clint
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I ended up buying a TLR-3. I can't imagine using anything brighter inside a house. I think it is really bright.
Odd questions on gun mounted lights
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smokey
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- Jan 31, 2008
- 31,534
TLR1s for me on the m&p45, but it's not the primary source of light for defense, my handheld LAPG Operator L2 is...or a light switch even depending on where I am. 300 lumens isn't overpowering bright simply because I don't look directly at the hot-spot of the beam when looking around. It's bright enough to just splash on the ground or a wall and illuminate an area....without muzzle-banging anyone.
A handheld light gives you a lot of flexibility for how to navigate around in the dark. The TLR1 is just to enable me to always have a light if I have my gun...more of a backup than anything. Poke around and try to find some low-light classes....or just toss that tlr3 on an airsoft gun and challenge a friend or family member with an airsoft to force-on-force airsoft tag in the dark. You'll quickly discover what works and what doesn't by running through things a couple times.
http://www.persecsystems.com/page/online-store#!/~/product/category=9758276&id=14796458
here's a source for a holster if you need one for the light.
A handheld light gives you a lot of flexibility for how to navigate around in the dark. The TLR1 is just to enable me to always have a light if I have my gun...more of a backup than anything. Poke around and try to find some low-light classes....or just toss that tlr3 on an airsoft gun and challenge a friend or family member with an airsoft to force-on-force airsoft tag in the dark. You'll quickly discover what works and what doesn't by running through things a couple times.
http://www.persecsystems.com/page/online-store#!/~/product/category=9758276&id=14796458
here's a source for a holster if you need one for the light.
- Jul 29, 2014
- 50,049
I would vote brighter is better being as it has a more blinding effect on the person at the other end of the pipe. As long as you can maintain a good sight picture.
clint
Active Member
Interesting holster. It is nice that you can customize it so much. I'll add it to my list for consideration. I'd like to see something like an INCOG IWB that can accept a light along with something like Safariland's ALS (it'd have to be a thumb push button rather than a lever though).
sykesville
Ultimate Member
The new Elzetta standards and floods are perfect for inside or out. They come in several general lumens - 235, 350, 650, and 900 - and several different lengths. They're the best lights made today.
You're not just saying that as an unbiased observer are you? 
BTW-I happen to agree with you. Have them on all my rifles.
BTW-I happen to agree with you. Have them on all my rifles.
OrbitalEllipses
Ultimate Member
Just got my TLR-3 from H&K (rebate bish!) and I can say that 125 lumen is PLENTY inside your home in the dark. It does not blow out my night vision like the TLR-1HL 630 lumen does (just off white paint) though I should note I have higher than average light sensitivity due to surgery.
For a rifle I'd probably be looking at an actual flashlight mounted on rings.
I used the 235 liumen Elzettas on my AR's.
Check out High Power Tactical in the IP section.
BanjoPicker
Member
Ill attest to the "too bright" comment from Travis Haley. I have the TLR-1 HL on my carry gun, and while its wonderful for working outside in urban and rural areas, I switch to my hand held lights when working inside because its just way too bright!
On the flip side, if you are able to take a course with Mr Haley, I highly reccommend it! He has a ton of information and advice inside his head.
On the flip side, if you are able to take a course with Mr Haley, I highly reccommend it! He has a ton of information and advice inside his head.
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