Headlight for a G20?

[REDLINE]

Thinking about adding a light to my G20.  The G29 I'll leave alone.

Do you have a favorite accessory light?  And why did you choose what you did?  Is the one that Glock sells worth owning?

I'm thinking I want maximum brightness for the application.  Other than that, don't know.  Thoughts on light options I should consider?

[uz2bUSMC]

I have a Streamlight TLR-1s on my G17. Pretty bright and has a strobe function. It's probably one the the best lights for the money, it can be had for about $100 give or take and you can usually find them on a deal.

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Probably a dumb question, but from a tactical standpoint what is the benefit of the strobe function?  Or maybe I should ask if there is a tactical benefit to the strobe function?

[DM1906]

Probably a dumb question, but from a tactical standpoint what is the benefit of the strobe function?  Or maybe I should ask if there is a tactical benefit to the strobe function?

It's a distraction, and an incapacitation, of sorts.  A semi-fast strobe can overwhelm a person's optics, and cause at least a hesitation.  Not unlike a taser, it overloads another sense, in many cases.  The practice has been around since WWII, or so.

[DM1906]

Thinking about adding a light to my G20.  The G29 I'll leave alone.

Do you have a favorite accessory light?  And why did you choose what you did?  Is the one that Glock sells worth owning?

I'm thinking I want maximum brightness for the application.  Other than that, don't know.  Thoughts on light options I should consider?

5 cell Kel-Lite and duct tape.  Multi-function, too.

[REDLINE]

5 cell Kel-Lite and duct tape.  Multi-function, too.

I'll pass on the duct tape.  My Gen3 does have a perfectly useable accessory rail.  Or am I misunderstanding what the duct tape is for?

[sqlbullet]

5 cell Kel-Lite and duct tape.  Multi-function, too.

I'll pass on the duct tape.  My Gen3 does have a perfectly useable accessory rail.  Or am I misunderstanding what the duct tape is for?

The 5 Cell Kel-Lite was the precursor to what my generation knows as the Mag Lite.  It took five D cell batteries, and to my knowledge was never made with accessory rail mounting in mind.  It is an enormous flashlight, and duct taping one to your Glock would definitely tame the recoil of even the stoutest 10mm loads.

[DM1906]

5 cell Kel-Lite and duct tape.  Multi-function, too.

I'll pass on the duct tape.  My Gen3 does have a perfectly useable accessory rail.  Or am I misunderstanding what the duct tape is for?

The 5 Cell Kel-Lite was the precursor to what my generation knows as the Mag Lite.  It took five D cell batteries, and to my knowledge was never made with accessory rail mounting in mind.  It is an enormous flashlight, and duct taping one to your Glock would definitely tame the recoil of even the stoutest 10mm loads.

Yep.  That's it.  Way before acc. rails, so duct tape is necessary.  Maybe better than that silly Glock Rail or Picatinny stuff.  Multi-function = recoil suppression, unless the Kel-Lite IS the recoil, in which case, the rolls reverse.

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DM1906, I suspect we have dated ourselves

[DM1906]

Oops!  Did I do thaaaat?

[REDLINE]

Okay then, but I believe I will go with newer technology Gorilla Tape, as they say "For The Toughest Jobs on Planet Earth", and I'm not sure sure the old standard Duct Tape could hang onto a 10mm.  9 and 45 maybe, but I have my doubts with the 10.

[DM1906]

Never underestimate the power of duct tape.  Or a Kel-Lite!

[DM1906]

On a serious note.....

I'll have a few guys up on Sunday with headlights on a few Glocks.  Some new and some old.  As important as the light performance, is the mount and retention mechanism.  One was a quick release, I forget the brand.  Solid when installed, 2 fingers and a second to remove (no clumsy thumbscrews or rattles).  I can grab some pics and a review, if you like.

[Luigi]

Probably a dumb question, but from a tactical standpoint what is the benefit of the strobe function?  Or maybe I should ask if there is a tactical benefit to the strobe function?

It's a distraction, and an incapacitation, of sorts.  A semi-fast strobe can overwhelm a person's optics, and cause at least a hesitation.  Not unlike a taser, it overloads another sense, in many cases.  The practice has been around since WWII, or so.

If you don't train/practice with the strobe, it will have the same effect on the shooter though.




I have a tlr-1 on my g20. After each range trip I wipe the lense off. The light has been on the gun for atleast the past 400 rounds with out any problems with the light, and it's still very bright.

[REDLINE]

On a serious note.....

I'll have a few guys up on Sunday with headlights on a few Glocks.  Some new and some old.  As important as the light performance, is the mount and retention mechanism.  One was a quick release, I forget the brand.  Solid when installed, 2 fingers and a second to remove (no clumsy thumbscrews or rattles).  I can grab some pics and a review, if you like.

I really like the idea of a quick release setup.  Any pics and further review would be great, along with a brand name to research further.