Comments on: Sheriff Jim Wilson Is Full of Crap

By: Roy Urick

Roy Urick — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 02:58:27 +0000

Well, depending on how you train, it CAN be a burden. But if you train with the light on the weapon at all times its no different than changing to a different carry weapon. As long as you train with the weapon in a specific config at all times, it makes no difference really.

But word of warning: if you have a weapon mounted light you had BETTER use a pressure switch to activate it on demand. You know what they call one WITHOUT the pressure switch? A bullet magnet.

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:12:17 +0000

It seems funny, nobody ever seems to talk about changing balance points in pistols, especially hi capacity ones, as rounds are discharged from the magazine. This could be just as much a factor as a properly mounted, modern weapon light. It just does not wash. Also, in moving from room to room in your home, there is no reason you could not have two lights, one on your gun and one in hand, however, there is no substitute for training. You should not point your gun at anything you are not willing to destroy (your 4 year old son).

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:16:43 +0000

Doing it one way does not preclude that another way is also effective.

I’ve found weapon mounted lights to be very advantageous when shooting light or short guns, they certainly mitigate muzzle rise to some degree.

I have another problem with using a weapon lights that hasn’t been mentioned; in order to put light on the subject you must bring the muzzle of your weapon in line with the subject. (Especially if you are using a 2 handed grip and can’t use a free hand flashlight.)

Imagine searching your home, only to hear a noise you don’t expect to your left side, swinging the light to find your 4 year old crawling out from underneath some piece of furniture. Do you really want that muzzle sweeping your child?

I’m surprised, though, because this post is very much leftist in nature: I don’t like your opinion, therefore it is wrong.

Not so, both work, both require practice! Both have advantages and disadvantages, as do most choices in life.

By: Geodkyt

Geodkyt — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:00:17 +0000

I’ve always loved the “it ruins the balance and handling” of the pistol argument. . .

. . . considering that the reason they are banned in IDPA is precisely because they give an advantage to the shooter with a mounted light, just like a competition muzzle weight would.

By: Jay21TCB

Jay21TCB — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:23:25 +0000

Great response. You made many of the same points I often do, but did it without the f word :)
we also manufacture and sell holsters for weapon mounted lights

By: Cowboy Blob

Cowboy Blob — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:13:11 +0000

Don’t forget Fobus! :)

By: Vine

Vine — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:31:13 +0000

I sure wish someone would do a blog like that.

By: SayUncle » Putting lights on your handgun

SayUncle » Putting lights on your handgun — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:22:47 +0000

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