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IronBalaclava, how much fiddling around did you have to do to figure out where to attach the tape switch? I have a Bushy Shorty 16" A3, and I reckon I'll have to figure out which side of the handguard to put it (press with thumb or with fingers?) and also place it where I won't squeeze it during daytime shoots.
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Hehe. this was actually an issue. Where the tape switch would be accesible but out of the way in adequete daylight.
Most people will attach it smack in the center of the handguard which is VERY easily accidentally activated when gripping or firing the rifle.
The best placement I've found is on the right side on the upper half of the H. Guard at the very end by the front site and gas block.
With the tape switch attached here, you can grip the handguard as you normally do, and when the light is needed use your index finger to activate it. Very simple and effective.
I have a rail and a vert grip now so I mount the tape switch vertically 75% over the grip and 25% over the handguard/RAS. This allows me to grip the vert grip totally and activate the pressure switch at the bottom of the pad with my index finger just like a trigger. Works great.
Then I'll have to figure out a good, safe way to keep the rifle handy around the house or at night, but not underfoot the rest of the time. (I'm not sure the the wife thinks the AR fits in
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I keep mine with a full mag, chamber empty and always nearby in the house.