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Elzetta unveils new Flashlight Mount for Tactical Shotguns
11/18/2010 11:22:39 PM
Elzetta is pleased to unveil our new and affordable ZSM Flashlight Mount for Tactical Shotguns.
The new Elzetta ZSM fits Remington 870, Mossberg 500/590, and many other shotguns with at least 1 3/4" free space on the magazine tube and barrel. The ZSM may be mounted to either side of the shotgun and is made from the same durable polymer used in our popular Elzetta ZFH1500.
Every Elzetta ZSM comes with Sizing Adapters, giving the Flashlight Mount the ability to hold flashlights from 0.70 to 1.05 inches in diameter (we, of course, recommend our 235-lumen Elzetta ZFL-M60 LED Flashlights). Additionally, every Elzetta ZSM includes Gauge Adapters that allow it to be used with 20-guage and .410 shotguns.
Retail price for the standard ZSM is $39.95. A Thumb Screw version is available for $46.95 which allows installation and removal of flashlights without tools.
Like everything Elzetta sells, the ZSM is Made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty.
Available now for pre-order with an anticipated ship date of November 29, 2010.
The new Elzetta ZSM fits Remington 870, Mossberg 500/590, and many other shotguns with at least 1 3/4" free space on the magazine tube and barrel. The ZSM may be mounted to either side of the shotgun and is made from the same durable polymer used in our popular Elzetta ZFH1500.
Every Elzetta ZSM comes with Sizing Adapters, giving the Flashlight Mount the ability to hold flashlights from 0.70 to 1.05 inches in diameter (we, of course, recommend our 235-lumen Elzetta ZFL-M60 LED Flashlights). Additionally, every Elzetta ZSM includes Gauge Adapters that allow it to be used with 20-guage and .410 shotguns.
Retail price for the standard ZSM is $39.95. A Thumb Screw version is available for $46.95 which allows installation and removal of flashlights without tools.
Like everything Elzetta sells, the ZSM is Made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty.
Available now for pre-order with an anticipated ship date of November 29, 2010.
11/19/2010 12:28:49 AM
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
11/19/2010 1:25:43 AM
Originally Posted By Fooboy:
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
11/19/2010 2:22:59 AM
Very nice and also made in USA. Does the surefire G2 fit this new mount?
11/19/2010 11:27:29 PM
Originally Posted By Jonny_Flashbang:
Very nice and also made in USA. Does the surefire G2 fit this new mount?
Very nice and also made in USA. Does the surefire G2 fit this new mount?
I hope so. That's slick.
11/20/2010 1:24:33 AM
Originally Posted By Lancelot:
I hope so. That's slick.
Originally Posted By Jonny_Flashbang:
Very nice and also made in USA. Does the surefire G2 fit this new mount?
Very nice and also made in USA. Does the surefire G2 fit this new mount?
I hope so. That's slick.
Ya it looks pretty solid yet cheap and easy to install. Im going to buy one for my wife's 870 if a G2 will fit it. I think the mount would be really sweet if it had a small rail on the light side so you could mount a small laser max on it.
FYI: My buddy runs one of their lights on his dept issue M-4. He has beat this thing to a pulp but it keep right on ticking. So it looks like they make some pretty good products so far.
11/20/2010 9:42:49 AM
Thanks! Yes, a G2 will fit.
11/20/2010 6:03:31 PM
looks nice, guess I will need to add a mag tube to my nova so I can run one of these!
11/20/2010 6:28:53 PM
Originally Posted By 87GN:
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
I think he meant the plastic clamp on doohickey.Originally Posted By Fooboy:
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
11/20/2010 6:44:31 PM
Originally Posted By Aimless:
Originally Posted By 87GN:
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
I think he meant the plastic clamp on doohickey.
Originally Posted By Fooboy:
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
Yeah, that's what I meant. It's a different design, obviously, but I think the polymer material is the same.
11/20/2010 7:37:08 PM
Originally Posted By 87GN:
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
Originally Posted By Fooboy:
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
I've gotten my shotgun pretty hot already. Shooting clay pigeons for an hour, going through two boxes of shotgun shells. You could easily see the heat coming off of the barrel. It was so hot we took a break, but then again an AR probably gets significantly hotter
11/20/2010 9:01:43 PM
Originally Posted By 87GN:
Yeah, that's what I meant. It's a different design, obviously, but I think the polymer material is the same.
