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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:08:55 PM EDT
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Do you remove them before going to the range???? I do.Just seems to mall ninja like to have a gun with a flashlight at the range in broad daylight....but maybe I'm not tier 1 enough... 
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:09:36 PM EDT
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Lol FPNI.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:11:43 PM EDT
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Yep, I just take the flashlight.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:13:35 PM EDT
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Just got back from the range. Glock 19 with an SureFire x300
Shoot with and without it, since I carry it without a light, but at home it wears it. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:14:20 PM EDT
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The only time they come off is to replace the batteries. If some Fudd thinks I'm a mall ninja I don't give a fuck. He should get with the times.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:15:33 PM EDT
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Train like you would fight
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:16:41 PM EDT
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Only my HD AR has a light. It don't see the public range much. Classes and private ranges it goes to mostly, only because I don't want to listen to the fudds.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:18:03 PM EDT
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The guns with lights only get lights taken off to change batteries. Otherwise they get shot with the lights on, it helps me to know they will still be reliable with the lights attached. I've never seen it myself, but there are old wives" tales about guns that work 100% and then you attach a light and reliability suffers.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:19:51 PM EDT
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Train like you would fight So when you go to the range your running around seeking shelter while retuning fire? |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:22:05 PM EDT
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Everything stays on.
I only have lights on my ar-15 SBR, g-19, 870 shotgun. Everything else is bare bones. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:23:08 PM EDT
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Maybe I should leave the guns I would actually carry and use at home and just shoot single shot 22s so the FUDDs don't think I'm goofy.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:24:09 PM EDT
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Actually, I do often remove it to keep the lens from getting CAKED with fouling/powerburn. It's a real PITA to clean.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:25:16 PM EDT
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Train like you would fight So when you go to the range your running around seeking shelter while retuning fire? You don't? |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:25:22 PM EDT
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Do you remove them before going to the range???? I do.Just seems to mall ninja like to have a gun with a flashlight at the range in broad daylight....but maybe I'm not tier 1 enough... 
If you care about image that much when training, you are a mall ninja.... |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:26:08 PM EDT
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I don't take mine off.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:26:17 PM EDT
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Quoted: Do you remove them before going to the range???? I do.Just seems to mall ninja like to have a gun with a flashlight at the range in broad daylight....but maybe I'm not tier 1 enough... Of course you leave them on. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:26:19 PM EDT
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Train like you would fight So when you go to the range your running around seeking shelter while retuning fire? You don't? As long as you scan for threats you'll be ok. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:26:39 PM EDT
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Actually, I do often remove it to keep the lens from getting CAKED with fouling/powerburn. It's a real PITA to clean. Vaseline. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:27:58 PM EDT
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I'm glad I leave it on. It moved and got loose one day so I was able to fix the issue. Would have sucked if I needed it for the alien invasion.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:28:51 PM EDT
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As long as you scan for threats you'll be ok. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Train like you would fight So when you go to the range your running around seeking shelter while retuning fire? You don't? As long as you scan for threats you'll be ok. I bet you don't do 100 4 count side straddle hops before stepping up to the line, either. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:31:58 PM EDT
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Actually, I do often remove it to keep the lens from getting CAKED with fouling/powerburn. It's a real PITA to clean. And keep the lens of a $300-400 light from getting extra wear and tear when not needed...at least someone get it... |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:32:02 PM EDT
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Train like you would fight So when you go to the range your running around seeking shelter while retuning fire? No but I do crouch behind the bench in my banana hammock and fuzzy slippers. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:34:22 PM EDT
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And keep the lens of a $300-400 light from getting extra wear and tear when not needed...at least someone get it... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Actually, I do often remove it to keep the lens from getting CAKED with fouling/powerburn. It's a real PITA to clean. And keep the lens of a $300-400 light from getting extra wear and tear when not needed...at least someone get it... For fucks sake. Put a thin coat of vaseline on the lens when you go to the range for day light shooting. Wipe it and most of the fouling off afterwards. Have you actually used your weapon light to practice low light/no light shooting? |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:34:54 PM EDT
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I leave the flashlight on so it doesn't affect my sights.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:35:10 PM EDT
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Have a light on my HD AR and MC Operator. They stay on the firearm unless batteries need changing.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:35:16 PM EDT
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Actually, I do often remove it to keep the lens from getting CAKED with fouling/powerburn. It's a real PITA to clean. Vaseline. So smear the light with Vaseline rather then loosen 2 flat heads and just take it off...yeah that makes sense |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:35:51 PM EDT
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My holsters require the lights stay mounted. Rifle lights stay on too.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:36:19 PM EDT
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No. If I'm going to use a flashlight for HD I leave the weight on my gun to go shoot
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:36:37 PM EDT
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Train like you would fight So when you go to the range your running around seeking shelter while retuning fire? Yeah but it doesn't last very long before I get kicked out because most ranges don't let you shoot in only your underwear. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:36:44 PM EDT
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No. I shot both an AR and a pistol today that have weapon mounted lights and I left them on.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:36:59 PM EDT
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Do you remove them before going to the range???? I do.Just seems to mall ninja like to have a gun with a flashlight at the range in broad daylight....but maybe I'm not tier 1 enough... I can shoot in my yard, but, for longer than 100 yards, I generally go to the farm ( one field we can shoot is about 800 yards, the other goes to 1500, but I don't shoot that far ) or go to a friend's place that we can get 400 yards. All of those are private places. On the off chance that I go to a public range, I take my guns they way they are set up. I don't care what others think of me, not my guns, my clothes, my fat ass, or me, period. Life is easier if you don't give a shit. Live your life and do as you want. OP, just do what you want to do if it works for you, and the hell with what a stranger that you'll never see again thinks. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:38:45 PM EDT
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So smear the light with Vaseline rather then loosen 2 flat heads and just take it off...yeah that makes sense Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Actually, I do often remove it to keep the lens from getting CAKED with fouling/powerburn. It's a real PITA to clean. Vaseline. So smear the light with Vaseline rather then loosen 2 flat heads and just take it off...yeah that makes sense A thin coat on the lens protects it, it will still project light even, if diffused. Without the light attached my handgun fits like shit in my holster, I prefer to use my handgun as I carry it daily. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:39:19 PM EDT
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Never thought about taking mine off cause of what someone at the range may think about me. If I ever have to use it it will have the light attached so that's how I practice.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:40:52 PM EDT
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Train like you would fight I don't intend to fight paper targets from a bench. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:40:57 PM EDT
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My x300 looks like hell from practice with my edc. It's pretty melted on the top side.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:42:05 PM EDT
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Do you remove them before going to the range???? I do.Just seems to mall ninja like to have a gun with a flashlight at the range in broad daylight....but maybe I'm not tier 1 enough... lol, Delaware. (Sorry, couldn't resist) The lights stay on. No reason to screw with them Quoted:
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Train like you would fight So when you go to the range your running around seeking shelter while retuning fire? You don't? ^ This. You're only going to get so much benefit from just standing around shooting. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:42:53 PM EDT
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Actually, I do often remove it to keep the lens from getting CAKED with fouling/powerburn. It's a real PITA to clean. Vaseline. Chapstick. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:43:06 PM EDT
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[personal attack removed and warning issued - Paul]
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:43:10 PM EDT
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Yes and no. I don't store some of my weapons with the lights on because I use my Surefires for regular flashlight duties. I leave the mount on, though.
