Best tactical flashlights according to redditors

But I asked for my main gift to be a flashlight. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DT5BVOW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1419616587&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Most people will probably recommend an AR-15, a 12-guage pump shotgun, or a 9mm pistol; but I've actually been moving away from those types of guns after I started to learn more about how much permanent damage firearms do to your hearing. If you ever shoot an AR-15 or a shotgun indoors without hearing protection, you'll probably rupture your eardrums and hear an annoying ringing sound for the rest of your life. So, I'd prefer to avoid that if possible. That's why I recently bought a 9mm carbine (a 9mm rifle with a shoulder stock and a 16-inch barrel) as my new primary home defense weapon. Yeah, you lose out on some terminal performance (killing power), but 30-ish rounds of 147-grain 9mm Federal HST should be enough to deal with 99.999% of home invaders.

An AR-15 chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO will create about 167 decibels (anything above 140 decibels will permanently damage your hearing); a rifle chambered in .308 Winchester will create 170+ decibels; a 9mm pistol with a 4-inch barrel will create about 160 decibels; a 9mm carbine with a 10-inch barrel will create about 156 decibels; and a 9mm carbine with a 16-inch barrel will create about 152 decibels. I haven't been able to find reliable information about how many decibels a 12-gauge shotgun creates, but it's probably in the 160s.

152 decibels still isn't hearing safe; but the difference between 152 decibels and 167 decibels is huge since sound doubles in strength every 3 decibels. 152 decibels will still hurt your ears and cause permanent hearing damage if you hear it repeatedly; but it won't completely destroy your ears like a 5.56x45mm rifle or a 12-gauge shotgun will.

And the reason why I went with a 9mm carbine over a 9mm pistol is because carbines are much easier to aim, you get much quicker followup shots, you get a little bit more bullet velocity (and thus foot-pounds of energy and terminal performance), and there's still a large sound difference between 152 decibels and 160 decibels.

As to which specific 9mm carbines I recommend, I'll give you 3 different options to choose from.

The cheapest option: The Kel-Tec Sub-2000 Gen 2 ($500-ish but hard to find). I'm personally not a fan of Kel-Tec quality standards and aesthetics, but the Kel-Tec Sub-2000 is one of the few firearms that Kel-Tec makes that the vast majority of people in the gun community agrees is a good gun. I'd get the version that accepts Glock magazines and stick a 33-round Glock magazine in it. Glock magazines are widely regarded as being the best magazines in the world; and the 33 rounders that they make are widely regarded as being reliable.

The mid-tier option: The CMMG Mk9LE ($900-ish). From the research that I did on AR-15s chambered in 9mm, the ones made by CMMG are highly regarded as being reliable. I recommend using the 32-round Uzi magazines from IWI. Based on your criteria, this would be my top recommendation for you.

The high-tier option: The KRISS Vector GEN II CRB ($1,300-ish). This is the option that I personally went with. I chose it because it's reliable and because it looks amazing.

I also want to go out of my way to rule out a popular option: The CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Carbine. The "pistol" version is wildly popular; but I've personally seen way too many horror stories about all-polymer magazines stretching and breaking their own feed lips after being stored loaded for a long period of time (which is what you'd be doing with a home defense weapon). So, until CZ upgrades their polymer magazines with steel-reinforced feed lips (like Glock does), I'd personally stay away from their products that use those types of magazines.

And I know that you said that you didn't want to add accessories, but a light is a mandatory accessory on a home defense firearm in my opinion (so that you can positively identify your target before you shoot and therefore hopefully avoid accidentally shooting a loved one). The Streamlight ProTac 2 and the INFORCE WMLx would be my top 2 recommended lights for long guns.

As to which bullets that I'd recommend, I already mentioned them: 147-grain 9mm Federal HST (standard pressure). The 124-grain 9mm Federal HST (standard pressure) is also extremely good. I wouldn't hesitate buying and using either of them for home defense. This website will help you find them in stock.

I also highly recommend this accessory in order to make loading your pistol magazines much, much easier.

As to bullet overpenetration, all major rounds will zip right through several of the kinds of walls that you'd find in a typical home. The only "safe" option is birdshot (used in shotguns), but birdshot doesn't penetrate deep enough into the human body (you want 12 to 18 inches of penetration according to FBI tests) to reliably stop a home invader (and therefore birdshot obviously shouldn't be an option for home defense in my opinion). Don't listen to the people that will tell you that the 5.56x45mm NATO round is safer to use because it tends to tumble and fragment when it hits a wall. It will still penetrate through several walls. You just have to be careful about how you angle your shots. That's really your only way to avoid hitting innocent people.

And if you're not as worried as I am about permanently damaging your own hearing while defending your home, then the Smith & Wesson M&P15 SPORT II would be my top rifle recommendation (I recommend pairing it up with 30-round magazines from Lancer); the Mossberg 500 series of shotguns would be my top shotgun recommendation; and the full-size Smith & Wesson M&P9 would be my top pistol recommendation. And I'd pair them up with this electronic hearing protection if I was you.

As to ammo recommendations for the 3 options that I listed above, I recommend Hornady 75-grain BTHP T2 TAP (8126N) or Hornady 5.56 NATO 75-grain BTHP Superformance Match (the .223 version that Hornady makes is also fine); this Managed-Recoil 8-pellet 00 buckshot from Remington (it patterns very tightly); and the 147-grain 9mm Federal HST that I already mentioned above, twice.

