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Glockster35
12-03-06, 17:57
I recently bought a Surefire M500. This is the older style (prior to the millineum model). The light is built in to the top forend of the handguards for a carbine sized AR.
Does anyone know if there is a way to place the head unit of this light system, onto something that I can mount onto my railed M4?
I am thinking of using it for two different uppers, one railed and one with no rails (obviously).
I recall seeing a post where someone was making their own light bodies. Was it on here or the "other" site.
Thanks
Here is a similar picture
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/opticsplanet_1925_113207773
The head unit is a bit different looking, and mine doesn't have the thing sticking forward on the right side front.
I recently bought a Surefire M500. This is the older style (prior to the millineum model). The light is built in to the top forend of the handguards for a carbine sized AR.
Does anyone know if there is a way to place the head unit of this light system, onto something that I can mount onto my railed M4?
I am thinking of using it for two different uppers, one railed and one with no rails (obviously).
I recall seeing a post where someone was making their own light bodies. Was it on here or the "other" site.
Thanks
Here is a similar picture
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/opticsplanet_1925_113207773
The head unit is a bit different looking, and mine doesn't have the thing sticking forward on the right side front.
You can buy a SF Millenium body and just stick it onto the head you have.
You can then buy the LT mount and whatever SF tailcap you want.
I have most of these items in stock and can help.
C4
Glockster35
12-03-06, 20:52
Grant, PM sent
Glockster35
12-05-06, 20:06
Grant,
Here are the Pics as requested:
The battery pack
http://www.myfilehut.com/userfiles/218228/Firearms/SureFire M500/DSCF0308 (Small).JPG
The Bulbhttp://www.myfilehut.com/userfiles/218228/Firearms/SureFire M500/DSCF0307 (Small).JPG
Head and adaptorhttp://www.myfilehut.com/userfiles/218228/Firearms/SureFire M500/DSCF0306 (Small).JPG
Headhttp://www.myfilehut.com/userfiles/218228/Firearms/SureFire M500/DSCF0305 (Small).JPG
Complete M500http://www.myfilehut.com/userfiles/218228/Firearms/SureFire M500/DSCF0304 (Small).JPG
Hmm that is OLD SCHOOL! :D I can honestly say, that I would have to look at it in order to figure it out.
C4
Glockster35
12-05-06, 20:43
Grant,
You should know better...But I will take it as a compliment!
This is Old School! Notice the Upper receiver on this piece! This is a Vietnam era slabside upper, with a Colt M4 barrel and the old school (pre-Milenium) Sure Fire M-500...my home protection piece, once I get it test fired!
http://www.myfilehut.com/userfiles/218228/Firearms/OldSchoolcarbine-SF500.JPG
It's all mine!
I am 99% certain that the head is their classic series (as that is what they used. I am just want to see what all I can fit it on (maybe my WG series).
C4
Glockster35
12-06-06, 09:04
Grant,
After the holidays, I might try to send the head to you so you can try it out on a few different bodies.
I would imagine the threads are the same as on the millenium M500, but am not 100% sure.
I am also looking at your lights, to see if there is anything that fits the bill for my needs.
Can you give a break down of the lights you offer that will attach to the rails?
Thanks
Grant,
After the holidays, I might try to send the head to you so you can try it out on a few different bodies.
I would imagine the threads are the same as on the millenium M500, but am not 100% sure.
I am also looking at your lights, to see if there is anything that fits the bill for my needs.
Can you give a break down of the lights you offer that will attach to the rails?
Thanks
Every light I sell has a built in mount or there is a mount available that will allow you to attach it to a rail.
C4
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