Bill681911
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on a carry pistol how many people would consider mounting a light to the gun (TRL-7)
or another new small gun mounted lights ???
or another new small gun mounted lights ???
Q. Does Tucker recommend carrying a defensive pistol with a light attached to an accessory rail?
A. Tucker says, "If you're on a SWAT team, go for it. If not, your pistol is a quick-response tool for a sudden and extreme self-defense situation. If you have a light on the gun, you may find it distracting enough to slow down your response."
...in the 60 plus defensive shootings his students have been involved in, the lighting (or lack of lighting) was a factor in the outcome in exactly ZERO cases.
I'm usually in the minority on this question, I prefer no mounted light.
From Tucker Gun Leather https://tuckergunleather.com/faq/
A couple of data points from Tom Givens, someone who as studied the civilian use of firearms probably as much as anybody. One of his points is to not confuse the LE/MIL needs with the civilian concealed carrier needs.
https://civiliandefender.com/2016/04/01/low-light-red-sights-and-tom-givens-glock-35/
https://rangemaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02_RFTS-Newsletter.pdf
You can find custom holster makers and you can also make your own using kydex and watching tutorials.If your mind is made up to carry a gun with a mounted light, you may want to start with a holster you prefer and see what gun/light combinations they offer. It may help you with your choice of light. There are a lot of good lights available, but not all holsters are available for all gun/light combinations.
Yes you can, but if you're thinking about mounting a light, and you haven't picked one yet, starting with the holster you want may lead you to a light to choose.You can find custom holster makers ...
The lights being offered are mainstream. If you're choosing an oddball just because or to stay as cheap as possible despite having the money for it, well that's on you and not the manufacturer. This really isn't a problem unless the buyer wants it to be one.Yes you can, but if you're thinking about mounting a light, and you haven't picked one yet, starting with the holster you want may lead you to a light to choose.
For instance, if you'd like to carry a G17 in a JM Custom Kydex IWB #3 ( https://www.jmcustomkydex.com/p/IWB3-LB.html ), see what lights are listed for that holster with the G17. He offers a lot of options. Choose some odd-ball light that is not listed may complicate your holster search.
I see you're new to the forum. We get an awful lot of threads on the forum from folks looking for a holster for a gun/light combination that isn't common.If you're choosing an oddball just because or to stay as cheap as possible despite having the money for it, well that's on you and not the manufacturer. This really isn't a problem unless the buyer wants it to be one.
I see you're new to the forum. We get an awful lot of threads on the forum from folks looking for a holster for a gun/light combination that isn't common.
They may have bought a light on sale somewhere or perhaps that's the light that was available at their local store. I'm just giving information that may be helpful for someone who may be in the process of choosing a light.
Choosing a common gun/light combination that is covered by a preferred holster maker will make your life easier.
Great little lights!I do carry a Streamlight ProTac HLX in my pocket which gets used on a daily basis, and works fine for this too.
Haven't detected anyone in this thread with an agenda or "telling others negligently." If you're referring to the Givens' data, suggest you look him up and research his history.However when it becomes an agenda tell others negligently that it's not needed is misleading information.
on a carry pistol how many people would consider mounting a light to the gun (TRL-7)
or another new small gun mounted lights ???
Tactics developed by cherry picking statistics are trash.A couple of data points from Tom Givens, someone who has studied
That was my point to begin with here all along.Choosing a common gun/light combination that is covered by a preferred holster maker will make your life easier.