You people do realize that you 'flash' the light for a 'momentary on'/target ID then let it go, right? Its not for room illumination.

auctionsaver wrote:auctionsaver wrote:You know what I never get with these. doesn't having a light on your gun give the opposing guy a better target at night?





That is one of the ways I pwned people on Crysis. they all used lasers for their guns and you could see them coming a mile away.

Appreciate the reference, but I have no clue about video games. I'm just a girl with guns.

auctionsaver wrote:You know what I never get with these. doesn't having a light on your gun give the opposing guy a better target at night?

Actually, no. Even though it doesn't sound logical, acquiring a target that is shining a bright light at you is more complicated than shooting someone under bright natural light, for example.

What do you expect, Woot is headquartered in TEXAS!

nvgeologist wrote:-token comment about taking notes as to who purports to own guns, and who will make easy targets-

-token comment on how all "guns rights" people usually get in an argument that ends with them saying, "I'll shoot you [because I'm too dumb and weak to defend myself like a REAL man]-

kippyj wrote:Appreciate the reference, but I have no clue about video games. I'm just a girl with guns.

like lady gaga?

kippyj wrote:It would fit snugly on a .45 semi, or a .357, but the point's already been made that it would give away your position.

So will the muzzle flash.

robdcm wrote:No, they're awfully silly. If you're in a home defense situation, you should be moderately accustomed to the darkness, and a bright light will give away your poistion, ruin your night vision, and may not work when needed. Fiddling with a weapon-mounted flashlight is not what one's focus should be in that situation.

If Woot throw up some Trijicons, I'm all over those bad boys!

If, on the other hand, you like nifty flashlights, this is a baller light for the price.

FINALLY, another voice of reason. Now, if w00t would just sell Dragonskins!

How about fitting my trusty S&W 357 revolver for hog hunting?

F5 F5 F5 F5

but seriously....

These are all the rage in France. They attach them to the pole where they light up the white flag nicely...

jat1668 wrote:I would not trust my life to this light. Does not fit snugly on a Glock.

Good info, was about to get one for mine; thanks!

OK my husband is a cop. He carries a S & W 40 caliber. would this fit? sorry I know nothing about guns just that he carries that one LOL Oh his gun is 3 years old

trinawants2win wrote:OK my husband is a cop. He carries a S & W 40 caliber. would this fit? sorry I know nothing about guns just that he carries that one LOL Oh his gun is 3 years old

Most cops carry a Glock, so I'm guessing he carries a Glock 22 or 23? Someone mentioned that it didn't fit their Glock.

pgallastegui wrote:Actually, no. Even though it doesn't sound logical, acquiring a target that is shining a bright light at you is more complicated than shooting someone under bright natural light, for example.

glad too see that your targets for guns are PEOPLE......no wonder people find the need to defend their "right to shoot people with the gun they own"

normalizer wrote:I got one of these, not the best light out there but you can't beat the price.

I've got tons of tac lights, TLR-1, TLR-2, Sig, Surefire, etc. This is a no frills light, may or may not last a long time, but for $35 it's a deal.

I have a Surefire, but it doesn't attach to anything. I would love to attach it to my Sig.

trinawants2win wrote:OK my husband is a cop. He carries a S & W 40 caliber. would this fit? sorry I know nothing about guns just that he carries that one LOL Oh his gun is 3 years old

He probably has to stick with what they issue him. It will fit a handgun that has an accessory rail.

Sadly, I'm all outta rails. Of course, this COULD be a good excuse to finally buy that desert eagle!

jat1668 wrote:I would not trust my life to this light. Does not fit snugly on a Glock.

I beg to differ. Fits on my Glock 22 like the factory shipped it. Have one on an XD .40 and I had to sand the little aluminum locking bar down a bit to get it to fit into the slot in the rail, but after that it fits like a glove. I'm a lefty and I appreciate the ambidextrous momentary switches. Very compact and great for a home defense weapon (mine are in lockboxes so no need to fit in a holster).Flashlight is much more useful (dare I say illuminating?) than a laser. I'd much rather have a clear picture of what I'm aiming at if it came down to that.

radiogator wrote:So will the muzzle flash.

Too late by then.

trinawants2win wrote:OK my husband is a cop. He carries a S & W 40 caliber. would this fit? sorry I know nothing about guns just that he carries that one LOL Oh his gun is 3 years old

S & W = Smith and Wesson

98% sure it will, because his gun and this gun light are both made by Smith and Wesson and 3 years isn't that old as far as guns go.

trinawants2win wrote:OK my husband is a cop. He carries a S & W 40 caliber. would this fit? sorry I know nothing about guns just that he carries that one LOL Oh his gun is 3 years old

You could buy it for him, but it would have to be department approved most likely, so the purchase could be a dud.

