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Originally Posted by Skintop911
Light retention and reliable activation was a problem for LE agency that used several of the Mako units. A couple more seen in a patrol rifle class left their owners hanging.
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I am familiar with both those issues. It was user error. The light was improperly installed by me. Once corrected the light correctly placed at the proper distance from the trigger and tightened down. I used two small washers so prevent drilling through the plastic and Loctite to keep the screw from coming out. I have had no further issue. Thousands of rounds through my shottie without one failure to turn on, cycle (Low, high or strobe) or turn off. It has not fallen out once. Proper maintenance of your weapons prevent most failures. You must also use the proper one inch diameter size flashlight.
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Originally Posted by Skintop911
I would also be concerned about sympathetic response to light activation from the trigger finger, especially where high volumes of LCDs are found. Upon information and belief, were that method of light activation a good idea we'd be seeing it more.
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To me that is a non issue maybe because it located and operates differently from a conventional trigger. The "trigger" is an integral part of the grip so you are not "pulling the trigger so much as you are squeezing the grip. Meaning it is not a separate trigger from the grip. So you are not reaching out with your trigger finger and pulling the trigger. You are simply grabbing the grip and the light comes on. At least that is my experience. Again I have had thousands of rounds through my shottie, without a single ND. If a piece of equipment or weapon is not 100% reliable I pull it from my arsenal. As a civilian my rules of engagement do not allow me the luxury to screw around. I must be in eminent danger before I can deploy my weapon, that is no time to mess around with crap.
I think that the MAKO T-Grip is a relatively new piece of furniture, already being imitated by some other reputable companies. As people learn about it and how to properly install it. You will find it to be fairly common if not universal piece of gear.
The ability to have a light on by simply grabbing your weapon. Not needing any extra motions and not needing to release your firing grip is a huge benefit.
One caveat the T-Grip has a lock out option to prevent you from turning the light on inadvertently I tried using it to prevent wasting battery power. I don't use it any more because:
A) it adds something extra I must do to turn the light on (push a button on the side)
B) Under stress I forget the light is locked off so I fumble around trying to figure out why it is not working
Once I quit using that feature and properly installed the light I have had zero failures to function on demand.
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I have the Mako T-Grip on mine. I like it because I can set it up to have the light come on by simply grabbing the shotgun. No extra movements required. You do need to use a one inch diameter flashlight. I added two little washers to keep from drilling the plastic in case I over tightened and loctite to keep the screws from backing out.I have the same set up on my AR and 10/22 Riger
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