[WebHobbit]

Can someone point me to a website where one can buy a mount for revolvers underbarrel lug (such as a 686) that will accept a standard Mini-mag light?

Seems a simple molded plastic slip on deal would do just the trick. I just can't seem to find such an animal.

[VaughnT]

There was a big article in an old mag of mine where they discussed the issue at length.

The opinion was that a barrel-mounted light was out of the question on a revolver because it wouldn't take well to the hot gasses escaping the forcing cone/cylinder gap. The excessive heat and force of recoil would make short work of a flashlight.

One ingenious method of lighting a revolver was to use a short section of picatinny rail (1") to the bottom of the grip via the mounting screw. You could then mount a light using a standard light/scope ring.

The author found that this balanced the weapon nicely (I think it was a S&W 66) and allowed him to use any standard holster.

I love the idea. Picatinny rail is available from Brownells or your local smith (probably get a scrap piece for free). And I'd suggest a Surefire flashlight over a maglite. Even a Streamlight would be a better choice of weaponlight.

Let me know how it works out for you.

[WebHobbit]

So THAT"s why!

[Ron L]

I can't comment much on the mount iteslf, but I'd agree with VaughnT about the choice of lights. Unless you put one of the Luxeon Star replacement bulbs in a Mini Mag, you're seriously cutting yourself short on lighting power. You can get a drop-in bulb and put together a nice Mini Mag for probably around $50 and that'll take standard batteries. Or, you can go Surefire. Surefires seem to have more accessory mounts and such because of the widespread availability and popularity and they're even brighter with more "throw".