I had my gunsmith mount a rail on both of my Springfield 1911-A1 pistols. Surefire X300 lights on both.
They don't fit into holsters with the lights mounted, but will fit into a Blackhawk Kydex holster if you slip the light off.
Frankly, I don't holster these any more. They are dedicated home defense/camping defense pistols now.
As soon as I get the Docter reflex sight mounted, it will be, in my ever so humble opinion, just perfect. laugh
oh, and I have zero problem illuminating a bump in the night, while pointing the 1911 at what is causing me angst. smile
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Last edited by Mannlicher; 04/15/14.

Sam......