I now own an H&K.

[dunndw]

.45ACP FTW

[Marswolf]

Just one question: Why have the .45 fans not weighed in yet?

Now you've done it....

[Guest Voodoo_1]

Congrats on your new USP. Your HK will serve you well.

[dunndw]

Now you've done it....

Then my job here is done....\insert Dr Evil laugh\

[GhstFace38]

I was issued a HK USP .40 LEM for duty use. I attached a Surefire X200 using a Surefire adapter rail. I like it for duty use because I can keep my left hand free while searching buildings etc..

[Marswolf]

I was issued a HK USP .40 LEM for duty use. I attached a Surefire X200 using a Surefire adapter rail. I like it for duty use because I can keep my left hand free while searching buildings etc..

Do you keep the light on the handgun in the holster, or attach it when needed?

[GhstFace38]

It stays attached to the weapon.

[Marswolf]

Stephen Winger makes some interesting points about lights at http://www.spw-duf.info/flashlight.html.

[Donnie]

I have a holster for my Sig 226 that lets me keep my TLR-1 attached to it. The problem with not having a holster that will let you keep the light on the gun is that if you need to reholster, you must take the light off. This isn't good, as your attention is not focused where it needs to be.

For home defense, I believe a weapon mounted light is a big plus. It leaves your weak hand free to open doors and use a phone if necessary. If you are so inclined, you can have a hand held light as well for scanning while covering a target.

[Guest Voodoo_1]

For home defense, I believe a weapon mounted light is a big plus. It leaves your weak hand free to open doors and use a phone if necessary. If you are so inclined, you can have a hand held light as well for scanning while covering a target.

Excellent Point, Donnie!

[dcloudy777]

Weapon-mounted lights?... sounds like a future Slushee question in the making...

[Guest Steelharp]

IIRC, Col. Cooper thought rails were a good thing... not that he knew anything, anyway... I mean, he liked 1911's...

[Marswolf]

I tried a light on my G23 and had a holster that would accommodate it, but after using it a while decided for me the light needs to be in my left hand. I can see both sides of the issue. You need to do what works for you.

My home has lights from one source or another that would sufficiently illuminate someone invading the sanctum. A light on the gun would be a hindrance to me. Just depends on your setup.

I think my previous link made some good points.

[Guest Steelharp]

Looking back at my original post, I think I was more just curious as to what types of lights would be able to attach to such a rail... I have a Streamlight M3, and it's obviously not compatible. I have a couple handheld Surefire's, as well. Thanks...

[GhstFace38]

Well the light works wonders in a patrol sense, I wouldn't go back to the old way.

[Urse]

Surefire MR08 conversion rail converts H&K rail to a picatinny rail. Opens up a whole world of options. Congrats on the gun and here's the link.

http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main.pl?pgm=co_disp&func=displ&strfnbr=6&prrfnbr=23519&sesent=0,0&search_id=397968

[Guest Steelharp]

Urse, thanks for the link!