Looking for tactical light/laser for Glock 23
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I like the Streamlight TLR-1. I have two of them currently, and am looking at getting a TLR-2 for my Glock 19. They are LED based, run off of common CR123 batteries, and are machined from aluminum. The two I have have been on a variety of guns, and soaked up quite a bit of abuse.
KelTecian
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I know from expierence!
Get the Glock brand light/light and laser device. It is the only full size light and laser device that will not overhang on the front of your G23. All other brands will work just fine but will have an edge or hangever that looks bad and snags on everything. I have had zero problems with my GLOCK GTL light and laser combo. The fit is perfect onto the rail and fits perfectly up to the trigger guard. You will not be disappointed in the Glock brand. It matches your pistol the best and the ergos are just as good as any. The light is bright and lazer doesnt shift like others I've used.
Get the Glock brand light/light and laser device. It is the only full size light and laser device that will not overhang on the front of your G23. All other brands will work just fine but will have an edge or hangever that looks bad and snags on everything. I have had zero problems with my GLOCK GTL light and laser combo. The fit is perfect onto the rail and fits perfectly up to the trigger guard. You will not be disappointed in the Glock brand. It matches your pistol the best and the ergos are just as good as any. The light is bright and lazer doesnt shift like others I've used.
GunNut
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Go for either the Surefire or Streamlight for quality, or the Glock light for economy.
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TexasRifleman
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I have a couple of TLR-2's on things, I really like them.
One on a PS90 with a tape switch and one on a railed Walther P22.
Really happy with them.
No idea on a Glock specifically though.
One on a PS90 with a tape switch and one on a railed Walther P22.
Really happy with them.
No idea on a Glock specifically though.
possum
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i ahev had great luck with the insight m6 light laser combo which didn't cost me a dime for one and that makes it great but i have also trainned with it alot in low light and it has done great. the tlr's are great quality though and they are priced right they are well constructed, if i was gonna buy another light it would be the trl or the surefire.
quickcanary
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How does the TLR-2 compare to the Lasermax?
I have Crimson Trace grips on my G19 but am always interested in reading about the other brands. The thing that steered me toward the CT grips was the fact that there is no cumbersome on/off switch and, since the laser resides on the grip rather than being located near the muzzle, I don't have to worry about powder residue fouling up the lens. The disadvantage is that they fatten up the grip a bit. To me it's not a big problem, but it might be for someone who thinks the Glock grip is already too wide.
I've heard positive and negative things about the Lasermax (mostly positive though) and the TLR-2 looks like a neat gadget. Strangely enough, I haven't really read anything about the Glock brand unit.
I have Crimson Trace grips on my G19 but am always interested in reading about the other brands. The thing that steered me toward the CT grips was the fact that there is no cumbersome on/off switch and, since the laser resides on the grip rather than being located near the muzzle, I don't have to worry about powder residue fouling up the lens. The disadvantage is that they fatten up the grip a bit. To me it's not a big problem, but it might be for someone who thinks the Glock grip is already too wide.
I've heard positive and negative things about the Lasermax (mostly positive though) and the TLR-2 looks like a neat gadget. Strangely enough, I haven't really read anything about the Glock brand unit.
Ala Dan
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Another vote for the Streamlight TLR-2~! 
I sell brand new TLR-2's for $299.88, everyday.
I sell brand new TLR-2's for $299.88, everyday.
KelTecian
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I've owned Surefire, Streamlight, and Glock lights...the quality is all the same...I'd challenge someone to break any of them through normal use. If you plan on running it over with your pickup thats something completely different.
Basicly surefire and streamlight get the attention and advertise more. Glock makes their light for THIER guns only...yeah they might work on another brand, but are designed specificlly to go on a glock.
Thanks everyone - I decided to go with the Glock unit, so that I could keep the profile as small as possible. I currently have a Glock tactical light (without laser) and have been pleased with its performance. Now for the light/laser combo that I intend to put on my Marlin 1894 44 mag, I will go with the Surefire or the Streamlight. Thanks again.
tydephan
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Quickcanary said:
Quick,
I have a lasermax on my Glock 22 and I typically keep the TLR-2 on my M&P40.
They each have their advantages and disadvantages.
As far as the laser goes, I prefer the laser on the Streamlight 100% over the Lasermax laser. The lasermax pulses, which can be good and/or bad. I've found it very annoying in low/no-light. However in semi-bright light, the pulse has helped me pick up the laser a little quicker, but typically in these lighting conditions the laser is worthless.
The TLR-2 has a bright solid laser that I really like.
The activation of either of the lasers is really simple (at least the way the glock is actuated, as Lasermax for 1911s, Sigs, etc are a little different).
The rocker switch of the TLR-2 is naturally positioned for those of us who keep our fingers outside of the trigger guard.
On my Glock, the Slide Release (takedown bar) can be pushed in from either side to activate the laser. Again, for me, this is easily actuated by the index finger.
Of course, the best thing about the lasermax is that it doesn't change the exterior of the gun, so all holsters and other gear work with it perfectly. I see this as being the greatest advantage to the Lasermax.
I don't have any guns with the CT grips installed. I'm a lefty and when experimenting with them in the past, my thumbs seem to block the beam when I grip high. But I do really like the models with the pressure switch built into the palm swell.
That's my $.02.
I got the Glock 23 package that included the Glock light at a gun show and I must say I really like the light. Easy on/off and it is extremely bright. The documentation says 328 ft. It is also water tight to 33 ft and has a 70 min run time.
CountGlockula
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Personally, I don't like any laser attachments because they are very sensitive to the "shakes".
I saw an older lady shoot at the range with a laser and it was so annoying. That dot keeps vibrating, shaking and zig-zagging all over the place; pretty accurate though when hand/eye are focused in on the target.
"Shakes": the laser catches every movement of the hand.
I saw an older lady shoot at the range with a laser and it was so annoying. That dot keeps vibrating, shaking and zig-zagging all over the place; pretty accurate though when hand/eye are focused in on the target.
"Shakes": the laser catches every movement of the hand.
quickcanary
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Count: Exactly. That's actually one of the reasons that I purchased my CT grips -- I thought they'd be a useful tool for telling me what the muzzle of my gun is doing when I shoot. You're right; if you don't have the hands of a surgeon, that little dot bounces and shakes all over the target...but I find that an incentive to practice for a steadier hold which should result in a higher degree of accuracy.
To each his own, but I bought it more for a training aid than a tacticool gadget. I think it's very important to train with the standard sights in addition to the laser...a lot of people think that you can just slap the laser on and put holes where the dot is without needing to become proficient with regular sights. It's a supplement, not a replacement for training and practice, IMO.
To each his own, but I bought it more for a training aid than a tacticool gadget. I think it's very important to train with the standard sights in addition to the laser...a lot of people think that you can just slap the laser on and put holes where the dot is without needing to become proficient with regular sights. It's a supplement, not a replacement for training and practice, IMO.
One thing to keep in mind is you may need to switch to a heavier weight bullet, if you're not already using 180s. Some taclights are heavy enough that the frame flexes a bit, and slows down the slide enough to cause reliability issues.
possum
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there is an easy answer to that issue, test fire it and better yet do some low light shooting or trainning and maximize the rds being put down range and get the most trainning factor you can out of it while seeing if it is going to mess with the reliability. i have yet to have an issue with a taclight and pistol combo, of any kind.
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