And if you go with a pistol, then I recommend the Streamlight TLR-1 as a mandatory accessory.

As to lubricant, you can't really go wrong with Break-Free CLP.

Don’t fool us.


Streamlight 69410 TLR-8 500L Gun Light Red Laser, Black - 500 Lumens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079C4211C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XfCYDbTQKW5R3

The red vs green isn’t worth the $100 difference

Amazon has it for $153.63


no code and free shipping with prime

Red one for $163.77 & free shipping from Amazon.

Nonsense. Virtually all of the points that you made are completely moronic. Lasers do indeed make aiming quicker and easier. They're also not hard to see and they're not hard to turn on. They also don't have to be perfectly zeroed to be effective in a typical self-defense scenario. And they are indeed extremely intimidating. And in order to avoid the batteries dying on you, simply change them every 6 months just like with your weapon light (which use the same battery with a laser/light combo).

Use common sense and your own experience when deciding what to use for self-defense. If you feel that a laser will help you, then ignore the faux-expert forum/reddit idiots and go for it.

Something like this should work great for most people.

Now, I'm not saying that I believe that all firearms should have lasers on them. I really only think that lasers make sense for genuine military and police operators since it allows other members of your team to target a hostile. I also don't really think that lasers are needed for home defense guns, either. A simple light attachment is much more practical. But there's still no real downside to putting a laser on your home dense gun. It's simply a matter of personal preference.

X300 is $209.99 with free shipping on Amazon.

X300U is $213.99 with free shipping.

You're gonna have to lower your price a decent bit to get any bites, at least from me.

Streamlight ProTac is the best light for the money. I️ use this light on all my rifles and I’ve abused the hell out of them.
Streamlight 88059 ProTac Railmount 2L Dedicated Fixed-Mount Long Gun Light, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AXR8IKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ok9bAb8WEV1ZG

If you don't want a light that sticks out past the barrel you are going to have a pretty limited selection. I was in the same boat as you about 6 months ago and decided to sacrifice lumens for size because I also didn't want the light adding any length to the pistol.

I ended up with a Viridian CTL and am pretty happy with it overall. It is small, lightweight, button activated (as opposed to a lever), and has a strobe function.

The only significant drawback is the price. $130 could get you a much brighter and sturdier light if you didnt mind it sticking out past the barrel.

http://www.amazon.com/Viridian-CTL-Universal-Compact-Tactical/dp/B007TO2X1O


This is what it looks like on my 19 (it has identical housing to the C5L): http://i.imgur.com/vPxyoUU.jpg

I've been eyeing this for the same gun

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TO2X1O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CTLFzb80QX6J8

I think for $105 through Amazon the streamlight rail mount 2 is a better deal, comes with a built in pressure switch and its 625 lumens

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AXR8IKS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474393026&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=streamlight+rail+mount+2&dpPl=1&dpID=41RiMXs0LzL&ref=plSrch

> Is it a stupid idea?

Yes. But it'll work, if that's really what you're going for.

I've got one of these as one of my many cheap junk flashlights, which would be more or less appropriate for 50' throw, which i'm assuming is about what you have.

Don't spend $100+ on a flashlight for this. You can rent an actual spotlight for less than that.

Also I won't ever buy anything from that website because autoplay videos suck.

> Because it's definitely a great idea to start shooting at people who know where you live.

1. They have broken into your house, you are legally protected by Castle Doctrine.
   
   
2. They were ready to harm people. There's a reason the penalties are MUCH more severe for breaking into an occupied dwelling.
   
   
3. Most criminals commit crimes of opportunity, the last think they're going to want is anything to do with an armed citizen.
   
   
4. Don't miss?
   
   > eastside where a gang member got pissed off at the host over a minor fight.
   
   There's your problem! Don't associate with criminals! Easiest way to avoid being a victim of a crime.
   
   > cut the power
   
   http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Defender-Handheld-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B001WJ5EMW/
   
   > broke the doors down and beat the living shit out of everyone in the house, many of whom were hospitalized. My friend was slashed with a machete on his scalp! Point is, those who live by the sword die by the sword. Starting a tit for tat with a criminals is just end badly no matter what.
   
   Shoot them. Castle Doctrine.
   
   Edit: Actual video of a Machete Gang Attack (13 attackers) like you're describing: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=67b_1363147658
   
   Remember how I said criminals are cowards?
   
   Edit2: I don't mean to be rude, but it appears that OP may have made the whole thing up: https://www.reddit.com/r/SanJose/comments/2f6v5q/someone_is_poisoning_dogs_in_my_neighborhood/ck6w15d

Depends on your budget.

A Streamlight Protac would be the cheapest I'd be comfortable with on a duty weapon.

If you want to spend a pretty penny, you can pick up any of Arisaka's offerings.

Yeah it's all metal so no plastic to break from recoil. Goes on and off very easily. Good bright light for a great price. His light looks like this one.

Aimkon HiLight P5S 400 Lumen Pistol LED Strobe Flashlight with Weaver Quick Release Compact and Subcompact Pistols, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H9FLE6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_heXKybSSYZEWA

I'm glad I could help! This post is pretty useful. The top rated flashlight is the Olight M1X Striker, which you can buy bundled with necessities/accessories for a pretty decent price from Amazon. You might also like checking out this review before shelling out money on it, since you wouldn't normally think of spending $50-80 on a flashlight.

