Is anyone running a Gladius as their weapon light?

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Posted: 7/4/2005 6:24:29 AM EDT

After trying one of these out I know I want one but I was wondering if anyone is using the Gladius as their weapon light. If I switch to it and a KAC front grip from the M900 I will knock a half pound from the front of my rifle which is noticably front heavy. What is the throw like compared to the 6V and 9V Surefires? Do you have problems manipulating the tail switch with your off hand while holding the vertical grip? Any pics of your set ups?

Posted: 7/4/2005 6:33:26 AM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
After trying one of these out I know I want one but I was wondering if anyone is using the Gladius as their weapon light. If I switch to it and a KAC front grip from the M900 I will knock a half pound from the front of my rifle which is noticabley fron heavy. What is the throw like compared to the 6V and 9V Surefires? Do you have problems manipulating the tail switch with your off hand while holding the verticla grip? Any pics of your set ups?

I have put one of these on my weapons (to play with) and think it is an EXCELLENT choice for a weaponlight (due to the LED and the strobe feature).

I would run it in the DD offset light mount for sure. I compared the Gladius against a lot of the major LED makers and it beat them all in throw. The Gladius throw is so good that I believe it competes directly with other well known 6V lights (that use xenon gas filled bulbs).

C4

www.gandrtactical.com

Posted: 7/4/2005 11:55:19 AM EDT

[#2]

From all the good reports,
I'd REALLY like to see a Dedicated Gladius weapon light with
an ARMS or Larue Throwlever base.

Posted: 7/4/2005 2:07:16 PM EDT

[#3]

Posted: 7/4/2005 6:51:06 PM EDT

[#4]

I have a Gladius in 30mm ARMS low mount rings (gotta use the inserts) at 9 o'clock. Can easily hit the switch with the left thumb.

Good light out to 50 yards. Awesome indoor light.

Posted: 7/4/2005 7:23:52 PM EDT

[#5]

Remillard, can you post some pics? Would you say its easy to rotate the tail switch with your thumb? I figured I might have to use my index finger and thought it might be too diffucult to activate smoothly and quickly.

Posted: 7/5/2005 9:18:53 AM EDT

[#6]

Here's a photo

You really don't use your thumb to rotate the switch because you switch it on when the weapon is deployed. But if need be (say to switch from constant on to strobe or vice versa) you can do it with your support hand. As I think about it I'd say the switch can be toggled with just the thumb if you have long enough fingers.

Posted: 7/8/2005 5:09:56 PM EDT

[#7]

i've got a gladius on my m1a sopmod. seems to be working great,and compares well with the SF X200A on my Kimber.i like it

Posted: 9/6/2005 7:50:59 PM EDT

[#8]

I just put my Gladius in a Surefire cheapo weaver mount at the 3 O'clock position....... My thumb hits it perfectly while holding the SF910 foregrip........ I put it on there purely for the strobe option for my M4....... Anyone think they will ever come out with a tape switch for this thing?

Posted: 9/7/2005 3:47:06 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I just put my Gladius in a Surefire cheapo weaver mount at the 3 O'clock position....... My thumb hits it perfectly while holding the SF910 foregrip........ I put it on there purely for the strobe option for my M4....... Anyone think they will ever come out with a tape switch for this thing?

They are working on it.

C4

Posted: 9/7/2005 3:48:01 AM EDT

[#10]

Tag - this is a great idea.

Posted: 9/7/2005 4:24:44 PM EDT

[#11]

new-argirl's M4. We used the Vltor light mount straight on the rail. If you use a thumps up type hold on the forward grip, you wont really need the offset mount. If you use the chicken choke hold on the vert grip, the offset mount will be a big help.

Posted: 9/7/2005 4:28:46 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/bravocompanyusa/DDlgtmtonCAR.jpg

Paul, are you a Homosexual (left handed)????

C4

Posted: 9/7/2005 5:55:00 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Quoted:

Paul, are you a Homosexual (left handed)????

C4

Does experimentation in college count ?

Nope to both

But I put that togather for a photo for the website, and if I swap the light to the opposite side the "Gladius" text is upside down.

Posted: 9/7/2005 6:22:57 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/bravocompanyusa/DDlgtmtonCAR.jpg

Paul, are you a Homosexual (left handed)????

C4

Does experimentation in college count ?
Nope to both
But I put that togather for a photo for the website, and if I swap the light to the opposite side the "Gladius" text is upside down.

As long as you were drunk when it happened in college then all is well.

C4

Posted: 9/7/2005 9:34:56 PM EDT

[#15]

I tell people in our courses that I am definitely Bi...

As is a Bi-lateral shooter.....Once you go there, you just do not go back.....

