My department was having trouble with our light mounts. We were using a decent front sight tower-mounted base and ring with the Surefire G2. In the beginning, the mount seemed fine, and it was a great step up from no lights, which we had before on the rifles. I always found it hard to illuminate targets with nothing, but some people are more talented than I at this feat.




The old light mount.

Well, the lights mounts were a bit troublesome. They were plenty stable and didn't come loose (the mounts), but there were other problems. #1 was in the case, the side pressure on the tailcap would cause the light to come one, and run out the battery. As some guys carried the rifle in the trunk in the case, this was obviously a problem. For some reason, lights with dead batteries are just this side of worthless.

Another thing, when the rifle was slung, the lights rubbed against officers' legs, and the tail caps unscrewed. Again, for whatever reason, the tailcap-less light with the batteries spilled on the ground were very dim.

The lights were not particularly ambidextrous, since they were mounted one side or the other. We really push the shoulder transitions for close-quarters stuff, and reaching across the rifle to activate the light was awkward at best. When the light was working. Which it wasn't alot, since the batteries were on the ground or dead.

These problems cropped up repeatedly over a period of years. It seemed like all the light mounts available out there required a rail of some sort - the addition of which would be moth expensive and incompatible with the rifle racks in our patrol cars.

Somehow, I saw the Elzetta light mount. Frankly, at first, I questioned whether the mount would be sturdy enough to take the beating they get in our patrol cars, plus not melt when we shot them alot. I requested one to test out. I put it on my rifle, and took it out to the range and tried to melt it. No dice. I then beat it on the barricade several times (while it was still hot). No problems. I dropped the rifle on the ground several times. No problems. I was impressed so far.



I then took it to a patrol rifle class where I was one of the adjuncts, and I told the students to use and abuse it. It was banged around on barricades, bumped on the ground going from position to position, and generally mistreated for a week. No issues. No screws loosened (I put blue loctite on them when I put it together), nothing ever broke.


So - I recomended it to our firearms guru, and I think we got 50 of them for people who might want them (we figured not everyone would want them). All 50 got snapped up in a week, and they have been on the rifles for maybe 6 months. I have run some department training, and seen two shifts pull out their rifles on more than a few occasions. I have yet to see any of the problems we were having before. They disappeared with this mount. I have yet to see a single screw come loose, hear of a breakage, or hear ANY complaints from our patrol guys about this mount. That right there is saying something - cops bitch about everything. But this light mount is easy to use, it completely ambidextrous, and seems VERY durable. I cannot say too many good things about this simple, inexpensive piece of gear.

I really wish they made them sized for the smaller barrel of the commando for our tac team, but for our regular .750" bbl patrol rifles, they have been superb. We plan on ordering more. If you can't have a rail for whatever reason, I think this little gem is the way to go.

Thank you for your business! Glad to hear that your Elzetta ZFH1500 Flashlight Holders are working well for you. The ZFH1500 continues to be very popular among Law Enforcement Officers.

If you are not already aware, we have recently introduced a QD Side Sling Swivel (Model ZSS1500) for the Elzetta ZFH1500 that you may be interested in. It may be retrofitted to any ZFH1500.



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Elzetta- Ever think of making a mount like the 1500 but going off to the side......instead of the light being on the bottom?
Several of my rifles have the Magpul AFG and my mounts wont work with it.......I like your 1500 mount, but I dont want my light on the underside....

I got the QD today and put it on my rifle. I plan on using it with my MS2 sling as a forward attachment point when using the sling in the 2-point configuration.

Thanks for buying Elzetta products! Please let us know how the ZSS1500 QD Sling Swivel works out for you.

The mount installed quickly, with no problems or issues. It works great with the MS2 clamp, however I don't like the big clunking part on the end of the sling. I will be changing over the MS2 clamp of a HK style hook which should make things a lot better.

I have been using one on my truck gun which I carry daily. It causes no proglems, and is very handy to switch the light on, as it is right there where my hand lays. I also have the rail with a claw mount for the sling on the off side. It is a nice product. when my son gets his done, I will have another. How about one for an AK47? I need one.

Although most people use standard Tailcaps with the Elzetta ZFH1500 Mount, it is compatible with most Tape Switches should you prefer that method of activation.

In this video, various options of light activation are discussed and demonstrated with the ZFH1500 (the Tape Switch shown on the Elzetta ZFL-M60 Light is one of our prototypes - tooling is now underway to bring the Elzetta Tape Switch to production later this spring).

Yes, all Elzetta Flashlight Mounts, including the ZFH1500, come with Sizing Adapters to accomodate any cylindrical device from 0.7" to 1.1" in diameter. (Lights over 0.93" in diameter, such as the Elzetta ZFL-M60, do not require the Sizing Adapters.)



For an E-Series light, the Sizing Adapters require light sanding/filing for a proper fit, as explained in the Instruction Manual.

The photo below shows an E2DL in an Elzetta ZFH1500:

I got my ZFH1500 a few days ago. I just built a KISS Carbine, had an extra Surefire 6P hanging around and wanted minimal crap hanging off the gun. so I figured I'd try one of these. Honestly, I'm REALLY impressed. It's VERY sturdy, clamped the light nice and tight and doesn't mess up the "KISS" look or weight. I didn't really give much thought to the sling ring-activated feature, but on a Carbine-length foregrip, it's VERY easy to use.....no clicky-button or tape switch to find. I really like the thing. It would be very intuative to use in a SHTF situation.

I did screw-up when I ordered though, and thought the QD thumb-screw feature was the QD sling mount, not the flashlight clamp, as I was gonna use the QD sling on the FSB (what you get from ordering at 4am!). Oh, well. Just be careful when you order, but it was ALL my fault.

I ordered from five companies the same night, and the Elzetta stuff was the FIRST to arrive......VERY quick delivery.

This thing definitely has it's place, and after giving it my "bench test" (i.e. beating on it), I'm convinced it's plenty durable. I'm usually not real keen on "composite" parts, but you'd do serious damage to your rifle before this thing broke or the flashlight fell out.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.

These are the only light mounts that I use now. I wish I could try out one of their M60 lights, funds are tight at the moment. I have always prefered my lights at the 6 o'clock position, this isn't the trendy location but it sure works for me. Just a slight shift of my grip on the VFG and I push the sling swivel loop right into the tailcap. This allows very quick on/off witch in my opinion critical is using a light in a SD situation. I have recommended this light mount to hundreds of people and I haven't heard a single member that was unhappy with it. And No I am not affiliated with ElZetta in anyway. Just a very happy customer.
Thanks ElZetta!!!

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Thanks for your business!

The Tape Switch is currently in the tooling phase so it should not be much longer before the Elzetta Tape Switch Tailcap is ready. Like all of our products, it will have innovative features, premium quality, and be Made in the USA.

I have been looking for something like this for my AR 15 which will be a patrol rifle!

Will this work with the Bushmaster that has the grenade launcher attachment for it. Or will that obstruction below the front sight be an issue?

Thanks,

Marcial