Recommend a pistol light for me..? (vanity)

self ^ | 1/21/2024 | self

[verum ago]

Hello all,

FR seems as good a group as any to ask a firearm related question:

I have a 4.6" Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 (10mm) I'd like to put a light on. I've never had a pistol with a light before, and am finding myself a bit overwhelmed by the sheer variety of choices.

Any recommendations? I don't particularly mind it being toward the heavier end of things, since that'll help calm down the relatively lightweight M&P's muzzle snap. (I tell ya, you get spoiled by the good recoil manners of a 1911 sometimes...)

This is a gun I intend to carry pretty much strictly outdoors, so I'd lean personally toward a brighter light rather than worrying about it being too bright for indoors.

For budget let's say more "Streamlight" than "Surefire"...

Thanks in advance, FRiends.

[verum ago]

Bonus points to anyone who can recommend a light-compatible chest holster.

[Bobbyvotes]

Taurus Millennium 9 mm.
Great accuracy, price is reasonable, not jammed or mis-fired yet, and is light and compact.

[Disambiguator]

This might work if you can find the hardware to attach it to a Picatinny rail.

https://www.coleman.com/lighting/lanterns/gas-lanterns/powerhouse-dual-fuel-lantern/SAP_3000004255.html

[Reno89519]

You'll probably have to have that custom-made. Lot's of custom kybex holster makers around the US. I personally like L.A.G. Tactical, which is about 3 miles from my house, does great custom work, where I am a long-time customer. For reference: https://lagtactical.com/

[MileHi]

That’s not a light, newb

[grobdriver]

TLR-1 H by Streamlight, and don’t look back.

Can’t help with holster.

[verum ago]

This might work if you can find the hardware to attach it to a Picatinny rail.

https://www.coleman.com/lighting/lanterns/gas-lanterns/powerhouse-dual-fuel-lantern/SAP_3000004255.html

I dunno, it looks a bit bulky- that might interfere with my chainsaw bayonet mount lol

[NWFree]

Even a 1911 frame needs modifications to fire a 10mm. No such problems with the S&W 1006

[Tijeras_Slim]

Heck, I was about to post Ruger Old Army with a carbide lamp. ;)

[Disambiguator]

Well, I gave it the old college try.

[jdsteel]

Pistol light?

Sure,mas long as it’s not a Bud light.

[MileHi]

That would be the classic old school set up.

[telescope115]

I don’t know how much you’re looking to spend, but here is a laser/light/holster combo. There may be cheaper alternatives…

https://viridianweapontech.com/products/lasers-lights/c5l-combo-pack

I don’t know if they can do a chest holster setup for you.
I envy you the 10mm. Back in the day I had a Springfield Armory Omega, in 10mm.

I wish I hadn’t sold it.

[Bobbyvotes]

It feels light in my hands, and recoil is mild as well. I can shoot inside 6” circle on a target 30 feet away.

[blackdog]

To go with a Bud Light?

[blackdog]

9mm import from some country that ends with slovia, or ary.

[MotorCityBuck]

First rule of gun club and is not to put it in your mouth and pull the trigger.
Best of luck.

[RckyRaCoCo]

You tube vid’s say $199 price...where?

[Bonemaker]

Call me old school but I wouldn’t hang a light on it. Use off hand for flashlight if you must.

[ChildOfThe60s]

I put a laser on my Kahr CM9. Hated it. Maybe a red dot would work better, don’t know. I am of the opinion that iron sights are the best for hand guns. Need more than that, use a rifle.