Light for my Glock 19

CMichael · June 25, 2010, 11:25 AM

Where is best place for me to get a strobbing light with a laser to go on my Glock 19?

Thank you,

RGR3/75 · June 25, 2010, 12:54 PM

http://www.novatac.com/products.html the strobes on these are simply amazing. i've never seen anything like them. if you have a pro deal then you can pick one of these up for 50% off. you're gonna have to buy the mount and light separately. as far as a laser.... surefire's your best bet but they're not gonna have strobing lights

CMichael · June 25, 2010, 01:12 PM

Do they have ones that can be mounted on a Glock 19?

primetime · June 25, 2010, 01:36 PM

I use this. http://www.glock.com/english/index_acc.htm for my glock 19..works great.. The link won't take you strait to it.. but I use the GTL-21 tac light/laser sight combo.

CMichael · June 25, 2010, 01:42 PM

Does it have a strobbing light?

primetime · June 25, 2010, 01:44 PM

A strobbing light? No...Its a simple high intensity beam, on and off. Plus a laser sight of course. The GTL-22 has a dimmer though you can dim the lights intensity with your finger while you still have it in firing position..

With the GTL series, its shock proof, water proof, etc..Its tough, it can be banged around, dropped and can adjust to conditions (temp, weather, etc) So thats why i went with it. It also fits perfectly and locks into place, with no movement or play in it what so ever, once its set in place..

CMichael · June 25, 2010, 01:47 PM

Thanks, but I want a strobbing light wish a laser.

primetime · June 25, 2010, 01:49 PM

sorry I shoulda remembered that from your first post...

gunmoney · June 25, 2010, 02:56 PM

Why are you so set on a strobe?

CMichael · June 25, 2010, 03:47 PM

Because a strobbing light is very disorienting to the person it's aimed at.

I think that is perfect for a HD situation.

I want the bad guy as disoriented as possible.

I saw it demonstrated on "Personal Defense" on the Sportsman's Channel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE1bC7xe4gY

gunmoney · June 25, 2010, 04:46 PM

That is good and all but I make sure you don't get disoriented from the flashing lights. I would want to make damn sure who and how I am shooting rather than "disorienting" the perp. A very bright light in the eyes is disorienting enough and gives a solid bright picture of what you are shooting at.

primetime · June 25, 2010, 05:08 PM

I agree, The strobbing part can distract them yes...but is your objective to distract them and then what? If a threat is there and needs to be neutralized (ie shot, or fired upon) I want to see what i'm shooting, and I want it to be neutralized immediately..I really don't wanna strobe the guy and then figure out whats next...Again, if the BG is already there and threatening you, then you know what to do next..Its put him down ASAP... This is assuming you are talking about Home defense..

CMichael · June 25, 2010, 05:29 PM

Thats where the laser helps.

I want to disorient so I can shoot the BG before he shoots me.

gunmoney · June 25, 2010, 08:58 PM

You are missing the point. You can not clearly see and engage your target properly with a bright light strobing and playing tricks on your eyes. The light flashing will also not allow you to see the laser clearly either. Do what you want, but the drawbacks of a strobe greatly out way any benefit it may have, even to the point of being dangerous for the user. It may look cool and sound good on paper but in a situation like that, the last thing you want to compromise is you vision.

CMichael · June 25, 2010, 09:00 PM

Before I actually buy it, I will thoroughly test it.

I appreciate the input you guys gave on this, and what to be cautious of.

CMichael · June 28, 2010, 11:25 AM

Okay, I am persuaded to not get the strobbing light for the weapon.

Where is the best place online to buy the light please?

The GTL-21 looks like it might be up my alley.

Thank you,

primetime · June 28, 2010, 11:34 AM

here you are: http://glockmeister.com/

CMichael · June 28, 2010, 11:42 AM

Thanks.

This might suit my purposes.

http://glockmeister.com/product_info...roducts_id=186

or this

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/18273-1.html#Reviews

Suggestions?

primetime · June 28, 2010, 12:02 PM

The best part of this GTL add on besides the tac light and laser sight options are that its tough. The other add ons i've seen dont seem nearly as durable. You can drop your gun on the ground with the GTL attached and no damage what so ever. It will operate in any weather, and adjust in it as well. If you get it, you won't be dissappointed. Just make sure you clean the lens at the range after each mag is done. The lens can get dirty from gun powder.

CMichael · June 28, 2010, 12:05 PM

There doesn't seem to be a GTL on glockmeister.

primetime · June 28, 2010, 12:06 PM

http://glockmeister.com/product_info...roducts_id=351

IZinterrogator · June 28, 2010, 11:46 PM

http://www.insighttechgear.com/products-x2l.htm

RGR3/75 · June 29, 2010, 12:26 AM

wow, if any of you ...people had ever used a strobing light, you would know that you can see your target just fine. use before you comment. strobing light is a great idea

CMichael · June 30, 2010, 01:44 PM

I was at the gun store today.

I tested the various lights, including the strobbing.

I took my wife with me into the bathroom there and turned off the light.

I finally went with a light, a strobbing light, and laser combo.

I still like the strobe.

As I said, I saw it demonstrated on "Personal Defense" on the outdoor channel, and that's what turned me on to it.

I got a Streamlight TLR-2.

http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=179

Thank you all for your advice.

