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05-10-2009, 21:51
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What's your favorite tactical light?
I've been wanting a light to mount on my G19 for home defense for a while now.
My criteria:
-lightweight
-bright (LED seems to be the way to go, right?)
-not too expensive
Right now, it looks like the streamlight TRL-1 seems to be the best that fit my criteria. Seems to be going for around $100 on ebay.
What's your pick?
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05-10-2009, 22:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OD GASTON
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+1
SL TLR-1 C4 LED is the best bang for the buck.
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05-11-2009, 09:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glocker08
TLR-1 C4 LED is the best bang for the buck.
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05-10-2009, 22:53
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Location: Miami, FL
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I have a G19 with TRL-1 and it doesn't get any better. I paid $89 with fast delivery... here is the link; they have great prices
http://www.******tactical.com/sttrtali.html
Last edited by +TSUNAMI+; 05-10-2009 at 22:56..
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05-14-2009, 22:03
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beware ******
+1 on the TLR-1 but if ****** does not have it in stock to send out right away I would head for another dealer - great prices but very inconsistent.
I have had a few friends get burnt
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10-07-2009, 02:48
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Originally Posted by +TSUNAMI+
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can anyone else vouch for this site? or can someone point me to a vender?
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10-07-2009, 03:24
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ahahahaha
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just got this one not too long ago Streamlight TLR-1, it's the only quality one i could afford lol:
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10-07-2009, 04:22
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Originally Posted by dances with guns
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thanks!
anyone using the TLR-3?
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10-29-2009, 14:48
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Originally Posted by team1320_k26eg
can anyone else vouch for this site? or can someone point me to a vender?
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Just ordered the TLR-1 C4 LED thru www.ombexpress.com $84.99 plus shipping. 
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Last edited by smoke 8; 10-29-2009 at 14:55..
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11-02-2010, 20:14
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Web page shows $96
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05-10-2009, 22:54
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Anything utilizing the Cree Q5
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05-11-2009, 01:48
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Man W/ A Badge
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Streamlight TLR-1 ~$100
Insight Procryon ~$150
Surefire X300 ~$200
Don't have hands on experience with the Streamlight TLR-1 but its a good value for what everyone says about it. But I do love my X300 and Procyon.
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05-11-2009, 04:33
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+ 2.
The TLR - 1 superb value. We had a chance in my department to test several out and the TLR-1 was as good as any, and the cost was great.
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05-11-2009, 10:01
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What about a laser light combo money not a worry???
Last edited by plok; 05-11-2009 at 10:32..
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05-11-2009, 16:50
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Originally Posted by plok
What about a laser light combo money not a worry???
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TLR-2....X400 seems to be having some issues still.
Personally, I don't like the laser that far under the barrel therefore I'd suggest either Lasermax guide rod laser or Crimson Trace laser grips along with the earlier mentioned lights.
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05-12-2009, 15:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by plok
What about a laser light combo money not a worry???
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I'm with James on this, in that I prefer separate, redundant systems. This philosophy increases reliability.
Combine a quality weapon light with a LaserMax guide rod laser, Uni-Max, Uni-Green, or Sabre, and you've got it covered.
As James mentioned, there's also the parallax problem with mounting the laser so far from the gun's bore axis--you end up with a sweet spot, where laser and bullet converge.
Still, many report good things about the TLR-2, which is a TLR-1 with a laser.
If I were to try a light/laser combo, it would be the Viridian X5L:
http://www.viridiangreenlaser.com/ca...products_id=48
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05-11-2009, 10:11
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Can't beat the Surefire X-300.
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05-11-2009, 16:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kyle E. Coyote
Can't beat the Surefire X-300.
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Sure you can...wait a few years...they'll have somethin smaller and brighter. 
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05-13-2009, 13:04
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Originally Posted by Glockster_James
Sure you can...wait a few years...they'll have somethin smaller and brighter. |
You're absolutely right, in ten years they'll have the X-900... weighs half an ounce, you never have to replace the bulb or batteries, and it's bright enough to cause your opponent to burst into flames.
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05-13-2009, 16:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kyle E. Coyote
You're absolutely right, in ten years they'll have the X-900... weighs half an ounce, you never have to replace the bulb or batteries, and it's bright enough to cause your opponent to burst into flames.
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Next to be voted on...Weapon Mounted Light Control. Who needs gun control when your light is deadlier.  If your light comes out...I'll buy one and try it.
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"But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15
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05-13-2009, 18:16
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The release on his gun got bumped during some gun grabs, then we loaded up and started shooting. He did not check to make sure his light was still secure. Harder to mess up on the TLR.
The lasermaxes we all have in our Glock 31s are pretty accurate up to 75 feet. Not sure about the 1" thing, but we're mainly shooting center mass or center head, so it's accurate enough. We mainly use the lasers for intimidation purposes anyway.
I also liked the ergonomics of the Glock light, but not the output. This was my history with lights:
Streamlight M3
Streamlight M3X
Streamlight TLR-1
Glock GTL10
Insight Procyon
now: Streamlight TLR-1 C4
Of course, for the Glock light I had to buy a different holster, but the same holster works for the Streamlights and the Procyon.
I'm sticking with the TLR-1 C4 on my Glock 31.
For home use (Glock 32), I'm not sure what I plan on using at the moment, I'm either getting another TLR-1 or maybe trying out the Viridian green laser/light combo.
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06-05-2009, 10:05
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My Rock River wears an Insight Procyon XTI and my Glock wears a Streamlight TLR-1. Both are good but the insight has more bells and whistles.
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06-27-2009, 15:56
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streamlight tlr-1 all the way
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