Hi Folks - I need some help!

My son is a Deputy in Northern California. He needs a light/laser for his AR (Windham). He has a vertical grip on the front. Would like to get a good quality light that activates from a switch on the front grip.

I'd sure like to stay at $200 or below ???????? Is that possible? I don't want to get him crap and I don't want to pay $500. Worst case we could drop the laser flashlight combination idea and just go with the flashlight.  

Any and all help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Terry Brown, Retired LEO

Here is everything you need. Slightly above your $200 budget but good kit.  You can buy the whole kit together without the laser for $193...link is shown on one of those pages as a suggested purchase.

TLR-2 HL

Pressure Switch

Remote door assembly

Personally, I'd advise you to stay away from a visible laser.  They are next to useless in the daylight and wash out pretty badly when used in conjunction with a flashlight, especially the red versions.

I'd stick with a good weaponlight and get him to figure out a way to mount it that doesn't use a pressure pad.  This is a pretty subjective opinion, but I've had more than enough pressure pads fail on me that I wouldn't consider them for serious work (all from quality manufacturers).

A Streamlight TLR-1HL on the low end (around $110) or something like a Surefire X300U on the high end (around $200 if you shop around) should serve him well.  Notable mention goes out to the Surefire Scout but they typically run around $300 so that's outside your cost parameters.

Does your son also have an optic on his patrol rifle?

Thanks! Yes it is an EOtech 512 (I believe) - Terry

Skip the laser.
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I've heard multiple sources say laser actually slows you down.

Thanks Guys!! Great ideas. At least have a direction to go now - Terry

Another setup to consider is a Single output Surefire P2X fury with a VTAC light mount. This would work well with a vertical grip whether your son grips it or just uses it as a handstop, it would be a versatile set up with excellent light output.

Thanks! Checking it out - Terry

ELZETTA is hands down the very best light that I have ever used. If I was still out on patrol it would be on my rifle. They may have a LEO discount as well. They are a forum sponsor here as well, so get in touch with them.

I found a fenix tk15 for 100 dollars in amazon with a pressure switch picatinny mount and 2 batteries and a charger