Originally Posted By Aimless:
Originally Posted By 87GN:
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
I think he meant the plastic clamp on doohickey.Originally Posted By Fooboy:
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
Yeah, that's what I meant. It's a different design, obviously, but I think the polymer material is the same.
Ah, yeah guess I did not read your post clearly enough, sorry.
11/22/2010 10:29:57 AM
Yes, the new ZSM Shotgun Mount is made from the same material as our ZFH1500. Heat is not an issue.
11/22/2010 10:53:29 AM
got a pic of one on a 590?
That would seal the deal for me.
That would seal the deal for me.
11/22/2010 5:12:57 PM
Originally Posted By MOS2111:
got a pic of one on a 590?
That would seal the deal for me.
got a pic of one on a 590?
That would seal the deal for me.
If your 590 has an extended mag tube you will be good to go. Please give us a little time on the photography.
11/23/2010 2:23:03 AM
The only possible problem I can see is proper operation of the light; may need a pigtail.
That said, I'm pretty sure that I just found my new shotgun light mount. I've been looking for something simple.
That said, I'm pretty sure that I just found my new shotgun light mount. I've been looking for something simple.
11/23/2010 11:16:35 AM
OT: Any chance of a 18650 compatible change to the ZFL-M60?
Thanks.
Thanks.
11/23/2010 12:59:49 PM
Originally Posted By TH-X15:
OT: Any chance of a 18650 compatible change to the ZFL-M60?
Thanks.
OT: Any chance of a 18650 compatible change to the ZFL-M60?
Thanks.
An 18650 would require a larger bore which would sacrifice the protection of primary 123A cells. However, if you want to run a rechargeable battery, a 17670 works very well in a 2-Cell Elzetta ZFL-M60.
11/23/2010 5:47:44 PM
Originally Posted By Elzetta:
An 18650 would require a larger bore which would sacrifice the protection of primary 123A cells. However, if you want to run a rechargeable battery, a 17670 works very well in a 2-Cell Elzetta ZFL-M60.
Originally Posted By TH-X15:
OT: Any chance of a 18650 compatible change to the ZFL-M60?
Thanks.
OT: Any chance of a 18650 compatible change to the ZFL-M60?
Thanks.
An 18650 would require a larger bore which would sacrifice the protection of primary 123A cells. However, if you want to run a rechargeable battery, a 17670 works very well in a 2-Cell Elzetta ZFL-M60.
Thanks for the info.
Am I correct in thinking that the performance difference between two CR123s and one 17670 is negligible?
11/23/2010 6:17:14 PM
very cool!
11/24/2010 12:26:01 AM
Originally Posted By TH-X15:
Thanks for the info.
Am I correct in thinking that the performance difference between two CR123s and one 17670 is negligible?
Originally Posted By Elzetta:
An 18650 would require a larger bore which would sacrifice the protection of primary 123A cells. However, if you want to run a rechargeable battery, a 17670 works very well in a 2-Cell Elzetta ZFL-M60.
Originally Posted By TH-X15:
OT: Any chance of a 18650 compatible change to the ZFL-M60?
Thanks.
OT: Any chance of a 18650 compatible change to the ZFL-M60?
Thanks.
An 18650 would require a larger bore which would sacrifice the protection of primary 123A cells. However, if you want to run a rechargeable battery, a 17670 works very well in a 2-Cell Elzetta ZFL-M60.
Thanks for the info.
Am I correct in thinking that the performance difference between two CR123s and one 17670 is negligible?
Personally, from my time over at Candle Power Forums ... I believe it is best to run weapon lights on primaries (standard CR123 batteries).
Couple reasons ... rechargeables have less "juice" in them, and when they drop out of regulation - they go dead rather quickly (~ minutes). Primaries will run longer, and they will slowly trail off over time after they drop out of regulation (not instantly like a rechargable). Obviously - better to have more light for longer ... so go with Primaries.
11/24/2010 8:27:50 PM
Very nice I will need to order one.
NCH
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11/26/2010 9:33:07 AM
Originally Posted By Fooboy:
Personally, from my time over at Candle Power Forums ... I believe it is best to run weapon lights on primaries (standard CR123 batteries).
Couple reasons ... rechargeables have less "juice" in them, and when they drop out of regulation - they go dead rather quickly (~ minutes). Primaries will run longer, and they will slowly trail off over time after they drop out of regulation (not instantly like a rechargable). Obviously - better to have more light for longer ... so go with Primaries.
Originally Posted By TH-X15:
Thanks for the info.
Am I correct in thinking that the performance difference between two CR123s and one 17670 is negligible?
