Lights, Camera, Action....

[tarosean]

I finally broke down and purchased a new gun with a rail (92A1) for the specific purpose of mounting a light. When things went bump in the night, I was getting tired of holding a maglite and my gun while checking on my property. Granted 100% of the time its been a critter of some sort instead of the 2 legged kind.

Anyhow..
AS far as reliability, how many rounds have you shot with the light attached?
Which light do you own if you have a good number of rounds?
Ive noticed some pictures where the lights are covered with powder residue. Has anyone noticed this damaging the lens?

Besides Streamlight and Surefire any other manufactures I should look at?

 

[labhound]

Viridian http://www.viridiangreenlaser.com/

 

[tarosean]

Thanks but I am not interested in anything with a laser

 

[maddy345]

Insight

 

[Sapper771]

I only have experience with Surefire(X200) and Streamlight (TLR-1). Both have worked well for me. The TLR-1 has more of a spotlight beam and is well suited for all around use, especially outdoors (yard, woods,etc). The X200 has more of a flood type beam and is more suited to indoor use. This is just my opinion though.

I have done a little shooting with the light attached. The lens does get some a bit dirty, but its usually after 50+ rounds before it starts getting bad. Most of the lens are pyrex type glass, so the lens can take some abuse. Of course it also depends on how dirty the ammo is and where the muzzle is compared to the bezel of the light when it is mounted.

If u plan on getting a tac light, it is recommended that you shoot with it mounted to make sure your pistol will function. Some pistols do have issues, like the ones reported with the Glock 22/23.

 

[Bobson]

Blackhawk! Xiphos NT

 

[txgunsuscg]

I have a Surefire X300 on my service weapon (P229R DAK), and a Streamlight TLR-1 on my personal (Glock 23). Put many, many rounds through the service weapon, and the Surefire eventually shoots itself loose (the screws holding the rail work themselves out). One caveat is that I put many more rounds through the Sig than you probably will through your personal. I have not had any problems with the Streamlight on my Glock, but only have about 200 rounds through it with the light mounted. For a personal weapon, either should perform well, but the Streamlight is much lower cost, if that is a concern. Just remember to clean the lens after you practice with it because it will dim the light and crust up on the light itself, and get used to operating the switch, as each light has its little quirks....