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Posted: 4/8/2002 1:27:42 PM EDT
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"Surefire Light Man" or some such showed up on a board (here??) and claimed that the extra expense for the ninja/gunfighter flashlights is because "regular" flashlights can't handle the recoil without breaking.
I can't imagine that fabricating a bracket would be too tough, although I have never seen one. The commercial ones do have the advantage of allowing the light to be turned off immediatly, without reaching forward to the light-I could see that coming in handy. |
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Posted: 4/8/2002 1:33:08 PM EDT
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I did.
I used a beam shot laser mount to attach it. It came with two plastic pieces which protects the barrel from metal to metal contact. Cost me maybe $20 for the whole thing vs $150 and up. Glad to see another cheap bastard like me around. |
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Posted: 4/8/2002 1:35:33 PM EDT
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If in doubt, Duct Tape. [:D]
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Posted: 4/8/2002 1:42:32 PM EDT
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ilikelegs, where did you find that mount at? i would love to get one. and yep i am glad to be a cheap bastard.
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Posted: 4/8/2002 1:43:47 PM EDT
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i have seen in shotgun news a system built for this very reason.
it involved a simple clamp as in the same ones used on laser lights, and an extension switch that replaced the end cap whare the ateries go. adjust the light whare you want it set, and use the presure switch attachd to the handguard (velcro) to activate it. if i find a link ill let you know. |
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Posted: 4/8/2002 1:48:18 PM EDT
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That sounds HEAVY!, duct tape to handguard
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Posted: 4/8/2002 1:53:56 PM EDT
[#7]
I suppose a big hose clamp would be a removable option
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Posted: 4/8/2002 1:53:58 PM EDT
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Yes, but the crappiest SureFire or Insight M3 puts out a hell of a lot more light than a Maglite and weighs a hell of a lot less to boot.
I suppose you could use a Mini-Maglite, but then you have to deal with twisting the bezel to turn it off/on. |
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Posted: 4/8/2002 1:58:45 PM EDT
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twisting it on and off is not a big issue. I could save 100 bucks or more. rather have that money for other toys.
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Posted: 4/8/2002 2:04:05 PM EDT
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Try a 2AA maglight with zip ties and a rear pressure switch. The whole set up should cost a hell of a lot less.
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Posted: 4/8/2002 2:14:38 PM EDT
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[url=http://communities.msn.com/TheMarylandAR15ShootersSite/makeaflashlightmount.msnw]How to make an inexpensive flashlight mount[/url]
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Posted: 4/8/2002 2:58:20 PM EDT
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Fight4yourrights,
You have the right idea! For an even cheaper version start with the Surefire Nitrolen, about 45.00. Add a weaver ring and a M-3 adapter to the handgaurd. Since everybody has an extra ring around the total cost is about 65.00. For this you get a Surefire!!!! If you have green furniture on your Ar you can buy the green light for the same price. Looks cool. |
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Posted: 4/8/2002 3:06:57 PM EDT
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Oh, and I have test fired this with the bulb lit (hot - weaker) for about 100 rounds. Did fine w/the standard bulb.
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Posted: 4/8/2002 3:36:36 PM EDT
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posted by lojack ilikelegs, where did you find that mount at? i would love to get one. and yep i am glad to be a cheap bastard. I got it at a gun show here in Dallas. I got it when I bought a cheap ass laser for my cheap ass bastard self. It is the bracket for a 12 guage shot gun. I worked perfect for the flash light. Here is a web site. It has presure switches as well. I got one and had to switch the back end of the flash light. I spliced the wires and got some heat sheeths from Radio shack and used a hair dryer to shrink it. Works great and it was cheap. Look for the bracket sizes. [url]http://archtech.home.mindspring.com/LstPage2.html[/url] |
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Posted: 4/8/2002 3:38:04 PM EDT
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I like the Duct Tape idea...hehehe
medcop |
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