If you're gonna buy one just to buy one, this one has worked out well for a friend of mine; it's on his home defense AR and has been for a long while, he's never bitched.

If you've got a couple bucks in your pocket, just buy a TLR-1 and be done with it.

I drive for UPS and just purchased this flashlight off of Amazon for around $60. I use it everyday while out delivering to see addresses in the dark. It has really good throw, adjustable brightness, bottom click for on/off, durable (dropped it out the truck a few times...) and it not too big.

I got an extra battery so I could have one handy, but it seems like the 18650 it comes with holds a lot of power, because I've yet to need to switch it out with my other one. The kit I linked comes with a charger and a 18650 battery, but I believe there's cheaper options.

End of discussion

I'm a big fan of the Wizard Pro, but there are good choices for around 50$.

Namely the Thrunite TN 12 and the Nitecore P12. Many seem to like the Olight S2 but I have no personal experience with it.

I know there are better options out there but I got upgraded to this flashlight on my flight vest from the old light you linked. I can say it can take a beating and it does the job if you were looking something kinda like it. https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-14032-Sidewinder-Flashlight-Articulating/dp/B003GXF9HM

-Cheap airbed made sleeping enjoyable not an actual chore

-this light. 100 million times better than a crappy head lamp, I clipped it onto my waistband, my shirt, vest or hoodie, and it has 4 separate light settings ranging from just enough to get by to OH GOD I AM LOOKING DIRECTLY INTO THE SUN. Great purchase for me.

-Inflatable solar powered led lantern like this. Don't remember what brand picked it up at any mountain. It was really amazing. Bright long lasting, easy to recharge, easy to pack up. Not quite as good as the MR12's I ran off our camp scooter battery, but really good in a pinch especially if you need to take a late night bathroom run.

The Streamlight TLR-4 fits your bill quite nicely. However, I would advise dropping the laser and getting the TLR-3 instead.

lol if the light is just for "messing around with" is that not playing soldier?

regardless i would throw that pos away or return it if you ever plan on having a light or laser on your gun for a practical use. some cheap shit is good but really in the world of guns you should follow the buy once cry once mentality

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-TLR-8-Gun-Light-Laser/dp/B079C4211C streamlight light laser combo for only $174 and the light only version is $111.

but hey its your life, your money, and your gun so do whatever you like as long as it does not harm others. Have a nice day!

If you need a keychain light with a legit 300-lumen output and have an extra few bucks to spend, I recommend the SureFire Sidekick. https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Sidekick-300-Lumen-Ultra-Compact-Triple-Output/dp/B0177H4S5Q

Normally I settle for Streamlight because SureFire lights are just so much more expensive but this one is a legit game changer until the other brands catch on.

Flashlight and maybe a chainsaw.

But seriously on the flashlight.. If you intend to use your gun as a home defence weapon, consider a pressure switch one like this

I just used that as an example. I don't know anything about that particular brand.

I picked this one up last week. I was surprised with how good it was. Didn't expect much for $30 but it did exceed my expectations. The On/Off switch does feel kind of cheap but it's really not bad.

Aimkon HiLight P5S 500 Lumen Sub-compact Pistol LED Strobe Flashlight for with Weaver Quick Release for Glock Series, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Beretta, Ruger, and Heckler & Koch, etc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H9FLE6?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Rechargeable Bundle: Olight M1X Striker 1000 Lumens LED Flashlight, Genuine Olight 18650 Battery, LumenTac Recharger and Pouch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YFWSWKE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dBJ3BbDYRF4N4

Here you go only surefire light I have. Someone convinced me it was the best. With the tape switch and the end cap it is more than $300.00.


All of my other rifles have this. The Streamlight product also includes the cap for the tape switch and the tape switch itself. The beam is not as focused at distance but considering most people are going to be in an HD situation at 25 yards and under for the price difference it is a fine light.

You talking about something like this? I mean really they all seem to be in the same price range and well-reviewed, might just come down to whatever I find a good deal on first.

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-TLR-4-Light-Laser-Black/dp/B0077RHYWQ/ref=sr_1_11?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1482301849&sr=1-11&keywords=glock+19+accessories

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88059-Railmount-Dedicated-Fixed-Mount/dp/B01AXR8IKS

I THINK streamlight is american made.

Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2.

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88059-Railmount-Dedicated-Fixed-Mount/dp/B01AXR8IKS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482819629&sr=8-1&keywords=protac+rail+mount+2

625 lumens. It's bright as heck and comes with a pressure plate.

$100 on Amazon. Don't waste your money with other overpriced brands.

What about this one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NC1G0KI/

How about this ProTac? www.amazon.com/dp/B01AXR8IKS/

FSB?

Here you go:

Red Dot

Weapon Light

Light Mount

If you're trusting your life to a budget red dot that is the way to go, 50,000 hours of battery life so you never have to turn it off.
I've heard good things about that light as well and own a TLR myself (made by the same company) and its great, that mounting option attaches directly to the front sight post so you don't need a new hand guard, if you do want a quad rail though I recommend this, I have an MI quad rail on my rifle and its rock solid.

Smith and wesson sport 2. Drop in an mlok magpul Hand guard and moe foregrip. Then mount a little mlok rail section and drop a pro tac 2l on that rail section and tape the tape switch to your foregrip.

