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Korak 07-20-2008 06:37 AM
Weapon mounted lights?
 
I am considering mounting a light on my home defense pistol and was just wondering how badly does it effect the front end weight?Is it REALLY noticeable?Does it change the balance terribly?Any opinions will be greatly appreciated.

Maine Shooter 07-20-2008 07:53 AM
RE: Weapon mounted lights?
 
Hate 'em myself but that's just a personal thing. My take is ppl use the light to scan a dark area.A BIGGIE on the rules of proper firearms handling is not to point the firearm at anything you do not want to shoot. What if that bump in the night you're looking for is a family member? You just pointed a loaded firearm at them and it's quite possble with the adrenaline, to have a bad, bad incident occur. Second, how many ppl all gung-ho on the defence stuff take proper educational classes on such stuff? Not the basic local minimum requirement stuff but top lvel classes? Few if that mny. If you're serious about it, get training also.

stalkingbear 07-20-2008 08:15 AM
RE: Weapon mounted lights?
 
The main reason I don't like weapon mounted sights is the simple fact that they would make for a excellent aiming point(source of light)for the bad guy to shoot at. Rest assured if you are trying to clear a room and the bad guy is already in there,he has the advantage of knowing exactly where you are at-especially with a weapons mounted light. I prefer to hold light in weak hand,offset from body-that way they'll likely shoot at source of light and miss you.

Korak 07-20-2008 11:00 AM
RE: Weapon mounted lights?
 
ORIGINAL: Maine Shooter

Hate 'em myself but that's just a personal thing. My take is ppl use the light to scan a dark area.A BIGGIE on the rules of proper firearms handling is not to point the firearm at anything you do not want to shoot. What if that bump in the night you're looking for is a family member? You just pointed a loaded firearm at them and it's quite possble with the adrenaline, to have a bad, bad incident occur. Second, how many ppl all gung-ho on the defence stuff take proper educational classes on such stuff? Not the basic local minimum requirement stuff but top lvel classes? Few if that mny. If you're serious about it, get training also.

I agree about the training and I'm as we speak trying to save enough to go to Thunder Ranch and get some of that training.

Hurricanespg 07-20-2008 03:23 PM
RE: Weapon mounted lights?
 
They do not add too much weight , and if you practice with it you will not even notice it.
If you get one of the better ones you will not have to worry about the bad guys aiming at the source of light because they will be blinded (sudden very bright flash in a dark room).
Good luck, hope you make it to Thunder Ranch.

Maine Shooter 07-20-2008 08:16 PM
RE: Weapon mounted lights?
 
ORIGINAL: Korak


I agree about the training and I'm as we speak trying to save enough to go to Thunder Ranch and get some of that training.
Very wise choice! I attended TR for a week when they were located in TX. Outstanding facility and equally outstanding people. Be on your toees, listen and be over prepared. Money well spent. I do plan on attending again.


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