I don't think it is silly to have a light in fact, I think it is very important to positively ID your target. However, there are reported failures of the 23 that were caused by mounting a light to the frame. It prevents the frame from flexing as much as it should during recoil. This is a failure that I have been able to recreate with out much effort at all. In fact all I did was mount a light to mine and there it was. There are also lots of others that have not had any problems with it at all.
I guess it is hit and miss. Before spending a lot of money on something like that though, that might cause problems I would find someone that has one I could try on my gun. Or, spend the money on a small hand held combat light and learn to shoot using it. I prefer my Surefire defender. Has a nice strike Bessel on it to be able to use just in case some one were to get the drop on me and a tug of war follows over the gun.
Another argument used a lot is a BG might shoot towards the light. Maybe, maybe not who knows. With a flashlight it can be held with the arm extended away from the body increasing the chance of a miss. This method is called the FBI method and is actually taught at FLETC.
Good luck with your decision what you end up using is of course your choice but, I did want you to be aware of some of the problems people were having. Also, some of the other choices out there in terms of a good hand held light you can get for about the same amount of money.
I guess it is hit and miss. Before spending a lot of money on something like that though, that might cause problems I would find someone that has one I could try on my gun. Or, spend the money on a small hand held combat light and learn to shoot using it. I prefer my Surefire defender. Has a nice strike Bessel on it to be able to use just in case some one were to get the drop on me and a tug of war follows over the gun.
Another argument used a lot is a BG might shoot towards the light. Maybe, maybe not who knows. With a flashlight it can be held with the arm extended away from the body increasing the chance of a miss. This method is called the FBI method and is actually taught at FLETC.
Good luck with your decision what you end up using is of course your choice but, I did want you to be aware of some of the problems people were having. Also, some of the other choices out there in terms of a good hand held light you can get for about the same amount of money.
