Recommend a good light/laser combo for me

[Massan]

Currently got my eyes on 3, any inputs or recommendations are welcomed.

Surefire X400

http://www.surefire.com/X400product

Streamlight TLR-2

http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=81

Insight M6

http://www.insighttechgearstore.com/m6led.html

[Heiko]

What's your budget? The TLR-2 is a good one for a decent price. The X400 is mucho bucks but nice. The Insight would have to be a LED version to be considered but I would rule it out in favor of the aluminum bodied TLR-2 and X400.

I went wih a TLR-2.

[XDRoX]

Personally I'd get the least expensive of the three. Some of those lights are way over priced. I have an Insight and it works fine. I have no idea how it compares in price to the others, but back when I needed a light, that's all I could find. I remember it being expensive at the time. I don't remember how much it was though.

[BayouBullets]

I own a Streamlight TLR-2. The strobe effect takes a little practice, but I LOVE the easy finger flip controls just past my trigger. ZERO complaints on the unit. I don't know about the other two, but I wouldn't hesitate to say pull the trigger on one like mine.

[Rafale]

The Viridian C5L seems to be popular - Green laser is the best!

[Massan]

Not quite as worried about price, cheaperthandirt has them for pretty much the same price so im wondering more on weight/balance, functionality, reliability, etc.

[osxgp]

I have 2 of the Insight M6 led versions and a Viridian X5L. All work fine but the Viridian isnt an easy on easy off laser/light combo like the Insight. I think Surefire is an excellent product but the price is too steep for me. I'd like to try the Streamlight combo because it is aluminum, but the polymer Insight hasn't been a problem.

[Gts408]

Tlr-2. Pretty happy with it on my G17.

[tonyxcom]

There is also the X5L Gen 2 which is a lot different than the previous version.

[pyromensch]

I own a Streamlight TLR-2. The strobe effect takes a little practice, but I LOVE the easy finger flip controls just past my trigger. ZERO complaints on the unit. I don't know about the other two, but I wouldn't hesitate to say pull the trigger on one like mine.

you must have the tlr-2s.
i have the tlr-2 like/d it, but have a few issues, laser has been acting up, and now i can't get, the light only to work. been procrastinating, about sending it in for repairs.

[djleisure]

+1 on the TLR-2. Easy function and rugged.

[D.M.C.]

I got a Viridian C5L on my CZ and it's pretty handy and easy to reach with the trigger finger extended outside of the guard. The green laser is *very* bright and visible. The light is strong and strobes pretty intensely. The only thing is that switching modes is not something you can do at the 'ready' position as your offhand has to cycle through the selection modes of laser/light combos. Once you know what mode you want though, it's easy to turn on and off.

[dalriaden]

+1 on the tlr-2 have had it for 3 years and 0 issues

[RollingCode3]

I dont like light and laser on the same unit.

Crimson trace + tlr/surefire =

[redcliff]

I agree with RollingCode3 that the Crimson Trace grips are very good and they generally keep the laser closer to the bore center line. You also still have a laser even if the light is removed.

However on my 1911 with a rail I prefer custom grips so use an Insight M6. Mine has been excellent, and is very easy to install/remove without any tools needed to tighten it and it has not marred my finish at all.