Have one on my Shield too
Are any of you running a light on your EDC pistol? I'm not referring to a home defense gun, but a handgun that you routinely carry everyday. If so, please share your set up and experience
I do the same I carry this https://www.fenixlighting.com/produ...MIu4iY17WV5gIVGNlkCh0x1wFlEAYYASABEgLoMPD_BwEI carry a 350 Lumen flashlight separately, with my EDC. It's an awful lot of trouble getting a pistol down to carry weight and size,
just to bulk it up, again, with accessories.
You all clip the light to your pocket, carry in a belt holster, or what?I do the same I carry this https://www.fenixlighting.com/produ...MIu4iY17WV5gIVGNlkCh0x1wFlEAYYASABEgLoMPD_BwE
for the most part i wear cargo pants / shorts so just carry in pocket or in back pocketYou all clip the light to your pocket, carry in a belt holster, or what?
That depends on the individual's body type, clothing and level of training. I carry a Glock 19 sized pistol every day. Had an Inforce APLC on it for a while and only got rid of it because the light was junk. Carrying it wasn't a problem. In fact, it actually helped a little because the light helped push the handle of the pistol in closer to my body, concealing it better. A Surefire XC1 is on the purchase list.It's an awful lot of trouble getting a pistol down to carry weight and size, just to bulk it up, again, with accessories.
I'm curious. Why would that influence your decision?Observe what others do. If the law enforcement in your area all have weapon lights mounted on there handguns that would be a good sign.
I'm curious. Why would that influence your decision?
Here's an example of a holster for a gun without a light and one with a light. It seems like a big difference to me.I carry all steel pistols and don't feel like I much carry gun must be featherweight. A light at the end of the muzzle on an IWB belt gun would not affect concealablity or bother me weight Wise...
Might make a big visual difference when the holster is taken off, but I doubt it will make a big difference or any difference as far as concealment is concerned inside the pants. Not sure anyone could tell one from the other if you posted a photo of a person EDCing either holster.Here's an example of a holster for a gun without a light and one with a light. It seems like a big difference to me.
JM Custom Kydex #3 IWB no light https://www.jmcustomkydex.com/p/IWB3.html
JM Custom Kydex #3 IWB light bearing https://www.jmcustomkydex.com/p/IWB3-LB.html
It would make a Big deference in you pants a Huge differenceMight make a big visual difference when the holster is taken off, but I doubt it will make a big difference or any difference as far as concealment is concerned inside the pants. Not sure anyone could ll one from the other if you posted a photo of a person EDCing either holster.
I've started this thread because I never ran a rail mounted holster, so I was interested in other's experiences. I have carried IWB with a TLR-6 on my Shield though. Since you have experience with the larger rail mounted lights, do you find that your setup prints more or less while carrying vs having a holster/pistol without a light? Do you find it to be more uncomfortable to wear?Yeah, a CZ P10c and a Streamlight TLR7 using a Werkz IWB kydex holster. Plus I also always carry a Streamlight Protac 1L-1AA mini flashlight.
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Might make a big visual difference when the holster is taken off, but I doubt it will make a big difference or any difference as far as concealment is concerned inside the pants. Not sure anyone could tell one from the other if you posted a photo of a person EDCing either holster.
As LUCKYDAWG13 mentions, my point isn't about concealment, it's about carrying. That's a whole lot more to stick in your pants. The light nearly doubles the size of the holster.It would make a Big deference in you pants a Huge difference
and yet he carries a Ruger LCP and a handheld light.My findings proved that I shoot much better in the dark with a mounted weapon light as compared to a handheld.
... 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.