Glock Tactical Light

[Philipp2]

Has anybody used the Glock (Brand) Tactical Light? It looks like a good deal for around $90.

[Scott41984]

It is a good light for the price. However, look into Streamlight TRL-1. It has LED lighting so the bulbs will not burn out on you. It is around the same price as the GLock light

[Poodle]

The Streamlight TRL-1 looks more streamlined also.

[stangyg123]

I keep a GTL on my G19 that sits on my night stand and I have yet to find any problems with it. A good light for the money IMO.

[gLoCk3r]

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[Philipp2]

I'll have to stop by Cheaper Than Dirt and take a look. I believe that they carry both - plus some others.

[gLoCk3r]

the best combo is a CT laser or the lasermax with the glock tac light cause you can take the light off and still have the laser using a stanard holster...laser/light combos are no good:beer:

[mattdukes]

Originally posted by Philipp2
Has anybody used the Glock (Brand) Tactical Light? It looks like a good deal for around $90.

I have the Glock light/laser combo and use it on my 17. The light is incredibly powerful and the laser (IMO) is useful to help you stay on target should the occassion to use it ever arise (I wouldn't rely on it to be perfectly accurate however).

The batteries are fairly expensive (around $8/pair) and I was a little surprised that the light is only rated for a little over an hour. The laser is rated for 20+ hours when used without the light.

All in all I say with or without the laser combo, its a good buy.

[Philipp2]

If it uses the CR123 Lithium batteries, they can be bought for a reasonable price.
http://www.batterystation.com/cr123a.htm

Cheaper Than Dirt has them as well as others.

[mattdukes]

:rock:

You rock....thanks for the link!

[Glockdude1]

I too got lucky on e-bay. I got my Glock Tactical light for $67 shipped.

:cool:

[OneEyedDrunk]

I paid $90 at Magills.com for my Glock light, and it works great. I keep it on my Glock 19 in my gun vault. I'm ready for action. I'm not sure how durable it is on the street. Any LEO's want to put in their .02?

[hankthetank]

The Glock lights are junk, and there huge. spend the extra few bucks and get an M3 or M3x. Don't even waste your money on Glock lights.

go to copsplus.com

[Nathan2003]

I think you would be happier with the TLR-1.

[hokieglock]

Originally posted by hankthetank
The Glock lights are junk, and there huge. spend the extra few bucks and get an M3 or M3x. Don't even waste your money on Glock lights.

go to copsplus.com

+1, i don't know if they're junk, but they look like a big turd hanging off your glock.

[gLoCk3r]

Originally posted by hokieglock
+1, i don't know if they're junk, but they look like a big turd hanging off your glock. if you think any other light is made to the standard as that big turd you have major issues!!!:shocked:

like i said do the glock light and the lasermax combo that way you can have the light then remove it and still have a laser using a stanard houlster!!!

[msl0911]

glock lights are a piece of crap, the beam is poor quality and comparable to a maglite, not smooth and flawless like those of the surefire ones ive seen, also they are huge, ugly, and just because they are made by glock doesnt make them the best. get a m3x, tlr-1, or if you want to spend a little extra i hear the surefire x200's are some pretty good lights, maybe a bit pricey though

[gLoCk3r]

Originally posted by msl0911
glock lights are a piece of crap, the beam is poor quality and comparable to a maglite, not smooth and flawless like those of the surefire ones ive seen, also they are huge, ugly, and just because they are made by glock doesnt make them the best. get a m3x, tlr-1, or if you want to spend a little extra i hear the surefire x200's are some pretty good lights, maybe a bit pricey though :laughabove: :laughabove: the glock light is just fine when adjusted properly and the price of those other lights is pure insanity i mean anthing more than $75 bucks for any light is a joke...:beer:

[Philipp2]

I looked at several at the Fort Worth gun show today and would have to agree that the Glock light looks overly large. It appears that its'case is the same as the one containing a laser also. I really liked the looks of the Streamlights, but as said, they seemed to be mostly overpriced. The TLR-1 appears the be my favorite choice, so far. Of course, it may not function as well as others, but for around $100 it should be OK. There was one little light for $29.95. I figured that one that cheap couldn't be very good! ?? I also have my sights on a Lasermax as well. (pun intended) ;)

[gLoCk3r]

Originally posted by Philipp2
I looked at several at the Fort Worth gun show today and would have to agree that the Glock light looks overly large. It appears that its'case is the same as the one containing a laser also. I really liked the looks of the Streamlights, but as said, they seemed to be mostly overpriced. The TLR-1 appears the be my favorite choice, so far. Of course, it may not function as well as others, but for around $100 it should be OK. There was one little light for $29.95. I figured that one that cheap couldn't be very good! ?? I also have my sights on a Lasermax as well. (pun intended) ;)
keep in mind that the glock light without the laser is smaller than the laser/light combo....also if this is this a home or duty use weapon or both....so why does size matter if its for home use???

and i don't know much about the other light but, do they function in down to 30 feet of fresh or salt water???

and do they have the glock warrenty?

and do they come with a ploymer hard shell case and extra bulb?

oh, and did i say that it is easy as hell to use!!

