Surefire 623G forend (Mossberg 500/590) - old style?

[Average Guy]

I'm looking at a "Surefire 623G" forend for Mossberg 500/590 shotguns (it says 623G right on the box) but I can find no info on it on Surefire's site. It has the pressure pad and the on/off rocker switch like the current 623FGA, but not the gray rubber insert. It just *looks* like an older model.

Can anyone confirm? Anyone have comments about it?

[Average Guy]

Well, in case anyone cares, I got the forend and it's a "Laser Products Corp." weaponlight. That company became Surefire. It must have been old stock (Surefire didn't reply to my email), because it came in the factory box with a new light assembly, battery and even a switch blocker. Sure, it doesn't look as nifty as a newer Surefire, but the price was right and it works like a charm.

Now don't you feel better? :)

[jthuang]

Good pickup. I got a newer 617FA in exchange for my 617F (also marked Laser Products) in a warranty repair from Surefire.

How is that light working with the bayonet lug and sling stud mounted directly in front of the light?

[Average Guy]

I got a newer 617FA in exchange for my 617F (also marked Laser Products) in a warranty repair from Surefire.

Sweet. I thought about asking whether they had a trade-up option, but then decided it didn't matter.

How is that light working with the bayonet lug and sling stud mounted directly in front of the light?

The sling doesn't get in the way because I have a Spectre Gear side sling mount plate and a 3-point sling.