Tactical flashlight on AR
- Thread starter Brocolt
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F22_RaptoR
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta
not on an AR (on my shotgun) But I have a Surefire 6P LED Defender on my Benelli shotgun.
It sits right in front of my off-hand thumb (1/2 inch reach).
The Defender model (as opposed to the regular 6P LED) has the click-on/off tail cap, so you don't have to keep your finger/thumb on the switch to hold it on.
Attached via a POS 1 inch scope ring to a piece of picatinny rail. works extremely well
It sits right in front of my off-hand thumb (1/2 inch reach).
The Defender model (as opposed to the regular 6P LED) has the click-on/off tail cap, so you don't have to keep your finger/thumb on the switch to hold it on.
Attached via a POS 1 inch scope ring to a piece of picatinny rail. works extremely well
I use this: M952XM07 on a throw lever from surefire. THis is a dedicated one, that can't really be used by hand.
Try looking at the fenix lights or other surefire lights, that allow you to use it by hand as well as weapons mountable.
Try looking at the fenix lights or other surefire lights, that allow you to use it by hand as well as weapons mountable.
canucklehead
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Fenix TK10 - very nice!
If you don't do night shoots or use your rifle for HD its not worth the expense IMO. As for brands, Surefire is always good but comes at a high price. You should decide between a dedicated weapon light or a handheld before venturing any further. It helps to have an idea of what you expect out of your light for the weight and cost. Weapon lights are generally heavier, more expensive and offer greater throw than a hand held. There's pros and cons to both styles and you have to decide what works for you. I would strongly suggest an LED over an incandescent, better run times and impervious to recoil.
TDC
TDC
I use the Surefire M600B Scout light. I have it mounted at the 9 o clock rail position all the way forward using the standard surefire screw on mount that comes with the light.
I prefer a push button (not constant on though) to screwing around with a tape switch, I can easily hit it with my support hand index finger without modifying my grip much.
Ive also used the Surefire 6P and G2 in daniel defense offset mounts but I did not like it as much as a dedicated weaps light, and I had to shift my grip on the weapon in order to activate them.
I prefer a push button (not constant on though) to screwing around with a tape switch, I can easily hit it with my support hand index finger without modifying my grip much.
Ive also used the Surefire 6P and G2 in daniel defense offset mounts but I did not like it as much as a dedicated weaps light, and I had to shift my grip on the weapon in order to activate them.
- Location
- Vernon, BC
Gents:
I must say I am very impressed with the Surfire X300. Was chatting wtih KevinB about this one and thogjt I would give it a try. I am realy pleased. An extremely small foot print for such bright light. No need for a tape switch, i use it with a High thumb grip. Its mounted on my 14.5 with a 12" rail.
regards
AbH
I must say I am very impressed with the Surfire X300. Was chatting wtih KevinB about this one and thogjt I would give it a try. I am realy pleased. An extremely small foot print for such bright light. No need for a tape switch, i use it with a High thumb grip. Its mounted on my 14.5 with a 12" rail.
regards
AbH
Surefire X300 or Streamlight TLR-1 with a 12:00 mount. Versatile (use with a foregrip or without, straight or canted, left or right shoulder), functional, compact and lightweight. The switch on the Surefire is more rugged. Either way, you work the switch with your thumb.
Like this in front of the FSB:
Or like this in front of a BUIS:
Or save a lot of money by hockey-taping a Surefire G2 to your gun like this (it works, don't laugh):
Like this in front of the FSB:
Or like this in front of a BUIS:
Or save a lot of money by hockey-taping a Surefire G2 to your gun like this (it works, don't laugh):
mudgunner49
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Gents:
I must say I am very impressed with the Surfire X300. Was chatting wtih KevinB about this one and thogjt I would give it a try. I am realy pleased. An extremely small foot print for such bright light. No need for a tape switch, i use it with a High thumb grip. Its mounted on my 14.5 with a 12" rail.
regards
AbH
Nice UBR stock
!!! I have thus far found those to be unobtanium...
angryeyebrows
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Oscar Mike
I used this exact set up overseas. Works great! The only thing was my little battery cap retaining clip thingy went missing and I replaced the junky plastic mounting system with the LaRue one....which is awesome.
mudgunner49
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I've got a Solarforce L600M - fairly compact for the amount of light it puts out (500+(!) lumens). Uses rechargeable 3.7V 18650 LiION batteries. Mounted here on my AR with cheap scope rings. Sells for under $150US with spare batteries and upgraded charger.
Dude - did you take taht pic in your bathroom??? I always referred to it as the reading room but now I don't know...
