HD long gun light options

[Mezcalfud]

I have been out of the lighting knowledge zone for a while and was looking to add a pressure switch on my TLR-1 for a long gun light, but it is almost as much as buying a new light! So I am looking for a good light to mount to a MLok rail. I don't want to drop a ton of money but want something decent and fairly small.
I don't see a lot of the TLR style lights on rails, mostly handheld units?
Any recommendations or things to avoid?

[rlewpolar]

I have been out of the lighting knowledge zone for a while and was looking to add a pressure switch on my TLR-1 for a long gun light, but it is almost as much as buying a new light! So I am looking for a good light to mount to a MLok rail. I don't want to drop a ton of money but want something decent and fairly small.
I don't see a lot of the TLR style lights on rails, mostly handheld units?
Any recommendations or things to avoid?

If you already have a TLR1, a pressure switch is $35 on Amazon. I have this setup on a few ARs and it works very well. I wouldn?t cheap out on a HD light. TLR1 with a pressure switch is a solid setup


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[Citadelgrad87]

I put mine on a rail right where my thumb can rest on the rocker switch.

[Mezcalfud]

The TLR1 door is about $43 and a switch is another $35. I may try to use as is for now. Thanks.
I have replaced the switch door already on both of mine- they break easy!

[yacko]

If you have the front sight post,

Elzetta makes a clamp that hooks to the post and holds light underneath. Just run your support hand forward to push the switch.

https://elzetta.com/product/zfh1500/

[rlewpolar]

HD long gun light options

The TLR1 door is about $43 and a switch is another $35. I may try to use as is for now. Thanks.
I have replaced the switch door already on both of mine- they break easy!

Yes, I see your point. I forgot about the door.

Maybe one of these?

Streamlight 88066 Pro Tac Rail Mount HL-X 1000-Lumen Professional Tactical Flashlight with High/Low/Strobe Dual Fuel, Black https://a.co/d/aV6ShOF


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[Mezcalfud]

So far everything is Chinese except Surefire and Maglite?

[D.A.V.I.D.]

So far everything is Chinese except Surefire and Maglite?

That?s just what you get with a cheaper light. You got Modlite, cloud defense and arisaka but they?re going to cost you. I didn?t know maglite was US made but man do they suck, I was just laughing recently when I found one in the garage. Big old light that barely puts out any light compared to my little mini streamlight micro.

[Mezcalfud]

Shopping for lights is like shopping for mattresses! I am going with-Streamlight 88071 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X USB 1000-Lumen Rechargeable Multi-Fuel Weapon Light with USB Battery and Cable, Remote Switch, Tail Switch, and Clips, Box, Black

[deadcoyote]

Shopping for lights is like shopping for mattresses! I am going with-Streamlight 88071 ProTac Rail Mount HL-X USB 1000-Lumen Rechargeable Multi-Fuel Weapon Light with USB Battery and Cable, Remote Switch, Tail Switch, and Clips, Box, Black

I have this light on a BCM rifle and love it. The battery life is actually pretty darn good. Like they always last longer than advertised.

[Mezcalfud]

Yes, I see your point. I forgot about the door.

Maybe one of these?

Streamlight 88066 Pro Tac Rail Mount HL-X 1000-Lumen Professional Tactical Flashlight with High/Low/Strobe Dual Fuel, Black https://a.co/d/aV6ShOF


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and I have to thank you for the recommendation!

If anyone else is looking this place has it (cr123 and the rechargeable) on sale and SG10 for 10% off- NO CA TAX

https://www.premiumselectsupplies.com/products/streamlight-protac-railmount-hl-x-flashlights

It saved about $10 over Amazon and I didn't have to buy from Amazon!

[deadcoyote]

They also sell them at sportsman’s warehouse for the same price as Amazon, at least they did a couple years ago when I got mine. I bought it with a sportsman’s gift card.

[rlewpolar]

and I have to thank you for the recommendation!

If anyone else is looking this place has it (cr123 and the rechargeable) on sale and SG10 for 10% off- NO CA TAX

https://www.premiumselectsupplies.com/products/streamlight-protac-railmount-hl-x-flashlights

It saved about $10 over Amazon and I didn't have to buy from Amazon!

Glad to help. That?s a good light, you will be happy with it


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