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Cheap light/laser combo for M&P

Murraybob

Murraybob

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Has anyone found a light/laser combo for under $100 that will stand up to recoil over time? I am shooting a .40 cal M&P. I have considered:

UTG 2-in-1 Tactical LED for $67.49 at Amazon

XP6EX-LED COMPACT LASER AND LIGHT SYSTEM for $66 Ebay

EMA® Light / Laser Combo for $70 at Sportsman's Guide (I have had bad luck with SG quality)

I am afraid to buy any of these because I have heard that some of the cheap ones will fly off the rail after a while or just quit working, because of the effects of recoil etc. I am resigned to buying an Insight M6X Tactical for $279 at my local gun store because I believe that brand is field proven in tough conditions over time.

Has anyone found out differently through experience.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

I want a light for home security usage during night time hours, and a laser for dry-fire practice to get better with the trigger etc.
 
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So this is something you will use to defend yourself?

What is the safety and security of you and your family worth?

No offense, but don't put a price on your life. Don't skimp.

I can understand saving a buck. But not on self defense products.

Remember, you get what you pay for.

Stick with products known for their performance.

Crimson Trace
Streamlight
Surefire
Insight
And a few others.....
 
How about a Streamlight TRL1s for $84? I have two of them now, and they are amazing. Lifetime warranty, 160 lumens, C4 LED bulb, strobe feature, top shelf light for $84. Express Police Supply... Google it. They sell at this price for anyone.
 
I looked into the Streamlight TRL1s and found it highly regarded. However, since I need a laser also, it won't work for me. I went to my local gun shop and found that the Insight M6X Tactical doesn't fit on my M&P40 4.25". The rail is not long enough. That light/laser is intended for rifles. They talked me into a Streamlight TRL2s for $299 + tax. I took it home and found that device to also be very highly regarded and that I could get it at OpticsPlanet.com for $245.99 with free shipping and no sales tax. Since that saves me over $75, I ordered it on the spot and took the other one back to the store.

Apparently, Insight made the Streamlight devices originally, but now Streamlight is totally separate. I am quite excited to get the light/laser and put it to use. I feel like I have obtained a quality device for protection of my home and family and probably at as good a price as possible. I appreciate the responses, as both have been helpful.
 
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I have had pretty good luck with the Laser-Max Unimax Micro rail mounted laser.priced around $100 to $129 range.Used it on my M&P 45 c with no problems
 
Ranger98 said:
I have had pretty good luck with the Laser-Max Unimax Micro rail mounted laser.priced around $100 to $129 range.Used it on my M&P 45 c with no problems
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Looks like an excellent product, but I want a light/laser combo and so I went with the Streamlight TLR-2s. (160 Lumens - features a strobe function)
 
 
I haven't seen a TRL2 or any other quality light/laser combo for much less than $300 anywhere.
 
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Viridian C5L is what I have for my M&P9C, very happy with it.
 

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brutewing said:
let me know that it fits on the mp I have a 5" barrel just dont want it to look like shi!
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I have already had one on my .40 M&P Pro with 4.25" barrel and it fits nicely. I believe the rail is the same size for both barrel lengths.

Mine is due to arrive this coming Thursday. I would be happy to post pics with it attached, if that would be helpful.
 
Murraybob said:
I have already had one on my .40 M&P Pro with 4.25" barrel and it fits nicely. I believe the rail is the same size for both barrel lengths.

Mine is due to arrive this coming Thursday. I would be happy to post pics with it attached, if that would be helpful.
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pics that would be awesome also how you like it just bought the gun need to save up some funds but maybe a month from now I will buy a light and a laser
 
brutewing said:
pics that would be awesome also how you like it just bought the gun need to save up some funds but maybe a month from now I will buy a light and a laser
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Here is what it looks like. It works very well and is easy to put on and take off the gun. Streamlight is one of the better brands, so I am expecting it to last a long time.


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Thanks for posting pics is there a holster that will fit the gun with the light on . Is the laser adjustable to sight it in have not seem one in person to really get a good look at one. How does it shoot it would kill within 30 minutes not to go shoot it after putting a laser on it . Cant wait to buy one:D
 
Also does the gun still feel good in the hand with the extra weight on the front.
 
M&P FS vs Compact

Murraybob said:
Here is what it looks like. It works very well and is easy to put on and take off the gun. Streamlight is one of the better brands, so I am expecting it to last a long time.


I have both a M&P full size 9mm and a compact. The compacts rail is approx. 1" and the full size appears to be 1 3/8". Do you think this Streamlight will fit both.

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brutewing said:
Thanks for posting pics is there a holster that will fit the gun with the light on . Is the laser adjustable to sight it in have not seem one in person to really get a good look at one. How does it shoot it would kill within 30 minutes not to go shoot it after putting a laser on it . Cant wait to buy one:D
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I don't have such a holster, but they can be obtained. The laser can be adjusted for both horizontal and vertical. It has a small hex wrench to make those adjustments. You can see the small brass screws in the first picture. You just pick a distance for where you want it to zero and adjust it accordingly.
 
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