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Thread: The new SMC 1" Mount-N-Slot light mount *pics*

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    The new SMC 1" Mount-N-Slot light mount *pics*

    Earl comes through again, no surprise.







    Disregard the Mount-N-Slot sling mount mounted in an unconventional way, I was testing something out.

    I just got the mount in today. The terms I've heard on M4C to describe this pre-production were that its going to be

    "The Heat"
    "The Bee's Knees"
    "Fabtasticular."

    Definitely meets all 3 descriptions. I was originally going to mount a Surefire X300 on a rail section but the price kind of turned me off even though its lighter with more lumens. This is a gun for range use only and just to make a point, this cost 1/3 what the X300 would have. Looking back, if they were the same price I would probably still go ahead with this setup and I have no issues using this setup for a serious use rifle.

    This mount puts the push button tail cap in the absolute perfect spot for thumb activation. I also like that unscrewing the tailcap a few turns makes an AD impossible.

    The install was straightforward, but I did have to look at the pic on the website to get the gist of it.

    The Surefire 6P LED and mount equal about 6.5 ounces. Not the lightest setup but not heavy.

    I can't wait to use it in a few weeks. Immediately after installing it I had to disassemble. The movers came in and took the rest of my toys away...now I'm stuck here with no toys, no car, no TV, nothing...

    I'm curious to see how the 6P LED will be at night throw-wise. I'm hoping for at least decent lighting at 50 yards but who knows.

    Update 08/25/2011:

    This is the absolute best light mount for MOE handguards that I have seen, used, or even heard of period. I have actually switched my home defense rifle setup because I am that much more confident with my light activation as opposed to tape switches and other mounts that placed the light in an inferior spot or had less than ideal reliability (tape switches).

    With products like this I see no need to go to free floated rail systems unless you are mounting lasers or require the extra accuracy for 500+ yard shots.
    Last edited by Eurodriver; 08-25-11 at 22:02.
    Why do the loudest do the least?

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    Just installed mine with a Surefire G2X. I have mine mounted on the same side that you do. Very solid mount and a great purchase from IWC.

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    I like it. Mounts the light much closer to the rifle than the Magpul equivalent. How much are they and do they ship to Canada?
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    Guys, Every picture I've seen so far of this mount shows it mounted on the bolt release side. I believe it's described as an "ambi" mount. Is the mount machined to be be attached to the hand guard on the ejection port side? Are the holes countersunk on the backside? Just curious since I might be interested in this IWC mount if I ever decide to switch to a Magpul MOE hand guard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 3 AE View Post
    Guys, Every picture I've seen so far of this mount shows it mounted on the bolt release side. I believe it's described as an "ambi" mount. Is the mount machined to be be attached to the hand guard on the ejection port side? Are the holes countersunk on the backside? Just curious since I might be interested in this IWC mount if I ever decide to switch to a Magpul MOE hand guard.
    It is completely ambidextrous. I checked. But most people are right handed and choose to use their left thumb to activate it.
    Why do the loudest do the least?

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    I remember seeing the other light mount IWC had that held the light with an open pinscher-type clamp. I commented on a thread somewhere a while back that it didn't seem to be a "strong" enough clamp. I have seen lights walk in clamps much more robust yet they still inched forward.

    This looks like a good improvement with a much stronger clamping mechanism. Nice job.

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    Has anyone used this with a G2 (nitrolon body) yet? If so, which light did you select on the IWC site? It gives the options for a 6P, G2X, and Polytac.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sammage View Post
    Has anyone used this with a G2 (nitrolon body) yet? If so, which light did you select on the IWC site? It gives the options for a 6P, G2X, and Polytac.
    Hi!

    The G2 Nitrolon has a body measuring 1.030" OD. The current SMC 1" light mount accepts 1.000" to .980" OD lights, which are listed in our drop-down menu on the site. Next week, we'll add G2 Nitrolon to the drop down menu, allowing customers to select the SMC 1" Light MOUNT-N-SLOT which will come with the 1.030" ring. We'll also add a chart showing ring size / flashlights. A few weeks later, we'll add an .810" ring for E series Surefires.

    MOUNT-N-SLOT

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    I bought one of these for use with a G2. Didn't realize the size difference when I ordered. Used a Dremel on the G2. Took about 5 minutes to grind down the light to fit the mount. Piece of cake
    "There is no nice way to arrest a potentially dangerous, combative suspect. The police are our bodyguards; our hired fists, batons and guns. We pay them to do the dirty work of protecting us. The work we're too afraid, too unskilled, or too civilized to do ourselves. We expect them to keep the bad guys out of our businesses, out of our cars, out of our houses, and out of our faces. We just don't want to see how its done."
    -Charles H. Webb, Ph.D.

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    Is anyone else noticing lateral movement of the light? The issue seems to be that the ring mount for the light only has one contact point per side with the mounting arm, creating a single pivot point. When I grab the head of the light, I can push it left/right, with about a quarter inch of play.

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