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    Insights Weapon Lights

    I currently have a Insights M3X light for one of my G19s. I am interested in purchasing a few more lights. I am thinking of getting a Insights M3 light mainly because of cost. Besides not being waterproof, I was wondering if anyone has had any problems with using these as a basic light on a pistol.

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    I had an M3 on my duty rifle for about a year. No problems with it but I just recently upgraded to the TLR 1 for the led, higher output and aluminum body. The TLR wasnt much more than what I paid for the M3 either.

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    Are Insights incandescent?
    Sic semper tyrannis.

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    The M3X series are LED I believe. The old M3 models are incandescent. I've used both the M3X, M3, and Streamlight TLR-1....and the TLR-1 is the best for the value in my mind. The aluminum body and brighter reflector and bulb is a good value at ~$100...which isn't that far off price wise from the M3X series.

    If you're using a dedicated holster for the G19+ M3X light, then you'd probably consider another M3X for consistency sake. Most light capable holsters that can take the M3X won't take the TLR-1s and vice versa.
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    Ok- Here is my next question
    Is the TLR-1 and the TLR-S the same size?

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    M3Xs were incandescent initally... i am holding an old one right now that was issued to me in 2005. They are made with LED lamps now.

    The incandescent M3X used to blow bulbs at an inconvenient time, and I didn't have a lot of faith in it. It was replaced with a few different iterations of Surefire weapon lights... currently using a few X300s, with no complaints.

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    I have a WX150 and a TRL1s

    I would buy a TRL1s again.

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    They have an upgrade kit for the older lights to LED but I haven't read a real favorable review of them yet.

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    I use an XM150. It is LED, fits the holsters made for the M3 series of lights. 150 lumens, waterproof, and has strobe, if you like that. I also prefer the independant togels.

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    I have a WX150 and several TLR1s. the WX150 uses two separate articulating arms to activate the light in either constant or momentary mode. the TLR1 uses a rocker lever.

    I am left handed and mounted on a pistol, the TLR locks into constant with a down push from the right side. mounted upside down in the 12:00 or on the left rail of an AR it works in momentary with a down push from the support side. the TLR is not suitable for me as a left-hand shooter on a pistol but is my choice for an AR.

    the WX150 using two arms, works in momentary with a down push from either side and so is useful for both left and right hand use on a pistol. mounted upside down at 12:00 or on the left rail of an AR, a down push locks it in constant so, IMO, it is not a viable AR light.
    never push a wrench...

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