Stock up on a few mags of 62 grain MSR ammo.


https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1001675619/federal-fusion-msr-ammunition-223-remington-62-grain-spitzer-boat-tail

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88059-Railmount-Dedicated-Fixed-Mount/dp/B01AXR8IKS

https://www.magpul.com/products/firearms-accessories/hand-guards/ar15-m4-m16-ar10-hand-guards/moe-sl-hand-guard-carbine-length

Lasers are stupid. Buy a Streamlight TLR1 HL or if you really hate money a Surefire X300U.

>My only concern is I don't know whether, in a real emergency, I'd remember to reach forward and switch on the light to blind an intruder

That's what practice is for.

TLR-4 for under $94

Having just played a night game over the weekend, an inexpensive weaponlight served me rather well.

This is what I used. No strobe function though...not sure if that'll help make or break your decision.

This is so nice of you man! It really is a Christmas Miracle

The stream light Protac railmount 2l is gaining a pretty good reputation, uses standard scout mounts and it comes with a nice pressure pad.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AXR8IKS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473953393&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=streamlight+rifle+light&dpPl=1&dpID=41RiMXs0LzL&ref=plSrch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STVUfpc1OjY&index=11&list=PLrRQ__gsOAs2E0lXkPiRLSyPne6Xk1pDg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exIiJQSSUII&index=12&list=PLrRQ__gsOAs2E0lXkPiRLSyPne6Xk1pDg

Okay, so in my opinion your best bet is to either do what /u/JustARandomCatholic suggests, or to get an FN-15 tactical with the P-Lok rail and get an Aimpoint PRO and either an Inforce WML or a used Surefire 951 off ebay and a Malkoff M61 drop-in LED bulb.

FN-15 Tac II FDE w/P-Lok Rail

Aimpoint PRO

Inforce WML

Little rail section for WML

Tactical Tailor TTRAC plate carrier
AR500 Lighweight Level III+ Curved Buildup Coat plates front and back
Tactical Tailor roll up dump bag
AR500 Emergency Personal Injury Kit
Streamlight Sidewinder
Cheap-ass earmuffs
Circle 10 Bulgarian waffle magazines

For those that are not familiar with the mag pouches:
HSG TACO single rifle magazine pouches x3
HSG TACO double rifle magazine pouches
I originally had these:
Tactical Tailor 5.56 triple magazine pouch
Tactical Tailor 5.56 double mag pouch
They were replaced by the TACO pouches because AK mags did not fit well. I did steal their bungee cords to make the retention straps to hold the bottom of the mags from tilting forward.

Not shown:
Tactical Tailor backpack (Comes with attachment points for the vest and shoulder straps)
Tactical Tailor admin pouch (mounted to the back of the backpack)
Tactical Tailor 5.56 double mag pouch (mounted to the side of the bag)

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Click. A little pricey, but my rifle desires it. :3

https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Bundle-Nitecore-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B00H1XDYFW/ref=sr_1_8?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1511982343&sr=1-8&keywords=18650+flashlight&refinements=p_36%3A1253557011

https://www.amazon.com/Orion-Tactical-Flashlight-Pressure-Switch/dp/B00BNFDQMU/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1511982666&sr=8-14&keywords=weapon+flashlight

nitecore p10gt
thanks for chance

Just to fuck around with, right? Try a TLR-4. There's nothing wrong with a laser on a range toy.

If you want that SF (I love Surefire stuff for sure) then that's great.

If you want to save a few bucks check out:
Streamlight Railmount 2L 650 Lumens Rifle Light

I'm going to pick one of these up soon for my current build.

Here's a good Streamlight for around $100... They can go for a little more, and a little less. If you're really set on getting a laser, this may be a good option for you.

I assume you mean a flashlight?

It's a Remington 870 clone, so it will take any 870 aftermarket accessory. For example, get this forend then get yourself this this light and mount it on said for end.

Lots of options.

Compact Tactical Light

I could always use another NiteCore

> Streamlight rail mount 1

Absolute cheapest I found

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88059-Professional-Flashlight-Batteries/dp/B01AXR8IKS

Streamlight 88059 ProTac Railmount 2L Dedicated Fixed-Mount Long Gun Light, Black

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88059-Railmount-Dedicated-Fixed-Mount/dp/B01AXR8IKS/

I am also looking and have done some research into this. Here is link to a green laser with flashlight that seems to be pretty well recommend. I havent ordered mine yet so this recommendation is only based on some quick searching and minimal reading. Streamlight 69270 TLR-6 Tactical Pistol Mount Flashlight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0077RHYWQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Z7kJDb2KJ4JKS

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-69240-Compact-Mounted-Tactical/dp/B0077RHYWQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Streamlight+TLR4+G&qid=1568940554&sr=8-1#customerReviews

Check out the pictures and let me know if you're interested in it, people have put it on their rifles on here, the keys will fit all styles of picatinny rails.

I think a streamlight employee messed up the title but it is a TLR4 with red dot light.

Check out the From the manufacturer section

I had a MH12 and liked it. I put a warm 90CRI LED in it though.

Check out the Folomov 18650S

The Manker MC11 seems to be a decent light too.

