Should I get a pistol with a rail?

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So I'm hunting around for my first handgun.

I'm stuck on if I should look to get one with a built in rail for tac light or LAM just because I like the look of a tact light/LAM.

Or would it be just as well to get one without a rail and just add an adapter if I feel the need to have something attached?

A few of the model's I'm really interested in have both railed and non-railed variant's but the railed ones always are a bit more $$.

What do you all think?
 
I shoot a Kimber TLE/RL II... I prefer having a built in rail, but it does limit your holster options.

Raven or Bladetech are some options though.
 
I have a Sig 1911 with a rail, I'm happy with the rail, but also have troubles finding the holster I like, because of the rail and the unique slide profile.
 
kilo69 said:
because I like the look of a tact light/LAM.


What do you all think?
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You answered it yourself. Get what you want.

If you buy the non-railed version, everytime you take it out, you will think "I like the railed version better" and never really like your choice.

After about 3 months you will say, "F---This", sell your pistol for a loss just so you can buy the Railed Pistol you wanted in the first place :)
 
rivetc78 said:
You answered it yourself. Get what you want.

If you buy the non-railed version, everytime you take it out, you will think "I like the railed version better" and never really like your choice.
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Good point.

Although I've never really thought about it limiting holster choices, but I suppose when you think about it it does make sense that it would need different holsters. See this is why I ask... many CGN brains make me think of all the options
 
Just get the gun you like, if it comes with a rail fine, if it doesn't than whatever. I don't care for rails personally. most guns look better with out it!
 
Consider also, the cheapest you're going to put a QUALITY light or laser on that rail is likely around $200. Sure you could put something cheaper, that will probably work, but probably and guns, aren't words that go together well. The rail on my G21sf, hasn't done me any favours, and has only stumped me on the holster issue. I eventually found a really good one, but only after going down south, and purchasing one that didn't work, due to the rail, which I couldn't return, as the store was 3 hours and a border away.
 
there is nothing ###ier then a Surefire on a gun,,,,

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rivetc78 said:
You answered it yourself. Get what you want.

If you buy the non-railed version, everytime you take it out, you will think "I like the railed version better" and never really like your choice.

After about 3 months you will say, "F---This", sell your pistol for a loss just so you can buy the Railed Pistol you wanted in the first place :)
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That's what i thought when i was shopping around.. i wanted a 1911 but i liked the look of the rail. so rather than saving money and settling I went after the one i really wanted even though it was more money, and couldn't be happier. (i went with the Kimber Desert warrior)
 
Well, I am just a gun club duffer and not a secret agent, SOCOM vet or SEAL.

With that caveat, I would say get the light/lazer/bayonet of your choice and smile. I like the weight out forward on my guns and this tactical junk will do that just fine. They also make great canoe guns and are handy companions when you make those late night trips to the Log Of Ease and bears are in the area.
 
Get what makes you happy and keeps you shooting. You'll eventually want a .22 pistol as well for high volume low cost fun. And .22 can still be snappy in a light pistol.
 
rivetc78 said:
You answered it yourself. Get what you want.

If you buy the non-railed version, everytime you take it out, you will think "I like the railed version better" and never really like your choice.

After about 3 months you will say, "F---This", sell your pistol for a loss just so you can buy the Railed Pistol you wanted in the first place :)
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What he said.
 
There is no great adapter rail you can put on a nonrailed gun without getting it to a gunsmith. If you are picturing a reliable rail that you just snap on and has a low profile it does not exist to my knowledge.
 
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