So I've got my search for a light for my 870 w/ 18" barrel setup narrowed to two choices.
1) Mount a Streamlight TLR-1 to a Nordic barrel/mag tube clamp out near the end of the barrel and use the Streamlight remote coil switch.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/m24shooter/sjhardware/bayofrrtwm.jpg
(minus the bayonet, you get the idea)
http://www.tacticalshotgunner.com/images/products/lights/lights-mounts-and-rails/46146.jpg

2) Use the FAB fore end with rails and mount the TLR-1 to this.

http://173.74.246.25/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/fab.jpg

I would prefer the fore end mounted light for simplicity sake but does the TLR-1 mounted to the fore end cast too much light and/or a shadow in the barrel?  Is the light in the way of a normal grip on the fore end?

Has anyone used the remote coil switch?  I'm leery about having a wire dangling off my HD shotgun.

Here is my vote:



No, it does not get in the way of my forearm use.  It does throw quite a shadow, but the TLR-1 has a lot of 'sidesplash.' If I am indoors, there is more than enough splash to see into the shadow.

I dont like coiled wires handing off any gun.  They get pulled and caught on just about everything and just adds more stress to the situation.

I hate pressure switches myself.  I would rather have that light on the forearm.  I prefer to have lights mounted on the right side as to no obstruct vision but I don't know about the shadow.  That's how I run with my carbines.  I think I am going to be stuck with a Surefire forearm.