I did the small light thing, too. Ended up with this on my G19:

http://www.amazon.com/Viridian-CTL-Universal-Compact-Tactical/dp/B007TO2X1O

The smallest <$50 warm white 18650 light available on Amazon that I can think of is the Folomov 18650S.

Amazon Canada...a bit more than $16
http://www.amazon.ca/Duracell-Flashlight-Lumens-Intensity-Durabeam/dp/B00O70XP24/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1417232124&sr=8-6&keywords=duracell+1000

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.

Streamlight 88059 Pro Tac Rail Mount 2 625 Lumen Professional Tactical Flashlight with High/Low/Strobe w/2x CR123A Batteries - 625 Lumens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AXR8IKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OZ1ZDbCFTBD10

$82.54


Weak link is the pressure pad (unfortunately with Streamlight), but that can be remedied with a couple options

I guess it is only sold from Amazon right now. http://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Sidekick-300-Lumen-Ultra-Compact-Triple-Output/dp/B0177H4S5Q

My job also requires me to look into manholes at times. During the middle of the day, when your eyes are not dark-adapted at all, this requires a fairly intense light. That is, one with a lot of throw, rather than just a lot of total lumens.

I use a Convoy C8 XP-L HI for this, but that's too large to stick through your catch basin grates. The beam itself can certainly penetrate, and if the light is pressed up against the grate there should be no distracting glare. I'd suggest the U6-3A tint for daytime use.

If you want to keep the diameter below 1.5", the Klarus ST15 looks like a solid option. The Nitecore P10GT is slimmer yet with comparable performance.

Streamlight railmount 2

The surefire scouts are nice but they're a rip off. I've used both, and have the streamlight on my rifle now. It's 625 lumens and comes with everything needed to mount it to a pic rail with a tape switch. The surefire doesn't come with a switch OR tail cap, they bang you for both of them separately

Pair that with the magpul offset mount which screws directly into the mounting hardware on the streamlight with two screws and mounts directly to your mlok rail and you have an awesome light for $120

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88059-ProTac-Railmount-Light/dp/B01AXR8IKS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RU12NG6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479480078&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=magpul+offset+light+mount&dpPl=1&dpID=51ayQkpwmjL&ref=plSrch

Edit: tape switch not rape switch 👀

I have one of these. $59 on Amazon for the one I have. Great flashlight. Has a few settings, so can go from very dim to let there be light.

No problem, here's the link. Also, is the sebenza in the full album for sale?

Amazon has it from 3rd party sellers for $84 and free shipping: linky

I just got a Duracell Durabeam and it has a 1000 lumen output. I have not used this yet as it is still on the way. It has 3 modes high/low/strobe and runs off of 4 c-cell batteries. But I have trusted Duracell for many years and they have never let me down. It does not take rechargeable batteries. But the best part is, it's only 23$ and it comes from an American Company (It is made in China) and you don't have to wade through the endless amounts of junk stuff. 35 hours on low, 2 hours on high, and throws a beam 380 meters and waterproof to 15m.

This: Streamlight 88059 ProTac Railmount 2L Dedicated Fixed-Mount Long Gun Light, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AXR8IKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eCIKAb4M9HKGP

> have you?

Yes. I even earned an Expert Marksman badge from the USMC.

> yeah, you're also not doing it while holding a flashlight or reloading. Rails make doing that faster or hands free

WTF does this have to do with anything? Regardless of whether the weapon has a rail or not you aren't going to hold a flashlight in your hand while holding a rifle. Are you that afraid of flashlights? Are you going to ban these? You can clip that onto your shirt or helmet, and it can shoot an IR beam to use with NVGs, you don't even need a rail on your rifle for it.

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

http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Defender-Handheld-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B001WJ5EMW/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395674030&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=utg+weaponlight

UTG also makes a cheap tri-rail for shotgats.

SUPER! You have a grandma and an aunt in the picture. Use them. BUT, you are her parent. You make the calls. I have bigger, meaner fights with my mom now than ever in my life and they all revolve around how I expect her to act around or what she can and cannot do around my boy or let him get away with.

Bathing is easy, just get in with her and clean up. Our families rule of thumb is boys can bathe with dads for years, moms until boobs start getting asked about. Girls with moms for years and dads until the first wiener grab. So you have at least a year.

Smart and amazing, of course. Talk to her. Use adult words, explain everything and just jabber away. You actually will improve her vocabulary later in life.

As far as choking, avoid hotdogs & grapes. Cut them horizontally or longitudinally. Ya know, lengthwise. They are designed to choke kids, for real. My cousins are ER nurses and hotdogs can really be dangerous.

Best purchases ever

This tactical flashlight has a dim red setting and you can change a diaper without waking the kid.

This floatie got my kid swimming own his own by 18 months, our favorite trick was having him leap into pools and give old folks heart attacks... We are horrible.

This.

I've been carrying a Surefire Sidekick for a few weeks and I love it. It's a bit large for keychain carry, I've got mine on a retractable lanyard clipped to a belt loop. But it's incredibly bright, compact, and rechargeable via Micro USB. A bit pricey, but I use it multiple times a day for work and I've found it to be worth the money.

https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Bundle-Nitecore-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B00H1XDYFW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1472737621&sr=8-3&keywords=nitecore+p12+bundle

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYR9YW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_1TfpDb6A0T53H

I don't know how to do the fancy link! Yay me!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYR9YW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wk-oDbF8T1JF3

Yes, it should fit.

