Recommend a good, inexpensive pistol mounted light

[BillD]

It's for a nightstand gun. I've never had a light on a pistol, don't want to buy the wrong thing so, please enlighten me...

 

[EricG]

Good and inexpensive? What do you call inexpensive? $50? $200?

 

[BillD]

Good and inexpensive? What do you call inexpensive? $50? $200?

The lower end

 

[EricG]

The cheapest Id go is Streamlight TLR series. I have a TLR-1s that does the job. Cost me $120

 

[JollyMon]

I would go for the Streamlight trl-1 in the price point of ~100

 

[poppy]

I would make sure the light had momentary on/off with whatever brand/model you select.

 

[milton]

I would go Streamlight TLR-1 for around 100, or the Inforce APL can be had for around 120ish. Both good lights.

 

[BillD]

I would make sure the light had momentary on/off with whatever brand/model you select.

I know I'm going to regret this but why?

 

[rhino]

It's for a nightstand gun. I've never had a light on a pistol, don't want to buy the wrong thing so, please enlighten me...

Bill:

This is what you want and where you want to get it: Streamlight TLR-1 HL


Use coupon code INGO for a 10% discount.

 

[cosermann]

+3 (or whatever the count currently is) on the Streamlight TLR-1.

 

[churchmouse]

Momentary on rocker on the TLr1 allows you to bump the light on as long as you wish. The opposite direction with the switch is positive on. Both positions are useful when sweeping an area.
I have these lights on 1 of my AR's, my 870, and my night stand gun. They are very bright and reliable.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Go to Amazon, find one in your price range, and see if you can find a review on YouTube. Most are going to say either surefire or streamline, but there are a bunch on Amazon at your price point <$50. You never know. A few years back, I would have turned my nose up at a $100 trs-25 red dot, but after seeing reviews and hearing feedback, it's solid.

 

[poppy]

I know I'm going to regret this but why?

Instant on/instant off allows for identifying target pretty quick. Let go of the switch and the light instantly turns off lessening the time that you could be identified as a target.

 

[romad7]

TLR-1 or 3

 

[K_W]

I have a Nebo Protec190. It's been a good light. it is 190 lumens and $35. It has survived four trips to the range and 100's of rounds.

 

[Que]

I have the TLR-1 and the Inforce. I like them both, but I believe the TLR-1 is brighter and more durable.

 

[chezuki]

Instant on/instant off allows for identifying target pretty quick. Let go of the switch and the light instantly turns off lessening the time that you could be identified as a target.

I agree with wanting a momentary on function, but you may want to reconsider using a weapon mounted light to identify targets. A handlheld light will allow you determine if somone is a threat without pointing a gun at them.

 

[churchmouse]

I agree with wanting a momentary on function, but you may want to reconsider using a weapon mounted light to identify targets. A handlheld light will allow you determine if somone is a threat without pointing a gun at them.

True. "BUT"........what if they are an immediate threat. They light can and will stun in a dark area but if you are already made........Just anther way of looking at this.

 

[7.62asprin]

I'm gonna have to agree with everyone that said Streamlight TLR-1

 

[Gluemanz28]

I prefer the TLR-1S

I like the strobe option.

I think Chez also makes a good point that having a non mounted light gives good options. One of which is not pointing the gun at or near your sleeping children while doing a house check.