Light and sling on MOE handguard

[SecretAgentMan]

I've been away from this site (and shooting in general) for about two years. I'm finishing a BCM middy build right now, and I feel a little bit out of the loop. I'm thinking about getting a Magpul MOE mid-length handguard, but they didn't even exist when I started building this particular gun.

So, what is the best option for mounting a light (e.g. Surefire 6P LED) to a mid-length Magpul MOE handguard? In catching up on posts here, I came across the IWC SMC mount. Is this currently the "preferred" (best) method for mounting a light on the MOE?

Also, what sling mounts are recommended for the MOE (I have a Vickers two-point sling on order)? I'd prefer that the front sling mount was as close to the upper receiver as possible.

Thanks in advance for any insight you can provide.

[rob_s]

http://www.impactweaponscomponents.com/

[Dump1567]

They make different lenght rails that work with the MOE HG.

A small rail on your handguard will work with a rail mounted QD sling attachment (DD makes one).

I prefer my sling mount further out. I run the Colt style front sight side mount.

I run a small MOE rail on top of my MOE HG just behind the front sight. I than run an off-set mount with light off of that. That leaves the side of the handguard area free of any obstructions and I can reach up with my thumb to activate the push button on my light.

Hope that makes sense.

[rob_s]

I run a small MOE rail on top of my MOE HG just behind the front sight. I than run an off-set mount with light off of that. That leaves the side of the handguard area free of any obstructions and I can reach up with my thumb to activate the push button on my light.

Hope that makes sense.

Don't have to go through all of that anymore

http://www.impactweaponscomponents.com/product/tmc-1-o-d-light-mount-n-slot/

[IAmKalashnikov]

Well, to start off, I had these same problems and spent alot of time trying to figure out the best route to mount light and sling, while still staying pretty lightweight.

For the light, I went with the MOE Illumination kit, which is awesome. Comes with the kind of cantilever rail, another small piece of rail, and two mold-type things to hold pressure pads. I use the small cantilever style rail, and added the Viking Tactics offset light mount to that, with it holding onto a simple Surefire G2.

For a sling, I'm sorry but I'm still stuck on that. I'm using a cheapo nylon strap for a sling. I just can't figure out what sling mounts to use, or where to use them at. I'm pretty set on a Blue Force Gear sling or VTAC. I've heard alot about the IWC mounts being used on MOE HG and whatnot, I've also heard they are producing a sling mount that will fit into the slot on a MOE stock. I'll subscribe to this thread to see what people say about the whole sling deal.

[HeavyDuty]

Best slinging option I've found: https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=77525

[Korgs130]

Best slinging option I've found: https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=77525

I did the same. The IWC Micro QD is awesome! For my G2 light I used the Magpul Illumination Kit with a VLTOR QD mount. Works like a champ.

[markm]

Also, what sling mounts are recommended for the MOE?


The same option for any sling or gun... ;)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Paracord-Commercial-Type-III-Coil.jpg/220px-Paracord-Commercial-Type-III-Coil.jpg

[punkey71]

If you are considering mid length MOE's, this is the recently released light mount (fits the 6P you mentioned). I have one on the way so I can't comment as to the quality yet.

http://www.impactweaponscomponents.com/product/smc-light-mount-1-00/

Harold

[SecretAgentMan]

Those new IWC light mounts look pretty neat. I might have to pick one up, though I've just read that SureFire is now saying not to use the G2/6P series lights as weapon lights. What's up with that? Are they just trying to sell people a Scout instead, or is there really something about the G2/6P that makes it unsuitable on a weapon?

Also, I was looking at pictures of the MOE handguard this morning and noticing the side cutouts at the (roughly) 9 and 3 o'clock positions. Has anyone here tried mounting a Blue Force Gear UWL through the rearmost cutouts? I'm not necessarily opposed to picking up one of new IWC sling mounts, but I'm a KISS kind of guy and would prefer not to drill on my handguard if I don't have to, and I find the simplicity of the UWL attractive.

Thanks again.

[SecretAgentMan]

Just to be clear, I've attached a crude image to illustrate the question I'm asked about using the UWL with the MOE. Admittedly, it would put the front sling mount farther out than I would prefer, but are there any other downsides?

[mkbar80]

http://www.blueforcegear.com/products/Blue-Force-Gear%C2%AE-Universal-Wire-Loop%E2%84%A2.html

Here you go....I mounted one of these between the delta ring and handguard as described in this thread by Amicus.
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=24352&page=3

Not my idea, but it did the job until I got a proper rail.

[rob_s]

I would just drill the hole. Or, if you don't like hat, IWC has an external QD mount that bolts through the slots on the MOE.