Probably not the most useful purchase for a sworn officer, honestly. And if you're not sure if it will fit, probably best not to buy it if you don't mind the chance that his service pistol is not fitted with a rail.

bobbittm wrote:Good info, was about to get one for mine; thanks!

Bull biscuits. Mine fits just dandy on both a Glock 17 and a Glock 19.

Try the pin a different direction and make sure the 'notch' in the rail is line up properly.

I really like my 1st Woot purchased one.

auctionsaver wrote:This seems sort of wrong to me. I thought they didn't sell guns on here. Sure this isn't a gun, but it is a gun accessory.

Low power flashlights don't kill people. People with . . .

iibao wrote:Most cops carry a Glock, so I'm guessing he carries a Glock 22 or 23? Someone mentioned that it didn't fit their Glock.

I am pretty sure his is not a Glock but a Smith and Wesson

moviedogs wrote:Me and my peoples are gone. Bye Woot.

Oh no Mr. 0 woots. Please don't go. How will we ever live you not buying things anymore. Sad day for us all.....on a side note if this took CR123a batteries I'd be in for a couple.

nechronius wrote:You could buy it for him, but it would have to be department approved most likely, so the purchase could be a dud.

Probably not the most useful purchase for a sworn officer, honestly. And if you're not sure if it will fit, probably best not to buy it if you don't mind the chance that his service pistol is not fitted with a rail.

Oh that's true. damn ok everyone buy this then so we can get to the good stuff lol

I have a light made by the same people on my Glock. It works great and I love it. If someone breaks into my apartment at night I won't be fumbling around turning on lights!

auctionsaver wrote:You know what I never get with these. doesn't having a light on your gun give the opposing guy a better target at night?

I think the best lights are so darned bright that they ruin your opponent's night vision and are blindingly bright. If this isn't so bright, you position will be nicely pinpointed. Still, you can't shoot what you can't see.

tigerxchaos wrote:-token response on how NRA members can go fornicate themselves with their own guns-

Learn to shoot, volunteer with local law enforcement, ride-along with different divisions (line officers, narcotics, etc...), work with Victim's Assistance, THEN come back and tell me where I should put my legally owned self-defense weapon!!! And if you really want the icing on the cake, have your house or the house of a loved one burglarized. In the words of Concookius, "It is better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt!"

auctionsaver wrote:You know what I never get with these. doesn't having a light on your gun give the opposing guy a better target at night?

When I am home alone in in the dark, a bright light in the eyes of the person who broke into my home may give me just the advantage I need to live. That would be my reason for using it.

DBeck wrote:98% sure it will, because his gun and this gun light are both made by Smith and Wesson.

I think the poster meant the gun is chambered in 40S&W.

nechronius wrote:Strange seeing a weapon light on woot. Even stranger are some of the ignorant comments from both sides of the fence.

Nothing like a flashlight to get the divisive juices flowing. Quite entertaining.

That got me thinking...I don't think I've ever had a random that didn't have some sort of flashlight. I still don't advocate their use by the average gunowner (we should know the layout of our own properties), but I suppose if your were in some sort of law enforcement or espioonage situation, it could be helpful, if only for a moment.

Hardebeck wrote:I beg to differ. Fits on my Glock 22 like the factory shipped it. Have one on an XD .40 and I had to sand the little aluminum locking bar down a bit to get it to fit into the slot in the rail, but after that it fits like a glove. I'm a lefty and I appreciate the ambidextrous momentary switches. Very compact and great for a home defense weapon (mine are in lockboxes so no need to fit in a holster).Flashlight is much more useful (dare I say illuminating?) than a laser. I'd much rather have a clear picture of what I'm aiming at if it came down to that.

I ran 4 mags with it on and on the third mag. it started rocking back and forth. ALso, you should not use a weapon light for home defense. You should know your house well enough to not need flash lights. Don't forget to crawl around corners and don't shoot your dog.

The biggest problem with buying this for your police officer husband wouldn't be the department approval, but rather the fact that he would need a new holster for his weapon because the light would have to be attached at all times (you cant just put it on when you are in the dark and need to draw your weapon).

Holsters are rather expensive.

I wonder if you could attach this to a cordless screw driver? hmmm.

auctionsaver wrote:This seems sort of wrong to me. I thought they didn't sell guns on here. Sure this isn't a gun, but it is a gun accessory.

I agree!

Hitler won because the Jewish community gave up their weapons. Just sayin'.

ekeavney wrote:When I am home alone in in the dark, a bright light in the eyes of the person who broke into my home may give me just the advantage I need to live. That would be my reason for using it.

I respectfully disagree. I know the layout of my house and my acreage, and I don't need a light to give away my position. I do, however, think that if you're in a strange place, and licensed to carry, it could be helpful, although I wouldn't LEAVE it on like they do on T.V.

moviedogs wrote:Gun accessories? Well, today's the day I say goodbye to Woot.

Quality posts, still zero. Farewell.