[LSP972]

Put down the cool-aid, gloCk3R.

The GTL is a good unit, but it certainly is NOT head and shoulders above the other offerings.

Those of you who object to the size of the unit; take a look at the others (M3, X-200). They are just as large, only in width instead of depth. Two CR 123A batteries gotta go SOMEWHERE. Looks to me like Glock decided their light should maintain a thin profile, like the pistol, and had their light made skinny and deep instead of fat and shallow.

As to quality; I wouldn't be surprised to discover that the GTL is made by InSight Technologies (or StreamLight, or whoever owns ITI these days). These are the folks who make the M3, M3X, M2 UTL (for HK guns), and a host of others.

The GTL is, IMO, just as good of quality as the M3. I've owned one of these for many years. The only thing I don't like about the GTL is the switch; I find it less easy to manipulate than the M3's switch. The GTL's bulb is a 90-100 lumen hotwire (same as the M3); like anything else, that has good and bad points.

The new LED StreamLight is interesting. I haven't had the opportunity to examine one yet, but I've been told, by several different sources now, that its beam has "artifacts"; little imperfections that are the result of inexpensive LEDs, or hurried design/construction, or both. I'll have to see for myself before I can comment; but it DOES appear that the mounting system requires one to turn a thumb screw to secure the device to the weapon. If true... BIG thumbs-down, in my book.

Yes, the SureFire X-200 is very expensive; but you get what pay for. Is it "better" than the the polymer lights? You bet; all metal construction, SureFire's well-known attention to detail, and a 3 watt Luxeon LED. Again, I'm not thrilled with THEIR switch, either; but the light has $100+ more of quality built-in. The beam, especially the "B" version with a diffused reflector, puts ALL of the competition in the shade. And after all, that's the object of the gadget, yes? To put out light?

Be careful what you refer to as insane, gloCk3r. One man's sanity is another man's dementia. For instance, some of us consider laser aiming devices, particulary those found in operating rod guides, to be a useless affectation. I'm glad, however, that you're fond of them....;)

To those of you pondering which light to buy, all I can say is this: do some looking around, and you'll find that VERY FEW police units are using the GTL. Most are equipped with the M3 or one of it's siblings.

You can draw your own conclusions from that...:)

[stangyg123]

Originally posted by LSP972
Put down the cool-aid, gloCk3R.

The GTL is a good unit, but it certainly is NOT head and shoulders above the other offerings.

Those of you who object to the size of the unit; take a look at the others (M3, X-200). They are just as large, only in width instead of depth. Two CR 123A batteries gotta go SOMEWHERE. Looks to me like Glock decided their light should maintain a thin profile, like the pistol, and had their light made skinny and deep instead of fat and shallow.

As to quality; I wouldn't be surprised to discover that the GTL is made by InSight Technologies (or StreamLight, or whoever owns ITI these days). These are the folks who make the M3, M3X, M2 UTL (for HK guns), and a host of others.

The GTL is, IMO, just as good of quality as the M3. I've owned one of these for many years. The only thing I don't like about the GTL is the switch; I find it less easy to manipulate than the M3's switch. The GTL's bulb is a 90-100 lumen hotwire (same as the M3); like anything else, that has good and bad points.

The new LED StreamLight is interesting. I haven't had the opportunity to examine one yet, but I've been told, by several different sources now, that its beam has "artifacts"; little imperfections that are the result of inexpensive LEDs, or hurried design/construction, or both. I'll have to see for myself before I can comment; but it DOES appear that the mounting system requires one to turn a thumb screw to secure the device to the weapon. If true... BIG thumbs-down, in my book.

Yes, the SureFire X-200 is very expensive; but you get what pay for. Is it "better" than the the polymer lights? You bet; all metal construction, SureFire's well-known attention to detail, and a 3 watt Luxeon LED. Again, I'm not thrilled with THEIR switch, either; but the light has $100+ more of quality built-in. The beam, especially the "B" version with a diffused reflector, puts ALL of the competition in the shade. And after all, that's the object of the gadget, yes? To put out light?

Be careful what you refer to as insane, gloCk3r. One man's sanity is another man's dementia. For instance, some of us consider laser aiming devices, particulary those found in operating rod guides, to be a useless affectation. I'm glad, however, that you're fond of them....;)

To those of you pondering which light to buy, all I can say is this: do some looking around, and you'll find that VERY FEW police units are using the GTL. Most are equipped with the M3 or one of it's siblings.

You can draw your own conclusions from that...:)

:goodpost: Very well said and worth saying again. +1

[hokieglock]

Originally posted by gLoCk3r
if you think any other light is made to the standard as that big turd you have major issues!!!:shocked:

like i said do the glock light and the lasermax combo that way you can have the light then remove it and still have a laser using a stanard houlster!!!

lighten up, i didn't say anything about the quality of the gtl, just that it "looks" like a big turd.

[Grandfather Glock]

Originally posted by hokieglock
lighten up, i didn't say anything about the quality of the gtl, just that it "looks" like a big turd.

The same could easily be said about our beloved pistol. When it comes down to it, looks are a tertiary concern when it comes to tools.

