Light for AR: flood or beam

[vaa]

I'm looking to get a light for my AR. I'm torn as to what to get.

[lethal dose]

Tell us your current setup.

[NoveskeFan]

Home defense?

[SteadyUp]

More details, please. How about what kind of hand guard setup is on the AR (rail or standard style hand guard)? What is the purpose for the AR (inside or outside use, home/personal defense, duty use)?

[vaa]

Sorry about that. I just had a wisdom tooth removed and the Vicodin kicked in and I posted before finishing the post.

My intended use is personal defense. I have a Troy TRX handrail on my rifle. The delema I'm having is, do I want a floody light or a thrower. I have a Surefire scout that I am putting on the sg because I think it is better for close range. I'm thinking a thrower would be better for the rifle.

Specs on my rifle are: DD upper and 14.5" barrel, battlecomp 1.5, TRX hand guard and an Aimpoint PRO. It is a mid length gas system.
Thanks

[lethal dose]

What distance do you foresee needing to defend yourself at?

[vaa]

Not really sure but if I would have to guess I'd say within 50 yards and no more than 100

[lethal dose]

Ok... What's your budget?

[operator81]

If your primary use will be indoors I'd say flood, outdoors then beam.

[oef24]

If your primary use will be indoors I'd say flood, outdoors then beam.

+1. I have yet to find a light that does both well. Anyone find a light that has good throw and also flood?

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