Secondary light sources and methods for the carbine?

[oregonshooter]

Katar,

That's the optimal setup IMO.

The only time I would have a light on my handgun (if I owned one) would be in full kit, but I don't have one because I don't EDC a handgun with mounted light due to concealability.

When I was on patrol the laser/light mount was awesome but I decided against it when I quite LE because I didn't want two handgun lighting methods to work with. One for full kit and one for EDC.

I use the Harries and Graham method with the pistol and they both transfer over to the carbine with the VDG nicely. One method(s) for both situations. Not as nice as a handgun/light combo, but simpler for muscle memory and I get more practice with it in IDPA and on my own since I shoot a lot more night stuff with pistol (indoor range without lights) than I can with the carbine at night.

[Kaos]

That's funny. What have you considered as a backup to your weapon light?

The light switch.



All jokes aside, I do have a laser I never use that would be for low light. I hadn't thought of mounting two lights on my gun. If I did though it would be a second surefire G2 LED due to weight concerns. Maybe in an elzetta mount.

[Jay Cunningham]

The only time I would have a light on my handgun (if I owned one) would be in full kit, but I don't have one because I don't EDC a handgun with mounted light due to concealability.

Generally speaking I do not have a light mounted on my CCW, but I always have a hand held light. However, I have been known to carry concealed OWB with a weapon-mounted light.

[Jay Cunningham]

All jokes aside, I do have a laser I never use that would be for low light. I hadn't thought of mounting two lights on my gun. If I did though it would be a second surefire G2 LED due to weight concerns. Maybe in an elzetta mount.

Careful lumping the laser and the light into the same category - one is for engaging while the other is for locating and identifying.

[oregonshooter]

Weight had some to do with my not mounting two lights also. The AK is at 9.0lbs already and front heavy because its an underfolder.

Even an extra 6-10oz is going to make a difference. I starting to shave oz off now, but don't see a lot of room for savings.

Light switch is first choice in a building if you can find them. They are not working too well back East right now though.

[oregonshooter]

Generally speaking I do not have a light mounted on my CCW, but I always have a hand held light. However, I have been known to carry concealed OWB with a weapon-mounted light.

Lately I've been wondering if I could pull this off. If I EDC'd a light mounted Glock 17 then I would switch protocol.

When weather is cool like now its not an issue but come Summer I doubt it can be done.

We get 105+ deg days here and a light shirt with t-shirt under or very light vest is about all I can manage on those days.

What OWB rig did you use?

[Jay Cunningham]

Lately I've been wondering if I could pull this off. If I EDC'd a light mounted Glock 17 then I would switch protocol.

When weather is cool like now its not an issue but come Summer I doubt it can be done.

We get 105+ deg days here and a light shirt with t-shirt under or very light vest is about all I can manage on those days.

What OWB rig did you use?

BladeTech, I believe. I have also carried my M&P45 concealed OWB with a mounted light wearing an RCS Phantom holster, which I feel is more suited than the BladeTech to this role.

[Kaos]

There was a user here who had a really interesting AR light mount that I would love to try. It's barrel mounted - right up against the FSB and allows a 6 and 12 oclock light mount.

though I could accomplish that with any pica barrel mount. I tend to try to retain free float in my rifles by keep the barrels clutter free.

[Steve]

i carry a a handheld light as much as i do a weapons mounted for various reason's

if using the pistol mounted light and i need to seach or check on partner, family or myself last thing i want to cover them or myself, or after while covering down the with weapons mounted lights i can scan the area for more threats while keeping the bad guy covered.

at a recent low/no light shoot on a jungle run my weapons light on my handgun became so fouled 1.5 mags from mp 9mm it was usless in the woods walk i had to move to my backup light

[oregonshooter]

1-1/2 mags fouled your light? Those lead reloads or something?