Attach light to gun or hold in hand? - Page 5

Defense Minister · November 11, 2009, 11:50 PM

For home defense, I choose both. For CCW, the flashlight is my choice.

LiquidTension · November 12, 2009, 01:38 AM

The first time I had to clear a camper and had both of my hands full was also the last time. Not only did I obtain a weapon light, I bought a new gun to mount it on as the old one did not have a rail - it was that important.

I could conjure up several scenarios where you would need a free hand, but you all have imaginations so I won't bother. It all boils down to one question - if I need a free hand, do I want to drop my light to retain my gun? I don't. But hey, that's just what I do. I only average about one house clearing per work day so I probably don't qualify as a professional.

Edit: Oh, I also have a Surefire G2 with a Malkoff 200 lumen head that I use when I'm not on point.

gauzedispencer · November 16, 2009, 11:45 PM

I don't really have as much experience as everyone here, but I found all the info everyone provided to be really beneficial and interesting. The only thing I haven't seen mentioned is Graham's Combat rings, which are fairly new. Any thoughts?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A48dEDkkI24

chuckusaret · November 16, 2009, 11:56 PM

Hey, why did I not think of that.

ozarkgunner · November 17, 2009, 10:32 PM

I do both. I have my maglite next to the bed with my 9mm. None of my pistols ore accessory friendly. And I also have my cut down Mossy with pistol grip(legal length) with an attached led lite.
I had to sweep my house once. Came home with the family after an evening out and the front door was open. It was still somewhat light out so I didnt' need a light, but it could have helped. Also just last week there was a thump in the back yard right out side our bedroom window. I grabed my Mossy w/lite and cleared the yard, with intermitant flashes of the light. Worked perfect. It was just a cat by the way. It was odd, because the neighborhood has been cat free for almost a year.

McBuck · November 18, 2009, 12:31 AM

I used a Maglite as a constant friend back in my old SO days...but I do really like the idea of a mounted light, and just never really have put a great deal of thought into it. Here's a few questions:

1) Light the Glock or light the 870 ( I CC the Glock)
2) Flourescent light, or traditional light ( Mini Mag)
3) Why not just keep doing with my Maglite, what I have been doing for the last 20 years ? ( It is tuff to sweep a yard with a Maglite and an 870, but it can be done- I can do it good with a Glock though)
4) Do I really need to be that concerned about it, since I live in a town with 4 red lights, and I have a 70lb American bulldog in the back yard that is a light sleeper?

Ok, ok, ok...I am playing a little with that last remark.

November 16, 2009, 11:45 PM	#103
gauzedispencer Member Join Date: November 16, 2009 Posts: 1	Combat Rings I don't really have as much experience as everyone here, but I found all the info everyone provided to be really beneficial and interesting. The only thing I haven't seen mentioned is Graham's Combat rings, which are fairly new. Any thoughts? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A48dEDkkI24

November 18, 2009, 12:31 AM	#106
McBuck Member Join Date: November 16, 2009 Posts: 12	I used a Maglite as a constant friend back in my old SO days...but I do really like the idea of a mounted light, and just never really have put a great deal of thought into it. Here's a few questions: 1) Light the Glock or light the 870 ( I CC the Glock) 2) Flourescent light, or traditional light ( Mini Mag) 3) Why not just keep doing with my Maglite, what I have been doing for the last 20 years ? ( It is tuff to sweep a yard with a Maglite and an 870, but it can be done- I can do it good with a Glock though) 4) Do I really need to be that concerned about it, since I live in a town with 4 red lights, and I have a 70lb American bulldog in the back yard that is a light sleeper? Ok, ok, ok...I am playing a little with that last remark. __________________ The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Ronald Reagan

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November 11, 2009, 11:50 PM	#101
Defense Minister Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 198	For home defense, I choose both. For CCW, the flashlight is my choice.

November 12, 2009, 01:38 AM	#102
LiquidTension Member Join Date: January 28, 2003 Location: SC Posts: 2,269	The first time I had to clear a camper and had both of my hands full was also the last time. Not only did I obtain a weapon light, I bought a new gun to mount it on as the old one did not have a rail - it was that important. I could conjure up several scenarios where you would need a free hand, but you all have imaginations so I won't bother. It all boils down to one question - if I need a free hand, do I want to drop my light to retain my gun? I don't. But hey, that's just what I do. I only average about one house clearing per work day so I probably don't qualify as a professional. Edit: Oh, I also have a Surefire G2 with a Malkoff 200 lumen head that I use when I'm not on point.

November 16, 2009, 11:56 PM	#104
chuckusaret Member Join Date: December 6, 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Florida Posts: 1,473	Hey, why did I not think of that.

November 17, 2009, 10:32 PM	#105
ozarkgunner Member Join Date: November 11, 2009 Posts: 37	I do both. I have my maglite next to the bed with my 9mm. None of my pistols ore accessory friendly. And I also have my cut down Mossy with pistol grip(legal length) with an attached led lite. I had to sweep my house once. Came home with the family after an evening out and the front door was open. It was still somewhat light out so I didnt' need a light, but it could have helped. Also just last week there was a thump in the back yard right out side our bedroom window. I grabed my Mossy w/lite and cleared the yard, with intermitant flashes of the light. Worked perfect. It was just a cat by the way. It was odd, because the neighborhood has been cat free for almost a year.