What light would you put on an AR15

Kramer1113

Kramer1113

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I own a Colt LE6920. I want to put a light on it. At least I think I want to put a light on it.
The first question is:
What light with pressure switch under $200.00 would you recommend? I see the Surefire M951 and M952's on ebay but the light is not very bright at 65 and 120 lumens.

The second question is:
Do you believe you should mount a light on your rifle?
I have one on my bedside 9mm.
 
I have looked at so many lights and both of those were in the list.
Durability is a top concern, battery run time as well. Lumens matter but I have to be honest about the application. My AR is not my first thought for home defense, that is, its not my nightstand gun.
 
Looks like Inforce just released a new WMLx 500 lumen light...Looks awesome!

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Howdy,

For civilians, I'm not a fan of having a light on a gun for the purpose of shooting BGs.

I just don't get the line of thought where someone needs a light on their gun for SD or HD.

For example:

Except for my wife, NO ONE on the face of the Earth knows my house better than I do so that givens me a tactical advantage over a BG. I have a couple of small LED night lights that provide enough light so I can easily see anyone in my home at night.

If a BD broke into my house at night he would be clueless to where anyone or anything was located and would stumble around looking for stuff.

If the BG's intent was to do bodily harm and I was walking around the house with a light on my gun he would know exactly where I was, where I was going and what I was doing. This would give him an advantage.

If the BG is outside I would call the cops and let them deal with the problem.

Paul

P.S. A light on a gun does come in handy when dealing with animals at night. Us folks from the South call it "spotlighting".
 
Stengun said:
Howdy,

For civilians, I'm not a fan of having a light on a gun for the purpose of shooting BGs.

I just don't get the line of thought where someone needs a light on their gun for SD or HD.

For example:

Except for my wife, NO ONE on the face of the Earth knows my house better than I do so that givens me a tactical advantage over a BG. I have a couple of small LED night lights that provide enough light so I can easily see anyone in my home at night.

If a BD broke into my house at night he would be clueless to where anyone or anything was located and would stumble around looking for stuff.

If the BG's intent was to do bodily harm and I was walking around the house with a light on my gun he would know exactly where I was, where I was going and what I was doing. This would give him an advantage.

If the BG is outside I would call the cops and let them deal with the problem.

Paul

P.S. A light on a gun does come in handy when dealing with animals at night. Us folks from the South call it "spotlighting".
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For civilians...does that include off duty police in their own homes? Because all the officers I know put lights on their HD shotguns.

If you walk around with your light on constantly, giving your position away, you don't know how to use a flashlight...sounds more like you get your tactical advice from movies like Godzilla.

If, as you think, people knew their houses so well they could move around in the dark without a problem...They could do it if the house was on fire...and that's just not the case with how many people die in house fires searching for an exit. Darkness is disorienting and adrenaline can become a mistake.

Right tools for the right job.

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Howdy,

Firefighterchen said:
For civilians...does that include off duty police in their own homes? Because all the officers I know put lights on their HD shotguns.

If you walk around with your light on constantly, giving your position away, you don't know how to use a flashlight...sounds more like you get your tactical advice from movies like Godzilla.

If, as you think, people knew their houses so well they could move around in the dark without a problem...They could do it if the house was on fire...and that's just not the case with how many people die in house fires searching for an exit. Darkness is disorienting and adrenaline can become a mistake.

Right tools for the right job.

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I can easily see where YOU could lost in your home.

Me? Ain't gonna happen.

Most people that die in house fires are due to smoke inhalation, not because they got lost in their own home. Most deadly house fires happen at night and most of the victims are found either in bed or near where they were sleeping.

Off duty cops with a light on their gun? I live in Arkansas and none in my area use a light on the service pistol. Sheriff Dept don't use them, nor does the State Police. I have friends that work for PDs in several larger cites like Little Rock, Dallas, Memphis, NYC, etc plus Texas DPS, Federal Police, DOE, and none of use a light. Some do have a light in their gear that can be attached to the pistol but most use a flashlight with their weak hand.

But I do see where a light would come in handy for a LEO that is searching an UNFAMILIAR ( not his/her home ) building/house/apartment/etc. in a low light condition. Been there, done that.

I've been carrying a handgun for over 30 years, toted a gun for the State of Arkansas and Texas, the Fed Gov't ( both military and as an employee and contractor ) and never once have I ever said to myself or the voices in my head "Gee, I wish I had a light on my gun."

Yeah, I agree. You've watched Godzilla one time too many.

I learned the proper use of a flashlight from Uncle Sam a long time ago and all the fancy strobing lights on a handgun is just a gimmick for all the wannabes and Keyboard Kommandos.

