Surefire Classic Weaponlights, AR, front sight-mounted

[Harold Mayo]

Is anyone using one of the lights mentioned in the title? I'm thinking of the 974, specifically. If you're using one, have you had any problems?

[NMshooter]

If this is the one I am thinking of, a bezel joined to a body with a funny looking "L" shaped piece, I have used one before.

Did not own it, but the owner liked it, never had problems that he mentioned.

I liked it, but I prefer a 951/961 in a LaRue mount, so I can reach the tailcap button with my thumb.

Not a bad unit if in good condition and the price is right, mounts to any front sight base.

The tape switches tend to get mushy after a lot of use, check the cord for wear too, it can be replaced if necessary.

[Harold Mayo]

Everyone is going to the offset ones molded into handguards, ones mounted with VFG or ones mounted on a rail and offset but I prefer something between the front sight and the barrel and this is really the only one that currently fits the bill. I just don't see them, anymore.