So I'm a new gun owner, and I'm looking to purchase a few addons for my 9mm M&P.
Firstly, I want a flashlight, and second, a laser. I want to be able to use my gun (if needed) effectively and accurately at night and in any situation which requires it.
I've been looking at the Crimson Trace laser which has been reviewed here pretty well, and I like it a lot.
I've also been looking at several tactical flashlight options from Streamlight, Insight Technology, etc which have also recieved some positive comments.
My question is, should I go with a combo light/laser (such as the Insight X2 /w laser or the Streamlight TLR-2 with laser), or should I get the Crimson Trace, and then just a normal rail-mounted flash light?
My concerns are as follows:
If I go with the seperate light and laser, is it going to even work? I dont want my gun to suddenly be too bulky, too heavy, or for the laser sight to somehow get blocked by the light addon in front of it. I am also concerned about having too many 'switches' on the gun to turn stuff on and offf. I want fairly simple operation (I guess 2 things isnt THAT much).
On the other hand, if I get a combo unit, (a) is the laser on the combo unit going to be as good as the Crimson Trace? I dont want some cheapo thing. and (b) is the battery going to get drained quicker?
Thoughts and comments are much appreciated. I want to make a decision before I go back out to the range for more practice in a week or two.
Firstly, I want a flashlight, and second, a laser. I want to be able to use my gun (if needed) effectively and accurately at night and in any situation which requires it.
I've been looking at the Crimson Trace laser which has been reviewed here pretty well, and I like it a lot.
I've also been looking at several tactical flashlight options from Streamlight, Insight Technology, etc which have also recieved some positive comments.
My question is, should I go with a combo light/laser (such as the Insight X2 /w laser or the Streamlight TLR-2 with laser), or should I get the Crimson Trace, and then just a normal rail-mounted flash light?
My concerns are as follows:
If I go with the seperate light and laser, is it going to even work? I dont want my gun to suddenly be too bulky, too heavy, or for the laser sight to somehow get blocked by the light addon in front of it. I am also concerned about having too many 'switches' on the gun to turn stuff on and offf. I want fairly simple operation (I guess 2 things isnt THAT much).
On the other hand, if I get a combo unit, (a) is the laser on the combo unit going to be as good as the Crimson Trace? I dont want some cheapo thing. and (b) is the battery going to get drained quicker?
Thoughts and comments are much appreciated. I want to make a decision before I go back out to the range for more practice in a week or two.