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Posted: 9/25/2019 6:45:12 PM EDT
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Not the biggest fan of its switches, but it is indeed better than nothing.
EDIT: Viridian has a light out for the 43/43x/48, I think it's 140-150 lumens and roughly the same size. No personal experience though, just another option. |
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Posted: 9/25/2019 6:48:26 PM EDT
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Not the biggest fan of its switches, but it is indeed better than nothing. EDIT: Viridian has a light out for the 43/43x/48, I think it's 140-150 lumens and roughly the same size. No personal experience though, just another option. |
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Posted: 9/25/2019 6:50:46 PM EDT
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I have considered it better to just train to use my edc light in my off hand.
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Posted: 9/25/2019 8:39:48 PM EDT
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I have considered it better to just train to use my edc light in my off hand. |
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Posted: 9/25/2019 8:50:37 PM EDT
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I have one on my wife's Shield 9. To be honest its pretty meh. But it is better than no light at all. So to me it was worth it.
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Posted: 9/25/2019 8:53:53 PM EDT
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I've cracked the housing on 2. The light still works but the zero won't hold zero which is fine imo.
It's a solid meh. |
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Posted: 9/25/2019 9:19:24 PM EDT
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In my experience its better than nothing and good enough for what it is for. That being a tiny light on a tiny pistol that lives a fairly easy life.
It adds no appreciable weight or bulk for me on a 43 or 48 so I stick one on there. That they are cheap doesnt hurt. They probably would fall apart like wet tissue paper in a duty or military application but I dont do that. |
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Posted: 9/25/2019 10:17:09 PM EDT
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Thanks for the feedback. If I get one it will be without the laser so not worried about zeroing. I'll have to check to see if the lights are the same on both.
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Posted: 9/26/2019 9:23:15 AM EDT
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I've cracked the housing on 2. The light still works but the zero won't hold zero which is fine imo. It's a solid meh. I was considering one and I really want a laser. |
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Posted: 9/26/2019 10:05:49 AM EDT
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Might be harder to find a holster for the Viridian. Thanks for the feedback. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Not the biggest fan of its switches, but it is indeed better than nothing. EDIT: Viridian has a light out for the 43/43x/48, I think it's 140-150 lumens and roughly the same size. No personal experience though, just another option. |
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Posted: 9/26/2019 8:14:10 PM EDT
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I have one that I bought for a Glock 26. My only real complaint are the switches.
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Posted: 9/28/2019 6:19:55 PM EDT
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100 lumens is ok, I would love for a 200 lumen options or similar but maybe one day.
It’s effective at lighting up a dark room and would do good in relatively close quarters outdoor as well. The light activation is easy and intuitive and easy to change batteries when it’s time. |
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Posted: 10/10/2019 11:30:27 AM EDT
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I would go for the TLR-7 over the -6.
Much brighter and better built. |
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Posted: 10/10/2019 12:00:39 PM EDT
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I would go for the TLR-7 over the -6. Much brighter and better built. |
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Posted: 10/11/2019 9:24:34 AM EDT
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I've cracked the housing on 2. The light still works but the zero won't hold zero which is fine imo. It's a solid meh. I've also had Crimson Trace Laserguard Pros on another Shield and an XDS for about 3 years of EDC and shooting. They seem to be basically the same product, same quality except the Streamlight is much cheaper. I've had no problems with either CT and the lasers have held zero |
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Posted: 10/11/2019 9:32:03 AM EDT
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Have one on my EDC Shield. No real complaints.
It's held zero and never had any issues, carried in hybrid holsters and bellyband. Wouldn't mind it being brighter, but it's sufficient. Switches are what they are, low profile. Anything more pronounced might get activated inadvertently unless you added bulk to the holster. |
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Posted: 10/11/2019 9:40:07 AM EDT
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I had one and I liked it for OWB carry. Light and laser were better than nothing, and good enough for the non-war zones I mostly found myself in. It did add bulk when you try and IWB it though, as that's the part that tucks into your pants. I hated it enough that I only carried it OWB.
