	10	22.22%
OTHER NOT LISTED	18	40.00%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

03-02-2008, 08:30 PM	#13
astral XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 350	The TLR-1 is great. I love mine. I have seen deals as cheap as $80. __________________ XD9 Service Taurus 85 Glock 22 Glock 27 Savage 93r17 DPMS AR15 flattop Ruger 10/22 Yugo SKS Egyptian AK47 Charles Daly 12 gauge semi auto Remington 870 express 12ga folding stock

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03-01-2008, 02:46 PM	#11
BenCO XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 59	I voted other. I like a hand held flashlight. Not a big fan of having to point a loaded firearm at every single thing to identify it. Not to mention the flashlight has so many other uses, mine sits right on my nightstand at night, and into the pocket during the day. If you have kids, consider pointing a loaded gun at them and their friends in the middle of the night when they're having a slumber party and you're investigating that noise you heard.

03-04-2008, 08:18 PM	#14
araine901 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 25	I have the M3X on my duty weapon that I carry at work. I am thinking about switching to the SSL 1 (beucase it will fit the same holsters I have) becuase LED is the way to go. I will forever avoid screw mount tac lights (like the TLR) as I have seen them fly off when drawn from the holster too many times. If you check it like you should (every day) it wouldnt be a problem. But they do vibrate loose when shooting (lots of rounds). All of the guys I know that cary the TLR's had to loc-tite them to keep them from unscrewing. And have to constantly re-check them. As for a seporarte light. Allways a good idea to have a second light. (one is none and two is one). But I am a firm beliver in the weapon mounted light. It is a much more secure feeling to have somone at gunpoint with the light on and still be able to key the mic (or use a phone to call 911)