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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Weapons light mount question?

Posted: 8/29/2004 5:39:41 AM EDT

What side of your rifle do you mount your light on and why? I dont think it realy matters in the long run but was just curious.

Posted: 8/29/2004 7:17:34 AM EDT

[#1]

FWIW I put mine on right side (3 o'clock) so it won't take any peripheral vision away as it would if it was in front of my nose. I am right handed.

Debo

Posted: 8/29/2004 9:32:36 AM EDT

[#2]

As a righty, it is on my 3 o'clock because

1. Shooting around corners my light will be useful without exposing myself additionally.
2. Mounting on 6 o'clock interfers with shooting over cover and being able to rest your rifle on sandbags ect.
3. When carrying with sling, it will not rub against your body.

Posted: 8/29/2004 10:50:51 AM EDT

[#3]

Mine's on the right side (3 o'clock). Since I use a clickie tailcap, the switch is right there at my thumb when using the VFG.

Posted: 9/1/2004 4:44:08 AM EDT

[#4]

Left side. For support hand activation of the button.

I dont' trust wires.

Posted: 9/1/2004 4:57:44 AM EDT

[#5]

If the light obstructs your view it is a problem. Most of the quality optical sights are designed to be used with both eyes open, and if you are a righty and you have your light mounted on the left, its gonna obstruct your view somewhat.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Weapons light mount question?

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