Any of you guys carry with a light?

[Cannon762]

I've been toying with the idea, but didn't know how many of you INGO guys keep a light on your carry weapons. Or if anyone had tried it and decided for or against it.

 

[Denny347]

On my duty G22...yes. On my off-duty G27/642...no.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I do not. Although my BUG gun has an integrated laser.

 

[stephen87]

Nope, but as soon as I get a P229 or P226, if I can find a holster I will.

 

[.452browning]

I carry my G17 with a light all the time. At home it's in my Safariland holster attached to my wheelchair. When out and about it's in my homemade kydex holster OWB.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Nope, but as soon as I get a P229 or P226, if I can find a holster I will.

I have a Custom Kydex Solutions holster for my G22 with TLR-1 light on it. They can make them for any pistol.

 

[VUPDblue]

I carry my M&P 9c with TLR3 attached in a hybrid IWB holster.

 

[Fedempl]

As soon as I find a holster I like I will.

 

[RandomName]

No. I find it more of a PITA than its worth. I do carry a small flashlight, though.

I just don't care for a weapon mounted light on a handgun. I find it cumbersome to operate and don't like how my grip feels while manipulating the light. I feel better back of hand to back of hand with pistol/flashlight combo. On a long gun is a different story with the pressure pad handy to your support hand, but I'm not a fan on pistols.

 

[Glock19]

No, I do carry a light separate.

 

[esrice]

I would recommend training with one, or at least shooting with one, before investing in the light and a special holster.

 

[Steelman]

Carry G19 with TLR-1s in a RCS Phantom.

Fenix LD-20 for a utility light

 

[eagle5]

I carry my M&P 9c with TLR3 attached in a hybrid IWB holster.

Could you post pictures of the holster or provide a link? I'm interested in finding a good light-compatible IWB holster.

 

[nm0369]

I don't carry with my light attached, but do like my TLR-3 on Springfield 1911. From what I've seen, you're pretty much limited to kydex holsters...

 

[rhino]

I've done a couple times with my G17 with a TLR-1 mounted on it. The most recent time it was because I was going out after dark and I knew I'd be away from urban/suburban areas that are well lit.

I'm not comfortable doing it, but not because of the light/no light. The only guns I have with light rails are plastic guns. It took me a while to learn how to shoot Glocks well enough to consistently put the bullets where I want them to go, and I'm not yet confident enough in my ability to be comfy.

If I ever get a 1911 with a rail, I'll probably carry at least one with a light mounted.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

I choose to carry a separate flashlight. You won't always want to destroy what needs illumination...

 

[Benny]

I don't. I wouldn't want the extra bulk. (I'm a CCer)

On my duty G22...yes. On my off-duty G27/642...no.

Is that standard/common for an officer to have a light on his side arm? (I've never had an officer pull a gun on me, so I don't know)

 

[finity]

I agree with GNRPowdeR.

In a normal non-LEO/military situation there are too many legal disadvantages to having a weapon mounted light.

Just carry the light seperately. That way you won't have to point a loaded firearm at someone who you aren't legally justified to shoot (which is a felony) just to use your light.

 

[.452browning]

If you decide to carry with a weapon mounted light you can always carry a hand held light in conjunction. I use my hand held often. But, I have the advantage of being able to carry a small arsenal without feeling a weight difference because of my wheels.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Is that standard/common for an officer to have a light on his side arm? (I've never had an officer pull a gun on me, so I don't know)

At IMPD most of the officers you see with lights on their guns work part of their shift at night, and you don't really see too many day shift officers with them. There are some exceptions but thats usually how it works out.