Guyon
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Couple of questions:
Put an Insight Technologies M3 tac-light on my 870 a while back. Am able to easily manipulate the rocker switch with my fore-end hand, but of course, that all changes when cycling the action since the light is attached to the mag extension.
(1) Anybody use the ITI/Streamlight Long Gun Remote (pressure switch)? Was kind of ambivalent about putting a light on the shotgun in the first place. Am downright wary of putting a loose cord on it. How much play does this remote have? What's the likelihood of it hanging up on something? On getting caught by the fore-end when cycling the action?
(2) While looking for info on Question 1, I read in one or two back posts here that the M3 *isn't designed* to handle 12 gauge recoil. True? Mine hasn't failed so far, but I'm interested in other reports. Anybody have experience regarding the reliability of an M3 on a shotgun?
I wonder: why would they make M3 brackets for shotguns and market the lights for such an application if they can't take the shock? I recall that the instructions said to check the back plate to make sure it was the newer design (for greater recoil). Apparently, some of the old back plates malfunctioned/popped off when firing. From these instructions, I assumed the the M3s were now "shotgun ready."
I know there's the M3X now, as well as plenty of Surefire options, but am not presently prepared to spend that kind of cash--especially if the M3 *can* handle an 870's recoil reliably.
Put an Insight Technologies M3 tac-light on my 870 a while back. Am able to easily manipulate the rocker switch with my fore-end hand, but of course, that all changes when cycling the action since the light is attached to the mag extension.
(1) Anybody use the ITI/Streamlight Long Gun Remote (pressure switch)? Was kind of ambivalent about putting a light on the shotgun in the first place. Am downright wary of putting a loose cord on it. How much play does this remote have? What's the likelihood of it hanging up on something? On getting caught by the fore-end when cycling the action?
(2) While looking for info on Question 1, I read in one or two back posts here that the M3 *isn't designed* to handle 12 gauge recoil. True? Mine hasn't failed so far, but I'm interested in other reports. Anybody have experience regarding the reliability of an M3 on a shotgun?
I wonder: why would they make M3 brackets for shotguns and market the lights for such an application if they can't take the shock? I recall that the instructions said to check the back plate to make sure it was the newer design (for greater recoil). Apparently, some of the old back plates malfunctioned/popped off when firing. From these instructions, I assumed the the M3s were now "shotgun ready."
I know there's the M3X now, as well as plenty of Surefire options, but am not presently prepared to spend that kind of cash--especially if the M3 *can* handle an 870's recoil reliably.