June 25, 2010, 11:25 AM	#1
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	Light for my Glock 19 Where is best place for me to get a strobbing light with a laser to go on my Glock 19? Thank you,

June 25, 2010, 12:54 PM	#2
RGR3/75 Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Location: Colorado Springs CO/Columbus GA Posts: 154	http://www.novatac.com/products.html the strobes on these are simply amazing. i've never seen anything like them. if you have a pro deal then you can pick one of these up for 50% off. you're gonna have to buy the mount and light separately. as far as a laser.... surefire's your best bet but they're not gonna have strobing lights __________________ True Grit

June 25, 2010, 05:08 PM	#12
primetime Member Join Date: June 15, 2010 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 55	agree with Gunmoney.. I agree, The strobbing part can distract them yes...but is your objective to distract them and then what? If a threat is there and needs to be neutralized (ie shot, or fired upon) I want to see what i'm shooting, and I want it to be neutralized immediately..I really don't wanna strobe the guy and then figure out whats next...Again, if the BG is already there and threatening you, then you know what to do next..Its put him down ASAP... This is assuming you are talking about Home defense..

June 25, 2010, 09:00 PM	#15
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	Before I actually buy it, I will thoroughly test it. I appreciate the input you guys gave on this, and what to be cautious of. Last edited by CMichael; June 25, 2010 at 09:15 PM.

June 28, 2010, 11:46 PM	#22
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June 25, 2010, 01:12 PM	#3
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	Do they have ones that can be mounted on a Glock 19?

June 25, 2010, 01:36 PM	#4
primetime Member Join Date: June 15, 2010 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 55	I use this. http://www.glock.com/english/index_acc.htm for my glock 19..works great.. The link won't take you strait to it.. but I use the GTL-21 tac light/laser sight combo.

June 25, 2010, 01:42 PM	#5
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	Does it have a strobbing light?

June 25, 2010, 01:44 PM	#6
primetime Member Join Date: June 15, 2010 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 55	A strobbing light? No...Its a simple high intensity beam, on and off. Plus a laser sight of course. The GTL-22 has a dimmer though you can dim the lights intensity with your finger while you still have it in firing position.. With the GTL series, its shock proof, water proof, etc..Its tough, it can be banged around, dropped and can adjust to conditions (temp, weather, etc) So thats why i went with it. It also fits perfectly and locks into place, with no movement or play in it what so ever, once its set in place..

June 25, 2010, 01:47 PM	#7
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	Thanks, but I want a strobbing light wish a laser.

June 25, 2010, 01:49 PM	#8
primetime Member Join Date: June 15, 2010 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 55	sorry I shoulda remembered that from your first post...

June 25, 2010, 02:56 PM	#9
gunmoney Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2005 Posts: 381	Why are you so set on a strobe?

June 25, 2010, 03:47 PM	#10
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	Because a strobbing light is very disorienting to the person it's aimed at. I think that is perfect for a HD situation. I want the bad guy as disoriented as possible. I saw it demonstrated on "Personal Defense" on the Sportsman's Channel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE1bC7xe4gY

June 25, 2010, 04:46 PM	#11
gunmoney Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2005 Posts: 381	That is good and all but I make sure you don't get disoriented from the flashing lights. I would want to make damn sure who and how I am shooting rather than "disorienting" the perp. A very bright light in the eyes is disorienting enough and gives a solid bright picture of what you are shooting at.

June 25, 2010, 05:29 PM	#13
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	Thats where the laser helps. I want to disorient so I can shoot the BG before he shoots me.

June 25, 2010, 08:58 PM	#14
gunmoney Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2005 Posts: 381	You are missing the point. You can not clearly see and engage your target properly with a bright light strobing and playing tricks on your eyes. The light flashing will also not allow you to see the laser clearly either. Do what you want, but the drawbacks of a strobe greatly out way any benefit it may have, even to the point of being dangerous for the user. It may look cool and sound good on paper but in a situation like that, the last thing you want to compromise is you vision.

June 28, 2010, 11:25 AM	#16
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	Okay, I am persuaded to not get the strobbing light for the weapon. Where is the best place online to buy the light please? The GTL-21 looks like it might be up my alley. Thank you,

June 28, 2010, 11:34 AM	#17
primetime Member Join Date: June 15, 2010 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 55	here you are: http://glockmeister.com/

June 28, 2010, 11:42 AM	#18
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	Thanks. This might suit my purposes. http://glockmeister.com/product_info...roducts_id=186 or this http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/18273-1.html#Reviews Suggestions?

June 28, 2010, 12:02 PM	#19
primetime Member Join Date: June 15, 2010 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 55	The best part of this GTL add on besides the tac light and laser sight options are that its tough. The other add ons i've seen dont seem nearly as durable. You can drop your gun on the ground with the GTL attached and no damage what so ever. It will operate in any weather, and adjust in it as well. If you get it, you won't be dissappointed. Just make sure you clean the lens at the range after each mag is done. The lens can get dirty from gun powder.

June 28, 2010, 12:05 PM	#20
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	There doesn't seem to be a GTL on glockmeister.

June 28, 2010, 12:06 PM	#21
primetime Member Join Date: June 15, 2010 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 55	http://glockmeister.com/product_info...roducts_id=351

June 29, 2010, 12:26 AM	#23
RGR3/75 Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Location: Colorado Springs CO/Columbus GA Posts: 154	wow, if any of you ...people had ever used a strobing light, you would know that you can see your target just fine. use before you comment. strobing light is a great idea __________________ True Grit

June 30, 2010, 01:44 PM	#24
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	I was at the gun store today. I tested the various lights, including the strobbing. I took my wife with me into the bathroom there and turned off the light. I finally went with a light, a strobbing light, and laser combo. I still like the strobe. As I said, I saw it demonstrated on "Personal Defense" on the outdoor channel, and that's what turned me on to it. I got a Streamlight TLR-2. http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=179 Thank you all for your advice. Last edited by CMichael; June 30, 2010 at 03:08 PM.