Originally Posted By Elzetta:
An 18650 would require a larger bore which would sacrifice the protection of primary 123A cells. However, if you want to run a rechargeable battery, a 17670 works very well in a 2-Cell Elzetta ZFL-M60.
Originally Posted By TH-X15:
OT: Any chance of a 18650 compatible change to the ZFL-M60?
Thanks.
OT: Any chance of a 18650 compatible change to the ZFL-M60?
Thanks.
An 18650 would require a larger bore which would sacrifice the protection of primary 123A cells. However, if you want to run a rechargeable battery, a 17670 works very well in a 2-Cell Elzetta ZFL-M60.
Thanks for the info.
Am I correct in thinking that the performance difference between two CR123s and one 17670 is negligible?
Personally, from my time over at Candle Power Forums ... I believe it is best to run weapon lights on primaries (standard CR123 batteries).
Couple reasons ... rechargeables have less "juice" in them, and when they drop out of regulation - they go dead rather quickly (~ minutes). Primaries will run longer, and they will slowly trail off over time after they drop out of regulation (not instantly like a rechargable). Obviously - better to have more light for longer ... so go with Primaries.
None of which I knew. Thanks.
11/26/2010 4:16:08 PM
Also, if using rechargeables, keep in mind that the charged shelf-life is much shorter than lithium cells. For general daily use, rechargeables can save money. For critical applications, we recommend lithium batteries.
11/26/2010 4:22:24 PM
I've been looking at mounts for my 870/1100 and I think I just found the one I want
11/27/2010 9:13:42 AM
Here is a photo of the Thumb Screw Model:
11/27/2010 9:24:37 AM
Nice mount there.
I'll be buying one.
I'll be buying one.
11/27/2010 8:21:13 PM
Originally Posted By 87GN:
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
Originally Posted By Fooboy:
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
I forget how many, but there is a certain number of mags that, when dumped in a row, begins to melt things, beginning with the gas tube. If aluminum melts, so wll that mount. My Friend.
Now it could very well be that their polymer melts at a temp higher than
aluminum. If so, cool.
11/27/2010 8:25:24 PM
Nice! Will be putting one on soon. Thanks for putting this out
Edit - Could we get some pics of the Top and Bottom view? Thanks.
Edit - Could we get some pics of the Top and Bottom view? Thanks.
11/29/2010 6:46:53 PM
As promised, the new Elzetta ZSM Shotgun Flashlight Mounts began shipping today.
11/30/2010 8:44:49 AM
Originally Posted By FordGuy:
I forget how many, but there is a certain number of mags that, when dumped in a row, begins to melt things, beginning with the gas tube. If aluminum melts, so wll that mount. My Friend. Now it could very well be that their polymer melts at a temp higher than
aluminum. If so, cool.
Originally Posted By 87GN:
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
Originally Posted By Fooboy:
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
assume they hold up to barrel heat?
I put thousands of rounds through an AR with an Elzetta ZFH-1500 flashlight mount on the FSB, including multiple occasions where I dumped 5 mags in a row.
After that, I took the flashlight mount off and looked at the "inside" - it looked brand new.
If you could load and fire a shotgun fast enough to damage an Elzetta mount attached to said shotgun, I'd like to shake your hand.
I forget how many, but there is a certain number of mags that, when dumped in a row, begins to melt things, beginning with the gas tube. If aluminum melts, so wll that mount. My Friend.
Now it could very well be that their polymer melts at a temp higher than
aluminum. If so, cool.
The gas tube is stainless steel. The sustained firing test where they melted the gas tube was a little over 530 rounds, about 18 magazines of sustained full auto fire. Squeeze trigger, empty magazine, replace magazine, repeat, etc. It would be near impossible with a semi-auto AR to reach those temperatures, and like 87GN said, if you could achieve that rate of fire with a pump action shotgun, or even semi-auto, 8 rounds at a time, more power to ya.
11/30/2010 12:07:53 PM
I was just wondering how I was going to mount a light to my 870 for home defense purposes, and was leaning towards a barrel clamp set up with a pic rail on the side, and then this comes along and is perfect! What a well timed and useful product. I will defenitely order one of these soon, and put that lonely Surefire 660 I have laying around to good use.
11/30/2010 10:04:14 PM
Will this mount work on a Mossberg 930 SPX??????
11/30/2010 11:21:25 PM
Like!!! 
12/1/2010 6:03:59 AM
Originally Posted By FNFalGuy:
Will this mount work on a Mossberg 930 SPX??????
Will this mount work on a Mossberg 930 SPX??????
