Weapon Mounted Tactical Lights/Lasers
- Thread starter DHonovich
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Sn3aKyGuY
.30-06
Re: What is the best tactical light and/or laser?
I use a flashlight at work that is capable of temp. blinding someone in full on or strobe mode. It's great for situations where you have a non-compliant threat that is unarmed. As a security officer, I don't have any more rights to use a weapon than a normal citizen so it comes in handy when I know drawing my weapon is excessive. The only up side to the strobe mode, though, is it makes the pupils fluctuate making the effect last a few seconds longer. As it's been stated above, they don't really have a use on a weapon outside of law enforcement. If you, as a civilian, draw your weapon, you better use it ... and be in the right to do so!
I use a flashlight at work that is capable of temp. blinding someone in full on or strobe mode. It's great for situations where you have a non-compliant threat that is unarmed. As a security officer, I don't have any more rights to use a weapon than a normal citizen so it comes in handy when I know drawing my weapon is excessive. The only up side to the strobe mode, though, is it makes the pupils fluctuate making the effect last a few seconds longer. As it's been stated above, they don't really have a use on a weapon outside of law enforcement. If you, as a civilian, draw your weapon, you better use it ... and be in the right to do so!
You know it!
Ripsnortr
20g
Mounting a light
I see plenty of threads on the best light for the gun, but I am unclear as to moutning one.
My 590A1 has the tr-rail forend, so I can mount left, right, and underneith so I just need to know what is a good way to mount the light.
I am intersted in the BlackHawk Night-Ops Xiphos NT Weapon Mounted Light that DHonovich posted but I would be interested to read the review of functionality before making the choice. The pictures look nice, but how well does it work?
If not that particular light, it would be one with the rear push button mounted on the left hand side or underneith. but I am not sure which mounting system would work best for the rails and not be too cumbersome.
If there is already a thread covering this, just link it and I'll continue there. if not, lets discuss options.
I see plenty of threads on the best light for the gun, but I am unclear as to moutning one.
My 590A1 has the tr-rail forend, so I can mount left, right, and underneith so I just need to know what is a good way to mount the light.
I am intersted in the BlackHawk Night-Ops Xiphos NT Weapon Mounted Light that DHonovich posted but I would be interested to read the review of functionality before making the choice. The pictures look nice, but how well does it work?
If not that particular light, it would be one with the rear push button mounted on the left hand side or underneith. but I am not sure which mounting system would work best for the rails and not be too cumbersome.
If there is already a thread covering this, just link it and I'll continue there. if not, lets discuss options.
Ripsnortr
20g
Re: Mounting a light
Those TLR's are looking intising, going to look deeper into that option. Good thing is they come mount ready.
I guess I was curious on how to mount the "handheld" models I see people also talking about. My local shop doesn't carry too many options outside the guns and ammo department so I haven't gotten to put anything in my hands to get a good gawking at to see the mechanics involved of mounting a tubular style light.
Those TLR's are looking intising, going to look deeper into that option. Good thing is they come mount ready.
I guess I was curious on how to mount the "handheld" models I see people also talking about. My local shop doesn't carry too many options outside the guns and ammo department so I haven't gotten to put anything in my hands to get a good gawking at to see the mechanics involved of mounting a tubular style light.
Re: Mounting a light
BlackHawk Night-Ops Xiphos NT Weapon Mounted Light
• Duplicate ambidextrous operation of all programmed functions
• Intelligent circuit design eliminates afterglow
• Over two hours of total runtime
• No tools required for installation or battery removal
• Anti-reflective glass lens ensures maximum light output
• Incredibly lightweight and won’t change the feel of your weapon
• Corrosion-resistant black anodized aluminum
• Stainless steel with black oxide-finish metal
• Injection-molded carbon-fiber/polymer body
• High-impact LIFETIME LED resists high G-forces from recoil and drops
• Modes of output: Momentary Switch, Constant On, Strobe, and Low Battery Indicator
• Water resistant up to 10 meters
Specifications: XIPHOS NT X-RE
Max Output 90 Lumens
Diameter 1.1”
Length 3.1”
Weight (with/without batteries) 1.9 oz. / 2.5 oz.
Runtime 120 Minutes
Battery (1) 3-Volt CR123A
Bulb LED
vs
Streamlight TLR-1S
Powered by two 3-volt CR123A lithium batteries with 10-year storage life
C4® LED technology, impervious to shock with a 50,000 hour lifetime
LED Rating: Up to 8,000 candela peak beam intensity and up to 160 lumens measured system output. Deep-dish parabolic reflector produces a concentrated beam with optimum peripheral illumination
Run Time: 2.5 hours regulated run time. Solid-state current regulation for consistent illumination level.
