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What should I put on the rail of my M&P Pro?

Posted on 4/20/14 at 7:34 am
Posted by Schwartz
Member since Nov 2006
27097 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 7:34 am
I pretty much never carry it - just for at home, mainly.

I'm thinking a TLR-2. Is that what everyone else is doing, or are there better options?
Posted by Yat27
Austin
Member since Nov 2010
8108 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 7:43 am to
I purchased a TLR-1 last year and I'm impressed with the quality thus far. Previously, I was Surefire all the way... But at $99 (Amazon sale), I'm very happy with the Streamlight.

I have no experience with the TLR-2.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
38924 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 8:57 am to
Nothing.
Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61590 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:01 am to
Crimson trace green laser
Posted by pooponsaban
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2008
13494 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:01 am to
quote:

Nothing


That's my preference as well.
Posted by tiddlesmcdiddles
Lafayette, LA
Member since Apr 2013
1719 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:14 am to
Inforce apl. I just got one for my glock 19. It's a slick little light and puts out a very wide beam. The actuation buttons are very cool as well, if you just tap the button it stays on but if you press for more an like a half a second it becomes momentary and when you release the button it goes off
Posted by hogdaddy
Krotz Springs
Member since Feb 2010
5153 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:30 am to
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Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61590 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:44 am to
That's an old picture, he's painted it now
Posted by SabiDojo
Open to any suggestions.
Member since Nov 2010
83924 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:56 am to
I thought the ghost flames were a nice touch.
Posted by Capital Cajun
Over Yonder
Member since Aug 2007
5525 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 10:05 am to
This

Posted by bapple
Capital City
Member since Oct 2010
11875 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 10:29 am to
quote:

hogdaddy




Didn't expect that when I opened this thread.

But to the OP, as you can see I like the TLR-1. I now have a TLR-1HL on it that puts out 630 lumens. It is an insanely awesome light.

And KR is right. Same gun for the most part but I added some flare.

Posted by Schwartz
Member since Nov 2006
27097 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 6:10 pm to
Do you have the Apex trigger, or any other trigger/sear work done? That's the only other thing I want to do is clean up the trigger some - the uptake is still REALLY creaky. (Best word I can think of to describe it.)
Posted by bapple
Capital City
Member since Oct 2010
11875 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 7:19 pm to
quote:

Do you have the Apex trigger, or any other trigger/sear work done?


Yes.

M&P40 Review (With Apex)

M&P Core Review (With Apex)

Apex Forward Set Sear and Trigger Install
Posted by bluemoons
the marsh
Member since Oct 2012
5499 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 7:31 pm to
I put the TLR-3 on my XDM. I liked it a lot, but after a year the plastic mount broke. Jim's said it was because I had it too tight. Either way, I've been meaning to call Streamlight because apparently they'll replace it.
Posted by Schwartz
Member since Nov 2006
27097 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 7:35 pm to
Sweeet. THanks.
Posted by dawg23
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Jul 2011
5065 posts
Posted on 4/20/14 at 7:36 pm to
As has been noted in previous threads, there is such a thing as too much (in some cases, way too much) output from weapon-mounted tactical lights.

The TLR-1 is an excellent choice. 135 lumens is plenty of light for most indoor applications -- although I can't argue with those who said nothing on the rail may, for some, be an even better option. (There are a lot of advantages to a handheld light for those who've had some training -- including not pointing your handgun at a yet-to-be-unidentified person.) Pros & cons to both.

When you get to 300 lumens, you're at a borderline level of too much light. When you get to the 600 lumen level, you're at the stupidity level for most indoor tactical use. Sometimes less is more.

The issue is illuminating a potential threat vs. illuminating yourself. At the 600 lumen level, indoors, you can't really avoid lighting yourself up (assuming you have white ceilings and/or white walls like most of us).

For coon or hog hunting, the 500-600 lumen lights (and brighter) are great -- 'cause critters don't shoot back.

I'd suggest that the OP do some research beyond what's been posted here by me, or by the "experts." There are numerous aspects to consider.
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