Non railed 1911 light options

[brybenn]

Looking for various options to add a flashlight to a 1911 9mm non railed. No real purpose in mind just keeping up with the one who dies with the most toys wins. I've seen some that attach to the trigger gaurd but cant find a source online

 

[JeffMan]

Looking for various options to add a flashlight to a 1911 9mm non railed. No real purpose in mind just keeping up with the one who dies with the most toys wins. I've seen some that attach to the trigger gaurd but cant find a source online

I’ve got this on a Norinco 1911

Works well. I’ve got the light with laser.

https://a.co/d/0gAsGKsF

 

[OkayShooter]

Surefire used to make a light for non rail 1911s.

310R
Giving the ol' LA swat vibes..

 

[brybenn]

I’ve got this on a Norinco 1911

Works well. I’ve got the light with laser.

https://a.co/d/0gAsGKsF

That's the one I found. I've seen others but cant find them online.

Does it add a noticeable amount of weight?

 

[JeffMan]

That's the one I found. I've seen others but cant find them online.

Does it add a noticeable amount of weight?

No. It’s quite lightweight. It’s not a lot of lumens but it’s adequate.

I found the 1911 sights so crude and low that I mostly wanted the laser.

The whole setup works well.

I had put the Recover Tactical 1911 rail/ grip on it, but it was fugly and awkward. Strippped that off and went for this.

 

[JeffMan]

Surefire used to make a light for non rail 1911s.

310R
Giving the ol' LA swat vibes..

“You’re either S.W.A.T. or you’re not”

- Sgt. Dan 'Hondo' Harrelson

You have to get the black PASGT helmet and a black milk truck… you can LARP around like “the teams”

 

[The_Shmoo]

I don't think I've ever seen a legit 310R for sale anywhere. There are airsoft reproductions though.

 

[1riot1ranger]

Have you considered adding a piece of rail to the frame? Brownells has pre-cut, radiused rail sections for the 1911 frame. Requires 2 small holes in the frame.

 

[Painkillers]

 

[1ABNDT]

Trigger Guard Lights: Specific lights (e.g., TLR-6) fasten directly around the trigger guard.

Recover Tactical Grips/Rail: These replace your current grips and provide a rail system that locks onto the trigger guard.

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/light-laser-1911/

 

[257hunter]

I’ve got a TLR-6 with the laser on one. It’s not crazy bright but it would work I’m sure.

 

[rhino62]

The weight was 1.3 ozs and where made by NCStar, Model # MAD1911

 

[Canadian Psycho]

I got a Novak rail from brownells that I had dlask do a drill and tap job to attached it. Works really good and gives that mid 90s delta vibe.

 

[rugbydave]

I got a Novak rail from brownells that I had dlask do a drill and tap job to attached it. Works really good and gives that mid 90s delta vibe.View attachment 1140051

That looks great! Would something like that be possible on a CZ75 or 85C? I was looing at mine last night and the frame isn't very thick down there.

 

[Canadian Psycho]

Thanks, its a slick set up!
Maybe? The 1911 dust cover isn't overly thick either, be a question of having someone skilled enough to drill and tap the thin metal. Also there is the option of brazing it onto there if you can find a good welder capable of the thin metal without melting it.

 

[rugbydave]

Thanks, its a slick set up!
Maybe? The 1911 dust cover isn't overly thick either, be a question of having someone skilled enough to drill and tap the thin metal. Also there is the option of brazing it onto there if you can find a good welder capable of the thin metal without melting it.

Yeah, I thought about getting a rail welded on. Definitely get sketched these days though considering if you screw up, you can't replace it... the again I wouldn't care about putting a rail on a CZ85 if I could just go and buy an SP01 or Shadow 2, haha.