Posted: 2/3/2007 3:09:41 AM EDT
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I am getting a handgun for home defense use. I've owned a number of guns for years but these were longarms and rimfire pistols. I have shot a number of other people's pistols but not enough to form many opinions about them, and I just never got around to buying one myself, until now. The pistol I'm looking at is a G19, by the by. I wanted a double-stack capacity, and the 45's were a bit fatter than ideal for me. Also: I live in a no-carry state, so that is not an issue--this gun is only the "nightstand gun", and the occasional practice use. I plan on moving toa carry state but I'd most-likely get something else for that anyway--even if just a second of the same model of pistol. ....The first thing I wanted was the tritium sights, these just seem to make sense and don't interfere with daytime use anyway. I dunno what brand the shop has, but they will mount them for free if I get them at the same time as the gun. ....The second thing was to get a tac flashlight with a grip ring, and always keep it with the gun. [-both the above are pretty certain-] The third (possible) accessory is a light on the gun itself (Streamlight TLR-1 in particular). I rather like the idea of having a "backup light" on board, but I don't know if these things interfere with any other functions or not, in actual practice. Anyone find them good or bad, under these use conditions? And is there anything else I should consider? ~ |
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night sights is good to have on any SD/HD/PD gun as to a light....one of those is great also--2 is better, one on the gun and one personal +1 for the TLR-1--great light for the money; heck, LApolicegear.com had em for ~$88 a few days ago... just practice w/ what ever setup you decide on, but both options you already have in mind are good imo FWIW: the older M3s work great also, and the surefire x200 is another great HG light |
| The big down side to a weapon mounted tac light is that in order to light them up, you end up pointing a loaded weapon at them. Not ideal if you are running on a major adreniline rush and have a family member that is in the wrong place at the wrong time. Stick to the hand held light for the nightstand gun. G19 is a great choice and should serve you well. |