Reddit reviews Streamlight 69210 TLR-1s LED Rail Mounted Flashlight with Strobe Function and Rail Locating Keys - 300 Lumens, Black

No one sane puts out anything that demands the trigger do anything other than actuate the firing mechanism. Some insane people have tried to hook flashlights and lasers to the trigger, and were rightfully ripped a new one for attempting to do so.

What you're looking for instead are lights activated by either pressure pads you attach to your rails or foregrip, or a toggle switch cap attached to the back and within reach of your pistol grip.

I got the TLR-1s off Amazon for $100, looks like it's still on sale (50% off). So far I love it, have yet to shoot with it though.

The Streamlight TLR-1 is the cheapest light I'd put on a weapon. Keep in mind, the TLR-1s are very durable and reliable, don't let their low price fool you into thinking that they're low quality lights.

Here it is for a hair over $100 from Amazon so you can take advantage of Prime shipping.

Another option to look at is the Insight M3.

I love a good home defense shotgat. Unlike most here who swear by an AR for home defense.
I personally will recommend you look into a Meprolight tritium front sight. They come with a 12 year warranty on the tritium. Look them up.

http://www.amazon.com/Meprolight-Remington-Tru-Dot-11-87-thread/dp/B000NK1WS6

For a sling it depends on how the gun is set up for use of a single or multiple point sling. I like a 2 point sling. Midway makes some nice options with big easy to use clips. For the money they are pretty good.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/337917/midwayusa-tactical-shotgun-sling-with-15-round-shellholder-and-grovtec-swivels

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/213539/midwayusa-tactical-single-point-sling

For a home defense weapon I'd also recommend a flashlight mounted on there as well.

I use an ati foregrip with a piece of side rail where I can operate the switch with my thumb. Super easy.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017KXBYOU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1452397571&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=ati+870+forend&dpPl=1&dpID=41rpuMdSVpL&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0037CJCMK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1452397627&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=streamlight+tlr-1s&dpPl=1&dpID=41RnpGy4BHL&ref=plSrch

the bushnell trs-25 is often on sale for less than 70

and you could probably put a dent into a streamlight tlr-1s

TLR-1S is pretty cheap from Amazon right now. Just bought two for the house and it is hella bright. Strobe feature is a little tough because I'm a left, but I think this model is going to be my go to for pistol lights.

Streamlight TLR-1s. The strobe feature isn't a big plus to me, but the light is solid and bright for a good price.

This one in particular?

I wouldn't buy it from CTD because they like to crank up their shipping prices, meaning you'll probably pay $30 to ship that thing. I found it at Opticsplanet and Amazon where it should be more reasonable.

I have a TLR-1s and a TLR-1s HP and they are both fantastic. I just picked up the HP to run on the rifles and moved the regular TLR-1s back to the G19. The HP will throw a concentrated beam to about 400+ yards.

There's also the TLR-4 which is considerably cheaper than the TLR-2.


I have no experience with the TLR-4 but I do have the TLR-3 (One without the laser) and I really like it a lot. Its lightweight and small but still very bright.

Saying that though, I really love the TLR-1s that my dad has. Its more durable and brighter than the TLR-3. Right now on amazon its on sale and I would buy it over the TLR-4. Its strobe function would be more useful than a laser.

It's an absolutely FANTASTIC option to have. If you're into having a laser, the TLR-2 is a viable alternative as well. I use one and it's indispensable being able to control the light and have a free hand to work your mic/open doors/etc. during building searches.

Remember to invest in a holster that properly fits it - some officers will carry one in an ASR pouch and mount it before going into a search, but I view that as waaaaay too time consuming and risky.

TLR-1 HL with strobe

Safariland Level III Holsters

BAM.

$99.50, free shipping, strobe option (which is difficult to use until you get the hang of it).

And here's what it will look like.

Edit: ops, jumped the gun on that. You'll need something like this for the trl-1 linked above. Another option is the TRL-3 which I haven't tried.

As far as price vs. quality goes, Streamlight's TLR-1 pistol lights are a great choice. They're one of the best tac-lights around $100 on the market right now.
This is the model that I have on my gun

The TLR-1 HL is really great, stupidly bright, has strobe, and isn't nearly as expensive as you'd expect for a light of this caliber. There is also the TLY-1s which is not as insanely bright, but still has strobe and is a bit cheaper. As long as your G19 has a full pistol rail they should fit, they might extend a bit past the end of the barrel, but they should fit.

Weapon mounted flashlights, Streamlight TLR-1s

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start here

Night sights and maybe a flashlight if it's for home defense.

I've been comparing the TLR-1s, Viridian CTL, and the InForce APL. And experiences, good or bad, to help sway my decision?