The GTL may hang down further, however, it is not as wide, and does not hang out as far in front as other units. If I was going to IWB carry a Glock with a tactical light, this is definitely the one I would want (especially when the LED version comes out).

[mattdukes]

Originally posted by msl0911
glock lights are a piece of crap, the beam is poor quality and comparable to a maglite, not smooth and flawless like those of the surefire ones ive seen, also they are huge, ugly, and just because they are made by glock doesnt make them the best. get a m3x, tlr-1, or if you want to spend a little extra i hear the surefire x200's are some pretty good lights, maybe a bit pricey though

I can't comment on the other lights referenced since I have never used them, but I have heard of their excellent reputation. That being said, I feel the GTL is very comparable in all regard for a much better price. I have "trained" in my house in the dark using the light and am impressed by the strength of light produced by the unit. I've also had my wife position herself in the bedroom while I acted as an intruder. At a distance of around 10 feet, she flipped the switch, shined the light at me and I was momentarily blinded. Aas I adjusted and regained clear vision, I could see nothing but the light from the corner of the room. Her outline was completly obscured.

There may be marginally better models out there. However the GTL is well suited for its purpose. As for looks, if you own a glock, you own an ugly gun, so who cares? I'm sure whoever's on the business end won't.

[gLoCk3r]

Originally posted by mattdukes
I can't comment on the other lights referenced since I have never used them, but I have heard of their excellent reputation. That being said, I feel the GTL is very comparable in all regard for a much better price. I have "trained" in my house in the dark using the light and am impressed by the strength of light produced by the unit. I've also had my wife position herself in the bedroom while I acted as an intruder. At a distance of around 10 feet, she flipped the switch, shined the light at me and I was momentarily blinded. Aas I adjusted and regained clear vision, I could see nothing but the light from the corner of the room. Her outline was completly obscured.

There may be marginally better models out there. However the GTL is well suited for its purpose. As for looks, if you own a glock, you own an ugly gun, so who cares? I'm sure whoever's on the business end won't. +1...... :beer:

[msl0911]

ok i might have gone to far as to say its a piece of crap, but i just prefer other lights over it so i apologize for putting the gtl down, i personally have never used one but just from what ive heard about them i might pick a different light. but as for glocks being ugly, get out a here, they are beautiful guns

[Grandfather Glock]

Originally posted by msl0911
glock lights are a piece of crap, the beam is poor quality and comparable to a maglite, not smooth and flawless like those of the surefire ones ive seen, also they are huge, ugly, and just because they are made by glock doesnt make them the best.

Originally posted by msl0911
ok i might have gone to far as to say its a piece of crap, but i just prefer other lights over it so i apologize for putting the gtl down, i personally have never used one but just from what ive heard about them i might pick a different light.

:chatter:

[gLoCk3r]

Originally posted by Grandfather Glock
:chatter: +1

[compassman]

1. First Generation sucks
2. Second Generation is good
3. Better lights are out there (there is always something better and more expensive)
4. Excellent for home defense
5. I don't plan on using my light for a hammering and will not be 100 meters underwater while it's raining sledgehammers in 40 below weather. My G19 with the Glock Tactical Light is my home defense weapon. When I am out I take my G19 and a hand held light. Other then that it see range time and often gets pointed at the TV and sometime I use it to fine ticks on my dogs (detached from the pistol of course).

PS My wife gets really pissed off when I use it to find my way up the stairs at night. It's pretty freaking bright. I have a Laser Device, HK UTL MK2, Mini maglite and a full size Maglite and she gets equally pissed at all four.

[angula]

For what it's worth, as folks who have sold them all for some time, the Insight products sell 10-1 over the GLT, in either light only or light/laser. Streamlight's TLR-1 and TLR-2 are fairly new and yet to be vetted by many/any LE angencies but I can say, the screw (as opposed to the "Slide Lock" on Insight lights) is a big disadvantage in my mind. This is especially true in applications other than home defense and where a holster that accommodates the light mounted on the gun may not be an option.

Don't get me wrong, I do like the TLR-2. I believe the Streamlight switch to handle modes for light only, laser only, or both, is a better design than Insight's M6 or M6X solutions.

Having said that, Insight has just had some very aggressive price reductions on most models so almost all are now reasonably priced. Add to that, most Insight products will accommodate a replacement backplate (for long gun remotes and the like), which will give you additional uses from a single light. And finally, MANY LE agencies have standardized on the Insight products.

Batteries are $24 for a 12-pack. :)

My two cents. Check us out here: SmartGunner.com (http://www.smartgunner.com)

[SGT109]

lighten up, i didn't say anything about the quality of the gtl, just that it "looks" like a big turd.

"looks" like a big turd...Yes it does! not very streamlined.

[Scott_F]

I'm waiting on delivery of one of the insight Procyon lights. LED is where it's at with any flashlight.

[guido2sc]

in a low, monotone voice...

surefire surefire surefire surefire

No subliminal messages here of course. trying to maintain surefire politcal correctness and not offend anyone surefire

[SGT109]

I think you would be happier with the TLR-1.

I am! I just picked up mine and I compared it to the Glock light...The Glock lights are too bulky. The TRL-1 wins hands down!