Yes, provided you have the extended magazine tube.
12/1/2010 10:28:46 AM
I ordered one, yall doing a shipping notice email or does it just show?
12/1/2010 1:19:11 PM
very nice and reasonably priced bonus
congratulations...you guys came up with another winner
congratulations...you guys came up with another winner
12/1/2010 7:46:15 PM
Originally Posted By MOS2111:
I ordered one, yall doing a shipping notice email or does it just show?
I ordered one, yall doing a shipping notice email or does it just show?
Thank you for your business! If you do not receive an email confirmation and/or tracking number via email within 24 hours after placing your order, please contact us.
12/4/2010 6:52:59 PM
We just added a new Complete Shotgun Illumination Kit to our website. This Kit includes a 235-Lumen Elzetta ZFL-M60-SF2C (2-Cell LED Weapon Light with Standard Bezel, 20-degree Flood Lens, and Click Tailcap) and an Elzetta ZSM-T Mount (Thumb Screw Model).
The discounted price for this Kit is $194.90, a savings of $12.00.
The "Fly's Eye" Flood Lens on this Light is absolutely phenomenal for CQB, breeching, home defense, and indoor applications. It uniformly illuminates a room without any discernable hot spot or splash-back reflection. There is nothing else like it on the market.
12/5/2010 8:35:46 PM
My 590A1 (51663) has a bayonet lug - will your mount clear a mounted M9 bayonet? Any pics?
12/7/2010 4:56:32 PM
Originally Posted By cszy67:
My 590A1 (51663) has a bayonet lug - will your mount clear a mounted M9 bayonet? Any pics?
My 590A1 (51663) has a bayonet lug - will your mount clear a mounted M9 bayonet? Any pics?
We do not have a 590A1 with a bayonet lug in house. We'll get back to you.
12/7/2010 5:05:00 PM
Originally Posted By Elzetta:
We do not have a 590A1 with a bayonet lug in house. We'll get back to you.
Originally Posted By cszy67:
My 590A1 (51663) has a bayonet lug - will your mount clear a mounted M9 bayonet? Any pics?
My 590A1 (51663) has a bayonet lug - will your mount clear a mounted M9 bayonet? Any pics?
We do not have a 590A1 with a bayonet lug in house. We'll get back to you.
Huh?
That's like not having a 10/22!!!12/7/2010 6:30:01 PM
Originally Posted By Aimless:
Huh? That's like not having a 10/22!!!
Originally Posted By Elzetta:
We do not have a 590A1 with a bayonet lug in house. We'll get back to you.
Originally Posted By cszy67:
My 590A1 (51663) has a bayonet lug - will your mount clear a mounted M9 bayonet? Any pics?
My 590A1 (51663) has a bayonet lug - will your mount clear a mounted M9 bayonet? Any pics?
We do not have a 590A1 with a bayonet lug in house. We'll get back to you.
Huh?
That's like not having a 10/22!!!Donations accepted
12/15/2010 7:30:38 PM
Originally Posted By cszy67:
My 590A1 (51663) has a bayonet lug - will your mount clear a mounted M9 bayonet? Any pics?
My 590A1 (51663) has a bayonet lug - will your mount clear a mounted M9 bayonet? Any pics?
Sorry for the delay. Here are some pics of an Elzetta ZSM Mount on a Mossberg 590A1 with 20-inch barrel and bayonet lug. Although there is no bayonet on the lug, it is easy to see that there is no interference.
Thanks to The Gun Warehouse in Lexington, KY for providing this gun for photos.
12/16/2010 8:31:18 PM
Here is a short video (under 1 minute) showing
some of our Live Fire testing of the new Elzetta ZSM Shotgun
Flashlight Mount. (This was taken prior to releasing the product and represents
only a tiny fraction of the actual testing that occurred):
Special thanks to The Gun Warehouse in Lexington, Kentucky for letting us use their Law Enforcement Indoor Range for testing.
Special thanks to The Gun Warehouse in Lexington, Kentucky for letting us use their Law Enforcement Indoor Range for testing.
12/27/2010 9:45:33 PM
I really appreciate the quick reply with pics regarding install on a 590A1. We will call and order a few when we return to the office.
12/27/2010 9:59:20 PM
Sweet! I love the mount on my AR.
I've wanted to mount a light on my HD 870 for a long time, looks like I need another light now
I've wanted to mount a light on my HD 870 for a long time, looks like I need another light now
3/6/2011 9:47:09 AM
60 day limit reached.
