Streamlight TLR 6 vs CT Laser Guard Pro

I prefer to activate my laser/light only when I want it or I need it, period. Those who can not use a sight, well they need a pointer.

I have the laser and light that came integrated with my shield. Where can I get a holster that will accommodate light

You have the option to turn off the Crimson Trace Automatic activation. It's also manual

I've mounted the TLR-6 ON both my EDCs, G26 and G42. I prefer the 100 lumins as any stronger light, in a truely darken area, may hinder your eyes in adjusting to your night sights by blinding with a recovery time, unless you want to employ the laser instead or combo. You don't have to peer directly into a bright light to be effected by it's brightness, there is a lot of reflective light that can effect your ability in truely dark situations.

On Amazon they had the TLR six for $100 but I went to my local gun shop and picked up tlr6 that was only $20 moreI picked up for only 120 when it used to be $160 lucky me

I agree I have a question which color is best for an older person with not-so-young vision

The instinctive activation is very important in a high stress situation where your motor skills will be inhibited. It is very easy to learn to lighten your grip slightly if you want to turn off the laser/light for tactical reasons. I have CT pro on both 9mm and . 45 shield. They have never failed to turn on and hold zero very well . The one time I thought the laser had failed was due to dirt after about 200 rounds in one session. Wiped it off and it worked perfectly.

I think that a guy who is an expert would understand that pulling the trigger finger away from the trigger is a much worse break in the shooting form than slightly releasing pressure on the middle finger in the grip. I could press, release, and press again on the ct before even activating the tlr6. This doesn't even account for a fast pull where you'd never want to try and do anything with your trigger finger except pull the trigger. The ct wins that hands down. I think the reviewer is completely discounting the ease of use in the instinctual on/off. In tense situations, I don't ever want to have to think, or add any extra steps to being able to see my target and confirm that I'm pointing in the right spot. It was that reason why I got a viridian c5l. It comes on automatically when I draw from my holster. The ct is even better because the are times you may want to the light off momentarily, which forces me to add a 2nd and 3rd procedure even with my viridian.

The only 2 draw backs here are the price and that this needs more competitive lumens for larger guns. A 3 or 400 lumen laserguard pro would be worth 350 for a g19 or m&p compact.

Well reasoned, I'd like to add a thought… Fumbling for TLR-6 button takes a little practice , squeeze a little tighter naturally on LG and it's on. More importantly it easy to go on and off. The ability to go off can be criticle. … You want to be able to manage your light/Lazer to shoot and move so your not sitting there with the light on presenting a target. Light on shoot, light off move,. Light on shoot,. Light off move. Fumbling with the botton on the TLR-6 is more hassel than just squeezing the grip on CT. This is easier on the 43/42. Harder if you are running the tlr 6 on the Glock 26. Glock 26 is double stack.

Tactically moving with light of is critical in real world. On the square range – well go ahead and leave the light on. Card board never shoots back.

The TLR6 is a great choice if you are in a budget. You may have to buy a couple to get a good one. I've had two out of 4 fail. One was a windage problem from Day one. The other was a switch issue after 3 months. Your mileage may vary? One good thing is it's easy to get warranty replacements on the Streamlight – they quickly and with no questions replaced the bad units. Not had a problem with CT products (yet). If surefire made this it would be 500 dollars, and it would never fail. Just my two cents from my limited experience. I'd go with the CT if money is not an object.

Just FYI The poster of this video is using the Glock 43 and Smith Shield and states that you can get either light for either weapon, but note… The M&P Shield in this video is the Shield 45. Sadly Streamlight does NOT offer the Tlr-6 for the Shield in 45 ACP. I wrote them about this and was told in a reply that "There are no plans to offer the Tlr-6 for the M&P 45 Shield".
Hopefully this will change as I would very much prefer the Tlr-6 over the CT.

