Best way to secure tapeswitch directly to a rail?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best way to secure tapeswitch directly to a rail?

Posted: 2/27/2015 8:42:32 PM EDT

So my new SBR I would like to hold using the "3gun" position.

Just purchased a primary arms weaponlight and a keymod to picatinny thorntail for mounting.

Anyone know a good way to attach the tapeswitch to the 3oclock position on the rail so I can just squeeze my grip to enable the light?

Or should I just get a BCM keymod VFG and just mount it to that?

Thoughts?

Posted: 2/27/2015 9:36:43 PM EDT

[#1]

I have tried lots of things decided I hate tape switches and just dont use them.

but depending on the paddel shape tango down railpanelsmay work well.

I have had limited success using a bike inner tube and putting the paddles under it no glur no gunk no velcro.

Posted: 2/27/2015 11:23:48 PM EDT

[#2]

tape switches just don't use them.

Posted: 2/27/2015 11:39:42 PM EDT

[#3]

I have a set of MANTA rail covers, that hold the wires and tape switch underneath, I got them as a door prize at a 3 gun match. If your gun has a rail at whatever position you want to activation switch to be at, it would hold it at that location.

http://www.manta.us/products.php#!/M4-Carbine-Length-Rail-Kit-BLACK/p/23067196/category=8235679

If that's the kind of thing you are looking for, mine is still in the package as I don't use wires, all my flashlights are push button. Jet me an IM.

Posted: 2/28/2015 12:08:56 AM EDT

[#4]

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tape switches just don't use them.

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For the children.

FWIW I never liked the idea of a tape switch for a light. But if you are using a laser/light type of setup for NV then the New Unity Tactical switch looks sweet!

Posted: 2/28/2015 12:16:28 AM EDT

[#5]

Bicycle inner tube Ranger bands

Posted: 3/3/2015 5:42:33 PM EDT

[#6]

Tape switches suck. So do wires.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best way to secure tapeswitch directly to a rail?

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