I've fired them with flashlights mounted and detached and I haven't noticed a significant difference in terms of accuracy. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:43:25 PM EDT
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I can shoot in my yard, but, for longer than 100 yards, I generally go to the farm ( one field we can shoot is about 800 yards, the other goes to 1500, but I don't shoot that far ) or go to a friend's place that we can get 400 yards. All of those are private places. On the off chance that I go to a public range, I take my guns they way they are set up. I don't care what others think of me, not my guns, my clothes, my fat ass, or me, period. Life is easier if you don't give a shit. Live your life and do as you want. OP, just do what you want to do if it works for you, and the hell with what a stranger that you'll never see again thinks. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Do you remove them before going to the range???? I do.Just seems to mall ninja like to have a gun with a flashlight at the range in broad daylight....but maybe I'm not tier 1 enough... I can shoot in my yard, but, for longer than 100 yards, I generally go to the farm ( one field we can shoot is about 800 yards, the other goes to 1500, but I don't shoot that far ) or go to a friend's place that we can get 400 yards. All of those are private places. On the off chance that I go to a public range, I take my guns they way they are set up. I don't care what others think of me, not my guns, my clothes, my fat ass, or me, period. Life is easier if you don't give a shit. Live your life and do as you want. OP, just do what you want to do if it works for you, and the hell with what a stranger that you'll never see again thinks. It's not an image thing. Or how I look...just if I know it won't be needed.why have it on.....I build and fix BMW race cars for a living so I guess it's just my mind set.....if it's not needed at the time it goes.... |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:43:46 PM EDT
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by leaving the flashlight on my handgun, i got to find out if it was a piece of shit or not. cheap weapon lights suck
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:44:27 PM EDT
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No.
Fouling is easily removed with a cotton swab and a little solvent. How are you supposed to know whether or not your gun functions with a weapon light attached without shooting it with the light attached??? Not to mention having a consistent weight, recoil impulse, etc. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:44:32 PM EDT
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Train like you would fight This 110%. Who gives a fuck what anyone else thinks. Let them have a gun that malfunctions or shoots different with a light on or off. J- |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:45:25 PM EDT
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And keep the lens of a $300-400 light from getting extra wear and tear when not needed...at least someone get it... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Actually, I do often remove it to keep the lens from getting CAKED with fouling/powerburn. It's a real PITA to clean. And keep the lens of a $300-400 light from getting extra wear and tear when not needed...at least someone get it... Chapstick on the lense before shooting. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:45:29 PM EDT
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My lights stay attached to the firearms they are mounted on 24/7 until it's time to swap batteries.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:45:39 PM EDT
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Seems pretty weak and pajama-boyish to worry about what other people think of what you've got on your guns.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:47:16 PM EDT
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So smear the light with Vaseline rather then loosen 2 flat heads and just take it off...yeah that makes sense Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Actually, I do often remove it to keep the lens from getting CAKED with fouling/powerburn. It's a real PITA to clean. Vaseline. So smear the light with Vaseline rather then loosen 2 flat heads and just take it off...yeah that makes sense You sir are a retard. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:47:45 PM EDT
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Always leave them on. If the light is going to die chances are it will be because of recoil. I want to know the lights I use can take it.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:48:16 PM EDT
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rifle lights have always stayed on. never had a pistol with rails until--literally--today (picked up my new CZ this afternoon). it honestly hadn't occurred to me not to practice with the gun in its normal configuration, but i guess the fouling argument makes sense.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:50:06 PM EDT
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Tim. The OP is a troll and or idiot. Don't mind him. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Actually, I do often remove it to keep the lens from getting CAKED with fouling/powerburn. It's a real PITA to clean. Vaseline. So smear the light with Vaseline rather then loosen 2 flat heads and just take it off...yeah that makes sense A thin coat on the lens protects it, it will still project light even, if diffused. Without the light attached my handgun fits like shit in my holster, I prefer to use my handgun as I carry it daily. Tim. The OP is a troll and or idiot. Don't mind him. Sooooo I'm an idiot because I don't see a need for a flashlight on a sunny afternoon at the range??? |
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