Holster or weaponlight?

[LBPrepper]

Recently broke my M&P 45 out of jail and I want to buy myself some gifts. Apart from, ammo what would you get first: holster or weaponlight?

[geeknow]

Personally, a light + holster that is capable of carrying both.

[Pc487]

If it's one or the other, you should go light first then holster. If you go holster first you end up with 2 holsters because you'll need a new one once you get a light.

[DRAB_81]

What's the intended purpose of the gun? First handgun? CCW? Nightstand? Which one would you be more likely to use?

If you don't carry, there's no need to dump a bunch of money on a holster. Just grab a cheap Uncle Mikes paddle ($20, I have a few) and a TLR-1 ($100'ish).

[Foxsweep]

[Striker]

Recently broke my M&P 45 out of jail and I want to buy myself some gifts. Apart from, ammo what would you get first: holster or weaponlight?

Good holster like Raven Concealment or Safariland ALS. A hand held light can be just as effective in an HD/SD situation and I assume you have one you're comfortable with. Honestly, you're going to end up with more than one holster anyway. Different holsters for different applications.

[SNCaliber]

yup if you don't carry no need for a holster really immediately, if its for HD i would get a light

[paul0660]

You need a holster, you don't need a light.

Holsters and slings, the most important things right after a safe, ammo, cleaning stuff, a place to shoot, and more ammo.

[daybreak]

You need a holster, you don't need a light.

Holsters and slings, the most important things right after a safe, ammo, cleaning stuff, a place to shoot, and more ammo.

Absolutely. I think the whole "you don't need a holster" mentality is a California thing because Californians rarely ever get to walk around with a gun on their hip.

OP, holster absolutely.

[zfields]

You need a holster, you don't need a light.

Holsters and slings, the most important things right after a safe, ammo, cleaning stuff, a place to shoot, and more ammo.

This... You can always just use a flash light if you need it around the house. Then all you need is a couple more mags, and join up at your local USPSA club.

[DRAB_81]

The OP hasn't answered me yet, but if he doesn't have a CCW or any plans to shoot USPSA/IDPA (I figure he would have chosen 9 or 40 for that), you guys still think he NEEDS a good holster? If we're talking about how the extra money could be spent on stuff other than the 2 options he gave, I'd say buy ammo or get some professional instruction.

[paul0660]

He didn't say good holster, and I wouldn't venture into competition without a lot of research.

Something you hang on your belt to hold your piece? Everyone needs one, otherwise you will have to bring your nightstand to shtf.

[DRAB_81]

That makes sense.

[LBPrepper]

Yes this is my first handgun and and intended purpose would be home defense and range gun.

[LBPrepper]

Tried buying generic holsters from my LGS but they didn't fit my gun. Also I have shot plenty of handguns so I have experience shooting but more instruction wouldn't hurt!