[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Insight weaponlight questions

Posted: 10/15/2011 5:17:48 PM EDT

I'm looking to get a weaponlight for my nightstand gun. Are the Insight lights any good? I'm on a little bit of a budget, so I don't think I can afford the M6, but is the M3 a good light for the money?

Posted: 10/15/2011 5:28:25 PM EDT

[#1]

I've used an Insight Tech WX150 for over two years on patrol and it is a great light. Much better than the TLR-1, but not as good as a Surefire X300

Posted: 10/16/2011 5:07:33 AM EDT

[#2]

I have a WX125 (Procyon) and is works fine. I also have a TLR-1, TLR-2 and 2 Surefire X200s and have had 2 M3s. I wouldn't buy an M3/M6 now, they work fine but the other choices are much better. I actually prefer the TLR-1 to all the others and it is one of the least expensive.

Posted: 10/20/2011 11:11:44 AM EDT

[#3]

I have not had good luck with streamlight products or customer service. If I buy them, I expect to throw them away when they have problems. I have used an M3x and liked it, my next handgun light will be an X300 though.

Posted: 10/20/2011 11:20:40 AM EDT

[#4]

I have a wx150 and a tr1ls (duty use) and they are both fantastic lights - both worth a purchase.

Posted: 10/20/2011 6:43:55 PM EDT

[#5]

I picked up a used m3, and so far it has been a good light. Well built and simple, but not the brightest. If you go with an incandescent model, be sure to back it up with a quality handheld.

Posted: 10/23/2011 12:13:56 PM EDT

[#6]

I found a pretty good deal on an Insight M3 so I ordered it. It should be here tomorrow, so I'll let everyone know how it is, thanks for all the help.

Posted: 10/25/2011 9:40:36 AM EDT

[#7]

I got the light yesterday and put it on my gun. It's a really tight fit, but it's getting easier to take off and put on each time. As you guys said, it's not super bright, but I think it's bright enough. Honestly it feels a little bit cheaply made, but I guess that's what you get when you're on a budget.

http://i55.tinypic.com/157hpoj.jpg

Posted: 10/25/2011 10:26:13 AM EDT

[#8]

LOVE the TLR but have consistent feeding issues with my G22 and the aluminum TLR. Have replaced recoil spring and magazine springs....

M3 is 10+ year old technology. Works, yes. But there are better options if your buying new.

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