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Thread: CTC LightGuard: new light option for M&P9 CCW?

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    Perhaps someone can figure out a scenario where a non-LEO citizen carrying concealed needs a pistol mounted light and feels a need to have one but it's definitely not for me.
    In addition, unless CT has come up with something new and different, these types of micro led lights rarely put out much usable light. Just check out the reports on similar lights already on the market. I think Grant may be on to something about the dim light.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dc202 View Post
    Perhaps someone can figure out a scenario where a non-LEO citizen carrying concealed needs a pistol mounted light and feels a need to have one but it's definitely not for me.
    Anytime you want to use your other hand for anything else. Escorting a child, opening a door, using the phone, etc.

    You now have the ability to shoot with 2 hands instead of 1 max.

    In addition, unless CT has come up with something new and different, these types of micro led lights rarely put out much usable light. Just check out the reports on similar lights already on the market. I think Grant may be on to something about the dim light.
    100 lumens is more than the 6P puts out.

    Can you not locate and identify a threat with a G2/6P?

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    The only issue I had with the light was how to change the battery. The mounting system looks like there are pins holding it together. Not as easy as current models on the market.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoolBreeze View Post
    Anytime you want to use your other hand for anything else. Escorting a child, opening a door, using the phone, etc.

    You now have the ability to shoot with 2 hands instead of 1 max.



    100 lumens is more than the 6P puts out.

    Can you not locate and identify a threat with a G2/6P?
    Yea I can. But if you study light output, you will know that such a rating means little.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoolBreeze View Post
    People like this are generally referred to as "idiots".

    The fact that they exist does not keep those who know better from taking advantage of advances in technology.

    Who said you can't carry a pocket flashlight just because you have a light source on your pistol, too?
    especially with a weaponlight this compact. are they going to make a glock version?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoolBreeze View Post
    100 lumens is more than the 6P puts out.

    Can you not locate and identify a threat with a G2/6P?
    There's much more to it than lumen output, though that is a big deal.

    The size of the reflector makes a difference, as that directly impacts how much throw can be generated. Sure, I've got 100 lumens out the front, but if the beam disperses such that I have no discernible "cone" at 12 yards, how useful is that light? My 4Sevens Preon is barely bigger than a AAA battery, puts out 60 lumens (same as the old P60) but isn't really useful past 10 yards thanks to it's lack of throw.

    Don't get me wrong, I think this product is a big step in the right direction, but it's still got a way to go. I'd be curious to see how a CR2 powered light does on the ANSI flashlight standards.
    Principles matter.

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