Weapons light suggestions

[drew3630]

I have a USP 9mm compact with the proprietary HK rail. Can anyone give me suggestions on what weapons light will fit on that rail?
Thanks

[003]

http://www.opticsplanet.com/gg-g-hk-usp-flashlight-mounts-for-streamlight-tlr-iti-m3-m6.html

Give some serious considerateness to installing a rail adapter. I have one my HK USP. It adds very little bulk and allows me to use any of the current lights/lasers on the market.

[Germ1]

If you can't afford a Surefire then buy a Streamlight.

[madoka]

I have a USP 9mm compact with the proprietary HK rail. Can anyone give me suggestions on what weapons light will fit on that rail?

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-69221-Mounted-Tactical-Compact/dp/B0039D0KRS

So you can see the relative sizes: in this pic, second column, third one down:

[drew3630]

http://www.opticsplanet.com/gg-g-hk-...iti-m3-m6.html

Give some serious considerateness to installing a rail adapter. I have one my HK USP. It adds very little bulk and allows me to use any of the current lights/lasers on the market.

I hadn't thought of a rail adapter. Thanks for the suggestions

[ZombieLivesMatter]

I bought a Streamlight TLR1 HL because I didn't want to spend that much on a Surefire. I'm happy with it but if I were to buy a light again I'd pay the extra for a Surefire. I think the saying around these forums is "buy once cry once."

[Sam1234]

I bought a Streamlight TLR1 HL because I didn't want to spend that much on a Surefire. I'm happy with it but if I were to buy a light again I'd pay the extra for a Surefire. I think the saying around these forums is "buy once cry once."

I recently purchased a Sreamlight TRL-I HL and it seems well made, has a tight fit, easy one hand operation and super bright.

What more would I get with a surefire?

Thanks,

Sam

[jay_cue]

I recently purchased a Sreamlight TRL-I HL and it seems well made, has a tight fit, easy one hand operation and super bright.

What more would I get with a surefire?

Thanks,

Sam

you would get true operator status.

[ZombieLivesMatter]

I recently purchased a Sreamlight TRL-I HL and it seems well made, has a tight fit, easy one hand operation and super bright.

What more would I get with a surefire?

Thanks,

Sam

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with my TLR1 HL and will continue using it. But I had the chance to temporarily swap wIth someone's Surefire at a class and I immediately felt the quality difference. One example is the switch, the TLR works well, but felt flimsy after trying the switch on the Surefire, I immediately noticed the solid and firm feel on the Surefire. The Surefire felt more solid as if it can take a drop better. The other guy complained about the switch control on my TLR but I've never had a problem with it, to me they were both simple to operate.
I'm assuming most of us are buying the light to attach for SD and HD. When I bought the Sreamlight I thought "great I can save $80 from a Surefire and buy more ammo." Now I think "if I'm using this for my home defense gun, what's another $80 for a light that will be attached many years."

[Sunday]

Shoot at the light.

[ruchik]

I'm not sure how much extra you get with the Surefire. I have a TLR-1, TLR-3, and the XC1, so I can't compare apples to apples.

But I have handled the X300, and I can tell you that it's like the difference between a Humvee and a tank. The difference in build solidity is pretty apparent.

[ZombieLivesMatter]

But I have handled the X300, and I can tell you that it's like the difference between a Humvee and a tank. The difference in build solidity is pretty apparent.

I agree, exactly what I was saying above, you can feel the obvious difference in build quality. But I'm still happy with my Streamlight and will continue using it until it breaks.

[alexisjohnson]

In my opinion, the TLR is too bright...its like 600 700 some lumens. I don't think a tac light should be anything beyond 100 200 for a handgun. Whatever you are defending yourself from will be within 10-20 yard (if not closer) and that much light will just end up blinding you (esp if it hits off of a wall).

I don't understand the need for 700 lumens on a handgun...unless there is a specific situation in mind (maybe a cop clearing a warehouse or something like that)...

[madoka]

I don't understand the need for 700 lumens on a handgun...unless there is a specific situation in mind (maybe a cop clearing a warehouse or something like that)...

That's why I recommended the TLR-3.

1) It's designed to fit on the USP compact, so no adapter necessary

2) It's 90-125 lumens, so it won't blind you in a HD situation

3) Full sized lights will go WAY past the slide and cause problems with balance and clouding the lens



4) The XC-1 is the only Surefire I do not recommend. It is poorly constructed compared to Surefire's other products.

I own over 20 handgun lights, including the entire Surefire and Streamlight handgun lines, so I'm not playing any favorites.

[vinny_land]

If you can't afford a Surefire then buy a Streamlight.

That pretty much sums it up IMO