Badger89
04-05-14, 11:21
I was recently hired on by a local agency and I'm in the process of rounding up the gear I will need for duty. It's part-time, so they are only supplying uniforms and vests, not duty gear. Anyway, I have a Safariland duty holster that I purchased several years ago while I was still in the academy and I need to know if any modern weapon lights will fit. The part number for the holster is 6280-832-131, and it is for Glock 17/22 handguns with or without Insight Technology M3 Tactical Illuminator Light. I found Safariland's "Will Fit Chart (http://www.safariland.com/DutyGear/info/willfit/PT%203_03-28_14_Duty%20and%20Tactical%20holsters%20with%20Lights-Pistols.pdf), but it doesn't give me any more information than was on the package the holster came in.
I have a Glock 17 and I was planning on picking up a Streamlight TLR-1 HL or Surefire X300 Ultra for it (leaning toward the TLR-1 HL). Will either of these fit in my holster? The dimensions I found for the TLR-1 HL are smaller than the dimensions of the ITI M3 so that's a good sign. I'd just like to be sure before I buy.
Not to get too far off track, but are there any other weapon lights I should take a look at? I've looked at the Inforce APL, Streamlight TLR-1, TLR-1S, and TLR-1 HL, and Surefire x300 and x300 Ultra. I ruled out the Inforce APL based on it's light output vs runtime... I can get that level of output with significantly more runtime from the TLR-1/1S or X300 (which means I won't have to change batteries as often), or significantly more output with relatively the same runtime from the TLR-1 HL or X300 Ultra. Given that 95% of my patrol time will be outside in rural wooded areas, I think the higher output of the TLR-1 HL or X300 Ultra is a good idea. Between those two, I like the mounting system of the TLR-1 HL better (no, that's not a typo). I do like the wider spill pattern and softer fade of the X300 Ultra for room clearing, but since I'll rarely be in that position in this particular job I think the extra distance the TLR-1 HL's more concentrated beam gives will be more beneficial for me. And if I find the light's too bright or the beam doesn't spill enough it will just find a new home on top of my AR. Anything wrong with my logic?
I have a Glock 17 and I was planning on picking up a Streamlight TLR-1 HL or Surefire X300 Ultra for it (leaning toward the TLR-1 HL). Will either of these fit in my holster? The dimensions I found for the TLR-1 HL are smaller than the dimensions of the ITI M3 so that's a good sign. I'd just like to be sure before I buy.
Not to get too far off track, but are there any other weapon lights I should take a look at? I've looked at the Inforce APL, Streamlight TLR-1, TLR-1S, and TLR-1 HL, and Surefire x300 and x300 Ultra. I ruled out the Inforce APL based on it's light output vs runtime... I can get that level of output with significantly more runtime from the TLR-1/1S or X300 (which means I won't have to change batteries as often), or significantly more output with relatively the same runtime from the TLR-1 HL or X300 Ultra. Given that 95% of my patrol time will be outside in rural wooded areas, I think the higher output of the TLR-1 HL or X300 Ultra is a good idea. Between those two, I like the mounting system of the TLR-1 HL better (no, that's not a typo). I do like the wider spill pattern and softer fade of the X300 Ultra for room clearing, but since I'll rarely be in that position in this particular job I think the extra distance the TLR-1 HL's more concentrated beam gives will be more beneficial for me. And if I find the light's too bright or the beam doesn't spill enough it will just find a new home on top of my AR. Anything wrong with my logic?