I’m trying to narrow down how I’d like to set up my HD and Emergency SBR. I’m thinking in terms of both ergonomics, negligent discharge mitigation and reliability. SBR would be a KAC 11.5” MOD 2 with an OSS Helix QD-K, the white light would be an M600DF, and the IR device would be the MAWL. Right handed.
I understand that the current philosophy is that momentary on, especially when using white light, is ideal for avoiding exposure and that the light should only be activated when engaging a target or securing a new position. However, I’m concerned that recoil will inadvertently push the thumb off the activation pad or cause a constant-on activation, and this would only be exacerbated with a tailcap button as opposed to a switch like the TAPS Pro. I also don’t fully see the benefit of using the TAPS Pro with a MAWL since the MAWL already has accessible buttons with different functions, although they could still both be used when not using the TAPS. My thoughts so far are these:
1. The simplest setup would be light at 10:30 with a tailcap switch. No TAPS Pro cables to get unplugged or hung up on something, and less chance of an ND.
2. Running the TAPS at 12:00 would allow the green laser to be slaved to the M600DF for additional aiming ability in low light situations, and would allow for ambi control of both systems.
3. Everyone seems to like running their light on the right-hand side, I assume for more visibility down the front of the gun. Don’t know how much of a difference this actually makes. However, if it was under the MAWL at 3:00 that would mean more risk of ground splash, as well as more extreme breaking of cover to prevent wall splash when aiming around a corner.
4. With one button to control visible light/laser and the other just for the MAWL for when it’s in IR mode, that means that the buttons can only be programmed for momentary or constant on in each setting. Still don’t know what’s ideal.
5. I suppose that both TAPS buttons could be programmed purely for the visible light and laser spectrum, one for momentary and one for constant. The MAWL integral buttons could still be used during IR modes and TAPS wouldn’t be used.
These are probably silly hair-splitting things to consider, but I just want to set up my rifle as well as I can since it will be a lifeline (hopefully a never-needed one, but nevertheless). Thanks for reading and I’d appreciate any advice.
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