I've read a bunch of the flashlight threads, but I can seem to find an answer to my question.

I'm taking a handgun night shooting class later this year. It requires both a weapon mounted light and a handheld light. I have a weapon mounted light, but I don't know what I should be looking for in a handheld light that would be used while shooting a handgun.

Does any one have any recommendations or advice? I'm leaning towards Surefire, because my weapon mounted light is a x300, but they have a bunch of options. I'm willing to consider anything you guys recommend.

What do you guys think? I appreciate any help you can provide.

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I prefer Streamlight, while there are other very good options Streamlight has created several videos that might help you understand what features are helpful and why...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZQtjvO-3Ls


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKPkcjzvNWY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfhiIrlco44

Surefire, another company I really like has also created several videos on this topic featuring their products...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?...KTQYuu8AZ-SfAt6WGs31


https://www.youtube.com/watch?...-SfAt6WGs31&index=42


https://www.youtube.com/watch?...-SfAt6WGs31&index=28

I'm a Fenix fan, so I'll recommend their PD32 or PD35 lights. Both have a very effective strobe feature that is paramount in a defensive flashlight.

Jim

A proper nighttime class with a handheld light should teach you all the different methods of holding and shooting with the light.

The SF G2Z and G2ZX gives you right light to do, effectively, all the techniques.

Used to be a Surefire fan, but have found streamlight to be as good or better at a lower price. I also like that some models I have can use either the cr123 or aa interchangeably

I too, am a Fenix fan and use a PD35 for night shoots.

Surefire- something between 300 and 700 lumen

Guys, please post topics in the correct area. This does not belong in the lounge.

Moved.

Surefire if you're going to war with it.

Streamlight if you're going to war on a budget.

Fenix for edc and work.

STreamlight protac USB with a lanyard

Elzetta, Malkoff or Surefire

Fenix, Surefire and Olight.

High end: Surefire. But for bang for the buck: Streamlight.

You're going to get a million answers. Get something bright with a tail call switch that has momentary switching. Everything else, including constant on, is not necessarily required.

I would consider the Streamlight Polytac or HLX and Surefire G2, G2Z, or 6P as safe bets.

Long time Surefire fan who drank the Fenix koolaid.

Last class, I took my PD32, this was before the PD35 was added to the Fenix lineup.

Fenix PD35 has been working great for me.

Have you considered contacting the school/instructor and seeing what they suggest for the class?

Thanks for all of the information and recommendations. I appreciate it very much.

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Originally posted by henryarnaud:
Have you considered contacting the school/instructor and seeing what they suggest for the class?

I did contact him. I was given two options:

1. Pistol with weapon mounted light. Light compatible holster required.

2. Pistol with handheld light of my choice. Holster for the light on the weak hand side.

While I have a weapon mounted light, I don’t have a holster. I’ve looked at around the internet and couldn’t find one that accommodates my pistol and light combination. Therefore, I’m going with option number two. He didn’t have a specific recommendation on which light to use.

Which pistol and light?

HK P30/Surefire X300 Ultra