There’s nothing quite as reassuring as a Glock Locked up in your bedside table. You never know when somebody is going to break into your house. Most likely it will be sometime in the middle of the night when your defenses are down. Night sights might help you see your gun, but it won’t help you see the target. For that you are going to need a tactical Glock light. Identifying the target before puling the trigger is as important as shot placement. When your life’s on the line, you’re going to want a tactical weapon light.
What’s The Best Glock Light?
1. SureFire X300 Ultra LED WeaponLight
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If you’re looking for a professional solution you can’t beat the Surefire X300 Tactical Weapon Light. Surefire designed this light for professional use. It’s battle tested by the law enforcement and military community.
Surefire’s X300 Weapon light is easily one of the nicest lights on the market. That being said it’s also one of the most expensive. With its extremely durable design and bright led flashlight, the X300 is ready for professional use. Surefire really sets itself apart from the competition with one of the brightest lights on the market. With over 600 lumens you’ll be able to see in just about any situation. While the 600 lumen rating is impressive, what’s really impressive is the peripheral lighting. The X300 combines a traditional focused light with omni-directional peripheral light. You’ll be able to see both the target and your surroundings. Designed to be used by law enforcement the X300 is one of the most durable sights on the market. With a completely shockproof body and waterproof housing you’d have to try to damage this light. If you can afford it the X300 is easily my favorite light for Glocks.
2. Glock OEM Tac Light Xenon 6V Lithum
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Glock’s one of the few firearm companies that manufacture there own lights. Designed specifically for the Glock platform this OEM light is a great choice. Using an extremely durable design and designed specifically for Glock makes this light an excellent option.
Glock’s Xenon Tactical Light was designed specifically for the Glock Platform. While there are brighter and cheaper lights on the market, this light has one serious advantage. There are a ton of holsters that are designed specifically to accommodate the Glock factory light. No other light manufacturer can compete thanks to the vast selection of aftermarket holster options.
Glock equipped this light with as many features as they could without increasing weight. Designed specifically for duty use under extreme circumstances. The shock resistant polymer housing holds a Xenon Technology bulb. At the touch of an ergonomically placed button you can cycle the 70 lumen light. Designed for the masses the light has full ambidextrous support. If you’re looking for a light who better than going straight to the manufacturer.
3. TRUGLO Tru-Point Laser/Light Combo
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TRUGLO Tru-Point laser/light combo is another great option for small pistols. TRUGLO improved upon the basic tactical light design by including a built in laser. It’s the only light that I’ve seen with a laser built directly into the light housing. With no additional size you might as well get a light with the laser.
When I first saw the TRUGLO Tru-Point I was really impressed. I’ve used a lot of laser lights, but none match the compact design of the Tru-Point. By including the laser inside the light housing they were able to significantly reduce the size of their light. You can control the three light modes(laser,laser/ligh,light only) using the ergonomic ambidextrous button. Both its 200 lumen light and 650nm laser are extremely bright. You’ll be able to easily light up any interior room and most of your backyard. For the low price tag you might as well get a laser/light combo.
4. Streamlight TLR-3 Weapon Mounted Tactical Light
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Streamlight makes a ton of great tactical lights and the TLR-3 is one of their best. Designed for the civilian tactical market the TLR-3 is perfect for your bedside home defense gun. With a durable design and affordable price the TLR-3 is well worth a look.
The Streamlight TLR-3 is a consumer grade light, but that doesn’t mean it’s a slouch. Designed to stand up to some serious abuse using a waterproof and shock resistant housing. I can’t even complain about the lights brightness at the price. Offering over 125 lumens it will really brighten up a room. Weighing in at 2.32 oz it’s the perfect weight for forward mounting on a pistol. The rail clamp is designed for easy attachment and it won’t throw off the weight of your gun. With it’s durable body, bright light and 1.5 hour battery life the TLR-3 is well worth a look.
5. Streamlight TLR-1 HL Tactical Flashlight
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Streamlight’s TLR-1 weapon sight is an upgrade over their basic TLR-3 light. With its significantly brighter bulb and durable housing it’s definitely worth the increase in price.
Streamlight really packed a whole lot of light into one compact package. With over 800 lumens of peak light it’s one of the brightest weapon lights on the market. It will completely light up any room in your house and blind any intruder. Priced to sell the TLR-1 comes in at a fraction of the price of the cheapest comparable Surefire light. Streamlight designed this light to be the perfect middle ground between pro grade models and consumer. It has an extremely durable aluminum construction housing that will stand up to a lot of abuse. Using the quick detach mount you can easily switch between different guns. With its extremely bright light the TLR-1 is the perfect accessory for any Glock.
Final Verdict
There’s no doubt about it if you are working in law enforcement you’re going to want the extremely bright and durable surefire light. With it’s extremely durable housing and 600 lumen brightness the Surefire light is one of the best. Glock’s OEM light is another durable model that works with most aftermarket holsters. The only downside to the OEM light is its brightness. At 70 lumens it is one of the dimmest lights on this list. Streamlights TLR-1 light is another extremely bright tactical light. At 800 total lumens it’s one of the brightest lights on the market. Their TLR-3 light is another option that’s much more affordable.