Won't put one back on when I pick up my next single stack for carry. |
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Posted: 10/11/2019 7:11:00 PM EDT
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100 lumens is ok, I would love for a 200 lumen options or similar but maybe one day. It’s effective at lighting up a dark room and would do good in relatively close quarters outdoor as well. The light activation is easy and intuitive and easy to change batteries when it’s time. No, its not a X300u. No shit lol. But for what it is, it does fine. You'll be able to get adequate light for any distances you might realistically use a subcompact. No its probably not gonna blind the other guy. Hope you're quick on the draw and have good shot placement. One observation I've had with holsters is think of your pistol as a triangle missing one side. Virtually every IWB holster has the belt clip (or 1 of the 2 if you are into double clip nastiness) in the space that would be where a line between the bottom of your grip and the end of your barrel would be. ANY light forces that clip out by a good amount. Bigger lights necessitate the clip being even further, and thus require bigger holsters. For a small gun with a TLR6 it won't be huge but its noticeable less comfortable for me than when carrying the same gun in an older, non-lighted, but otherwise identical holster. Of course, if youre used to a 19 w/X300, this prob doesnt mean a thing to you. My x300 is on my 34 and its off body carried |
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Posted: 10/12/2019 4:50:40 PM EDT
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I appreciate all the good feedback. I've decided to forego the TLR6 and just use my edc flashlight as necessary. If I have to go out in the dark outside of our little town I'll carry the G19 with x300. Maybe I'll change my mind if a brighter model comes along.
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Posted: 10/20/2019 9:29:23 PM EDT
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How is Streamlight's warranty support? I just put one on one of my S&W Shields. I've also had Crimson Trace Laserguard Pros on another Shield and an XDS for about 3 years of EDC and shooting. They seem to be basically the same product, same quality except the Streamlight is much cheaper. I've had no problems with either CT and the lasers have held zero I've also mortally wounded a TLR4 (blew out the lens on a AR pistol next to a barrier), said they can't help that time. It was my stupidity anyway. $40 for the lens on their website. Fwiw, that light still worked, despite the full brunt of a 10.5" 5.56 blast, the lens just shattered. Laser held zero. They were helpful both times, and they make tough stuff. |
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Posted: 10/20/2019 9:34:04 PM EDT
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I have a tlr6 on my shield 9. It's nearly 3 years old, has lived every summer submerged in sweat, survived probably 2k 9mm nato rounds, been bounced around in a toolbox on cross country flights, stuck out in the rain with me...
The battery cover is mildly rusty, and the brass adjusting screws are greenish. Laser is still zero'd. Change the battery with the clocks. I find the button natural having trained with the tlr3. It works. It's a champ. No, it's not the brightest, but it's a light and aiming tool that I wouldn't normally have. So it's good. |
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Posted: 12/1/2019 7:24:11 AM EDT
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I've used a TLR6 on a Glock 26 for about a year. It rides in a Detroit pocket holster. It's a backup to my duty gun and I like it. I check it every day before work and its solid. Running, fighting and climbing fences hasn't hurt it and it gets plenty of rain, sweat and coffee spilled on it.
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Posted: 2/11/2020 4:09:18 PM EDT
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I’ve had a tlr-6 on my shield for 1.5 years with no issues. 100lumens is def enough for close range.
I had a problem with a tlr-6 housing on a diff gun and they sent a new one, no issues. For those if you with housing issues, send them an email.. |
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Posted: 2/11/2020 4:16:46 PM EDT
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I’ve had a tlr-6 on my shield for 1.5 years with no issues. 100lumens is def enough for close range. I had a problem with a tlr-6 housing on a diff gun and they sent a new one, no issues. For those if you with housing issues, send them an email.. Replaced the batteries for the first time last week. Never needed any adjustment other than at install, still dead on. |
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Posted: 2/12/2020 12:58:57 PM EDT
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You would be better served with a high output handheld than a TLR-6.
Regardless, if you do choose to purchase a TLR-6, you should still have a high output handheld. |
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Posted: 2/12/2020 1:25:05 PM EDT
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You would be better served with a high output handheld than a TLR-6. Regardless, if you do choose to purchase a TLR-6, you should still have a high output handheld. 1800lm, lots of throw, amazing amount of light for a single 123 sized light. That doesn't mean i want both my hands occupied if i need a gun and a light for indoor duty. |
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Posted: 2/12/2020 2:21:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My recent edc light has been an Acebeam TK16. 1800lm, lots of throw, amazing amount of light for a single 123 sized light. That doesn't mean i want both my hands occupied if i need a gun and a light for indoor duty. Except here's the thing people tend to forget... You can shine a flashlight in someone's face and identify if they are a threat or not, but you shouldn't draw your gun and point it at someone if you don't know if they are a threat or not. Both are lights, but with different uses. You should have a hand held light regardless if you have a WML. |
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Posted: 2/12/2020 4:13:40 PM EDT
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Yea, that's wonderful. Except here's the thing people tend to forget... You can shine a flashlight in someone's face and identify if they are a threat or not, but you shouldn't draw your gun and point it at someone if you don't know if they are a threat or not. Both are lights, but with different uses. You should have a hand held light regardless if you have a WML. |
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