Your thoughts on tac light for PO7

[SP01bob]

Had a LEO tell me once an APL 200 Lumen is all you want in the house. So, arming the bed side stand for home defense means thinking about not blinding yourself, but you may need to blind thd perp. A lot of factors to consider for home defense, completely different from outside shooting at targets 25+ yards off.

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[Grizzlie]

The o-light pl mini is on my wishlist.

As to lumens, from the tests I've watched and read, 400 seems to be the max that's usually recommended (for indoor)

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[Raining_Brass]

Too many people get caught up in lumens.

Depending on what you're using the light for, everything has its place from 100 - well over 1K.

Strictly for indoors in your house? 100-200 lumens is plenty (though I don't think more is a bad thing within reason, but many people underestimate what even 100-200 does indoors.)

If it's for outdoors where you may be shining longer distance then sure, 300-500+ would be more ideal.

[s0nspark]

Too many people get caught up in lumens.

Depending on what you're using the light for, everything has its place from 100 - well over 1K.

Strictly for indoors in your house? 100-200 lumens is plenty (though I don't think more is a bad thing within reason, but many people underestimate what even 100-200 does indoors.)

If it's for outdoors where you may be shining longer distance then sure, 300-500+ would be more ideal.

I still contend that having 500-600 lumens (or more) indoors is not a problem with proper technique, especially in your own home. You KNOW the layout and where the walls and mirrors are, after all...  using the light indirectly in that circumstance gives you plenty to see by and with a flashlight that can make the transition to outdoors or bigger spaces when needed.

Outdoors, I'd prefer something like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpf_Daw3jLk

but that won't fit in my pocket LOL

I do like my little 15 lumen light for when I have to creep to the bathroom at night - keeps me from waking the monster wife ;-)

[Vinny]

Did anyone mention the Surefire XC-1. Very compact, lightweight, and 200 lumens?
I have it on my nightstand P-01. Small enough to holster too.
I suppose the P-07 could handle a larger light OK for HD; but 200 lumens seems about right for our smaller home.

Lots of choices and opinions. Probably none are really wrong.

[briang2ad]

Mrgunsngear did a comparison video on XC-1 and APLC - APLC wins hands down for me, and the price is right. 

BTW - having mounted both models, the APLC Glock seems to be better for the P07.

[Vinny]

Mrgunsngear did a comparison video on XC-1 and APLC - APLC wins hands down for me, and the price is right. 

BTW - having mounted both models, the APLC Glock seems to be better for the P07.

Thanks for this info.
Like most things electronic; things change rapidly and I suppose that goes as well for my Surefire XC-1 I purchased in 2016 for ~$200. I just Googled: XC1 Tactical Light ; and there's now a XC1 'knockoff' for about $45.   It sure looks identical to the $200 Surefire XC-1, I wonder if it's comparably good??
And.... the updated Surefire XC-1 'B' is 300 lumens now. Life just keeps getting better. 

[wisemenofgotham]

Go with the Gen 3 Inforce APL or Surefire X300U in my opinion, depending on what you find is more comfortable. 

[tomjbyron]

I run the APLC universal on my P-07. I also have a Streamlight TLR-1S.

For carry, the APLC is a better option. The interface was also more natural for me. The Streamlight is only 100 lumens brighter than the the APLC, and I think the APLC has a better light pattern.

The TLR-1S lives on my nightstand gun, and my APLC is my carry light. It will be fully integrated when I get a holster made.

[Vinny]

Surefire XC-1 Lightweight and compact. I took it off my P-01 where it fits perfectly to see how it looks on my P-07.
I did discover what might be another alternative:
When I googled 'XC1 Tactical Light' I found what appears to be a 'knockoff' available from Walmart.com for ~$45 including shipping. XC1 Tactical Handgun Light 200 Lumens.
Sure looks the same! I ordered one just to see.

[Vinny]

This is a great thread exploring the latest weapon light options.
Not just P-07 specific, but fitment on any rail.

I sure wish there was a CZ Forum category just for lights, lasers, and RDS.
Because electronics change so rapidly, and prices drop like a stone, threads past a year old; probably are no longer relevant.

IMHO it would be so much easier to find members experiences with the latest options available.

Just say'in

[briang2ad]

probably right! 

Break out a light/accessory forum AND a separate P07/09 forum - they really have nothing in common with the P10.  Be better to throw the Phantom in with them...

[s0nspark]

The light/laser/RDS subforum is being looked at. Not sure on separating the P-10 ... we will discuss. ;-)

[briang2ad]

Thanks for your consideration!  We know it?s more work for you. 😉

[SlvrDragon50]

I have a TLR-2HL, extremely bright. Have a TLR-7 on order, considered the TLR-8, but I already have a RDS on the P07. I honestly don't know why anyone buys  the Surefire offerings. They're overpriced for what they are, and STreamlight consistently outperforms Surefire IMO.