30-30shooter
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Currently in my carry rotation i swap between a G43X and a G42, then i sometimes carry a G45 with a TLR7 which i keep as a home defense gun
Recently I purchased been debating putting TLR6s on my G42 and G43X as Im starting to work more nights, I bought one for my G42 and im starting to have second thoughts. Currently i have the option to carry in; an alien gear belly band (G42), shoulder holster (G43X), ankle carry(G42), and iwb with either guns, however after getting the TLR6 i found out how limited holster options are, right now crossbreed seems to be the only ones that make decent holsters in a style like. (Side note I tried tulster but decided i really prefer hybrid holsters and will be sending this back once my crossbreed gets here) and I like having the multiple carry styles because it allows me to carry around how i dress, i dont have to dress around the guns
Basically i see it i have 3 options im considering;
1. Put TLR6s on all my carry guns and loose a few different carry methods but have lights
2. Send back the TLR6 and go back to only having a light on my G45
3. Keep the TLR on my G42 and keep one of the G43X, i only loose ankle carry which is the method i use the least but keep belly band and shoulder
Side note two: I briefly worked a security job where I was trained with handgun mounted lights professionally, however the training honestly I feel hinders me with TLR6s on small guns as we were trained with TLR1s on P226s and were trained never to use constant on, the momentary on the TLR6 “feels” alot less positive and sometimes ill accidentally hit it to constant, also the method of recoil control (support hand actuates light, idk hard to describe) doesnt really work as well with a smaller gun
Of course another option i was considering was getting a subcompact with a rail and quick detach light, alot easier if im in rush to grab a G26 sized gun and attach/detach a light in 2 seconds depending on what/where im going and how ill be carrying
So basically is a weapon mounted light worth it if i have to get a ton of new holsters and give up some methods of carry?
Recently I purchased been debating putting TLR6s on my G42 and G43X as Im starting to work more nights, I bought one for my G42 and im starting to have second thoughts. Currently i have the option to carry in; an alien gear belly band (G42), shoulder holster (G43X), ankle carry(G42), and iwb with either guns, however after getting the TLR6 i found out how limited holster options are, right now crossbreed seems to be the only ones that make decent holsters in a style like. (Side note I tried tulster but decided i really prefer hybrid holsters and will be sending this back once my crossbreed gets here) and I like having the multiple carry styles because it allows me to carry around how i dress, i dont have to dress around the guns
Basically i see it i have 3 options im considering;
1. Put TLR6s on all my carry guns and loose a few different carry methods but have lights
2. Send back the TLR6 and go back to only having a light on my G45
3. Keep the TLR on my G42 and keep one of the G43X, i only loose ankle carry which is the method i use the least but keep belly band and shoulder
Side note two: I briefly worked a security job where I was trained with handgun mounted lights professionally, however the training honestly I feel hinders me with TLR6s on small guns as we were trained with TLR1s on P226s and were trained never to use constant on, the momentary on the TLR6 “feels” alot less positive and sometimes ill accidentally hit it to constant, also the method of recoil control (support hand actuates light, idk hard to describe) doesnt really work as well with a smaller gun
Of course another option i was considering was getting a subcompact with a rail and quick detach light, alot easier if im in rush to grab a G26 sized gun and attach/detach a light in 2 seconds depending on what/where im going and how ill be carrying
So basically is a weapon mounted light worth it if i have to get a ton of new holsters and give up some methods of carry?