Mounted flashlight for a handun question

[Rockrivr1]

I've been considering getting one of those flashlights that mount to the rail of your handgun for my HK USPc. I'm thinking of making my HK the handgun I use for home defense and keep it in my bedroom at night. I've been looking at a few at places like MidwayUSA, Cheaper Than Dirt etc' and there are a wide spread in the price range. Plus they almost all say they fit on a Glock style and other handgun rail. I'm assuming that means it will fit on my HK as well.

I don't want to spend $200+ for one, but then again I'm leary going with a $50 one either.

Does anyone have one mounted on their handgun? What did you choose? Anyone have one on a USPc? Is there anything I should watch out for?

Thanks for the help

 

[DickWanner]

Too bad you don't have a Glock. I picked up a used 1st gen Glock Tactical Light for $50 shipped from OMBExpress. You could always pick up a good small sized SureFire or Streamlight flashlight and keep it on your bedstand.

 

[strangenh]

You'll want to try one on for size and ensure it is accessible from and works with your trigger guard, but most should be ok.

The Insight X2 (which is rebranded a couple of other ways, including as Springfield's XML light) is a good, small, reliable light meant for compact pistols. About $100, give or take a little. I like mine a lot - I've even used it on a 12ga!

 

[drgrant]

Plus they almost all say they fit on a Glock style and other handgun rail. I'm assuming that means it will fit on my HK as well.

Nope, won't fit, at least not without a crappy adapter of
some kind.

You can get HK USP/USPc specific lights but they are expensive.

I got lucky and I scored a UTL for my USP .40 for like $100.

Also note that the USP and USPc don't take the same lights, I
don't believe.... at least my UTL doesn't fit on my USPc's.

-Mike

 

[strangenh]

Nope, won't fit, at least not without a crappy adapter of
some kind.

D'oh! Right, I should have noted that for the USPc, the X2 will need an HK or GG&G rail adapter, too.