Options for mounting a light on my 1911 with no rail???

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Options for mounting a light on my 1911 with no rail???

Posted: 8/27/2004 1:31:39 PM EDT

I have a Springfield Armory full-size 1911 in stainless. Since this is a home defense gun, I'm thinking a light on it would be a good investment. Any opinions? Thanks.

Posted: 8/27/2004 1:40:17 PM EDT

[#1]

I am not sure what model but Surefire has one for 1911's with no rails. You could attach a Caspin Recon-Rail for $45 I believe, which adds a rail. I would suggest the Surefire if this is your dedicated home defense gun, but if you use it for carry I would not.

Posted: 8/27/2004 1:43:30 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
I am not sure what model but Surefire has one for 1911's with no rails. You could attach a Caspin Recon-Rail for $45 I believe, which adds a rail. I would suggest the Surefire if this is your dedicated home defense gun, but if you use it for carry I would not.

Yeah the Caspian recon rail makes the most sense if you are handy tapping threads or know a good gunsmith. They even make the rail in titanium, as well as aluminum and steel.

caspian arms

Posted: 8/27/2004 1:52:59 PM EDT

[#3]

Here is the Surefire light.www.surefire.com/maxexp/main.pl?pgm=co_disp&func=displ&sesent=00&carfnbr=108

It is $280, so it would be cheaper to buy the rail and an Insight Tech M-3 Light.

Posted: 8/27/2004 1:59:46 PM EDT

[#4]

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Here is the Surefire light.www.surefire.com/maxexp/main.pl?pgm=co_disp&func=displ&sesent=00&carfnbr=108

It is $280, so it would be cheaper to buy the rail and an Insight Tech M-3 Light.

That sure is an odd arrangement isn't it

Posted: 8/27/2004 2:01:57 PM EDT

[#5]

I would buy the Surefire light if it was easy to remove, is it?

Posted: 8/27/2004 2:55:08 PM EDT

[#6]

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I would buy the Surefire light if it was easy to remove, is it?

My understanding is fasteners still have to be drilled and tapped, just in a different place. Seems like a complicated solution to a simple problem. You still could not use an M3, M6 etc. Seems too expensive for what it is.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Options for mounting a light on my 1911 with no rail???

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