How much were you planning? A quick search showed models similar to what you’re describing for about $100. Here’s something similar, but made by Streamlight. It will be infinitely better for about the same price.

Ok, well we can start there. This is a relatively easy light to shop for because it really only has to do one, relatively simple thing. It will probably be your most expensive light though, in terms of price, weight, and post apocalyptic energy consumption. But since it’s a light you will use in life or death situations, you get what you pay for.

With a weapon as lightweight as an AR it is possible to use a handheld light in a pinch, but it’s annoying, and you end up giving up some of your weapon support, so a weapon mounted light is a small but significant advantage.

In terms of what to look for, I recommend something that isn’t too powerful. One mistake people make with lights is that they think brighter is always better, which is not the case. On a combat light, a bright light does give you more distance, and also can momentarily make it harder for your attacker to see. The primary trade off is that indoors, these lights will also cause too much splash back, which affects your vision. Since most of your critical fighting, whether against humans or zombies, will be in relatively close quarters, you want to make sure you get a light that’s bright, but not so bright you blind yourself. Brighter lights also tend to suck more power, which often makes them heavier, more likely to die in the middle of a fight, and of course in an off grid situation they will use up more of your limited electrical supply.

Now, what counts as “too bright” does depend on how concentrated the beam is, and different manufacturers measure output differently, but as a general rule of thumb I recommend somewhere in the 200-300 lumen range.

One problem you see with a lot of lights is that manufacturers often add way too many bells and whistles. This appeals to the marketing side of things, but it actually makes a light much more difficult to use under pressure. That’s very bad in a combat light. A good combat light should have two modes, “constant on” and “momentary on.” Those are fairly self explanatory. Any other features are not features, they are bugs. With any combat light, you will use momentary on almost exclusively most of the time, in very short bursts. This is primarily to make it more difficult for a human enemy to pinpoint your location in the dark, and can also help to disrupt their night vision if they are not used to it. But it is useful to be able to lock it into constant on mode in case you need to use the weapon one handed. Ideally, you want both functions to have discrete controls, so each button or switch only does one thing, and you cannot activate one when you mean to activate the other.

Keep in mind that for close quarters fighting, a lot of pistol mounted lights also make excellent rifle lights, and are often much lighter weight, which is important.

I’ll give you a few different options to consider, though there are a lot of great options out there.

Streamlight 69110 TLR-1 Weapon Mount Tactical Flashlight Light - 300 Lumens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JWD16E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_s0eIDbABDFN0G
This is an excellent all around light, and one of the best for the money. It will mount to any sort of rail on a pistol or rifle, takes 2 CR123 batteries (which do come in a rechargeable, though you may lose some power and battery life that way). On a rifle it’s perfectly usable with thumb switches, or if you prefer they sell an optional remote switch setup. These are one of the most common weapon lights used in law enforcement both for rifles and pistols, and I would not hesitate to trust one with my life.

Inforce W-05-1 400 Lumens Gen 2 Multi-Function Weapon Mounted Light, White/Black, XXX-Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LW4MEUG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_57eIDbFCAHNBM
This is a rifle specific light. They are very simple to use, and very ergonomic, which is important on a weapon mounted light. You need to be able to reach it easily. They have a momentary/constant on modes, but you can also flip a switch that will make it momentary only, which is useful, and they have a physical lock that you can use to prevent accidental discharge when not in use. (Accidental light discharge can be a problem on a rifle light because it will bump against your body/gear). There are several versions of this light, some of which are too bright or have features you don’t need or want, but some of which would work very well for your purposes. I have a version of this light on my own rifle.

SureFire M300 Mini Scout M300 Mini Scout Light w/Z68 Click-Type tailcap pushbutton Switch, Black, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KZD83DW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_rrfIDbR1Z7JH4 These are a bit pricier than the other options, and tend to be on the heavy side, but they are absolutely bomb proof. Anything Surefire is going to last a lifetime. This model is right on the upper level of the brightness you would want, and it’s a single battery light which saves you some weight on the front of your gun. It takes a single CR123 battery, so rechargeables are an option. You may lose a bit of power, but like I said this is almost too much anyway, so that’s probably fine.

Or, if you want the cadillac option, there’s this one. https://www.surefire.com/m600ib-z68-bk-scout-light.html This is a big, relatively heavy, relatively expensive light, but it does have surefire’s “intellibeam” system, which is one of the few new flashlight technologies that is actually worth having. What it does is sense the amount of light being reflected back at the user, and adjust the intensity of the output automatically. So no matter what you point it at, near or far, you always get as much light as possible without blinding yourself. I have this on my work light, and it’s a game changer. You can use the same light to search a car or a closet that you use to shine across a field, all without requiring any additional thought or input from the user. So far surefire is the only one with something like this, and only on a handful of their lights, but at some point I have no doubt this will be considered an essential feature in a combat light. It’s that good.

This light does use 2 CR123 batteries, which is ok, though you will probably get a very short run time with rechargeables, even by the standards of a tactical light (which all have fairly short run times). However, I strongly suspect that surefire is currently working on a “dual fuel” version of this light, which would get much better performance with rechargeable batteries, and be able to use a rechargeable 18650 battery or CR123 batteries. Because keeping it charged would be a big deal in a zombie situation, it might be worth waiting until they come out with a version that is both “dual fuel” and “intellibeam.” My (handheld) work light has both, and they are both worth having, in my opinion.