Posted: 9/16/2005 4:42:19 AM EDT

[#16]

Well I purchased a Black anodised Gladius from Stretegos yesterday so it should be here in a few days. Hope it works as well on a carbine as I hoped it would. I have not been able to find a Larue throw llever offset 1" mount. I want a cheap mount to use till those are readily availble. Suggestions? Any reason to not use a polymer, bolt on mount in the mean time?

Posted: 9/16/2005 6:49:50 AM EDT

[#17]

DevL,

I'd give the Vltor mount a try. They look very well made and don't cost an arm and a leg either.

Posted: 9/16/2005 6:53:15 AM EDT

[#18]

"We are hoping to have a tape switch for the Gladius by Q1 2006. Wish it was sooner, but that is the current track.

Best to you.

Respectfully,

Ken J. Good"

NIFTY

Posted: 10/2/2005 11:32:09 AM EDT

[#19]

The Scout Mount is a Quick Detachable rail mount for certain SureFire (TM) flashlights. Installation is simple and the mounting is solid.

Scout Mounts are available for E and G-series SureFire (TM) flashlights. Coming in Fall 2005, Vltor will offer a C (classic) series flashlight, which will only fit the knurled surfaces of the classic series flashlight. E-series Scout Mount
Model# SM-E

G-series Scout Mount
Model# SM-G

C-Series Scout Mount
Model# SM-CK
Retail $34.95

Which Vltor mount is being referred to that fits the Gladius?

Posted: 10/2/2005 2:48:08 PM EDT

[#20]

I used the G mount to do new-argirls. However, I did have to put some electrical tape on the inside of the rings to tighten it up some. The E mount is clearly too small, the C mount may work better or it may be worse, as I dont recall if the C is slightly smaller in diamerter or larger. I also used the rear flare of the tailcap as a stop. Doing both, the light and mount has held up well so far.

Posted: 10/2/2005 2:52:48 PM EDT

[#21]

How much scratch is that gladius going for around here? I've seen it locally for $249.00 - ouch. Remillard, you run the gladius & the surefire together?

Posted: 10/2/2005 4:46:13 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
I used the G mount to do new-argirls. However, I did have to put some electrical tape on the inside of the rings to tighten it up some. The E mount is clearly too small, the C mount may work better or it may be worse, as I dont recall if the C is slightly smaller in diamerter or larger. I also used the rear flare of the tailcap as a stop. Doing both, the light and mount has held up well so far.

The VLTOR Classic mount is the one you want. I have them in stock currently (along with the Gladius) and do offer package deals.

C4

www.GRTactical.com

Posted: 10/2/2005 5:33:03 PM EDT

[#23]

Here is mine

Posted: 10/5/2005 2:09:56 PM EDT

[#24]

I recently got the Gladius as a weapon light for my rifle. Here is what it looks like mounted on my Bushmaster M4A3 w/ Midwest Industries Carbine Extended Handguards and a Daniel Defense Offset Mount:

Posted: 10/5/2005 2:14:33 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
I recently got the Gladius as a weapon light for my rifle. Here is what it looks like mounted on my Bushmaster M4A3 w/ Midwest Industries Carbine Extended Handguards and a Daniel Defense Offset Mount:

www.interintense.com/hkusp45c/new_trd_gladius_c.jpg
www.interintense.com/hkusp45c/new_trd_gladius_b.jpg
www.interintense.com/hkusp45c/new_trd_gladius_d.jpg

Looks nice! Ya know, we can KG coat the DD mount for you in SOCOM Tan!

C4

Posted: 10/5/2005 6:37:41 PM EDT

[#26]

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Looks nice! Ya know, we can KG coat the DD mount for you in SOCOM Tan!

C4

Actually I like it the way it is, as I think it's just the right combination of black and tan. I did order that and the light from you, though. Thanks for the fast processing/delivery.

Posted: 10/6/2005 3:59:10 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
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Looks nice! Ya know, we can KG coat the DD mount for you in SOCOM Tan!

C4

Actually I like it the way it is, as I think it's just the right combination of black and tan. I did order that and the light from you, though. Thanks for the fast processing/delivery.

C4

Posted: 10/7/2005 11:04:32 AM EDT

[#28]

If any of you guys feel so motivated, can you email me the pics of your Gladius that is weapon-mounted, along with permission to post it on our Night-Ops photo-album...

Or just give me permission to copy them from here.

That would be awesome.

[email protected]

Ken J. Good

Posted: 10/8/2005 11:43:41 PM EDT

[#29]

We just installed the Gladius on our MP-5's. The other day one of the guys on our team lit up a guy with the strobe during a Narcotics warrant, and apparently the suspect fell to the floor and urinated all over himself. No Joke. Now that's awesome!

Brad

Posted: 10/9/2005 5:05:10 PM EDT

[#30]

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We just installed the Gladius on our MP-5's. The other day one of the guys on our team lit up a guy with the strobe during a Narcotics warrant, and apparently the suspect fell to the floor and urinated all over himself. No Joke. Now that's awesome!

Brad

h.s.

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