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Posted: 8/1/2015 8:07:41 PM EDT
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Surefire G2. Then upgrade from the P60 to a Malkoff drop in next payday.
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Posted: 8/1/2015 8:09:31 PM EDT
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Surefire G2. Then upgrade from the P60 to a Malkoff drop in next payday. ETA: thought this was GD, I agree with the above except you won't need to upgrade |
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Posted: 8/1/2015 8:38:53 PM EDT
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I've been VERY happy with my Primary Arms compact weapon light. Right at your budget. I got it on sale for $40 not long ago. Link
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Posted: 8/1/2015 9:02:35 PM EDT
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I'm leaning more toward the suffice g2x tactical right now would that be good as a weapon light for an ar 15? Thanks for all the replies
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Posted: 8/1/2015 9:12:18 PM EDT
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G2x le with sale at optics planet.
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Posted: 8/2/2015 12:04:41 AM EDT
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Surefire G2X Tactical
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Posted: 8/2/2015 4:24:43 AM EDT
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Agree with the people saying G2X tactical, Just make sure to get the twisty tailcap.
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Posted: 8/2/2015 7:18:47 AM EDT
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GX2 is great. Light, great battery life for how much light it puts out. Good price.
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Posted: 8/2/2015 8:25:26 AM EDT
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Awesome thanks
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Posted: 8/2/2015 6:07:33 PM EDT
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GX2 is great. Light, great battery life for how much light it puts out. Good price. Agreed. If you have the $60 budget it's the way to go. G2X Tactical for $56 shipped here |
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Posted: 8/2/2015 6:18:27 PM EDT
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Spend $58 shipped and get the G2XLE. 400 Lumens and goes high before low.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/surefire-g2x-le-dual-output-led-flashlight.html |
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Posted: 8/2/2015 7:06:05 PM EDT
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Spend $58 shipped and get the G2XLE. 400 Lumens and goes high before low. http://www.opticsplanet.com/surefire-g2x-le-dual-output-led-flashlight.html Awesome thanks I have heard very good things about surefire and I'll be sure to get one now
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Posted: 8/2/2015 7:11:56 PM EDT
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GX2 is great. Light, great battery life for how much light it puts out. Good price. Agreed. If you have the $60 budget it's the way to go. G2X Tactical for $56 shipped here since i am in the same boat as the op, what mount would you recommend? |
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Posted: 8/2/2015 7:15:12 PM EDT
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since i am in the same boat as the op, what mount would you recommend? Gear sector or VTAC, IMO. |
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Posted: 8/2/2015 7:25:05 PM EDT
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I'm running a Streamlight Polytac in a Blackhawk mount.
How does the G2X compare? |
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Posted: 8/2/2015 7:41:46 PM EDT
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GX2 is great. Light, great battery life for how much light it puts out. Good price. Agreed. If you have the $60 budget it's the way to go. G2X Tactical for $56 shipped here since i am in the same boat as the op, what mount would you recommend? I plan on using a elzetta ar 15 front sight block mount. Hopefully it works can anyone chime in? |
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Posted: 8/2/2015 9:53:56 PM EDT
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I plan on using a elzetta ar 15 front sight block mount. Hopefully it works can anyone chime in? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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GX2 is great. Light, great battery life for how much light it puts out. Good price. Agreed. If you have the $60 budget it's the way to go. G2X Tactical for $56 shipped here since i am in the same boat as the op, what mount would you recommend? I plan on using a elzetta ar 15 front sight block mount. Hopefully it works can anyone chime in? I ran one with a g2. It bothered me with the gas block/sling mount. I woukd look at a combo deal from impact weapon components. They have mounts that attach to your handguards and inclue a surefire g2x tactical for $100. |
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Posted: 8/2/2015 9:56:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/2/2015 10:34:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryLooks sweet gonna have to check that out |
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Posted: 8/3/2015 1:00:24 PM EDT
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Don't get the G2X LE. Make sure to get a single output light for weapon mounting.
