idodishez Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Dads getting a gun for home defense. 1st time he will have owned a gun. It will be a .38 special revolver. Likely a Taurus. I was originally thinking of getting him a laser for it for Christmas. But have since thought a good tactical light might be smarter. Since its a revolver, I'm kind of limited on gun mounted lights from what I've found . S&W makes an adapter, but those revolvers prob arent on his list. He's 73 years old, and I'm just looking for what will benefit him and his wife the best. Am I thinking right w a light over a laser? Am i right that a gun mounted option is clise to impossible? Any recommendations for a good light?He's already taken the CCW course, though he has no intention on carrying for now. Nobama 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Shotgun for home protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 i find your avatar offensive... that is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 I find most of your posts offensive. Whats your point mag? Why you read the firearms threads to troll could be considered offensive also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/olight-Warrior-tactical-flashlight-brightness/dp/B006QBM5RSThis is what I use. I prefer not to go mounted with a pistol.You could look at the streamlight TLR series if you want it mounted. They also have laser/ light combos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MidgetTodd Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Lose the revolver and get a shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 i find your avatar offensive... that is all.I find the upside down flag quite appropriate for our times. Here's a bit I copied from the web that reflects my feelings. I think we should all fly our flags upside down, at least until the White House is vacated by the current inhabitants.The upside down U.S. flag is an official signal of distress. It is not meant to be, and is not officially recognized as any type of disrespect when so displayed for the right reasons. To the contrary, here is the relevant part of the US Code of Laws regarding how to fly the flag when in distress: THE FLAG CODE Title 36, U.S.C., Chapter 10 As amended by P.L. 344, 94th CongressApproved July 7, 1976 § 176. Respect for flag: No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and organization or institutional flags are to be dipped as a mark of honor. (a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. Most individuals who have served in the military service of our nation will (or should) recognize this signal. As a result of the many traitors and enemies we as a free people have, both foreign and domestic, as a result of the many unconstitutional acts, legislation and atrocities passed and/or committed against US citizens and their life, liberty and property, and as a result of policies that have allowed (and continue to allow) enemies of this nation to enter in large numbers through a porous border policy, I believe the life, liberty and property of US Citizens are in dire danger and distress....that is all.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Jackflash, shame on you. Don't feed the troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Jackflash, shame on you. Don't feed the troll.Sorry, couldn't help it. Some things need saying.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 You took the bait. that's what the troll likes you to do. Now there will be four threads he has ruined in the firearms thread. Back on topic I am also in the mind set of non mounted lights. I have a cheapo 100 lumen light thats has a strobe feature. There are a few revolvers that come with a rail on them but they are not cheap. And like stated shotgun for home defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Amazon.com: new olight M21-X Warrior 600 Lumen tactical flashlight on sale, 3 brightness plus strobe: Everything ElseThis is what I use. I prefer not to go mounted with a pistol.You could look at the streamlight TLR series if you want it mounted. They also have laser/ light combos.This or similar would be best imo. SureFire makes nice flashlights too.Consider this, if a thief is armed and you have a light mounted to your weapon, its gives away your head/body's position. I know if I saw an intruder's flashlight pointed at my eyes, thats where my shots are going. If you have a seperate light source, you can hold out your flashlight to one side or the other and still blind the intruder without giving away your head/body's exact position, giving you a bit of an advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) ^^ This. Buddy at work who have been in combat says you shoot for the muzzle flash or just below it in low light. Gun mounted light the same. I was told to hold it away from your body off to the side a bit.Edit or get a shotgun and forget the light. Edited December 18, 2012 by speedytriple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Sorry, couldn't help it. Some things need saying..In bold type even? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Leave the hall light on? Never been a fan of weapon mounted lights in a home defense scenario. Better off putting a bright flash light on the dresser and waiting for the perp to enter the bedroom. He immediately tur.s his attention to the light on the dresser and you can be on the other side of the room drawing a bead on him. That was the suggestion from my ccw instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I don't know I have a night light in the hall for the kiddos it puts off enough light i don't need one. Fish tank down stairs the same more then enough light to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Unless they use bolt cutters to kill the power to the house ala every cheesey movie ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 In which case i have said cheapo 100 lumin light i keep in my bedroom safe with the two handguns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 i find your avatar offensive... that is all.Can you see my shocked face? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 If using the flag in a non-intended manner is your thing' date=' then more power to you. It's a distress signal... like, for real emergencies. It's not a political statement. It's more important than that. For the OP... I'd say something that strobes would be fun. Not too sure about useful. I have a cool light that strobes for my gun. I mostly use it to blind my co-workers when they're being extra cunty.[/quote']I guess the question of whether or not we ARE in a "real emergency" is up for debate. Me personally, there's no question.NoBama 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I got a 600 lumen protac light made by streamlight for 60 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I picked up a flashlight at a police auction. It's small and handheld but will reach the clouds and kill small mammals. When you narrow the beam all the way down the light is in the shape of a boxed silhouette. It says CREE on it. $15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 There's the Nebo. 220 lumens. And under $30. Mine still works great.http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=87880 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 So it looks like the consensus is no gun mounted, and to go w a shotgun instead. I get the non rail/gun mount arguments. And I hadn't head those arguments before, so good info. On the shotgun points. Im just not sure I can see him and his same aged wife using one. I admit I know nothing about them though. visiting grand kids are an issue. Can a shotgun be as easily utilized as a handgun from a locked safe status? Can they be as easily used in a close quarters, around corners, etc? If he were to go w a shotgun, what would be a good choice for a first time owner? At his age? As a new gun owner years ago, I always heard a .38 spcl for a handgun. I heard the same when asking for him at his age. Is there a "go to" for a shotgun, similar to the .38?NoBama 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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