Need to get a good affordable light for my Glock 19m. Which ones have you guys used and think are good? Thanks!
Great point, should’ve been more specific. To me, up to $150 is affordable. Strictly home defense, gun stays locked up.Affordable is a subjective term. I think the 1000 lumen TLR-1 HL is affordable at around $140. And it's about the same price as the 400 lumen TLR7 linked in a previous post. What do you plan to use this pistol for? Concealed carry? Home defense? Range toy?
I would second the recommendation for the tlr1 in one of its forms for something that will not be concealed.Great point, should’ve been more specific. To me, up to $150 is affordable. Strictly home defense, gun stays locked up.
Great suggestions, appreciate the benefit of your experience very much!
I would second the recommendation for the tlr1 in one of its forms for something that will not be concealed.
I don't disagree. However, I would say the TLR7 is a better choice for a dedicated concealed piece in terms of comfort.It would also work well for a concealed handgun.
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I don't disagree. However, I would say the TLR7 is a better choice for a dedicated concealed piece in terms of comfort.
You have peaked my curiosity. I am listening.I disagree.
There are significant advantages to carrying with a longer holster, including comfort.
You have peaked my curiosity. I am listening.
I’ve been carrying a Glock 34 with a TLR-1 HL and X300U for the past 3 years. Prior to that I was carrying a Glock 17 only. Longer holsters allow for the pistol to ride higher, ensuring you get a full firing grip.
I've recreated this photo a few times with various pistols, but this is more or less one extreme to another. In the photo (from top to bottom) is:
Dark Star Gear Koala - 17 Round Glock Magazine
Dark Star Gear Koala - 24 Round Glock Magazine
Home made extended holster - Glock 42
PHLster PRO - Glock 17
Henry Holsters Spark - Glock 34 w/ X300U
In order to obtain a full firing grip, you need to raise the holstered firearm higher on the belt, but with shorter firearms, you now have less below the belt. The holster will now want to topple over the belt line, because it is being pushed on by your abdomen. You can either attach a larger wedge to counteract that force or use a longer holster to create equal lengths above and below the belt. The same can be applied for magazine carriers and other equipment carried IWB.
Fair enough, that makes sense to me. What position do you carry in?
I’ve been carrying a Glock 34 with a TLR-1 HL and X300U for the past 3 years. Prior to that I was carrying a Glock 17 only. Longer holsters allow for the pistol to ride higher, ensuring you get a full firing grip.
I've recreated this photo a few times with various pistols, but this is more or less one extreme to another. In the photo (from top to bottom) is:
Dark Star Gear Koala - 17 Round Glock Magazine
Dark Star Gear Koala - 24 Round Glock Magazine
Home made extended holster - Glock 42
PHLster PRO - Glock 17
Henry Holsters Spark - Glock 34 w/ X300U
In order to obtain a full firing grip, you need to raise the holstered firearm higher on the belt, but with shorter firearms, you now have less below the belt. The holster will now want to topple over the belt line, because it is being pushed on by your abdomen. You can either attach a larger wedge to counteract that force or use a longer holster to create equal lengths above and below the belt. The same can be applied for magazine carriers and other equipment carried IWB.
Fair enough, that makes sense to me. What position do you carry in?
You must be a thin fella like myself. I feel like I could probably conceal a 34 because most of my clothes are fairly baggy but I figure the average man may not be able to conceal a large pistol so well without winter style clothing.
Also, to be fair, my statement was concerning comfort, not ease of draw. I would imagine the general consensus is smaller = more comfortable. I would have to believe that bending over with a g34 in your front waistband wouldn't work so well but I could be wrong.
Thank you very much, Dave, excellent chart. Will order the Streamlight.