Many handheld lights can also be made into a weapon light with the addition of a rail mount. This is a cheap and reliable option, though these lights are often fairly heavy. Also keep in mind that not all handheld lights are designed to withstand recoil so even if you have a very high quality light you want to check before using it as a weapon light.

Depending on which version of the Ruger you have, you will need to either get an MLOK rail section, or you can get a rail mount that attaches to an A2 front sight post, like this. Midwest Industries Tactical Light Mount for Standard Front Sight, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002E6PAHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_5hfIDbXM6VMJE I know several people who use these along with a pistol light, and it’s a very functional setup. You can also get similar mounts that attach to the bayonet lug, if you prefer.

How/where to light the mount tends to depend on your personal preferences and shooting style, so there are a million different ways to set it up. You just have to find something that’s easy to use for you.

If you aren’t carrying a pistol, which most people won’t need, then you probably won’t need a handheld combat light, so the weapon light will be your biggest ticket item.

InForce APL Pistol Mounted Light, Black Body, Constant/Momentary White Light., Black, INF-APL-B-W https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AKJ24BY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_f28gzb9JHMCZM

Why not go for the one with the laser?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0077RHYWQ/ref=psdc_2445457011_t1_B007RB7Y3G

$111 + prime.

You cannot go wrong with a Fenix PD 35. It can use a 18650 rechargeable battery and has multiple brightness settings from low enough to use in the house at night, to a tactical strobe that will blind an attacker.

PD32 light only

PD32 with battery kit

I am planning on upgrading my PD32 to a PD 35 soon. Love fenix lights. Lost it in the yard for a month in the fall, and still worked when I found it. Button was a little off, so I contacted fenix, and they sent me a replacement no questions asked.

Found'em, it was two different Duracell 3xC flashlights, one 1000 lumen & another 1300 (maybe $15 on sale or in the us?).
Maybe true about the lumen "exaggerating," haven't seen a good reference lumens light to compare, but they're both really bright though. On YT a fair bit too

https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Sidekick-Ultra-Compact-Triple-Output-Keychain/dp/B0177H4S5Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=23NNNPCA7LA67&keywords=surefire%2Btitan&qid=1551098341&s=gateway&sprefix=surefire%2Bt&sr=8-4&th=1&psc=1







Thanks man :D

Had one of these for a while, absolutely loved it: http://www.amazon.com/InForce-Mounted-Constant-Momentary-INF-APL-B-W/dp/B00AKJ24BY

similar, but larger. My wife just bought them wherever, probably Costco. I think this is one of them: https://www.amazon.com/Duracell-Durabeam-Ultra-1000-Lumens/dp/B00O70XP24

I've actually never bought any lights other than the mini-mags and large mags, and one or two specific backpacking lights (ie a super light lantern I can hang from inside a tent).

Would you recommend this:

http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-69260-TLR-1-Rail-Mounted-Tactical/dp/B00B8Q31UQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1413496418&sr=1-1&keywords=glock+light

Or this:


http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-69240-Compact-Mounted-Tactical/dp/B0077RHYWQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1413496418&sr=1-2&keywords=glock+light

http://www.amazon.com/UltraTac-T15/dp/B079FTKG4X/?tag=parametrek-20
Looks nice...

UltraTac T15 Waterproof 1500 Lumens Compact Tactical Flashlight with 5 Light Modes for Outdoors, Hunting, CREE XHP35 LED. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079FTKG4X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6-T8BbMBBV8F1

https://www.amazon.com/UltraTac-T15/dp/B079FTKG4X/

This would be my first UltraTac.

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It’s very kind of you to do this for us all. I’m more of a newcomer, so I’d like to try out the XHP series if I’m selected with this:

UltraTac T15. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079FTKG4X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qqi9Bb1K1Q837

http://www.amazon.com/UltraTac-T15/dp/B079FTKG4X/?tag=parametrek-20

It might be a Streamlight ProTac. They sell them on amazon for cheap with a pressure switch and 2 ways to mount them (rail adapter and sticky tape) also comes with 2 batteries. It’s what i run on my rifle and have had 0 issues over the last 2 years

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AXR8IKS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

The [Streamlight TLR-4] (https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-TLR-4-Light-Laser-Black/dp/B0077RHYWQ) is just over $100 on Amazon right now.

Let the haters hate. If you want a light/laser combo, get one. I like mine. I shoot well, but thought hey, might be fun to have a laser.... and it is fun. It has a toggle so you can select to use just the light, use both, or just the laser. Its bright enough for HD without being too blinding.

I picked mine up for like $90. If you get this now, you'll still have enough $$ for several hundred rounds of training ammo to get familiar with your new laser/light!

Because I missed it at the 41k giveaway...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6Y9BGZ?th=1

Thanks!

Non-mobile link

https://www.amazon.com/Orion-Tactical-Flashlight-Pressure-Switch/dp/B00BNFDQMU

Streamlight Protac

Surefire compact scout

GG&G for the rail. It's about the cheapest non-hokey solution; they make a magazine cap spacer for the 870 that has a sling mount and Picatinny rail on it. I have one (870 mount on a Remington Model 11) and it's great, and puts a light with a tailswitch right where your left hand would need to be to operate it.

