Hi everybody, got a setup in mind that I was hoping for some input on.
Surefire recently released their new X400V IRc, which combines their redesigned "Vampire" head with a 0.7mW IR laser in the familiar X-series form factor.
Surefire_X400V_IRc_White_Light:IR_Light:IR_Laser.jpg
As far as I can tell, it's got everything one would need for low light/no light illumination and aiming: if it's dim, white light and day optic, and if it's really dark, IR illuminator and laser with NV. Even better, it only weighs 4.8oz with batteries, so it'd be awesomely lightweight for a standalone unit.
Now, the caveats: first, because the laser emitter adds too much height for it to be used in the typical 12 o'clock position people put X-series lights in on a carbine, I imagine it would need to be offset so as not to occlude sight picture. The best mount I can find for moving the light far enough out of the way without moving it too far off 12 o'clock is the IWC Thorntail Offset. I think this might work, but I'm still worried it will move the laser too far to the side of the bore to be ideal. It'd look basically like this, with the laser emitter where the little battery diagram on the light is:
Surefire_X400V_IRc_White_Light:IR_Light:IR_Laser_Reference.jpg
The other thing I'm worried about is the possibility of accidental discharge of the light mounted like that; unfortunately, Unity Tactical's EXO accessory won't work with the X400 series, only the X300 series. I might be able to modify one to fit, but failing that, has anyone run an X-series light like this and had any issues with (ahem) "premature illumination"? I was planning on running it with the cable-compatible tailswitch, if that makes a difference.
I s'pose that's it, unless anyone else can see an issue with this setup that I might not have thought of. Thanks in advance!
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