Instead of a flashlight on my pistol I'll just stick with my Super Top Secret Mall Ninja Training.

Paul
 
Howdy Stan,

Stan45 said:
It is hard to hit what you can not see.
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See my posts above.

Strategically place a few LED night lights throughout your house, it's all the light that you will need. That man that's standing in your doorway that you've never seen before? Well, that's the Bad Guy.

If you cannot constituently hit a man from 20' away under low light conditions with a handgun practice more or get a shotgun.

Pretty simple.

Paul
 
Stengun said:
Strategically place a few LED night lights throughout your house, it's all the light that you will need.
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What do you do if the electricity is out. What if the fight goes to you back yard, and there is not a moon and is overcast?
A light just makes good sense.
 
Stengun said:
Howdy,



I can easily see where YOU could lost in your home.

Me? Ain't gonna happen.

Most people that die in house fires are due to smoke inhalation, not because they got lost in their own home. Most deadly house fires happen at night and most of the victims are found either in bed or near where they were sleeping.

Off duty cops with a light on their gun? I live in Arkansas and none in my area use a light on the service pistol. Sheriff Dept don't use them, nor does the State Police. I have friends that work for PDs in several larger cites like Little Rock, Dallas, Memphis, NYC, etc plus Texas DPS, Federal Police, DOE, and none of use a light. Some do have a light in their gear that can be attached to the pistol but most use a flashlight with their weak hand.

But I do see where a light would come in handy for a LEO that is searching an UNFAMILIAR ( not his/her home ) building/house/apartment/etc. in a low light condition. Been there, done that.

I've been carrying a handgun for over 30 years, toted a gun for the State of Arkansas and Texas, the Fed Gov't ( both military and as an employee and contractor ) and never once have I ever said to myself or the voices in my head "Gee, I wish I had a light on my gun."

Yeah, I agree. You've watched Godzilla one time too many.

I learned the proper use of a flashlight from Uncle Sam a long time ago and all the fancy strobing lights on a handgun is just a gimmick for all the wannabes and Keyboard Kommandos.

Instead of a flashlight on my pistol I'll just stick with my Super Top Secret Mall Ninja Training.

Paul
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Wanna be cop thinks he's a wanna be firefighter now haha

How many burned bodies of a home owner have you pulled out of a corner in a room because they couldn't find the door? None? Oh that's because your fire fighting experience is based off of the movie Ladder 49...your mom needs to turn off HBO.

If you are an example of an Arkansas police officer, it doesn't surprise me your weak friends don't prepare to the standard of all the police officers I've met from California to Washington.

Strobe lights? Who was talking about strobe lights? Ah...you must of pulled that one off of another movie you watched...

Apparently you have no clue what the proper use of a flashlight is if you think you walk around with it on giving away your position...weak argument, weak training, weak minded, goes right along with your weak hand.

"I'll just stick with my Super Top Secret Mall Ninja Training." You do that, just don't bring others down to your weak level.

Picture pretty much sums up your advice.

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I have lights on my pump shotgun, an AR and Ruger 1022. I have a few low voltage night lights that may help me see if I here a noise in the night. I have flash lights placed throughout the house, (living room, bedroom, kitchen, mud room, tack room in the barn, a couple in my vehicle) I try to be prepared based on my experience and training.
Firefightingchen wrote about people not making it out a door in a burning building. I believe he is our list expert on firefighting and if he says a light would help, then I have to stop and evaluate if I have enough flashlights strategically placed in my house.
 
Stan45 said:
I have lights on my pump shotgun, an AR and Ruger 1022. I have a few low voltage night lights that may help me see if I here a noise in the night. I have flash lights placed throughout the house, (living room, bedroom, kitchen, mud room, tack room in the barn, a couple in my vehicle) I try to be prepared based on my experience and training.
Firefightingchen wrote about people not making it out a door in a burning building. I believe he is our list expert on firefighting and if he says a light would help, then I have to stop and evaluate if I have enough flashlights strategically placed in my house.
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Well, specifically in a house fire...a light loses its advantage as the smoke layer makes its way to the floor...it's basically like turning your high beams on during a down pour, blizzard, or heavy fog. We would use a TIC (thermal imaging camera) to search for bodies and fire origin through the smoke and walls. But even in complete darkness and smoke, a light shining directly down will disperse enough light under the smoke to help identify markers in your home that you can orient yourself to...that and stick next to a wall either left or right hand, and keep moving never leaving touch of the wall..you will eventual find an exit.

But, what my point was, was no matter how well you think you know your house, darkness will be disorienting. If you are in a place you don't know and it's dark, a constant light will not help you if you are fighting. It seems simple Paul thinks there are only two ways to use a flashlight, strobe or constantly on.

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