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mark5pt56
06-12-06, 22:31
Ha sanyone used this yet? I was looking over one at The Armory today and had some doubts on the latching system.

Does the "screw" stay tight during use? If not, does the spring tension on it keep the light on the weapon?

I wonder why they didn't go with the spring loaded locking bar?

Mark
bigbore
06-12-06, 23:00
I dont think there is anything better for a pistol mounted weapon light available right now. It seems every bit as rugged as the competition, is definitely brighter, and throws the light much further.

I kept mine attached throughout a Hackathorn class w/night shoot and it worked great.
mark5pt56
06-12-06, 23:40
BB, Did you finger tighten the screw or use a driver or coin?

Mark
k9dpd
06-13-06, 00:02
I use a coin to tighten mine and it stays on perfect. I have done hundreds of draws and and about 500 rounds and it hasnt moved a bit, very good light for the money
C4IGrant
06-13-06, 13:53
I have the TLR-1 and TL-2 in stock and have used both of them. The light is excellent for sure and the mounting system seems to be pretty good (with just hand tight).

The laser on the TL-2 is poor IMHO, but SL has never produced a quality visible laser to date IMHO.



C4
mark5pt56
06-13-06, 16:11
Grant, When attached to the G17, will a Safariland 6004 made for an M3 work?--I want to use it in a 6004 model that if the light is off, the weapon will still be secure in it.

I don't know if they make two versions, but the one I just sold would only work when the light is attached--X200 model.

Mark
C4IGrant
06-14-06, 11:33
Grant, When attached to the G17, will a Safariland 6004 made for an M3 work?--I want to use it in a 6004 model that if the light is off, the weapon will still be secure in it.

I don't know if they make two versions, but the one I just sold would only work when the light is attached--X200 model.

Mark

I cannot answer that as I don't have a 6004 (sorry).



C4
LOKNLOD
06-14-06, 14:01
RE: holsters

I've been trying to figure the same thing out, but Steamlight/Safariland are kind of vague. Streamlight says it will fit "most existing light-bearing holsters" (thanks, that narrows it down a lot guys).

The .pdf (http://www.safariland.com/info/willfit/pistols_dg_lights.pdf)says that
"17, 22, 31 w/ITI Streamligh M3 with or w/out light" is a -832 subcode
but that
"17, 22, 31,23 M3, M6 or M3 LED IT Tactical Light and Streamlight TLR-1
and TLR-2" subcode -8321, won't fit without the light.
It does say that the X200 holster (-836) needs the light attached, as you experienced.

I'm not sure what is different between the two holsters though?

I would like to get one of these lights but I don't want to have multiple holster setups depending on light/no light. That's like having slings that won't hold your carbine unless it has the light attached? Heaven forbid your light get damaged (mount break or something) and need/have to be left off.
mark5pt56
06-14-06, 14:40
A co worker has the 6004 for the M3, it can be used w/o the light. The X200 is smaller than the M3, so I figure the X200/TLR1 should work in the 6004 for the M3.

I doubt they would make two different kinds-or maybe they do so you buy both instead of one-

Mark
SinnFéinM1911
06-14-06, 14:42
I cannot answer that as I don't have a 6004 (sorry).



C4


Well, get one.. And Ill try it out for ya :D
gcpd19
06-17-06, 21:26
I spoke with both Safariland and SL, they both stated the light will work with holsters marked for the M3. I have one, love it. I like the light beam better than the X200 series. The only problem is the lack of tape swithes, which I was advised they are coming out with shortly.