Subcompact pistol lights

[B.A.]

Any one share their experience here. Been thinking of getting one only real factors are it can't be huge, should be bright enough and not be to cheaply made. I was going to get a stream light tlr3 but after reading several reviews have declined that idea due to people claiming it breaks often. Shame I like their flashlights.

[rovert97]

I've got zero issues with my TLR3 mounted on a M&P compact.

[Ronin]

I have a Viridian CL5 on my PF9. It's only slightly wider than the gun. It has a very bright light and a green laser in one compact little package.

[Zet70]

Ill argue that putting a light on a subcompact negates the reason for buying a sub compact. I would vote for the money being spend on a good streamlight for actual carrying. Just picked up a 80 lumen streamlight 88039 for $25 shipped........

[39flathead]

Ill argue that putting a light on a subcompact negates the reason for buying a sub compact. I would vote for the money being spend on a good streamlight for actual carrying. Just picked up a 80 lumen streamlight 88039 for $25 shipped........

I think he was asking about a subcompact light like the TLR3, not a light on a subcompact gun.

[39flathead]

I've got zero issues with my TLR3 mounted on a M&P compact.

I've never had a problem with either of mine either, be it on a handgun or my AR or shotgun.
I like the tlr3 for the price.

[Ronin]

Ill argue that putting a light on a subcompact negates the reason for buying a sub compact. I would vote for the money being spend on a good streamlight for actual carrying. Just picked up a 80 lumen streamlight 88039 for $25 shipped........

I always carry a flashlight or two on me in addition to the one that's on my PF9. I believe in redundancy.

[Zet70]

Fair enough. Do you belt clip carry the pf9? I would imagine a light on a belt clipped pf9 would be uncomfortable to say the least. Would the light engage in you waist by itself too?

[Ronin]

Fair enough. Do you belt clip carry the pf9? I would imagine a light on a belt clipped pf9 would be uncomfortable to say the least. Would the light engage in you waist by itself too?

I'm currently having a holster made for the PF9 that incorporates the CL5. I'm left handed, so the belt clip doesn't work for me. Plus I don't like carrying a gun without some sort of holster.

Viridian actually offers a holster that will engage the light/laser when the gun is drawn, but again, they don't make one for us southpaws.

[Palerider]

I've never had a problem with either of mine either, be it on a handgun or my AR or shotgun.
I like the tlr3 for the price.

Same here. It's a great fit on the MP Compact or even my full size. It certainly doesn't make the compact feel front heavy which is nice.

I've shot a lot with it and took a low light course with it, holding up like new.