Pistol light recommendations?

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Hello,

I'm looking for just one very durable and reliable underbarrel flashlight for my handguns. I plan to use it for 25m target shooting, outdoors at night, and I want to be able to see dark-coloured target paper.

I'm looking for something that is rock solid, shock-resistant (able to survive a 1m drop with gun's weight on top of it), and relatively waterproof, dustproof, and mudproof. Many handguns are designed to survive being dragged through the dirt and still perform; it be pretty pointless if an accessory light can't do the same.

Note that I have zero experience with light modules. I have never even handled such an item at a gun store. The reason why I ask CGN members first, is because as a newbie, I'll likely be seduced by which light module "looks" best on my handguns; then buy it just to find out that the item has many quirks that I just can't get over.

So far I'm considering the latest versions of the Streamlight TLR-1, Surefire X300, and Insight M3X. Cost isn't that much of an issue for me, since I'm willing to pay for long service life. If there are other lights that you'd recommend, please let me know.

I'll appreciate any opinions and I'll be very glad to hear from anybody with first-hand experience with accessory lights.

Thanks,
 
Another vote for the Streamlight TLR-1. I have one on my Beretta.

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alrighty,

so far after getting input from the optics forum and this forum...

TLR-1: many good reviews, better price and availability, and MATT's pic looks great!
X300: expensive, possibly not the most rugged, but some people swear by it
M3X: good reviews in terms of reliability

hmmm, this is gonna take more thought...
 
Just curious- where can you shoot a restricted, outdoors, at night? Most ranges I know close down at sunset.
 
stevebc said:
Just curious- where can you shoot a restricted, outdoors, at night? Most ranges I know close down at sunset.
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Thompson Mountain, Pitt Meadows; though I'm not 100% sure. I was told last year that once a TMSA member gets enough seniority, they can get a key card that allows you access to the ranges 24/7. This is a real privilege since, you can avoid possibly busy public hours.

However, I don't know the specifics on how to get a key card, but I'm pretty sure that you really have to earn the trust/respect of the executives to get one. Oh yeah, being a member of CMPS also helps.
 
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