SF's M900A or M500A for a police duty M4gery?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - SF's M900A or M500A for a police duty M4gery?

Posted: 10/24/2004 2:31:43 PM EDT

I'm looking to buy a tactical weaponlight for my 16" M4gery, but I can't decide what would be a better rig for police work (not SWAT, for right now). Any experiences with either system would be greatly appreciated. I've carried an M-16A2 for the past 17 years (USMC) so I'm not new to the weapon just not experience on the goodies!!

Take it easy on a newbie also!! I 've read some threads, and I know it's a rough crowd.

Posted: 10/24/2004 2:38:14 PM EDT

[#1]

The M900A is a heavy bitch, and the grip is not comfortable for everryone. I prefer to mount my light on the rail, and run a pad to a KAC grip. I back off the cap on the light to lock it out for daylight shooting.

Posted: 10/24/2004 2:50:26 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks for the info!! What set up do you recommend? I know it's personal preference but right now I'm talking to anyone that has an opinion on the subject. Do you stil run a VG? How do you like the VG? Sorry for all the questions, but this is the first time I get to customize my rifle....

Thanks

Posted: 10/24/2004 2:55:31 PM EDT

[#3]

I have a KAC VFG on a DD FF rail. Sometimes I borrow my buddies old SureFire and put it on the right hand rail. I just sold my M900A, and will get a new Surefire to mount there.

Short of installing a railed handguard, I would definitely go with the M500A, they seem nice.

Posted: 10/24/2004 3:48:44 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I'm looking to buy a tactical weaponlight for my 16" M4gery, but I can't decide what would be a better rig for police work (not SWAT, for right now). Any experiences with either system would be greatly appreciated. I've carried an M-16A2 for the past 17 years (USMC) so I'm not new to the weapon just not experience on the goodies!!

Take it easy on a newbie also!! I 've read some threads, and I know it's a rough crowd.

I think the M500A is a better system because the light is at the 1 o'clock position. The M500A is also at least $100 dollars cheaper than the M900A. If you have never used a VG before, then I would either try one out first or stick with what you know (M500A). I currently have some M500A's in stock and offer LE/Military discounts on SF.....

C4

www.gandrtactical.com

Here is a pic of my M4. It has a SF M962C on it.

Posted: 10/24/2004 5:21:24 PM EDT

[#5]

Grant: What mounting system do you have installed on your carbine, for the light? Sooner or later, I will be in the market for a rail system and a SF product, but right now, I don't have a clue as to what I should get. Thanks for any information.

Posted: 10/24/2004 5:28:41 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Grant: What mounting system do you have installed on your carbine, for the light? Sooner or later, I will be in the market for a rail system and a SF product, but right now, I don't have a clue as to what I should get. Thanks for any information.

The rail system you see on there is the LaRue Tactical 7.0. It is the best FF rail system on the market today IMHO....

C4

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - SF's M900A or M500A for a police duty M4gery?

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