Weapon Lights

Styx said:

I've started this thread because I never ran a rail mounted holster, so I was interested in other's experiences. I have carried IWB with a TLR-6 on my Shield though. Since you have experience with the larger rail mounted lights, do you find that your setup prints more or less while carrying vs having a holster/pistol without a light?

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It depends on what I’m wearing and in what position I’m carrying in.

If I’m carrying in 3 o’clock and it’s not a loose t-shirt then it prints a little bit more, but more because of the added bulk of the holster.

At appendix then no. Not at all. Even with a relatively form fitting shirt it doesn’t print a whole lot in appendix. Appendix is where the whole thing shines.

At 3 o’clock behind the crest of the hip it honestly just depends on what your wearing. It’ll be slightly bulkier, but some lights are more streamlined than others. Same with holsters.

You don’t have to totally dress around the gun, but it helps to keep it in mind.

Do you find it to be more uncomfortable to wear?

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No. Not at all.

I don't notice any difference carrying with a WML vs not carrying without it. I also have a very comfortable holster/belt combination that I have used for many years. Having just switched to the Walther Q4, I notice the threaded barrel difference more than the light.

The only one I have is on is my "go outside to see what made the strange noise my wife heard" pistol. and I'm carrying it in my hand.