XD rail light - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

carcassxd · 10-16-2006, 01:54 PM

I'm looking at getting a light for my xd .45 for home protection. I was looking at this 1:

http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-xdpstl-xml.shtml

Does anyone have experience with this model? Is it a good choice? If not further guidance would be appreciated. Again, I have the xd .45 service model. Thanks!

**jonny4523** · 10-16-2006, 02:02 PM

yeah, I have one. I like it. Haven't really had a chance to use it and I've never had any others, so I don't really have anything to compare it too. I like the switch on it though. One side turns it on until you let off, and the other side keeps it on. So, it's handy and it looks good. Other than that, I can't tell you much.

carcassxd · 10-16-2006, 02:08 PM

that helps, thanks. I think I may order it unless anyone has a better suggestion in the same price range.

**jonny4523** · 10-16-2006, 02:10 PM

I bought mine off of a fellow forum member. I don't remember seeing one in there right now, but you could do a WTB post for it. You never know, someone might have one lying around that they don't want anymore. That was the case with mine!

jednp · 10-16-2006, 02:33 PM

Streamlight TLR-1 can be had just for over $100 free shipping from most sites, some even giving 20 free batteries. It's an LED light which will put the light you are looking at to shame. Plus you don't have to worry about bulbs burning out, which the bulbs for the light you posted are quite costly. I have a TLR-1 and wouldn't have it any other way. I don't know the exact distance the light is shining, but I'm going to say it's close to 40-50 yards. The whiter light of the LED is much better than the yellowish light of normal lights. I've got a few nice surefire lights which put out a lot of light, but I just feel the LED lights things up much clearer.The light is rated at up to 80 or 90 lumens, it's pretty bright. Unlike some LED lights that use a projector type lense, this one doesn't and it allows it to cast a lot of side light, instead of a narrow circle of bright light then lots of dark surrounding it.

I purchased mine from http://www.botac.com/sttrtali.html and others have too. I've since learned several have gotten 20 batteries free, on top of free shipping, and some have even received free pepper spray.

carcassxd · 10-16-2006, 02:42 PM

wow, that seems like a good deal for a good product. Thanks for taking the time to respond with pics etc.

and 20 free batteries? wow!

coastemac · 10-16-2006, 02:44 PM

Great pics jednp, makes me want one of those now too...

jednp · 10-16-2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carcassxd

wow, that seems like a good deal for a good product. Thanks for taking the time to respond with pics etc.

and 20 free batteries? wow!

I figured I might as well make use of my $1800 camera setup I have lol, I rarely use it anymore so I found a good way to take advantage of it, taking good pics quickly and posting them on here if someone needs info lol. Anyway I'm really happy with my light and I know others are too.

**jonny4523** · 10-16-2006, 03:05 PM

Holy cow. Yeah, that looks alot better than my XML. I'd go with that. Anyone want to buy a gently used XML?

carcassxd · 10-16-2006, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jednp

I figured I might as well make use of my $1800 camera setup I have lol, I rarely use it anymore so I found a good way to take advantage of it, taking good pics quickly and posting them on here if someone needs info lol. Anyway I'm really happy with my light and I know others are too.

a half hour ago you could have had me

10-16-2006, 01:54 PM	#1
carcassxd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sanfranfreako Posts: 369	XD rail light I'm looking at getting a light for my xd .45 for home protection. I was looking at this 1: http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-xdpstl-xml.shtml Does anyone have experience with this model? Is it a good choice? If not further guidance would be appreciated. Again, I have the xd .45 service model. Thanks!

10-16-2006, 02:02 PM	#2
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,022	yeah, I have one. I like it. Haven't really had a chance to use it and I've never had any others, so I don't really have anything to compare it too. I like the switch on it though. One side turns it on until you let off, and the other side keeps it on. So, it's handy and it looks good. Other than that, I can't tell you much. __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

10-16-2006, 02:10 PM	#4
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,022	I bought mine off of a fellow forum member. I don't remember seeing one in there right now, but you could do a WTB post for it. You never know, someone might have one lying around that they don't want anymore. That was the case with mine! __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

10-16-2006, 02:44 PM	#7
coastemac XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Area, Florida Posts: 1,194	Great pics jednp, makes me want one of those now too... __________________ coastemac U.S. Coast Guard Gunnersmate XD Service Dark Earth .45 ACP (new) XD Sub-Compact Bi-Tone .40 cal Savage Model 10 FP (6X-18X 42mm) Marlin Model 336RC 30-30 Marlin Model 17VS .17 HMR Taurus PT-908 9mm Ruger 22/45 .22lr (and a few others...)

10-16-2006, 03:05 PM	#9
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,022	Holy cow. Yeah, that looks alot better than my XML. I'd go with that. Anyone want to buy a gently used XML? __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

10-16-2006, 02:08 PM	#3
carcassxd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sanfranfreako Posts: 369	that helps, thanks. I think I may order it unless anyone has a better suggestion in the same price range.

10-16-2006, 02:33 PM	#5
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	Streamlight TLR-1 can be had just for over $100 free shipping from most sites, some even giving 20 free batteries. It's an LED light which will put the light you are looking at to shame. Plus you don't have to worry about bulbs burning out, which the bulbs for the light you posted are quite costly. I have a TLR-1 and wouldn't have it any other way. I don't know the exact distance the light is shining, but I'm going to say it's close to 40-50 yards. The whiter light of the LED is much better than the yellowish light of normal lights. I've got a few nice surefire lights which put out a lot of light, but I just feel the LED lights things up much clearer.The light is rated at up to 80 or 90 lumens, it's pretty bright. Unlike some LED lights that use a projector type lense, this one doesn't and it allows it to cast a lot of side light, instead of a narrow circle of bright light then lots of dark surrounding it. I purchased mine from http://www.botac.com/sttrtali.html and others have too. I've since learned several have gotten 20 batteries free, on top of free shipping, and some have even received free pepper spray.

10-16-2006, 02:42 PM	#6
carcassxd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sanfranfreako Posts: 369	wow, that seems like a good deal for a good product. Thanks for taking the time to respond with pics etc. and 20 free batteries? wow!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode