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Posted: 9/6/2014 12:58:27 AM EDT
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I've put together two AR pistol builds - a 10.5" barreled pistol and a 7.5" barrel. One of them will become my 'car gun' in my little econobox commuter car. For this application, I'd like a small weapon light that I can mount in an offset mount - either a 1" tube or more likely a 0.9" tube. I'm thinking as small of light as reasonably possible, so probably a single CR123 battery. I also would like a light that is actuated from a tailcap switch.
So.......what lights fit the bill? Small, short, and light weight. |
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This might suit your needs. You can also get it with added infrared function for about $10-15 more. Starting around $107 I believe.
Inforce EDIT: Disregard OP. After further research, looks like they might have some issues. 
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This might suit your needs. You can also get it with added infrared function for about $10-15 more. Starting around $107 I believe. Inforce I have one of the original white light only versions and I like it. They have released a longer bodied 500 lumen version, but it takes 2x 123 cells. There is also a momentary only single 123 cell version, but the standard version is programmed to behave this way if the switch is held down for more than 1 second (I think is the time frame). I just wish they could come up with a 300 lumen or so version of the single cell WML, as other companies have done lately. There is also a new Elzetta single cell light, the Alpha model. I'm pretty sure they use a 1" tube as well. |
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I have one of the original white light only versions and I like it. They have released a longer bodied 500 lumen version, but it takes 2x 123 cells. There is also a momentary only single 123 cell version, but the standard version is programmed to behave this way if the switch is held down for more than 1 second (I think is the time frame). I just wish they could come up with a 300 lumen or so version of the single cell WML, as other companies have done lately. There is also a new Elzetta single cell light, the Alpha model. I'm pretty sure they use a 1" tube as well. Quoted:
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This might suit your needs. You can also get it with added infrared function for about $10-15 more. Starting around $107 I believe. Inforce I have one of the original white light only versions and I like it. They have released a longer bodied 500 lumen version, but it takes 2x 123 cells. There is also a momentary only single 123 cell version, but the standard version is programmed to behave this way if the switch is held down for more than 1 second (I think is the time frame). I just wish they could come up with a 300 lumen or so version of the single cell WML, as other companies have done lately. There is also a new Elzetta single cell light, the Alpha model. I'm pretty sure they use a 1" tube as well. Good to know. I'm trying to decide which model to get right now for my Tavor. Looking for something small and "light". Lol! ETA: Well crap. After seeing that thread on these lights, they sound like a POS. I'm not really into rolling the dice on these staying charged when not in use. |
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The Inforce won't work for me because it's rail mounted, not via an offset mount. (Due to the small pistol size and my grip, I need a "tubed" light that I can put in an offset mount). I'll take a look at the Elzetta single cell light. You can offset the Inforce. Any offset rail mount will work. I use the HSP Thorntail mount  " />
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Good to know. I'm trying to decide which model to get right now for my Tavor. Looking for something small and "light". Lol! ETA: Well crap. After seeing that thread on these lights, they sound like a POS. I'm not really into rolling the dice on these staying charged when not in use. Quoted:
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This might suit your needs. You can also get it with added infrared function for about $10-15 more. Starting around $107 I believe. Inforce I have one of the original white light only versions and I like it. They have released a longer bodied 500 lumen version, but it takes 2x 123 cells. There is also a momentary only single 123 cell version, but the standard version is programmed to behave this way if the switch is held down for more than 1 second (I think is the time frame). I just wish they could come up with a 300 lumen or so version of the single cell WML, as other companies have done lately. There is also a new Elzetta single cell light, the Alpha model. I'm pretty sure they use a 1" tube as well. Good to know. I'm trying to decide which model to get right now for my Tavor. Looking for something small and "light". Lol! ETA: Well crap. After seeing that thread on these lights, they sound like a POS. I'm not really into rolling the dice on these staying charged when not in use. I have the momentary only Inforce and I've never had problems with it draining batteries. Had it about 6 months and I'm on the same battery. |
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How about the Surefire M300 Mini scout.. small, lightweight and super compact. It runs on one CR123 battery for 1.5 hours and puts out 200 lumen. It comes with both the click tailcap and a pressure pad. there are plenty of offset mounts available for it.
Here is the M300 mini scout mounted on my 7.5" for size reference.. 
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The Inforce won't work for me because it's rail mounted, not via an offset mount. (Due to the small pistol size and my grip, I need a "tubed" light that I can put in an offset mount). I'll take a look at the Elzetta single cell light. Thorntail offset mount is made specifically for the WML and will offset it using very little rail space |
| The Rosch replaces the front-sight, thus eliminating that weight, as well as giving you a light mounted on the weapon's centerline. 250 OTF lumens roughly, guts made by Malkoff. Momentary-only, no way for it to drain the battery as the switch is mechanical and not digital. Weighs about 3oz and includes a front-sight. Nothing I have yet seen is a lighter way to have a front BUIS and a light that puts out meaningful light. |
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http://tangodown.com/shop/tangodown-front-sight-flashlight-adapter/
Requires the use of a Surefire X300, mini scout, or WML to work, but it does save space. No personal experience. |
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http://tangodown.com/shop/tangodown-front-sight-flashlight-adapter/ Requires the use of a Surefire X300, mini scout, or WML to work, but it does save space. No personal experience. That's a ghetto version of the sl1 and takes up more room and adds more weight... |
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I do like the concept of that front sight. It's done me a solid. Gene Malkoff makes the guts, Rosch Works machines the bodies. Great light. It's basically a Malkoff M31 and a front-sight all in one. Momentary-only, which I LOVE! Although you can get an adapter and run a Surefire clicky on it if you are inclined to. |
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