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drewtx wrote:I'm not a fan of a gun mounted light. You by definition have to point the light AND gun where you're trying to look, so you would be sweeping your gun across things you may not intend as a target, such as a family member.

With a good pistol mounted flashlight, you dont have to point a something to see it. I have a Streamlight TLR3 on my Glock 21and that is bright enough to illuminate an entire room while pointing in any direction. It also helps to have a free hand for door knobs or maybe a cell phone. Also one less thing I have to reach for when I hear a bump at night.

I think a light is great for home defense. It helps identify your target. I personally would not use it for getting around my home in a home defense situation. I know where everything is at in my home and can walk around in the dark quite well. A light moving around would just give away your position. If given a chance, I would turn my light on and then engage. I would hate to shoot a family member, police officer or firefighter.