- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Light on EDC pistol
Posted on 4/6/24 at 5:25 pm
Posted on 4/6/24 at 5:25 pm
Are y’all putting lights on your edc pistols? I’ve never had a light on any of my pistols but a few guys I’ve talked to said it’s a must have for them. Seems bulky and like it would make a lightweight gun heavy.
I’ve been shopping around for a Glock 43x. I want the MOS model because I plan to put a trijicon rmrcc on it. I’ve run across a few that aren’t the MOS, but have upgraded slides with the optic cut out. Just doesn’t have the rail. Im wondering if I’m going to regret getting one without a rail.
I’ll also be getting rid of a Glock 23 with a regular 40 barrel, threaded 40 barrel, 9mm barrel, 3 9mm mags, 3-4 40cal mags, flared magwell, trijicon night sights, 600+ rounds of 40cal ammo, and a we the people holster. In order to fund this new Glock.
I’ve been shopping around for a Glock 43x. I want the MOS model because I plan to put a trijicon rmrcc on it. I’ve run across a few that aren’t the MOS, but have upgraded slides with the optic cut out. Just doesn’t have the rail. Im wondering if I’m going to regret getting one without a rail.
I’ll also be getting rid of a Glock 23 with a regular 40 barrel, threaded 40 barrel, 9mm barrel, 3 9mm mags, 3-4 40cal mags, flared magwell, trijicon night sights, 600+ rounds of 40cal ammo, and a we the people holster. In order to fund this new Glock.
21
Posted on 4/6/24 at 5:31 pm to A_bear
I'm anti light on my pistols. Experimenting with a green dot on my sig now and wondering if it's worth the trouble/cost.
Posted on 4/6/24 at 5:37 pm to A_bear
I have a light and red dot on my G17 that stays in my truck. Carry a P365 and its bone stock.
I do carry a small edc flashlight next to my edc knife tho.
I do carry a small edc flashlight next to my edc knife tho.
Posted on 4/6/24 at 6:47 pm to A_bear
My primary carry is a g43x with a stream light tlr7 and a holosun rmr. It’s not much different in carry weight or printing with or without but I was used to carrying a Glock 19.
Posted on 4/6/24 at 6:58 pm to A_bear
What a crazy thread. No, your friends are idiots and don’t know what they are talking about. Buy an ar, put lights on it and it is way more effective than your edc. I literally can’t think if a reason why I would have a light on an edc, unless I was back overseas. Some of these people will call a car pistol an edc but I have a Glock 17 in my car holster and I carry a 19… different game I guess
Posted on 4/6/24 at 7:53 pm to A_bear
In principle, I don't think a light on a defensive pistol is a great idea.
It almost 100% gives away your position if you are using it while trying to clear an area or find the boogeyman who broke into your house.
Now, if you have the element of surprise and know where the bad guy is before you turn on the light, I can see the benefit.
It almost 100% gives away your position if you are using it while trying to clear an area or find the boogeyman who broke into your house.
Now, if you have the element of surprise and know where the bad guy is before you turn on the light, I can see the benefit.
Posted on 4/6/24 at 10:03 pm to A_bear
I have a light on my 19x and I'll sometimes carry that if I'm wearing thicker clothes like a hoodie. But it's mostly my nightstand gun. My EDC has a Holosun EPS Carry red dot that adds a little size/weight and that's pretty much it.
Posted on 4/6/24 at 10:49 pm to A_bear
I was anti light for years until a few months ago. I recently tried a sagax lux 2 holster and I can barely feel the difference. Light and green dot for me now. Also, losing some gut helped
Posted on 4/7/24 at 12:51 am to A_bear
I’ve always heard the old saying “roaches come out at night” so yes. My EDC gun will have a light. Effective July 4th, my EDC will be a P365X Macro with TLR 7 Sub and an EPS Carry optic.
Almost every gun that could be used in a defensive scenario has or will eventually have a light. Barring things like .22’s, deer rifles, duck shotguns…
Almost every gun that could be used in a defensive scenario has or will eventually have a light. Barring things like .22’s, deer rifles, duck shotguns…
Posted on 4/7/24 at 1:36 am to A_bear
Judging by the EDC subreddit, I’m the only person in America without a light (and dot) on an EDC. A lot of people apparently conceal carry some big bulky guns. Plus at least one extra magazine.
No, I want my EDC to be as small and light as possible. When I’m out in public, a self defense situation isn’t going to be clearing houses or a dark city alley facing five gangsters. I don’t walk around in the dark at night in pitch black areas where I’d need multiple magazines and a flashlight.
A self defense situation would be defending myself against a road rager. Or a crackhead at a gas station. Just need a belly gun.