Lightwise, Streamlight makes good stuff. Alternately, Surefire mil-surp stuff that ends up on ebay. Specifically, I'd go with this or a used Surefire 951. The 951 is old tech and the bulb doesn't last nearly as long as modern stuff, but for something you're going to function check once a month it's perfectly adequate.

Surefire side kick is pretty nice. Rechargeable through a micro USB, 300 lumens and it had 3 modes. I carry mine all the time. Surefire Sidekick

Assuming one of these, that's the best answer. This will outperform LiFePO4 16340s by a significant margin, especially if you use the unprotected Sanyo UR16650ZTA and a 4.35V charger. Of course, it's on you to avoid over-discharging the unprotected battery.

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-TLR-4-Light-Laser-Black/dp/B0077RHYWQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482879629&sr=8-1&keywords=TLR+4 that's with the laser the tlr3 is without. Think it would be a better fit for your gun.

> Anything reasonable.

You'll have to be more specific around here. =)

For example, there's the $10 Tube that u/Natanael_L mentioned which is great bang-for-the-buck.

However, there is also a similar looking $70 Surefire Sidekick that some people consider perfectly "reasonable" -- it has more output and is American-made.

Folomov 18650s sounds good to me, thanks for the giveaway!! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6Y9BGZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xPs1DbWJWJKBX

Inforce APL gen3 Amazon link for it.

Viridian ctl

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H1XDYFW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_5RwUDb0QJPCCJ

Thanks!

Let's be realistic - unless you are maybe 10ft or closer you are not going to blind anyone with a flashlight. What you will do is completely give away your position and where to hit you at center mass.

A tracer will give away your position, but the acetech ones (aside from the Lighter BT) use a purpleish UV light to make the BBs glow and it's harder to detect.

Either one works, really. I would like to make some suggestions:

- If you go the flashlight route definitely check out the Inforce pic rail mount lights. I just got this one and I am really happy with it. Works well on the Evo rails as well. https://www.amazon.com/Inforce-W-05-1-Multi-Function-Mounted-XXX-Large/dp/B01LW4MEUG

- If you go the tracer route, instead of buying the 18mm to 14mm conversion piece, take a look at this one piece tracer adapter on Shapeways. I am really happy with this adapter as well. https://www.shapeways.com/product/RUSB9QVCN/asg-cz-evo-iii-1-piece-thread-adaptor-18mm-to-14m?optionId=65416238&li=marketplace

Streamlight ProTac 2L. Just a hair over $100, but is a solid light. Comes with a normal push button and tail that can do strobe, low/high, or high. Only for a rifle or shotgun if you were asking about pistol lights.

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88059-ProTac-Railmount-Light/dp/B01AXR8IKS/ref=pd_sim_468_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8G6YYMBKWG5SQQ0S6DN4

With amazon.com all you need is the /dp/ASIN like so:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079C4211C

I used a Streamlight 14032 Sidewinder Military Tactical Flashlight on the low setting.

It's only $200. You'll spend at least $100 on a decent light like a Streamlight.

I've always bought sub $20 flashlights and they always sucked. I decided to spend a little extra on a Fenix PD35 flashlight. Vendor link. I love it! It's small and incredibly bright.

Also a Galaxy S5. I've always bought the older generation phones to save money but sprint had a great deal on them so I got one. everything about this phone is amazing. It feels more powerful than my last two smartphones combined.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GXF9HM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The best I can find is $180 shipped from a seller on Amazon here.

Ive been doing some testing on this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008H9FLE6/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 light for the last 3 months. It's held up through over 2000 rounds of 9mm out of my m&p9c. Its still still very tight and very bright.

I used it for carry for 1 of the 3 months, but the bulk in my pants (insert joke here) was uncomfortable, so I removed it.

It will service fine as a nightstand light IMHO.

http://imgur.com/XW2zXaH

If it's a serious carry gun, I recommend the TLR1 (G19), or TLR3 (m&p9c). I use those when I go OWB.

I just added a Suarez International milled slide with 6.5 RMR, suppressor sights, and a Surefire X300 weapon light to my new Glock 17

http://www.onesourcetactical.com/suarez-red-dot-slide-g17-melonite.aspx

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00999CBJ6?keywords=Surefire%20x300&qid=1451535303&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WJ5EMW/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The flashlight is no Fenix PD32 UE but it works in the dark. I haven't had any issues so far after a couple hundred shells.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B003GXF9HM/ref=mw_dp_cr

Navy has been using this bad boy for a decade. Standard issue but it does the job. IR, blue, green, and white with a strobe function and adjustable brightness. Battery life lasts a long time, too. (NVG compatible)

Amazon changes prices with some degree of automatization. You can use a price tracker to check the history of any given items and set it so that it notifies you once it reaches your price.

I don't know about sub $100, but close to it is the TLR 4 by Streamlight. I have it and love it.

http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-69240-Compact-Mounted-Tactical/dp/B0077RHYWQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412471955&sr=8-1&keywords=streamlight+tlr+4

Inforce W-05-1 400 Lumens Gen 2 Multi-Function Weapon Mounted Light, White/Black, XXX-Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LW4MEUG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WDTUDbEF6BPKY

This doesn't seem bad for $37 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008H9FLE6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Streamlight 88059 ProTac Railmount 2L Dedicated Fixed-Mount Long Gun Light, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AXR8IKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VToBybNJ14D1A