Do we have one?
I'd be interested in seeing anyone's pics of less than conventional lights and mounting solutions. "Conventional" to me being a dedicated, in-line battery, weaponlight with factory rail mount attached to a forend rail.
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Do we have one?
I'd be interested in seeing anyone's pics of less than conventional lights and mounting solutions. "Conventional" to me being a dedicated, in-line battery, weaponlight with factory rail mount attached to a forend rail.
My G2 is held to my blaster with scope rings. Does that count?
Other examples.
Midwest Industries MCTAR-04
Surefire X300
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...ff/6933-02.jpg
Midwest Industries MCTAR-04
G&R Tactical G2 Package Deal
Surefire G2
Z32 Bezel
S49 Tailcap
Vltor Scout Mount
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...2870Medium.jpg
Midwest Industries MCTAR-04]Streamlight Tactical Illuminator Mount[/url]
Surefire X300
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...ul-Larue-2.jpg
(I do NOT suggest this one as a viable solution)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...f/IMG_2605.jpg
I wish I could get a pic of Phil Hayes pressure switch. It's routed all the way back to the back of the pistol grip from the front hand guard. It works, but it's quite unconventional.
It's this. Good in theory, but the MFer just wouldn't stay tight no matter how hard I turned the screw or how much locktite I put on it. Was trying to avoid having to buy the Vltor offset Scout mount and just use what I had. No go. Vltor offset resides there now.
Rob, it would be very helpful if you could identify the mounts shown in the above photos for those of us who might like to replicate one of those set-ups.
Thanks!
I consider them conventional! ;):
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b...g?t=1226103111
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b...g?t=1226103178
X300 + MI rail section mounted to handguards
http://tinyurl.com/6c6h8l
X300 + DD M4A1 FSP RIS II
http://tinyurl.com/5p9u79
X300 + Hahn Precision barrel mount
http://tinyurl.com/6btwb9
"Figure 8" mount available from M&A Parts. You can use a shim for an A1 barrel.
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...19/light21.jpg[/IMG]
I used a cheap weaver scope ring as well, with a Streamlight Scorpion LED. I would like to replace the light and mount, but this set up will work just fine for now.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...15barrel-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...q/IMG_3481.jpg
Daniel Defense w/ G2 on KAC SR16.
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...4/DPP_0246.jpg
I use my middle finger to activate the Surefire clicker tail cap for either momentary or constant on:
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...8/IMG_0617.jpg
S/F,
Jeff
http://www.postimage.org/Pq2pTREi.jpg
Here's a G2L on my LWRC M6A1. Mount is a Vltor Scout Offset.
Not AR types, but not exactly conventional, either...
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...saiga_side.jpg
Saiga-12
Surefire 6P upgraded with P61 lamp/reflector, shock-isolated bezel and tape switch
Laser Devices universal barrel mount
Leupold QRW throw-lever scope ring
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...s/AK_light.jpg
AK-105 SBR
Surefire 6P upgraded with P61 lamp/reflector and shock-isolated bezel
CAA tri-rail lower handguard
El-cheapo 1" scope ring (has since been replaced with a Leupold QRW)
Not knocking your setup, but how many rounds have you put downrange with that particular light and mount. I am just curious as to how the thin rubber sleeve is holding up to heat and the entire light being locked into a metal mount. I own and like the scorpion, and generally have it with me while on duty but I did not think that it would be able to take that much abuse. Plus, damn those batteries are expensive if it gets left on.
Green Surefire G2L in an Elzetta front sight base mount:
http://www.christiancarnivore.com/Green G2L.jpg
This is definitely not my ideal set-up - It just has to work until I scrape up the money for a Surefire G2 LED and a Viking Tactics offset light mount. I haven't run any rounds though the rifle since I mounted the Scorpion, so I guess we'll just see how things go. I imagine it's at least g2g in the event I need the rifle for any defensive purposes, as I don't foresee shooting enough in that situation to really heat things up to the point of failure. I could definitely see the possibility of failure in an intensive training class, though. I will most deffinitely replace it as soon as I am able to swing it, but for now, I suppose it's one of those situations where mindset, tactics and skill at arms will have to overcome dodgy equipment. ;)
As far as batteries go, I live in the same town as a popular online battery supplier, so I get them in bulk for a pretty good price. :D
Fallguy
Understood. (Especially about the extra funds!) +1 on the G2L & VT mount. Try Grants package deals. You can kind of customize them to your wants/needs. Good luck
I've thought about getting the VT offset mount, but I like the "scout" style setup on this particular configuration on the blaster I've got the cheap-o rings on.
Anyone recommend a good "scout" style, "real" mount, for the G2?
I've been pondering the VLTOR as well. I got the weaver rings, just to hold the damned thing on, until I decide if I'm digging the scout-type setup.
I know Grant's got the SF proprietary mount, I've considered that as well, but it looks like a throw-lever/clamp type mount, which worries me about the stability.
Somebody sell me on a good, non-offset mount, so I can replace my hillbilly'd up setup.
Viking Tactics/G2 Combo
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...2/IMG_0858.jpg
Mounted mine to a MI rail w/ a 1" Simmons scope ring from Wal-MArt
Looks like a nice solution. Think I found it listed on the M&A website:
http://www.m-aparts.com/productsDetail.asp?id=1058
Surefire X300s mounted at 12 o'clock in front of a LMT MRP front sight assy:
12.5" gun with a DD RIS II Mk18 rail:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ics/sbrs24.jpg
10.5" LMT upper with a DD 9" Lite Rail:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ics/sbrs17.jpg
11.5" gun with 9" LaRue rail:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...unpics/SBR.jpg
Surefire G2 with P60L (LED bulb) and tail clicking cap in a VLTOR offset mount.
Mounted directly the the gas block on this Primary Weapons piston/Colt 6920 upper with DD 9.5" FSB Lite Rail. Upper also has a LMT MRP front sight assy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...4/pwscolt2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...m4/pwscolt.jpg
Surefire G3 w/P60L bulp and tail clicking cap and shock bezel mounted to a Ultimak rail using a VLTOR offset mount.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...camo106two.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...m4/camo106.jpg
Here is mine:
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...t/DSC_0089.jpg
If my memory serves me right, its use was to serve as "shock" protection for the incandescent LA. There's a foam/rubber-rubber/foam(?) surround inside the bezel. Now with regards to the LED drop-in, if used for extended periods of time, I don't know how that may affect the surround? Either melt it or not? But seems to stand the "heat" from the HOLAs.