Pistol light

[BLJ]

Liked to have a new light for the Shield X.
Had a TLR-8 with the green laser in the past that seemed solid. They are a little light in run time at .5 hours.

Not sure if I would actually need a laser. Looking for a solid light more than anything else.

This will be for a SW Shield X 9mm. 3.6 barrel with a Picatinny rail. Thanks.

 

[RockAndSage]

For a compact/mid sized gun, the TLR-7 HL-X is a pretty optimal balance of brightness (both spill and throw) and being pretty small. Very easy to change batteries, as it's an out-the-front design. Been very happy with mine. Would go with something bigger/brighter if it were a duty weapon, but for G-19 or smaller sized gun, it's pretty optimal. Wouldn't worry at all about a laser for EDC.

 

[BLJ]

Thanks.
To clarify the use of the pistol will be a home and woods gun. Carried concealed (in some sort of chest pack or bino harness) or in a chest holster or belt holster (haven’t decided on that yet either).

I agree about the laser as I’m going to eventually put a red dot on it. I don’t think that a laser would be necessary and possibly a conflict with a red dot.

I’ll look into the 7.

 

[Steve300xcw]

FWIW, I have learned that I dont need as much light as I thought especially for a house gun, , 1k lumens is ALOT inside of a room.

 

[BLJ]

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Very little time in them but considering the price they’ve been solid.

 

[RWT]

I’ve been going through a similar situation. I picked up the O light BadlR with green laser. A Crimson Trace with red laser and had a TLR 7HX on a gun that came in a trade. Like them all but really like the laser option. I believe the laser changes a 2 legged critters altitude much quicker than a generic light. The laser clearly emphasizes lethal intent. I am not relying on the laser as a true aiming device, however, it helps with poor vision at distance. I am running irons on all but the TLR as it came with a RMR.

I do shoot the RMR more accurately at all distances, but it is. It as quick to target. I am much faster with irons. Need to buy a timer to determine if it is worth it to switch to an optical sight.