Pistol light

[Trriemferent]

Im looking for suggestions on a pistol light for a compact pistol. Ive got a TLR1 but its too long for a MP9c (wont fit). I like the SF XC1 but cant convince myself to spend that much money for a light. Im looking at the TLR3 at the moment and hoping to buy something during the holiday sales. What else should I be looking at in the $120 price range for a compact pistol.

[fritztkatt]

I like my tlr3. Best option for my price range while not being China junk. Also has good specs and fits my g19 well. First one I had broke, busted bulb it looked like, streamlight took care of me no issues.

It was hard finding a holster for it, especially in lefty.

Can't comment on the others.

[robodeer]

I imagine this one is pretty dim compared to the others, but it's tiny.

[LowThudd]

I imagine this one is pretty dim compared to the others, but it's tiny.

Wow, has anyone tried one of these? I think I'd like on for my Kimber.

[CAglock20c]

Look at the viridian c5l


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[Thanatos2203]

Inforce APL is kind of a nice middle ground size wise if it will fit. Just make sure it has the latest generation rail mount.

[robodeer]

Wow, has anyone tried one of these? I think I'd like on for my Kimber.

I haven't tried it out, but I came across this vid which shows a bit more about it.



Looks pretty cool. That pressure switch is nice.

[Thanatos2203]

You can get an XC1 for $216 delivered from Optics Planet. When you consider that it is a piece of life saving equipment the price becomes easier to swallow.

+1. Just like you can find the X300U for a little over $200 despite the MSRP, the XC1 is going to come down in price if you keep an eye out for deals at SKD, Primary Arms, etc.

[tophatjones]

You can get an XC1 for $216 delivered from Optics Planet. When you consider that it is a piece of life saving equipment the price becomes easier to swallow.

Don't have one yet, so I can't say for certain. But the real problem with the XC1 is that it doesnt fit the M&P9c (OP's gun) nor the HK45c (was really hoping it would). So I'm guessing it is a super low profile light that only fits guns with a rail slot as far forward as a G19, which means it won't fit any of the compact guns with shorter rails. Sucks.

[LeadFarmer74]

I have a tlr 3 on my subcompact. I like it a lot. I put 50 rnds through the gun with it on it. It help up fine but the lense was pretty dirty after those rnds.

[tophatjones]

How do you know it won't fit?

I was really interested in getting one for my HK45c, so I've been googling terms like xc1, fits, does it fit, doesn't fit. Obviously not as good as trying it myself, but here's what I've found:

http://www.waltherforums.com/forum/ccp/45003-surefire-xc1-doesn-t-fit-ccp.html

http://www.hkpro.com/forum/hk-handgun-talk/227708-surefire-xc1-vp9-45c.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/CCW/comments/3s6e5g/xc1_doesnt_fit_hk_p30sk/?ref=readnext_6

John Cordova
Too bad it doesn't fit on the m&p 9c
Sep 18
Tim Nelson
I assume based on the mounting bar, but is this confirmed?
Sep 18
John Cordova
I read an article stating it was confirmed.
Sep 18

Compact light doesn't fit on sub-compact gun
by Richard, from United States, AZ Written on November 10, 2015
I like the light and I really like Optics Planet but this light just doesn't fit on my XDs or my XD Subcompact Mod.2. The light is too long between the controls and the mounting bracket to fit on a gun with less than about 4" barrel. On the XDs .45 and XD Subcompact Mod.2 .45, both with 3.3" barrels, the light makes contact with the trigger guard long before the non-adjustable mounting lug ever makes contact with the rail.

I like the momentary-on controls. They're easy to use. The constant-on cross-bar is difficult to use and appears to be included solely to advertise constant-on functionality. Current trend is momentary-on and used this way the light is awesome.

I would recommend this light for use on a full-size gun. I have full-size guns but they all have lights (either TLR-1s or Ultra-300) and holsters and I just don't want to purchase more stuff....

[patriot_man]

How do you know it won't fit?

It was designed for the Glock 19 only from what I gather

[patriot_man]

Well I wouldn't say "only", I'm sure it fits on scores of other guns. When people say it doesn't fit, some might be meaning it protrudes past the muzzle. In which case it does fit.

True, however the distance from the slot on the Glock rail to trigger guard will need to be replicated on other brands as well.

Also from my casual observation the rail that the XC1 uses looks like it will not slide over a picatinny rail.