My El Cheap-O weapon light set-up.

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Posted: 5/5/2004 6:31:09 PM EDT

Well, cheap comparatively. Everything on this weapon was found on the EE and generally at a great price.

Anyway, here is my Tango Down Vert Grip, First Samco Light Mount, SF G-2 body, SF Z32 shock isolated bezel, Brightflashlight's pressure pad tailcap and an old assed inner tube! Works like a charm!

I am happier than a pig in shit! (Genuine Alabama Euphemism, TM.)

Posted: 5/5/2004 6:38:03 PM EDT

[#1]

That's good sh'ite right there! What'd you save, about $300?

Posted: 5/5/2004 6:41:26 PM EDT

[#2]

Light is good

Posted: 5/5/2004 6:45:47 PM EDT

[#3]

All of the light related stuff and vert grip was about $120... A bit more patience and shopping around could have trimmed a few more bucks but I am not one to delay gratification.

It works. I like it.

Posted: 5/5/2004 6:49:31 PM EDT

[#4]

Silly me, and I didn't think anyone from Alabama could spell "Euphemism". Just kidding! Don't come down here shootin' up the place.

Nice gun! What's a Dango Down?

Posted: 5/5/2004 6:50:40 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Silly me, and I didn't think anyone from Alabama could spell "Euphemism". Just kidding! Don't come down here shootin' up the place.

Nice gun! What's a Dango Down?

1. Spell check.

2. Whoops! LMAO!

Posted: 5/5/2004 8:22:03 PM EDT

[#6]

I have nearly the same setup, but I used a M2 HA bezel.

Posted: 5/5/2004 8:50:31 PM EDT

[#7]

I have the same light setup, and I LOVE it. All I need is a good quad-rail to replace my Fobus M33s now.

Posted: 5/5/2004 9:26:21 PM EDT

[#8]

Copycat! Just kidding looks great!

Posted: 5/5/2004 11:32:39 PM EDT

[#9]

Looking good, and the EE is always a great place to find a bargain.

I'm curious as to why you put inner tube on the TD- Did the pressure pad switch not fit the TD's groove? I have a TD also but all my SureFires are "P" cap models.

Posted: 5/6/2004 1:07:00 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Copycat! Just kidding looks great!

www.hunt101.com/img/140673.jpg

Nah, the questions I asked you were purely academic.

Quoted:
Looking good, and the EE is always a great place to find a bargain.

I'm curious as to why you put inner tube on the TD- Did the pressure pad switch not fit the TD's groove? I have a TD also but all my SureFires are "P" cap models.

Well, it fit inside the recess but it sure wasn't gonna stay. I assume the SF pads actually slide in better and fit securely?

Posted: 5/6/2004 4:37:50 AM EDT

[#11]

Cool setup. Do you not worry about the cord getting hung up on anything?

Posted: 5/6/2004 10:50:45 AM EDT

[#12]

FiveO,
I am in the process of doing a similar project. I was wondering if you remember the inner tube diameter that you used on the tango down? Just want to save myself a little trial and error.
Thanks

Posted: 5/6/2004 1:36:29 PM EDT

[#13]

anyone?

Posted: 5/6/2004 1:50:21 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Cool setup. Do you not worry about the cord getting hung up on anything?

Actually, yes. I am gonna figure some way of securing it close to the rail panel... Perhaps some high tech duct tape if nothing else.

Quoted:
FiveO,
I am in the process of doing a similar project. I was wondering if you remember the inner tube diameter that you used on the tango down? Just want to save myself a little trial and error.
Thanks

I do not remember (it was left over from my granola fueled college mountain biking days) but the box is in the trash at home. I'll let you know. I warn you the damned thing was a BITCH to get on. You would think a mountain bike tube would be bigger but perhaps a road bike tube is thinner and more easily stretched?

Anyway I'll post it for ya.

Posted: 5/6/2004 1:55:07 PM EDT

[#15]

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Actually, yes. I am gonna figure some way of securing it close to the rail panel... Perhaps some high tech duct tape if nothing else.

Hint: Ranger Bands work very well for this application. They are strips of inner tube (say from a bike) - kinda like fat thick black rubber bands. They are secure, don't melt, can be repositions/removed at will, and don't leave a sticky residue behind.

Posted: 5/6/2004 2:06:29 PM EDT

[#16]

Let there be light!

Posted: 5/6/2004 2:37:20 PM EDT

[#17]

What? No duct tape?

Posted: 5/6/2004 2:59:25 PM EDT

[#18]

Skeeter it is a 26x1.75 A/V

Thanks for the comments, all.

Posted: 5/7/2004 2:01:57 PM EDT

[#19]

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Cool setup. Do you not worry about the cord getting hung up on anything?

Actually, yes. I am gonna figure some way of securing it close to the rail panel... Perhaps some high tech duct tape if nothing else.

Here is how I have my lights wire tucked away. A piece of rubber fuel line cut lengthwise, slid over the wire, then tucked under the rail panel. It pops right in there between the grip and the panel!

Posted: 5/7/2004 2:19:27 PM EDT

[#20]

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Cool setup. Do you not worry about the cord getting hung up on anything?

Actually, yes. I am gonna figure some way of securing it close to the rail panel... Perhaps some high tech duct tape if nothing else.

Here is how I have my lights wire tucked away. A piece of rubber fuel line cut lengthwise, slid over the wire, then tucked under the rail panel. It pops right in there between the grip and the panel!

www.hunt101.com/img/150824.jpg

www.hunt101.com/img/150826.jpg

You 'da man! Gonna look into that!