Weapon light with flashing light - for extra peace of mind at night

 Today I want to look at what I consider to be one of the most important but often overlooked gun accessories, especially for weapons that might be used for self-defence. I am referring to flashlights. I want to look at why lights are important, which ones I recommend, and how they relate to some other useful accessories.

The pistol light usually not as glamorous as other accessories such as lasers. However, good light will solve one of the biggest problems in many self-defence encounters: darkness. A light will allow you to see your line of sight and your intended target. If you are using the gun in a well-lit environment, then lighting is not a thing to consider. But if you need to pick up the gun when it's dark inside, you'll be glad to have light.

Now, if you are concerned about lasers, I don't want to discourage you. There are certain situations where a laser can be very useful. In those situations, it can get you good scores faster. But what if there isn't enough light to identify your target? The gun lights for pistols will show you where your gun is pointing, but will not help you see where it is pointing.

All kinds of defensive guns can benefit from a light. Carbine users should have a light and a sling, and a low-powered variant with a red dot or with reliable illumination is highly recommended. Shotgun users mostly only need a light and a sling, but the method of carrying extra ammunition on the gun may also be some important considerations. Pistol users should have a light, and in most cases a quick access safe and/or a good hard holster. These are only minimum recommendations. Your particular circumstances and personal considerations may be added to the list. However, all three types of guns use this light. In fact, I strongly recommend that any self-defence firearm be equipped with a light.

As with most gun accessories, shooters have many options when it comes to lights, which can make the choice difficult. In general, I would expect to spend close to a hundred dollars on a good glock light. Some of the cheapest options are only a third of the price, while some of the best models can cost up to three times as much. You get what you pay for, but you don't have to dump your family's money to get a reliable light.

Before I make specific suggestions, I'd like to introduce some terminology. First, there are two basic types of light sources on this market: LEDs and incandescent bulbs. LEDs are almost universally better, but I have seen some lights with bulbs still available. LEDs are more robust than bulbs. LEDs do not burn out in nearly the same timeframe as bulbs and should last tens of thousands of use cycles. LEDs are simpler, smaller and more robust in design. These are exactly the qualities you are looking for in lighting technology for firearms.

Another thing to understand before you start looking at specific models is how most manufacturers rate the output of their torches. These ratings are designed to help you compare the various options. Most brands list the output of their lights in terms of lumens. Most people probably think of lumens as just another way of describing the brightness or intensity of a light source. However, this is actually a different unit, the candela. A lumen is a unit used to measure the amount of light in a given volume.

When using lumens, more is usually better. More lumens means that more total light output is available to fill a room, or to reach a long range. However, this does not mean that you need the absolute brightest light available. The shape of the beam pattern can be as important as how many lumens a lamp produces. As with anything, use dictates what equipment is needed.

In most cases, the lighting requirements for pistol use are less demanding than those for carbines. pistol lights are usually designed with a wide beam pattern. You don't usually need a pistol light to reach a distant target, and you may want more light reflected to the side, allowing you to see everything around you. My favourite basic rail mounted light is the pistol flashlight. I like them best because they have completely dexterous controls. The rotary switch makes it easy to operate this tactical light while you are using it. Simply turn the rotary switch according to the instructions to turn on the desired light mode. Turn to the left for momentary mode and to the right for constant mode.

Its main advantage is that the design moves the activation switch to the front strap of the pistol grip. This change allows you to activate the light without changing your grip. You do not have to use your supporting thumb or trigger finger to operate the switch, which may reduce your grip in the process. Installing these is as easy as changing the batteries and is absolutely simple enough that you can do it yourself.

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