looking for kydex/weaponlights

[Trigger]

first off, I would like to apologise to the mods and admins if I'm not posting this in the correct area. secondly, I came to a realization last night after being told to go and check out a strange noise outside by my girlfriend that I need weapon lights on my pistols and long guns. my AR has one made by the former pelican industries, and my Springfield XDm has some cheapo that I found at a army/navy surplus for $50. and after grabbing the only pistol with a weapon light and discovering that after my adrenaline is going the button set up on that cheapo light is absolute shit. Having to basically let go of the weapon entirely with one hand to activate and deactivate the light is, for lack of a better term, fucking bullshit. the light on the ar is fine and I like it, but I'm beginning to discover why people are starting to sway towards the push button caps instead of pressure pads for activation. long story short I've decided that its time to update and reevaluate my weapon lights and in doing so demands that I also change the way I carry. with all that out of the way now comes my questions, first I would like to see what everyones opinions are on particular weapon lights (handgun, rifle, and shotgun) also I would like to see if anyone can point me in the direction of some decent makers of kydex holsters that can support handguns with weaponlights. the weapons I would like to add lights on are the following, Sig Sauer P220 ST (railed), Springfield XDm 3.8 9MM, Benelli M3 Super 90 tactical USMC edition, and a standard M4gery.

again I apologise if I'm posting this in the wrong area, I did do several searches on the topic but nothing quite answered my questions the way I wanted them too. thank you guys for the help in advance!


~Damien

[Wulf202]

i run trl-1 on all pistols, 300 lumens is blinding. Supertacs on the rifles but next time i'll run tlr series on everything

Blade tech makes good holsters.

[mtnrider]

TRL-1 HL. 500 lumens, affordable, reliable, easy to use.
I also have Surefire X300 and X300 ultra. Awesome lights and I run them on my rifles with a pressure switch but find the stock switch when used on a pistol difficult to activate.

[275RLTW]

I've run Insight M3 and Surefire X300s and are pleased with them both. I don't like needing a tool to constantly tighten up a TLR. Regarding holsters, you can order just about anything kydex made from any reputable holster company (Raven, JM, etc...).

[funkymonkey1111]

I have a surefire x300U (ultra) that I really like. Steve at Colorado Holster can make a holster for your gun and light combo with no problem--usually within a week's turnaround.

[funkymonkey1111]

also, do you have a good quality flashlight? obviously there are varying schools of thought out there, but a good handheld light is going to be very helpful in a "bump in the night" situation.

[Trigger]

thanks for the replies! I'm leaning towards the TLR1 right now simply on account of the price, but if I can find an X300 for less than 190 I'd probably think real hard on it. as far as a handheld I do have a Surefire G2X Pro that I use at work, an amazing light to say the least, super durable and bright as hell. I just tend to leave it in north dakota simply because I use it at work but I think I may bring it home as I'm beginning to find I would have more use for it here. Like I said after that little incident I decided to start looking at lights a little more seriously.

[Geardo]

+1 on the TLR-1 and take a look at Raven i have one for my P226 and couldnt be happier

[stoner01]

TRL-1s on my pistol. M300s on my rifles. For a pistol light I don't suggest going above 300 lumens or you risk catching the light yourself. If the rifle is going to be used as a primary outdoors gun when checking your perimeter, 500 lumens should be plenty.
In terms of a handheld light, the one I use is a 5.11 LTAC L1. About 150 lumens and perfect for close illumination or when you want to shine something without pointing a gun at it.

[dan512]

Yeah,flashlights on guns are a good idea. It turns out seeing what you are going to shoot before you do it is a good idea.
As far a rifle light there are a million options. You don't need it to fit in a holster,so it's whatever. Choose something with a clicky tail cap that is bright and move on.
For pistol lights go either Surefire(if you can afford it) or Streamlight and get a JM custom kydex holster.