Can we back off and get a full side view? That looks nice and purposeful!
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Can we back off and get a full side view? That looks nice and purposeful!
Remember, the Founding Fathers reason for the 2nd Amendment... to combat tyranny. Sadly, when people discuss the 2nd Amendment, the opponents erroneously think it was meant to stand alone... it HAS a preamble:
"...But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security..."
— John Hancock
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Remember, the Founding Fathers reason for the 2nd Amendment... to combat tyranny. Sadly, when people discuss the 2nd Amendment, the opponents erroneously think it was meant to stand alone... it HAS a preamble:
"...But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security..."
— John Hancock
Don't seem to be many vendors carrying these. I emailed Brownells as they carry Troy, and they carry VTAC, but don't have the Troy VTAC rail listed.
I purchased mine direct and had it on my doorstep the next day. I do live only 90 miles away, though. VTAC customer service is top notch, for sure.
So I noticed that using the 3 o'clock or 9'clock accessory rail locations to mount my surefire scout caused issues with my grip. On either side, using the forward most slot for the accessory rail resulted in interference when I tried to wrap my fingers around the tube.
I next tried to use the 1:30 slot. Not only would this clear the tube for my grip, it would also reduce the overall width of the entire front end, and move the accessory rail forward an inch. Unfortunately, if you do this, the accessory rail sits too close to the top permanent rail, so it's impossible to mount anything on it.
A quick trip down to Ace Hardware solved the issue. I picked up:
Two: 3/4" 10-24 button cap screws (Ace part # 3882-K)
Six: 3/8" od 3/16" id 1/16" thick black nylon washers (Ace part # 58058-m)
The 3/4" long screw is too long on its own, and will hit the barrel, so you first slip one nylon washer over it, before sticking it through the accessory rail:
You then flip the accessory rail over and drop two nylon washers over the screw:
Next, since you're not using the 3/6/9 o'clock slots in the rail, you need to reverse the backplate, so the ridge in it points at your barrel. The 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, and 10:30 slots in the rail do not have the indexing cut, so using the flat side of the backplate will result in a much better fit (shown here screwed into the backplate while not installed):
Without the indexing cut/ridge, you might think the rail could shift within the slot, but this isn't the case. The specific nylon washers we're using will index the rail properly, as they just barely fit into the beveled edge of the slots. Here's the side view after installation. Notice that the bottom washer is half visible:
And finally showing the surefire scout on the rail, with enough clearance from the top rail to allow easy installation and removal:
Yes, I don't have the tape switch plugged in for the picture. The nylon washers can handle up to about 300 degrees F, so if your rail is that hot, you won't be holding it anyways.
Last edited by Slippers; 02-28-10 at 02:51.
Thanks,
Not sure if I have a Michael's close by but I'll also check out the local Hobby Lobby. Had a silver paint pen and it would wipe off if the paint got the least bit wet.
Silver paint pen comes off pretty easy with solvents. Make sure you degrease the area you will paint with brake cleaner.
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