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Posted: 10/19/2003 4:06:45 AM EDT
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Over heats rifle.
No free float. No vertical grip. Heavy. Has issues with fit if you use an ARMS 38ex rail. Check the equipment exchange for the best price. |
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Posted: 10/19/2003 6:05:53 AM EDT
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ok Devl what do you reccomend in a light
i didnt know there were so many bad points about this light system |
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Posted: 10/19/2003 6:28:06 AM EDT
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There will be a list of disadvantages to any light you might get. These are just ones for the M500. Its not to say it is a bad system, it isnt. But what Dev says is true. If you dont want a free floating rail system or forward grip, the M500 is a great set up. The FF rail system plus light does offer advantages, but also cost a lot more in total. So everything is a trade off...
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Posted: 10/19/2003 6:35:35 AM EDT
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The 500A is a convenient, no wires set up that is always with the gun. For daylight prectice and to save a few ounces you can remove the batteries and lamp module and put in the supplied plug. If you do not want a vertical grip, it is not a bad system and costs a lot less than a RAS plus a separate light. The dual heat shielded handguards do retain a lot of heat, but if you are firing only semi auto, it probably is not an issue.
Here's the one I just sold: [img]http://photos.ar15.com/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?iImageUnq=6380[/img] [img]http://photos.ar15.com/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?iImageUnq=17793[/img] |
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Posted: 10/19/2003 6:55:05 AM EDT
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it will be on a semi only rifle
but i will go through around 600-1000 rounds in a shooting session with my buds im not sure i want the vertical yet i have mixed feelings about it what i should do is buy another carbine and put a RIS on it have one vertical and one w/o :) |
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Posted: 10/19/2003 8:05:11 AM EDT
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Quoted: what i should do is buy another carbine and put a RIS on it have one vertical and one w/o :) Now you are starting to learn... [;)] |
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Posted: 10/19/2003 2:04:05 PM EDT
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Yeah, he is catching on real fast!!!
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Posted: 10/20/2003 5:39:37 PM EDT
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I've got one of those for sale.
Surefire M500A forearm light for the Car-15/M-4. Box, Red lens filter, 1 set of batteries. $350.00 |
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Posted: 10/20/2003 6:22:41 PM EDT
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The M500 isn't that heavy.
I would also suggest removing one or both of the heat shields on the upper handguard. That will increase airflow signifigantly. I have my M 500 mounted so the light is on the lower handguard. |
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Posted: 10/21/2003 3:14:46 PM EDT
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I agree the M500 isn't that heavy.My AR did weigh a ton when I had that and a Redi-Mag installed.It is great if you don't use a vertical grip or like to hold the front of your lower receiver.I sold mine only because I still prefer to use the vertical grip.You can find them new on the E&E for about $325 or about $280-$300 used.
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Posted: 10/23/2003 5:05:06 AM EDT
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Here's one: [url]http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=25&t=184029[/url]
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Posted: 10/24/2003 5:45:23 PM EDT
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The M500 is not heavy at all and I have had no overheating problems. It is an excellent, single unit light. No external wires or pressure switches to mount. I shot close to 1000 rounds a day in my qualification course for my PD and had no complaints with it at all. I would highly recommend it. I bought mine at a local shop when I got my Bushy and it was around $375.
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