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Get A Light — The 1911 Way

Posted by Rich Grassi. Author Archive »

Gun lights will serve you well, but use ‘em with care!

In trying to identify the first handguns built with the express purpose of allowing lights to be attached, we find Heckler & Koch’s USP is a standout. This large handgun with a polymer frame and selective double-action has an integral rail to accept their UTL (Universal Tactical Light).

The idea was simple. Let’s put a white light on the handgun to let the user identify the threat, or lack thereof, without tying up the other hand with a flashlight.

... for more on this
pick up the September 2007 issue of Guns & Weapons

 

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One Response to “Get A Light — The 1911 Way”

• Tactical-Life.com | Tactical Weapons, Combat Handguns, Guns & Weapons, Special Weapons, Tactical Knives Says:
  January 10th, 2008 at 4:26 pm

  [...] GET A LIGHT — THE 1911 WAY by Rich Grassi – 40 Gun lights will serve you well, but use ‘em with care! [...]

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