Fantastic setup. I had a similar setup many years back with a stainless slide.

Newer light for sure. So you have a can for it?

 

Awesome. Thanks for the reply! No can yet but is in the queue. Still trying to figure out what I want (something modular) and what is known to work best with the Compact .45.

 

I have the Osprey 45K and it is a tad long, but very tolerable sound suppression- So many more choices out there and this forum will provide the guidance you are looking for.

I have the CT for the bedside also… but this is for Concealed Carry… my wife says it “prints”

Enjoy and Cheers!

 

She's a keeper!

 

I believe @HKPRO and others offer classes for using a light. They may offer advice on what to look for when you use the light in your home to help you to decide.
Different lights cast different "beams"; has a lot to do with how and where you're using it.
Inside a 1-BR apartment with white walls versus inside St. Josaphat Basilica...

Nothing wrong with a less expensive light; lotsa people use them successfully BUT, of those, how many get used regularly? Consider that some people have a higher tolerance for failure, too.
Drive an older British car (Lucas electronics: The Prince of Darkness) for a year and let me know what your opinion on cheap lights becomes 😉.

 

I believe @HKPRO and others offer classes for using a light. They may offer advice on what to look for when you use the light in your home to help you to decide.
Different lights cast different "beams"; has a lot to do with how and where you're using it.
Inside a 1-BR apartment with white walls versus inside St. Josaphat Basilica...

I hear what you’re saying. The output and beam pattern on the two options presented are significantly different from each other. One using a lower output (by today’s standards) and a reflector to distribute the light versus the modern torch with 7-8x the output and a TIR lens for optimum throw.

I guess all this to say that I guess I answered my own question. If I’m using this as a bedside pistol then I don’t need throw or high output, especially with the white walls you mentioned (3br cape cod - primary upstairs).

I do also keep flashlights by the beside with a moonlight mode (Zebralight SC53n for anyone curious) and a max output of 210lm which is likely more than the TLR-3. I also keep a Malkoff Hounddog 18650 as well.

Anyway I’m going on a tangent. I appreciate your response!

 

You’re further ahead than I an!
Some day I'll stop spending $ on stupid stuff and take a proper night class. I pity the instructor, tho. Sorry in advance

 

Surefire XC3 since you have the NEIN JR.

 

X300 Turbo for me, but a handgun is not my chosen firearm for defending the home.

Regardless, modern lighting technology not only helps us gather information, it can also serve as an effective aiming tool. I actually wrote a condensed article a few years back that’s still relevant today, however, it’s more handheld focused.

Lumens vs. Candela in Flashlights: Which is Superior?

When it comes to lighting tools, the lumens vs. candela debate can be a hot topic. Territory Training Director Yates gives his thoughts on the matter.

my.concealedcoalition.com

 

Why do you care what we prefer? Which one do you prefer?

 

I like this Streamlight.

 

I personally like my S&W model 586 4 inch with a cropped hammer, c/s front sight and custom trigger with Winchester silver tips in .357 mag but I understand you have a different preference lol

 

My bedside. Wife has P30SK with similar setup.

 

Not sure if this is a real question or a flex (pun not intended but welcomed).
The TLR 3 is a well made light but very dated. Some people will (either by truly believing it or just applying cope to not justify coming out of pocket to keep up) that the TLR3 is all the light you will ever need. The industry has moved on for reasons to:
Lights like the TLRHLX which is an absolutely modern-for-now light but (as with WMLs) it too will no doubt be outdated sooner than later. But for now and probably a few years it is likely to remain about as good as you can get. However….as with any gun using one with an adapter, the controls are compromised as they are lower than optimal. You can work with if you want to stay with that gun but still, it’s a compromise.
For bedside presumably holsters aren’t a problem because good luck with one for either.
Even with the compromised paddle placement with the adapter/Streamlight combo….I wouldn’t go with the TLR7HLX and would not be using a TLR3 (or any other light from its era) currently. For a collection though older lights are very cool and becoming quite collectible. The TLR3s were always inexpensive options so kinda meh as a collectible but still cool.

 

Not sure if this is a real question or a flex (pun not intended but welcomed).
The TLR 3 is a well made light but very dated. Some people will (either by truly believing it or just applying cope to not justify coming out of pocket to keep up) that the TLR3 is all the light you will ever need. The industry has moved on for reasons to:
Lights like the TLRHLX which is an absolutely modern-for-now light but (as with WMLs) it too will no doubt be outdated sooner than later. But for now and probably a few years it is likely to remain about as good as you can get. However….as with any gun using one with an adapter, the controls are compromised as they are lower than optimal. You can work with if you want to stay with that gun but still, it’s a compromise.
For bedside presumably holsters aren’t a problem because good luck with one for either.
Even with the compromised paddle placement with the adapter/Streamlight combo….I wouldn’t go with the TLR7HLX and would not be using a TLR3 (or any other light from its era) currently. For a collection though older lights are very cool and becoming quite collectible. The TLR3s were always inexpensive options so kinda meh as a collectible but still cool.

That's because the USP itself is outdated due to it's mounting system, and you can thank H&K for that. "No Compromise", except when it comes to milling a simple slot in their Universal Rail which is all it really needs to accept modern accessories. It's a shame. I wouldn't say the TLR1 HLX will be outdated, not for a long time. Lights don't evolve that fast, especially when big companies like Surefire stagnate. They stagnated for a good 15 years and for a few Streamlight was beating them at their own game (lumen, candela output).

 

Nice setup. What sights are you using and do you like them?

 

You got it in my opinion.