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I like Weapon Mounted Lights. Being able to see is handy, and the earth has this weird tendency to get dark for a significant part of every day, which makes a good light kind of important.

I also enjoy 1911s, but my only current 1911 (like most of them) doesn't have the ability to equip a light.

Options:

1) Go without a light
2) Buy a Rail model 1911
3) Buy goofy grip/rail thing that came out recently
4) Buy a Surefire MR07.

I went with #4. The MR07 is under $100, and was actually a drop in, bolt on part...not typical in the 1911 world. It took all of 5 minutes to install. I mated it up with a Streamlight TLR1s, and now have a 1911 with a WML on the cheap.

Lockup feels solid, new slide stop works correctly using snap caps, and function will be tested (hopefully tomorrow) at the range.

Pictures:

I like your light, I have one of those too. I would vote for #2 though, it's a good solid excuse to buy a new gun

Set up looks solid, let us know how it works.

#5. have the 1911 drilled & tapped for a metal "add-on" rail

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I haven't installed one, but I have one in my parts bin somewhere.

ghostrider wrote:#5. have the 1911 drilled & tapped for a metal "add-on" rail

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I haven't installed one, but I have one in my parts bin somewhere.

I don't have a drill press, so this was a DIY option I could use.

I believe that Crimson Trace has an option as well. It's a light that fits on the trigger guard, one advantage of it is that many holster manufacturers support it.

Took it to the range today.

200 rounds, no issues other than getting used to the balance of the gun being a little different.

I'm a fan.

That's neat looking, and best of all - it works.

I keep a light on my house gun, but don't mount one on my carry guns because of the bulk and the fact that in most circumstances where I would use it, there is more than enough ambient light to make it unnecessary - particularly with tritium night sights.