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Surefire 962 9v or 952 6v.
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How about the 962 [b]AND[/b] the 952. [:)]
The 962 if you want a beam with some reach for outdoor use, 952 if indoor is your primary application. I like them with throw lever mounts and push button caps. I like being able to take them off when I clean the gun, and I hate wires.
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I'm agree with Lumpy on this one. I've actually got (2) M-900A's right now that I'm in the process of replacing with 972's, 962's and 952's. The M-900A is nice but 9V lights can be way too bright in doors, especially when the light reflects off of a light colored wall (not too many people paint their walls black). I prefer not to have wires exposed (though there are exceptions to that rule - see below) and I like to take off lights when I clean as well (gotta love ARMS mounts).
I also agree with you whywork40. I used to think having the light and vert grip in one unit would be nice and now I'm starting to see it's not. The vert grip on the M-900 is a bit too long for my tastes and while the M-900A is very sturdy, I'd bet the Dieter CQD vert grip is even better.
My plan for weapons lights is:
- My HK-94A3 will get a 952SU04 with vert grip. The 952C is too long to use with this short carbine.
- My 16" bbl AR will get a 952C and 962C so I can have lights for indoors and outdoors. Also, I'm going to replace the KAC vert grip with a Dieter.
- My 20" bbl AR is a bit up in the air right now. That one will probably get a 972 but I haven't decided on a what configuration.
The M-900A is a really well made, well thought out light but it's just not for me. Once I get all my lights squared away, they're going to the EE.
C4iGrant hit the nail on the head - shock isolation is key to any good weapon light. I would never stake my life on a 6P mounted as a weapon light. Plenty of people have tried and had less than stellar results. On the other hand, quite a few people have tried the Surefire G2 and it's worked out well for them. But me, I always buy gear as if my life depends on it (since someday it might) and I hate screwing around with stuff. I like to buy something that will be reliable and durable and be done with it.
Hope that helps.