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What rail lights do y'all like for a Glock 19 gen 5 these days?

Light, no laser. Doesn't have to be as bright as welding torch.

And I prefer that the switches not intrude back past the front of the trigger guard.

This is what's on mine. It's a Surefire. Been on it for several years. I like it. Might be brighter than what you're looking for, though. These things should have brightness settings.

I caught a huge sale on an Olite Baldor that fits a 19/23 perfectly.

I haven't torture tested it, & it's not the brightest of all but otherwise it seems dependable & a good fit. Has a green laser as well.

streamlight TLR 7

I’ll second this, it’s very bright and is built to withstand use. A weapon light absolutely should be as bright as can be made. You’ll be pointing a gun at everything the light shines on, be sure of you target.

I have Streamlight TLR 1HL’s at 1000 Lumens and for a pistol light they are great.

The Surefire in that test failed in a way that wouldn't have happened had it been mounted, i.e., the battery door opened when dropped. When mounted, as they said, it could not have happened.

Does the switch interfere at all with your trigger finger? Too far forward, or back, or Goldilocks (just right)?

"7A" or "7 Sub"? And do you have it on a Glock 19?

Same question. Do you have it on a Glock 19?

Goldilocks.

As I recall, the lite can be moved forward or backward in it's mount before installing, allowing it to be put exactly where you want it.

Having it out now I see mine is the Baldr S.

Cool. Thanks. I'll look at it now.

Glock 19

But I carry a hand held light for concealed carry and put the light on the gun for nightstand duty.

Have a Surefire x300, Streamlight TLR1 hd, and a real compact O-light (don’t remember model).

Had a TLR7 and it was more compact. I liked it.

I love the Surefire but Streamlight CS is solid when I needed them. Not so with Surefire.

If I had to keep one, for the money I’d use the Streamlight TLR1 hd.

I just posted the video Cause I found it interesting that a $130 Streamlight made it through on pretty equal ground with the Surefire. And I own about 5 Surefire lights, more Streamlights and a couple of Arisaka’s with Malkoff heads. There are lots of great lights available these days.

Agreed.

TLR-7A

Looking like a winner.