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Posted: 8/3/2015 6:31:36 PM EDT
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Don't get the G2X LE. Make sure to get a single output light for weapon mounting. This. |
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Posted: 8/4/2015 1:48:24 AM EDT
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Don't get the G2X LE. Make sure to get a single output light for weapon mounting. This. Don't know if I agree necessarily. For the LE version, the initial press is high output, unlike the Pro versions with dual output. For the PRO versions, the first option is low output, meaning it would take multiple clicks to get to momentary on - high output. With this being the case, I don't necessarily see the down-side. |
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Posted: 8/4/2015 8:30:26 AM EDT
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Don't know if I agree necessarily. For the LE version, the initial press is high output, unlike the Pro versions with dual output. For the PRO versions, the first option is low output, meaning it would take multiple clicks to get to momentary on - high output. With this being the case, I don't necessarily see the down-side. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't get the G2X LE. Make sure to get a single output light for weapon mounting. This. Don't know if I agree necessarily. For the LE version, the initial press is high output, unlike the Pro versions with dual output. For the PRO versions, the first option is low output, meaning it would take multiple clicks to get to momentary on - high output. With this being the case, I don't necessarily see the down-side. Doesn't matter what mode comes on first - it is still a two mode light and shouldn't be a used on a weapon, IMHO. |
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Posted: 8/4/2015 3:06:52 PM EDT
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I just ordered the surefire g2x tactical because I agree about the 2 mode I want to keep it simple stupid.
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Posted: 8/10/2015 1:45:35 PM EDT
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Do you not want a two mode because you can't turn it on and off quickly?
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Posted: 8/10/2015 6:06:15 PM EDT
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Do you not want a two mode because you can't turn it on and off quickly? Yes, that's the general idea. There are certain lights, like the Elzetta and Malkoff hosts, that access high/low mode by whether the head or tailcap is tight or loose. With those lights, a two mode light isn't a bad idea because subsequent presses of the tailcap give you the same output mode. Now, with the G2X Pro, subsequent rapid tailcap presses go from high to low, high to low. This means if you are "flashing" and moving, trying to keep your light signature to a minimum, it is very possible your next press of the tailcap could result in low mode coming on. This is why most people recommend single mode lights for weapons mounted use. |
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Posted: 8/10/2015 7:41:24 PM EDT
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Yes, that's the general idea. There are certain lights, like the Elzetta and Malkoff hosts, that access high/low mode by whether the head or tailcap is tight or loose. With those lights, a two mode light isn't a bad idea because subsequent presses of the tailcap give you the same output mode. Now, with the G2X Pro, subsequent rapid tailcap presses go from high to low, high to low. This means if you are "flashing" and moving, trying to keep your light signature to a minimum, it is very possible your next press of the tailcap could result in low mode coming on. This is why most people recommend single mode lights for weapons mounted use. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Do you not want a two mode because you can't turn it on and off quickly? Yes, that's the general idea. There are certain lights, like the Elzetta and Malkoff hosts, that access high/low mode by whether the head or tailcap is tight or loose. With those lights, a two mode light isn't a bad idea because subsequent presses of the tailcap give you the same output mode. Now, with the G2X Pro, subsequent rapid tailcap presses go from high to low, high to low. This means if you are "flashing" and moving, trying to keep your light signature to a minimum, it is very possible your next press of the tailcap could result in low mode coming on. This is why most people recommend single mode lights for weapons mounted use. That's what I was thinking. Thanks for the clarification. |
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Posted: 8/11/2015 9:28:39 AM EDT