No, I want my EDC to be as small and light as possible. When I’m out in public, a self defense situation isn’t going to be clearing houses or a dark city alley facing five gangsters. I don’t walk around in the dark at night in pitch black areas where I’d need multiple magazines and a flashlight.
A self defense situation would be defending myself against a road rager. Or a crackhead at a gas station. Just need a belly gun.
Posted on 4/7/24 at 6:05 am to A_bear
It’s really easy decision, OP.
Do you find yourself out after dark in dimly lit areas with less than desirable humans walking around? If yes, get a light.
Do you find yourself out after dark in dimly lit areas with less than desirable humans walking around? If yes, get a light.
Posted on 4/7/24 at 7:05 am to A_bear
Glock 19 has a tlr. That suck throws light. It is incredible the light output.
I will be picking up a 43x like you. I'll put the rmr on it but I doubt a light makes its way onto it.
I will be picking up a 43x like you. I'll put the rmr on it but I doubt a light makes its way onto it.
Posted on 4/7/24 at 7:17 am to A_bear
I put one on my Xmacro. It’s perfectly comfortable to me and there if I need it. If I need something even smaller, I carry my standard P365.
I always had lights on my bedside guns, but never realized it was practical for CCW until recently. I honestly don’t notice it in the holster, and the extra weight on a compact pistol isn’t going to hurt your shooting.
ETA: I also added a red dot to my Xmacro. I thought it was silly when I first started seeing people do this, but it’s wayy easier to carry than I thought, and it’s very easy to get shots on target quickly. I don’t practice as much as I should but noticed an immediate improvement with how quickly I could get shots on target. My wife practices less than I do, but I realized how beneficial a dot would be for her, so I put one on her P365 as well.
I always had lights on my bedside guns, but never realized it was practical for CCW until recently. I honestly don’t notice it in the holster, and the extra weight on a compact pistol isn’t going to hurt your shooting.
ETA: I also added a red dot to my Xmacro. I thought it was silly when I first started seeing people do this, but it’s wayy easier to carry than I thought, and it’s very easy to get shots on target quickly. I don’t practice as much as I should but noticed an immediate improvement with how quickly I could get shots on target. My wife practices less than I do, but I realized how beneficial a dot would be for her, so I put one on her P365 as well.
This post was edited on 4/7/24 at 9:55 am
Posted on 4/7/24 at 11:10 am to A_bear
Anti-light.
Posted on 4/7/24 at 2:18 pm to A_bear
Bottom line is… There’s nothing wrong with not having a light on your EDC. And there’s nothing wrong with having a light on your EDC.
However, it’s not “bulky” or “heavy”. You’re better off getting opinions from people that have tried it both ways. I would have said the same things some of the anti-light guys have said a couple of months ago.
The only problem I found with putting a light on my EDC was finding a holster.
However, it’s not “bulky” or “heavy”. You’re better off getting opinions from people that have tried it both ways. I would have said the same things some of the anti-light guys have said a couple of months ago.
The only problem I found with putting a light on my EDC was finding a holster.
Posted on 4/7/24 at 9:47 pm to A_bear
Personally, no lights on EDC for the reasons you mentioned. Have flashlights in vehicles, and daily carry backpack that I can access if needed. Most if my EDC is done in the daylight so I see no reason to add weight or bulk to a pistol.
Most of my home defense weapons however have laser / light combos; Banshee in 9mm, M17, 20 gauge Turkey Thug, and Sig 556xi in 7.62x39. This is different than EDC and most likely they will be needed after dark. I’m not carrying these around and none are in holsters so the extra weight / bulk doesn’t bother me.
Most of my home defense weapons however have laser / light combos; Banshee in 9mm, M17, 20 gauge Turkey Thug, and Sig 556xi in 7.62x39. This is different than EDC and most likely they will be needed after dark. I’m not carrying these around and none are in holsters so the extra weight / bulk doesn’t bother me.
Posted on 4/8/24 at 12:58 am to A_bear
My two cents, it’s like having a 4x4 truck. Might never need it, but it’s good to have if you do. My edc carries have it. They don’t add much weight . Train with and practice enough, and you’ll be good.
Posted on 4/8/24 at 11:15 am to A_bear
I have a light on my 365XL. That's what I carry 80% of the time. I have it because early mornings and late evenings I want to have it to be able to identify a threat. That can be a crackhead or a pitbull. Either way I want to be able to see when it's dark. It's that simple. I also have a G43 with no light for when I know I won't be out in the dark.
Posted on 4/9/24 at 10:17 pm to A_bear
If the weather or location is right, I carry a 19X with an X300 on it. I carry my 43X when it makes sense. No light on that one. I'm also rarely far from a rifle with a light on it.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News