Posted: 8/3/2012 9:15:48 PM EDT
| Im looking at finally getting a light for my P226. Is there a thread somewhere comparing all the different lights? I Cant afford an X300 which is what I really want, so I need to look at other options. thanks |
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Im looking at finally getting a light for my P226. Is there a thread somewhere comparing all the different lights? I Cant afford an X300 which is what I really want, so I need to look at other options. thanks No thread that I'm aware of but maybe this can be the one? The Streamlight TLR-1, or some version of it, is pretty much the standard in popularly priced lights. They can normally be found somewhere on line for about $100.00, give or take. It’s a good light and I’m not sure anything really competes with it in its price range. The X300 is probably the best of the best if money is no object and the Insight WL1-AA is a nice light that takes AA batteries, which is a nice feature if you don’t need the run time of CR123 lights. These are all “full size” lights for service pistol sized guns. There are smaller lights for smaller guns but your 226 would be fine with any of them. |
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I have an Insight M3 (converted to LED) and M3X, as well as the X2 (light only).
The M3 is usually mounted to my Beretta CX4, and the M3X is on my 870 Police (bed gun). However, I take them off the long guns when I need a pistol light for whatever reason. The X2 I picked up to use with my M&P Compact, being the M3s do not fit. I've been very happy with everything from Insight, and the lights are top notch. |
| thanks for input. Yes I definitely want a service-size light. TLR-1 looks like what I will be after, but I hadn't really heard of the insight lights so I need to check those out. This will simply be on the rail at night, I'm not carrying with it on there and I have a light on my rifle for hunting. so I really don't necessarily need the high-dollar but I do want reliable. It would be nice to be able to pop on the 870 as well |
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I have both the TLR-1 and X300, and between the two, I use the X300 on my M&P, and the TLR-1 as a backup light. X300 Rocker switch is solid, and I prefer pressing the switch forwards for momentary on. The TLR-1 has crapped out on me (busted switch) but Streamlight has good CS and took care of my problem. |
| Running a X300 and a TLR-2s. I had a Insight and it was good. The X300 is my go to but the TLR is GTG. Most of us at my firehouse have the helmet mounted version on the TLR, We have dropped them, been hit with falling stuff and most have been exposed to "extreme" heat. They are all still in service. |
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Sock money away and get an X300. If you will not rush and look these come up at good prices. I bought one last week on Sigforum for $130 shipped. It came in the original box with all the stuff. If I handed it to you now you would swear it was new. This is my 3rd X300. All were used, looked like new, and I didn't give over $150 for any of them. I would rather have a used Surefire than a new Streamlight. I just gave my last Streamlight (TLR-3) away. I would rather have an X200 than any Streamlight. They are plenty bright enough and can be found in great shape for about $100. That's what I sold both mine for when I upgraded to X300s. |
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X300 if you're busting down doors for a living. The TLR-1 is sufficient for most people. Where do you people get this shit?  OP, I run a tlr1s on my carry pistol and my HD rifle. They have survived everything I've thrown at them, including a lot of shoot house time in classes, one taking his from utm rounds.
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| I'd go X-300 Mine have both taken serious beetings and still run like a top. The TLR-1 has been attributed to causing problems on the glock frame because of the way it clamps down on the frame. They told us in the class that it didn't let the frame flex properly and could cause problems on the gun. Not 100% how true that is. |
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I'd go X-300 Mine have both taken serious beetings and still run like a top. The TLR-1 has been attributed to causing problems on the glock frame because of the way it clamps down on the frame. They told us in the class that it didn't let the frame flex properly and could cause problems on the gun. Not 100% how true that is. That sounds a little like this: "You know the AK can shoot M16 ammo too? That is why the VC carried them" I have serious doubts that Glock made a pistol that only functions when floppy and then put a rail on it, to mount rigid metallic hardware to. I know some poly frames might peen if you over tighten or use the wrong rail block in them, but otherwise.... ETA: I found this from Streamlight. Something about mass and momentum on .40 cal Glocks. Issues Using Tactical Lights on Glock® Pistols Some Glock® .40 caliber pistols, models 22 and 23, exhibit feeding malfunctions, either nose down or nose up (stovepipe), when used with tactical lights. The problems tend to occur with individual guns, with some pistols becoming totally unreliable while other identical, even close in serial number sequence, guns have no problems. Most models 22 and 23 are reliable. A sensitive gun may malfunction with any tactical light - the TLRs, the older M models, and even Glock®’s own brand. There is evidence that the problem sometimes develops with use, and may progress until the pistol is unreliable even with no light attached. On the basis of testing by Streamlight, we believe the problem is magazine related. It appears that the rounds are unable to rise fast enough for proper cycling. We have observed proper feeding for the first few rounds, consistent failures at mid-magazine capacity, and a return to proper feeding of the last few cartridges in the magazine. We have tried both stronger and weaker recoil springs, and compound-action recoil buffers, all without success. Sometimes new magazine springs, either new Glock® or Wolff, will cure the problem. In one case of a pistol which was totally reliable when new but progressed to malfunctioning on every magazine, even with no light installed, we found two solutions which restored reliability, but which might not be acceptable to some users. The first was using 10 round capacity Glock® magazines. The gun will not cycle reliably with 15 round mags with their steeply stacked columns but works flawlessly with 10 round mags. The second solution was a new magazine follower from Brownells®, their part number 069-000-006. When used in a 15 round magazine with a new spring, reliability was restored. However, the follower would not lock the slide open after the last round. Ammunition is also a factor with any weapon. Some brands and weights may be totally reliable while others jam repeatedly. Make sure your gun is thoroughly tested with your duty ammo. Brownells® is a registered trademark of Brownells®, Inc. Glock® is a registered trademark of GLOCK Gesellschaft mbH. |