Rail grip clamp system securely attaches/detaches quickly and safely with no tools and without putting your hands in front of muzzle
Mounts directly to handguns with Glock-style rails and to all MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rails.
Includes keys for Glock-style, Picatinny, Beretta 90two, S&W 99 and S&W TSW
Machined aluminum sealed construction with black anodized finish
Ambidextrous momentary/steady on-off switch, Double tap of momentary paddle within 0.4 seconds activates strobe. (TLR-1s® only)
Highly accurate sight repeatability when remounting
Weight: 4.18 oz.
Lithium Battery Notice under TECH DOCS
IPX7 rated design; waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes
BlackHawk Night-Ops Xiphos NT Weapon Mounted Light
• Duplicate ambidextrous operation of all programmed functions
• Intelligent circuit design eliminates afterglow
• Over two hours of total runtime
• No tools required for installation or battery removal
• Anti-reflective glass lens ensures maximum light output
• Incredibly lightweight and won’t change the feel of your weapon
• Corrosion-resistant black anodized aluminum
• Stainless steel with black oxide-finish metal
• Injection-molded carbon-fiber/polymer body
• High-impact LIFETIME LED resists high G-forces from recoil and drops
• Modes of output: Momentary Switch, Constant On, Strobe, and Low Battery Indicator
• Water resistant up to 10 meters
Specifications: XIPHOS NT X-RE
Max Output 90 Lumens
Diameter 1.1”
Length 3.1”
Weight (with/without batteries) 1.9 oz. / 2.5 oz.
Runtime 120 Minutes
Battery (1) 3-Volt CR123A
Bulb LED
vs
Streamlight TLR-1S
Powered by two 3-volt CR123A lithium batteries with 10-year storage life
C4® LED technology, impervious to shock with a 50,000 hour lifetime
LED Rating: Up to 8,000 candela peak beam intensity and up to 160 lumens measured system output. Deep-dish parabolic reflector produces a concentrated beam with optimum peripheral illumination
Run Time: 2.5 hours regulated run time. Solid-state current regulation for consistent illumination level.
Rail grip clamp system securely attaches/detaches quickly and safely with no tools and without putting your hands in front of muzzle
Mounts directly to handguns with Glock-style rails and to all MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rails.
Includes keys for Glock-style, Picatinny, Beretta 90two, S&W 99 and S&W TSW
Machined aluminum sealed construction with black anodized finish
Ambidextrous momentary/steady on-off switch, Double tap of momentary paddle within 0.4 seconds activates strobe. (TLR-1s® only)
Highly accurate sight repeatability when remounting
Weight: 4.18 oz.
Lithium Battery Notice under TECH DOCS
IPX7 rated design; waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes
Re: Mounting a light
I have had the TLR 1s for a while now and feel it is one of the best purchases I have ever made. Throw it on my pistol, had it on a carbine, shotgun and when camping slip it off the shotgun for a quick flashlight. One of the best things about it is the mounting system, tool free on and off the rail and it mounts solid as a rock. It won’t fit somethings even with the provided keys. It won’t fit my S&W Sigma due to proprietary S&W mounting system and it doesn’t fit a lot of compact pistols like a PT-145 because the TLR 1 is just too big. I can’t see needing a brighter light, outdoors it is awesome inside it can be a bit much but without a doubt manageable. The strobe works, don’t know how or when I would actually use it in an emergency but I have peered into it and it’s like someone punching your eyeballs....stupid but I had to experience it.
I have had the TLR 1s for a while now and feel it is one of the best purchases I have ever made. Throw it on my pistol, had it on a carbine, shotgun and when camping slip it off the shotgun for a quick flashlight. One of the best things about it is the mounting system, tool free on and off the rail and it mounts solid as a rock. It won’t fit somethings even with the provided keys. It won’t fit my S&W Sigma due to proprietary S&W mounting system and it doesn’t fit a lot of compact pistols like a PT-145 because the TLR 1 is just too big. I can’t see needing a brighter light, outdoors it is awesome inside it can be a bit much but without a doubt manageable. The strobe works, don’t know how or when I would actually use it in an emergency but I have peered into it and it’s like someone punching your eyeballs....stupid but I had to experience it.
Re: flashlight mount for 6-shot
Where did you want to mount the light on your Mossberg (I assume Mossberg 500)? There are a wide range of choices in your price bracket and will certainly help you find one that is best for you but we need just a little more information from you.
Where did you want to mount the light on your Mossberg (I assume Mossberg 500)? There are a wide range of choices in your price bracket and will certainly help you find one that is best for you but we need just a little more information from you.
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SHOOTER13
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Re: flashlight mount for 6-shot
Welcome to the Mossberg Owners Forum tonygu !!
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Welcome to the Mossberg Owners Forum tonygu !!
When you find the time, please stop by the New Memnbers Welcome area and introduce yourself to our community !!