[Gloves]

I have a Kimber Custom II (doesn't include a rail). There is a class
coming up for Home Defense and it focuses on cornering with a light.
What are my options?

[Ultimate_sig]

Originally Posted by Gloves

I have a Kimber Custom II (doesn't include a rail). There is a class
coming up for Home Defense and it focuses on cornering with a light.
What are my options?

They make a light that replaces the bushing plug i belive its laser max, i know they make lasers but i remember seeing a light from them at a gunshow. If you cant find one you may have to put a rail on it

[HOSSFLY]

If your're paying for a class that requires a light mounted on your weapon i'd ask for a refund & find a class that teaches more of a real HD situation
You sure it not just a light in your offhand type thing?

[drvsafe]

You can add a rail to your kimber it requires some drilling but it can be done.

Personally I use my P229r for HD it has a rail on it so for me the problem would be solved. I considered HD when I bought my 1911 but decided that although the .45 has more stopping power I'd rather have 15 rounds to protect my family. I question my accuracy in a stressful situation such as HD and to that the more rounds the better IMO.

[canebrake]

Originally Posted by HOSSFLY

If your're paying for a class that requires a light mounted on your weapon i'd ask for a refund & find a class that teaches more of a real HD situation
You sure it not just a light in your offhand type thing?

[GNXtreme]

At a local IDPA match they have a shoot house and often do a low light stage. Lots of people use the offhand light method. I believe it is a little better to have a weapon mounted light, but either will work.

[HOSSFLY]

Originally Posted by GNXtreme

At a local IDPA match they have a shoot house and often do a low light stage. Lots of people use the offhand light method. I believe it is a little better to have a weapon mounted light, but either will work.

I'd like for the bad guy to have the mounted lite myself

[Dillinger]

Originally Posted by Gloves

I have a Kimber Custom II (doesn't include a rail). There is a class
coming up for Home Defense and it focuses on cornering with a light.
What are my options?

Guys! Some reading comprehension here.

He didn't say he needed a weapon mounted light, he said he needed a light for HD training in cornering. It's probably the off hand crossed wrist style favored by cops (though I personally hate it, but that is beside the point.)

This used to be a community about trying to help each other, not poo-poo their personal choices. Some patience and gentle hand if you please.

Gloves - I personally have a couple of LED lights from Inova and have been very happy.

I have the predecessor to The Bolt though mine does not have the cool grip on it. Mine has a knurled exterior, but it's quite bright and does not go through batteries as bad as a lot of smaller lights have. It has the push button on the bottom, which is ideal for the type of training I believe you are going for with this class.

I also have the T5, and while it is quite bright, it eats batteries like an Ethiopian kid at his first buffet.

I have had mag light and I have even had rock climbing / Spelunking lights that are head mounted that are extremely bright and require almost no battery use, but after the first serious pistol training course I took, I dumped that sh*t immediately.

Good luck.

[DoyleTheDog]

Originally Posted by Dillinger

Guys! Some reading comprehension here.

He didn't say he needed a weapon mounted light, he said he needed a light for HD training in cornering. It's probably the off hand crossed wrist style favored by cops (though I personally hate it, but that is beside the point.)

The title of the thread implies that he wants it on the pistol.

[Dillinger]

Originally Posted by DoyleTheDog

The title of the thread implies that he wants it on the pistol.

No it doesn't!

It says "Best light for a no-rail 1911"

No rail AND I want the best light

It doesn't say "No rail, but I need one and the best light".

If he wanted a rail, he would have stated that his pistol doesn't have a rail, but he needs one, so which one is best to put on and how I go about it.