Looking for a laser light combo for my XD
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AKElroy
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I have the Streamlight TLR-2 on my XDm, and I paid over $250.00 for it. In hindsight, I would absolutey stick with light-only TLR-1; the Laser is really not needed for SD with a light this bright; save the money & invest in Heine Straight 8's. You can find the TLR-1 for less than $100.00. It is a quality piece & EXTREMELY bright.
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Rubber_Duck
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I also highly recommend the Streamlight TLR-1. I believe LA Police Gear had them for $89 or so, though their prices may have changed as I haven't looked in a long time. I have extensive experience with the TLR-1 as well as the TLR-2.
The TLR-2 is great, and the laser is very visible even with the surrounding bright white light of the LED. The one thing I don't like is that it costs significantly more than the TLR-1.
If you don't mind having a separate light and laser, you could mount this laser and mount the TLR-1 tac light to the bottom. Said combo would keep you under your $200 limit: http://www.combathunting.com/LASER_SIGHTS-Rail_Mount_Laser_System.html
The disadvantage, however, is that you lose the ability to turn on both the light AND laser with a single switch like you can with a laser-light combo, and it would be bulkier than an all-in-one unit. The laser in the above link is a copy of the Lasermax Unimax laser IIRC. The original Unimax is about $200 alone.
Hope this helps.
The TLR-2 is great, and the laser is very visible even with the surrounding bright white light of the LED. The one thing I don't like is that it costs significantly more than the TLR-1.
If you don't mind having a separate light and laser, you could mount this laser and mount the TLR-1 tac light to the bottom. Said combo would keep you under your $200 limit: http://www.combathunting.com/LASER_SIGHTS-Rail_Mount_Laser_System.html
The disadvantage, however, is that you lose the ability to turn on both the light AND laser with a single switch like you can with a laser-light combo, and it would be bulkier than an all-in-one unit. The laser in the above link is a copy of the Lasermax Unimax laser IIRC. The original Unimax is about $200 alone.
Hope this helps.
colorado_handgunner
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Stay away from Laserlite, period. Not worth spit.
possum
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i have a streamlight m6 that has worked great, i have had it for years, and have ran it on my xd for several training events, and it is solid and reliable.
Bobo
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This is probably one of the best laser/light combos available at this time...
http://www.viridiangreenlaser.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=48
It's pricey, but it can be puchased for a bit less elsewhere.
Bobo
http://www.viridiangreenlaser.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=48
It's pricey, but it can be puchased for a bit less elsewhere.
Bobo
tangomike706
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Im using the TLR 2 on my XDM .. a little more then 200.00 but I cant complain about the performance .. and previous comments are dead on .. the Light is so dammed bright (80 Lumens I think ) The laser is almost not needed .
The Wiry Irishman
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I've had one for my FNP-45 for close to a year now, and am very happy with it. Holds zero popping it on and off the gun, I've never had to adjust it since I bought it, though I've only had maybe 800-1000 rounds through the gun with the light/laser on. Check on Ebay, I got mine from a guy's store selling new ones for ~120.
doctorxring
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TLR-2
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I have a TLR-2 on my XD40 Tactical. It is one of my home defense
guns and I keep it in my night stand.
I could not disagree more about this light versus the TLR-1 or any
"just light" only.
I can poke this weapon around a corner and make a DEAD on shot
with only revealing a small part of my body. You might think you
can do that with a light only, but you can't.
The addition of a TLR-2 or some comparable product turns a pistol into
a superbly competent low light or no light weapon. Just amazing.
I bought it recently off of Ebay for $230 shipped.
dxr
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I have a TLR-2 on my XD40 Tactical. It is one of my home defense
guns and I keep it in my night stand.
I could not disagree more about this light versus the TLR-1 or any
"just light" only.
I can poke this weapon around a corner and make a DEAD on shot
with only revealing a small part of my body. You might think you
can do that with a light only, but you can't.
The addition of a TLR-2 or some comparable product turns a pistol into
a superbly competent low light or no light weapon. Just amazing.
I bought it recently off of Ebay for $230 shipped.
dxr
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Seattleimport
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I found this inexpensive option: http://www.combathunting.com/LASER_SIGHTS-Tactical_Laser_Flashlight_Combo_Fits_Glock.html
Any thoughts on it?
Any thoughts on it?
John Parker
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With a name like BlackOps, aren't you issued a laser-light combo?
Kidding, don't freak. I'll plus-one on the Streamlight, it's an excellent light!
Kidding, don't freak. I'll plus-one on the Streamlight, it's an excellent light!
Darthbauer
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Go to ebay and type in Insight M6. Lots of them going for under $200.
Out of your price range but really damn nice, take a look at the Surefire M400.
Out of your price range but really damn nice, take a look at the Surefire M400.
Kingofthehill
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002B0H0ZK
NC Star... Light Laser combo... i paid 100 even. Its held "0" perfectly on the 3 guns i have them on with hundreds if not 1000+ through them. The ligth is very bright as well.
Can't go wrong IMO... it does the job and does it well.
JOe
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swinokur
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I use an Insight Tech Gear M6X. The only downside is it is not an LED. They weren't available when I bought mine. I have it on a G22 and i has worked flawlessly.
The Surefire X400 is nice but way too much money for most folks.
The Surefire X400 is nice but way too much money for most folks.
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