Good Light for Glock 17

[bobjones223]

Recently got a new Glock 17 and am wanting to use it as a nightstand gun....

Having never had an accessory rail before I am looking to mount a flashlight to the rail. Any recommendations on brand, model, fit, finish, function. I only want to buy this once and don't want to be sitting back going "Damn wish I had gotten that one."

So please help a brother out and let me know what you all think??

 

[iChokePeople]

 

[teddy12b]

What he said.

 

[Biohazard]

Surefire X300. If that is too much you can pick up an older Surefire X200b from one of the online classified ads cheaper.

 

[throttletony]

crimson trace is coming out with (or just released??) a very cool light that mounts on the actual trigger guard - tailored specifically to a full size glock frame. This is good because it's self-contained and NOT bulky at all. They also make them for most other popular manufacturers & sizes. This is compatible with their lasergrips also. These are both great products because there are no on/off switches, buttons or levers. When you grip the gun, it activates it. Poke around online and you can find significant discounts - or support your local stores and find a competitive price on it. (cals sporting armory online was good a couple months back, sometimes even amazon)

LTG-736 for GLOCK Full-Size

I hope that helps.

 

[Jtgarner]

The crimson trace is still "coming soon"
I have the surefire x300 and love it, if you want a laser go for the x400.
these lights are bulletfroof

 

[bobjones223]

Thanks

Thanks for the advise.......I REALLY liked the Hello Kitty light!!

The kids have a couple of those....I could Red Green the hell out of it and end up with something like the light in Caddy Shack!!!

 

[Cwood]

My vote is for the Surefire x300, best hand gun light on the market.

 

[Amattern]

Streamlight tlr1s. This is the light I currently use and I have never had any kind of problem with it.

TLR-1 RAIL MNT TAC LED W/STROBE - Natchez Shooters Supplies

Or if you want a light and laser combo, get the streamlight tlr2s

Streamlight 69230 TLR-2s Tactical Light / Laser

 

[Vince49]

TLR-1

Streamlight tlr1s. This is the light I currently use and I have never had any kind of problem with it.

TLR-1 RAIL MNT TAC LED W/STROBE - Natchez Shooters Supplies

Or if you want a light and laser combo, get the streamlight tlr2s

Streamlight 69230 TLR-2s Tactical Light / Laser

I agree. I really like mine. I have had it for over a year mounted on a Gen.4 G22. It is still operating on the original batteries which I check every night.

 

[bobjones223]

Thanks

Thanks for the pics, can the switch be worked with the left or right hand?

I agree. I really like mine. I have had it for over a year mounted on a Gen.4 G22. It is still operating on the original batteries which I check every night.

 

[Jtgarner]

Yes, it can on the streamlight and the surefire lights

 

[revsaxon]

Streamlight tlr1s. This is the light I currently use and I have never had any kind of problem with it.

TLR-1 RAIL MNT TAC LED W/STROBE - Natchez Shooters Supplies

Or if you want a light and laser combo, get the streamlight tlr2s

Streamlight 69230 TLR-2s Tactical Light / Laser

Thats an amazing light right there. Ran over one in a pickup and it kept running, was just really banged up.

 

[phylodog]

We've started seeing our TLR-1 lights break after a couple of years use (probably 6000-8000 rounds on them).

I've been running Surefires for years. Bought the X200 as soon as it hit the market and used it until the X300 came out and upgraded. Add a SL switch (if you can find one) or a DG switch and you have single handed operation without dedicating your trigger finger to anything but trigger duty.

 

[Vince49]

Thanks for the pics, can the switch be worked with the left or right hand?

Yes. It is a rocker switch and is operated with your trigger finger from it's normal position along the side of the slide.

 

[shoot the radio]

I bought the gtl10 glock lite. It was only 95 bucks,same finish,polymer & looks seamless with pistol.I'm sure it'll b more than durable enuff to perform nightstand duties. It has ambi flash&on switches.....my .02

 

[Jtgarner]

We've started seeing our TLR-1 lights break after a couple of years use (probably 6000-8000 rounds on them).

I've been running Surefires for years. Bought the X200 as soon as it hit the market and used it until the X300 came out and upgraded. Add a SL switch (if you can find one) or a DG switch and you have single handed operation without dedicating your trigger finger to anything but trigger duty.

I activate mine with my support hand, But I can see the advantage of that switch.

 

[rhino]

We've started seeing our TLR-1 lights break after a couple of years use (probably 6000-8000 rounds on them).

Is that on .40 caliber guns mostly?

 

[phylodog]

Is that on .40 caliber guns mostly?

Yes and as far as I know the broken lights were on SWAT pistols which see considerably more use than others. I'm not knocking the TLR-1 lights, for the money they are a good quality light and light years better than the Insight M3.

 

[lovemachine]

Would the Surefire x200 or x300 be too large for a m&p 9c or even a Glock 19?