inSight-NEO
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Difficult question..
The obvious advantange of the weapon mounted light is a "hands free" implementation. But, since the light is now a part of the weapon, it may be more difficult to use the light "strategically" and could either "pinpoint" your location to a BG or allow for one to more easily fire at whatever they illuminate (possibly with disastrous results).
Now, a handheld light, unless perhaps when using a revolver, is certainly less "ideal" in terms of convenience. But, it does allow for greater "strategy" in that the light is no longer "tied" to the weapon and thus, is able to be held/located away from the body and/or placed at different locations.
Personally, I think a weapon mounted light is most practical when using a long gun for HD. Even still, I prefer tritium sights combined with "strategically" placed night lights. For the handgun, add a handheld flashlight to the mix.
The obvious advantange of the weapon mounted light is a "hands free" implementation. But, since the light is now a part of the weapon, it may be more difficult to use the light "strategically" and could either "pinpoint" your location to a BG or allow for one to more easily fire at whatever they illuminate (possibly with disastrous results).
Now, a handheld light, unless perhaps when using a revolver, is certainly less "ideal" in terms of convenience. But, it does allow for greater "strategy" in that the light is no longer "tied" to the weapon and thus, is able to be held/located away from the body and/or placed at different locations.
Personally, I think a weapon mounted light is most practical when using a long gun for HD. Even still, I prefer tritium sights combined with "strategically" placed night lights. For the handgun, add a handheld flashlight to the mix.