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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best off-set mount (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 12/28/2005 11:39:15 AM EDT
| I did a search but couldn't find what I was looking for. In your opinion, what light mount would be the best for use on the right side of the weapons' forgrip to be activated with my weak thumb. (I'm a righty) Or is a pressure switch on the VFG the way to go? |
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The Daniel Defense and Viking Tactics offset mounts are two excellent all-in-one choices: Viking Tactics - img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/315352/lights773.jpg Daniel Defense - img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/315352/lights772.jpg Or you can also go with a YHM offset mount off of 3 or 6 o'clock to get a comfortable reach 
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I have the Viking Tactical mount and it is great. IT puts the light real close to the rail so it is streamlined. The only down side is it is plastic and the set-screws holding the light are a little cheesy IMO. Also, non-quick detach is a no-go for me. Can anyone that has both the Viking and the DD tell me if they put the light in the same position, i.e. really close to the rail? Does anyone have a pic of the gap using the DD? FYI, the YHM offset rail put my light WAY to far from the rail for me. There was like a 3/4" gap. |
See above question. If you want try a YHM again I have a no hassle return policy if it doesn't fit your needs. I also have the lg. head thumbscrews for the offset mounts as well. |
| I was searching around and found this from GG&G. Might be worth looking into. It's kinda pricy though. I see Impact Guns has it for $60. Maybe one of the dealers on this sight can do better. I would possibly be interested in it too if the price was right. |
Is this the one you are talking about? It doesn't look have a quick disconnect feature? Does look like it would mount close in, maybe almost too close?  PICATINNY SIDE-MOUNT ADAPTER |
Yes, that's it, and there's no q.d. feature with it. I'll get pics snapped today so you can see how close it sits. |
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Ok, I don't see a tapeswitch, how do you activate it up there? I did 8 hours of CQB training today, mostly lowlight. I think I am going to have to shell out the cash for the Surefire tailcap that has both the button and tape switch. Even w/ an offset mount, it is hard to reach the light w/ your thumb when you are holding the weapon at odd angles, peaking around corners, etc. $90 for a tailcap is hard to stomach though... |
Grab the VFG with my left hand. Thumb straight up ala Fonzie... I hold the gun that way anyway. It allows me to "drive" the gun more effectively. The light would also work on the nine-o-clock rail as well. But in this position I can reach the light, and it doesn't interfere with the forward sling mount when I run a three-point. If it were the two cell X2 I might not be able to reach it, or have to move it aft. It is also far enough forward it doesn't shadow off the FSB. (one of the advantages of the longer X3) Some will run it on the three-o-clock rail because it is better for "slicing the pie" going through doorways, but I've found it depends on which side you slice from. Few of the guys I run with use tape switches. I think Pentagon products are great, and the price tag is much more palitable to poor cops - and everyone else - then SureFire. |
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Huh, still having a hard time picturing that, unless you have REALLY long thumbs  I need to be able to bi-lateral transition, so that wont work. I don't really want to go tape switch, but I think I'm going to have to. At least the new surefire tailcap has a button along w/ the tape switch. |
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Has anyone ever seen a mount that stays on the gun but allows a flashlight to be quickly disconnected? It would be nice to pull my stinger from my duty belt and put it on the rifle for longer periods of illumination instead of burning up lithiums. It wouldn't be used for CQB, but more for keeping light on possible knuckleheads until we get a situation figured out. |
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Well, since no one has heard of one, I'll change this post to a plea to any of the manufacturers that read this site to please look into creating a mount like this. I think that it would work best with a throw mount so you don't waste time spinning a thumbscrew to snug down the light. |
We have them in stock if you need one. email: [email protected] BrightFlashlights.com |
IM sent. |
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Psst...don't tell anybody, but... I have seen the concept pics of LaRue's new 1" off-set light mount. They are in production and should be going thru the anodizing process right now. It will feature his locking throw lever and "built tank tough" construction. Folks, I think he's got another winner on his hands. I expect that mine should be here any day now.....I have been bugging him about it so long, mine should come in a presentation case with my initials engraved on it. And a pretty girl to mount it for me. 
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The only piece of LaRue gear I own is the light mount, but I have to say it's built like a tank! I can see why there is so much uproar whenever LaRue introduces a new mount/rail/sight. |
I think you'll be pretty happy. I bought it because when I switched to the TD grip, with the standard ARMS mount I had trouble reaching the switch. The LaRue mount lowered the light to the perfect location. |
[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best off-set mount (Page 1 of 2)
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