For me, I don't have the training to be able to use the Streamlight model if I've been woken up in the middle of the night to the sound of someone breaking in a window. So I'd go with the Crimson Trace one. That way I wouldn't have to stop and waste time trying to remember how to turn on the light. I can use it without giving it a second thought.
Now if I had the time/money to get better training, that could help me incorporate the Streamlight into such training so using it could become second nature, then I'd go with the Streamlight unit.

also you are buying your stuff way overpriced, the tlr6 is about 100 on amazon.

I like the stream light because it blends in with the curves with the G26, looks pretty cool and futuristic, like some sort of kingsman shit lol

Owning a TLR-6. I have found that it’s rather easy to push the laser off point of impact when activating the unit due to it being trigger guard mounted. Knowing this now, I would probably go with the Laserguard Pro.

Ben is the streamlight on off switch a clicker? Or do you have to continously hold the button down?

I went with the CTC Because of the instinctive activation and because of higher lumen flashlight. It was a tough call, But to me on my CCW I want the light on instantly and with out an extra motion. In my mind if I pull my CCW it would be cause of a imminent threat period. If it happens to be dark I don't want an added motion. Same reason I choose no manual safety and keep a round chambered. For my home defense gun or guns I should say. They have lights that can be used either momentary or constant on. Bump in the night clear the house kind of scenario I for sure would not want a constant on or instinctive activated light.

I went with the CTC because of the instinctive activation because I have shorter fingers and second because in self defense I want the flashlight for target indentification.

could you please tell me where you got the grip on your shield in this video done?

Which sights were on both of those guns used in the demonstration?

TLR-6 is ok. I bought one recently on my XD mod2, it is kind of akward using it because I'm so use to my Crimson Tracer laserguard on my xds. Plus, the Lightguard pro, you could turn I off with the off/on switch. I wouldn't mind paying the extra money for the LGPro.

can you get the Streamlight for the Sig Sauer P250 subcompact will it fit it

ctc warranty 3 years,battery's for life,and I only paid $126.00 for mine.JS

Man! you answered my question perfectly. I was leaning towards the CT but you're right about selective activation of the flashlight and you can't argue with price. If streamlight made it with green i would be even more happy but i'll have to make do with the red. Thanks again for a great video. I am subbing now.

like the control on the tlr6. wish they had a green laser version

Went with the TLR6, which is way cheaper than the CT and it comes with lifetime warranty.

I have the Ct pro I love the instinctive activation plus crimson trace has free battery's for life the stream light doesn't.

The only reason, and it's honestly the only real argument I can come up with for justifying the extra cost of the CTC, is that, as you stated, CTC utilizes an "instinctive activation", and I feel, in certain situations, where things can be uncertain, but happen quickly, like late at night, in a dark(er) parking lot, on your property, or what have you, it may be more beneficial to not have to reach past the trigger to activate your light when it could already be activated and finger on the trigger when need be. This is of course subjective. I'm sure most who would opt for the TLR could train to just as easily activate the light with their support hand's thumb when pressing out.

Now if the argument is that, say for home defense, you don't want to give away your position by having the light activated the second you wrap your hand around the grip, then the TLR may be better suited, but again, one could train themselves to get a firm grip with both hands around the pistol without pressing the button with the middle finger. It's really all in the users willingness to adapt to their choice, but both are completely viable options in either scenario. The TLR definitely takes the win on pricing though. Those on a tighter budget will find it easier to justify the TLR, and adapt just as easily. Just my .02

I just wish both companies would just put the light only and shave down the overall dimensions. I bought a CT laser for one of my carry conceal weapon and I thought it was so cool…until I began to practice with it. I'm a very experienced shooter. The laser system makes accurate shooting much much harder. Ar farther distances the laser will dance around, and I do have a very steady hand. A light with some tritium sights is the absolute best. I also thought I would like the automatic light on switch on the CT, but it indeed changes the the front grip of your hand with the gun. I put it on a glock 19 and gripping the gun makes it feel like a different gun. But I just think taking off laser and cutting down on the dimensions is the best thing, especially if your concealing the weapon.

Will a holster designed for the TLR-6 work on the Laser Guard pro?

Any success on putting a TLR-6 on an XDS? I know they don't make a specific one for it, but can you mod anything up from the universal kit?