Holster with or without light

[06roush]

Looking for a holster for my CZ SP-01. Recently bought a TRL1s more on a whim than actually necessity. Will a holster for a light added gun hold the gun well if i end up ditching the TRL1? My gut is telling me to just go with a holster without a light but since i have it, might as well let it be there...?

As far as holsters are concerned, I've been recommended Tac-Tech-Cal and Raven. Through some research, looks like you guys are a big fan of TTC.

[neouser]

Without.

Generally speaking, for myself, I'm not a big fan of weapons mounted lights.

[fullrearview]

It's a personal choice. I CCW a XDm 3.8 with a tlr3. Having a light on the weapon is a HUGE plus for me.

There is a ton of debate over this. Do a topic search and you will get info for and against.

[SA227driver]

For most home defense scenarios with other people in the house and a weapon mounted light, wherever that light goes you're also sweeping loved ones with your muzzle if you're dealing with a home invasion/hostage scenario.

Now, the time a weapon mounted in my opinion could be advantageous is if you have a perp on the ground and calling 911 with one had and keeping the lift/gun trained on him.

[SA227driver]

I've had both setups and prefer a weapon without a light and just carry a flashlight separately.

[fullrearview]

wherever that light goes you're also sweeping loved ones with your muzzle

Let me ask you this... Why do you need to point the light at an object to identify it?

[fullrearview]

OP:

Here is an option I am considering carrying as a backup light while on duty...



It can be a handheld back up, weapon light backup, or rifle light backup, all in one.

[scglock]

You definitely need a light to identify threats/non-threats in low light conditions. Whether it's a weapon mounted light or handheld flashlight is your choice. Use whatever you're comfortable with.. I prefer weapon mounted.. easy to manipulate and you get to have both hands on your gun

[neouser]

Let me ask you this... Why do you need to point the light at an object to identify it?

My rebuttal. If you can identify an object without a light, why use a light in the first place?

[Sheperd80]

My rebuttal. If you can identify an object without a light, why use a light in the first place?

I think he meant in an otherwise dark room. A decent light casts enough light everywhere to keep an eye on things around you without taking the gun off target. In the dark my tlr3 lights my whole living room pretty well. Even when the battery started to die.

[Arkangel]

Question for all who use a handheld flashing... How often do you train ( at the range or during courses) with your light?

I rarely see people with a weapon mounted light at the range, let alone a handheld one.

[fullrearview]

My rebuttal. If you can identify an object without a light, why use a light in the first place?

I think your missing the point... You still use a light. Every light I own will illuminate the entire room from the low ready. It's a training thing. I never have to bring my weapon above the low ready.

[Bunsen]

I have a Surefire X400 mounted to a Springfield XD. It is my home defense gun and I leave it set for both the light and laser to come on when I switch it on. At the range I mostly practice manipulating the light from the low ready position. I know all about the concern with a weapons mounted light but to me honestly when I am woken up in the middle of the night I don’t want to fumble to find two things and would rather only have to grab my gun.

[SA227driver]

Question for all who use a handheld flashing... How often do you train ( at the range or during courses) with your light?

I rarely see people with a weapon mounted light at the range, let alone a handheld one.

I train with a flashlight every two to three months at my preferred tac pistol instructor's class.

[SA227driver]

Let me ask you this... Why do you need to point the light at an object to identify it?

Because, once that light comes on it's going to attract everyone's attention, even the bad guy with the gun, I usually sweep a room with the light looking for anything out of place. I never leave the light on when clearing my house and i always have the pistol at low ready.