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Yes, that's the general idea. There are certain lights, like the Elzetta and Malkoff hosts, that access high/low mode by whether the head or tailcap is tight or loose. With those lights, a two mode light isn't a bad idea because subsequent presses of the tailcap give you the same output mode. Now, with the G2X Pro, subsequent rapid tailcap presses go from high to low, high to low. This means if you are "flashing" and moving, trying to keep your light signature to a minimum, it is very possible your next press of the tailcap could result in low mode coming on. This is why most people recommend single mode lights for weapons mounted use. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Do you not want a two mode because you can't turn it on and off quickly? Yes, that's the general idea. There are certain lights, like the Elzetta and Malkoff hosts, that access high/low mode by whether the head or tailcap is tight or loose. With those lights, a two mode light isn't a bad idea because subsequent presses of the tailcap give you the same output mode. Now, with the G2X Pro, subsequent rapid tailcap presses go from high to low, high to low. This means if you are "flashing" and moving, trying to keep your light signature to a minimum, it is very possible your next press of the tailcap could result in low mode coming on. This is why most people recommend single mode lights for weapons mounted use. The recoil of the gun can change modes as well if the light is on and the hi/ lo function is controlled by the tail cap switch. |
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Posted: 8/11/2015 11:18:36 AM EDT
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This appears to be the way I will go also, with the G2/mount combo. Question : Can the light be mounted so that it is in the 7'o'clock position? Looks like it should be possible
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Posted: 8/11/2015 6:07:38 PM EDT
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This appears to be the way I will go also, with the G2/mount combo. Question : Can the light be mounted so that it is in the 7'o'clock position? Looks like it should be possible Yes. Use an offset mount like a VTAC and it'll put it right where you want it. |
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Posted: 8/12/2015 11:36:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryYes. Use an offset mount like a VTAC and it'll put it right where you want it. Sorry I wasn't clear. I meant can you use the Impact SMC 1" MOE mount to get to the 7 o'clock position. At first I thought it would work, but looking at it now on my PC instead of my phone I'm not sure. I know it's designed for the 11 or 1 o'clock position. I just hate to mount a rail section then mount a light to that, would rather have a single piece mount. I'm fine with the G2 light, dont need 200 meter throw just enough for inside the house |
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Posted: 8/14/2015 11:36:54 PM EDT
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Streamlight Polytac and a VTAC mount is like 65 bucks, I was dubious at first because of the low price but it has gotten some pretty hard use and is nice. The right kinda switch, programmable modes, lightweight, good battery life.
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Posted: 8/16/2015 1:43:56 AM EDT
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Surefire G2. Then upgrade from the P60 to a Malkoff drop in next payday. +1 and non-LED |
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Posted: 9/12/2015 9:41:06 PM EDT
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With one AR I have about 1500 rds on my Streamlight Polytac not issues. I have another on my Mossberg 590 with between 800-1000 rds as well. GTG.
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Posted: 9/13/2015 4:05:14 PM EDT
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another vote for the streamlight polytac. Mine lights up the night enough to use my iron sighted AR out to around 40yds, in the house it turns night into day.
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Posted: 9/13/2015 11:27:35 PM EDT
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Can't you sever the a connection on the G2 tailcap to make it a single output?
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Posted: 9/14/2015 9:11:03 PM EDT
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Can't you sever the a connection on the G2 tailcap to make it a single output? No, and since they sell the single output version, why would you want to? There is a way to break a solder connection on the circuit board in the head, but it is dicey to perform at best since they red loctite the head on the G2X Pro. |
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Posted: 9/14/2015 10:41:46 PM EDT
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No, and since they sell the single output version, why would you want to? There is a way to break a solder connection on the circuit board in the head, but it is dicey to perform at best since they red loctite the head on the G2X Pro. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Can't you sever the a connection on the G2 tailcap to make it a single output? No, and since they sell the single output version, why would you want to? There is a way to break a solder connection on the circuit board in the head, but it is dicey to perform at best since they red loctite the head on the G2X Pro. Understandable. Here is the procedure I was referring to. And I was mistaken, it was the lamp assembly. 
I found it here:link And FWIW, I'm no flashlight expert. I thought it may help someone who may already have the flashlight and low on cash. |
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