Playing around with a new and improved lite, 'cuz everyday there's a new and improved model, I started to get bothered with the shadow of the barrel. I'm right handed and guess that might play into this? I think with all the tech out there that cords are pretty antiquated. But assume that currently there's not much choice unless you like a button? So, how and where do you like to mount your light and how do you like to activate them?
On an AR platform, where do you like to put a light and how do you like to activate it?
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archeryrob
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I have a red light on the far end of the left side of my hand guard on y 5.56/223 upper. Push button on the back as my left hand is there when handling the firearm. Only used for predator night work.
CraigC
Sixgun Nut
Like them at the 2:00 position with a tape switch on top.
Lefty38-55
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Low out on the extended lightweight forend rail. Am left-handed, the momentary thumb switch is back on the rail just ahead of the upper receiver, @ 3 o'clock whilst looking downrange (recall I'm a lefty).
FL-NC
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3 or 9 position, momentary switch, either cable or tail cap.
gotboostvr
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10 o'clock if I'm using a button on the back of the light, 2 o'clock if I'm using a tape switch.
On shorty guns, I like throwing a TLR-1 on the top rail and using the factory toggle. It pairs nicely with a backwards MBUS front sight.
On shorty guns, I like throwing a TLR-1 on the top rail and using the factory toggle. It pairs nicely with a backwards MBUS front sight.
Chuck R.
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12 O'Clock, right in front of my FSB.
I find that position ambidextrous and barrier "neutral", meaning IF I can see the TGT through my sights, the odds are my lights not blocked.
I find that position ambidextrous and barrier "neutral", meaning IF I can see the TGT through my sights, the odds are my lights not blocked.
entropy
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10:00, button on the back of the light.
WestKentucky
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There’s only 1 place for a light, and that is in my left hand. I do not like weapon lights at all. If anything it is a beacon for intruders to immediately and effectively know your location so that they can target you with ease at their leisure and convenience as you continue shining the light all over creation looking for them while they laugh at you because again, it’s a beacon of “here I am, shoot here”. Light in left hand, gun in right. If I need a light I can tap the button with my thumb and maintain grip on the forearm. If I really need light I can turn the flashlight on and point it at what I want lit up and set it down to have light and free hands.
I also like the goofy description of somebody holding a light at max arms reach to throw off a shooter who they think will aim at the light. Thats pure comedy.
I also like the goofy description of somebody holding a light at max arms reach to throw off a shooter who they think will aim at the light. Thats pure comedy.
Lo-Profile
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10 o'clock, button on the back.
Have them on my HD pistol, shotgun and AR's
I don't use pressure switches, will get you killed.
Seen people give away positions accidently bumping the switch even for a second.
But they're definitely Tacti-kool
Have them on my HD pistol, shotgun and AR's
I don't use pressure switches, will get you killed.
Seen people give away positions accidently bumping the switch even for a second.
But they're definitely Tacti-kool
Armored farmer
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6 o'clock.
Tailcap switch
The light serves as a hand stop as well.
Tailcap switch
The light serves as a hand stop as well.
entropy
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That's the setup on my shotgun.
Pat Riot
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6 O’clock and tail cap switch.
American_Fusilier
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On ARs, I like lights at the 2 o'clock position, with a tape switch on top.
If I'm using the button on the bottom of the light, then I like the light in the 11 o'clock position.
If I'm using the button on the bottom of the light, then I like the light in the 11 o'clock position.
BIZERKO666
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10 o'clock back button, 2 o'clock w/pressure switch @ 12 o'clock
Space Ghost
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CraigC
Sixgun Nut
This argument never held up to scrutiny. If that's the case you're using it wrong, they have momentary switches for a reason. You ever been in the dark and have someone shine 1000 lumens in your face? Try it and see what you can see to shoot at. Since this is about AR's and not pistols, have you ever tried to hold a rifle and a flashlight at the same time? I did for years, that's why I have mounted weaponlights now.
trackskippy
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Same here. I have a pop off cover on the tail switch, too, eliminates unintended handling trips. Lights are great, but light discipline is just as critical as noise discipline, if not more so. The light will give you away well out of hearing range.
I tried the cable switches early on and didnt like them. Too busy on the gun and too easy to inadvertently/unintentionally grab or bump the switch. Always seemed fragile, too, and just something else likely to go wrong, especially with guns that get handled a lot.
Ive tried the handgun lights on a couple of AR's and it depends on what youre using. They are pretty handy and versatile. Not sure Id want one on a hard-use gun though. Definitely prefer the lights with the pressure-type switches over the lever-type. The pressure type are a lot less likely to be bumped on with handling, and the lever switches tend to lock on a lot easier.
Chuck R.
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When I seen that sort of response, I usually just ask them how much low light training and shooting have they done?
IMHO a HD weapon needs a light, target ID is paramount. A basic low light class goes a long ways in sorting out how to use one.
I also like a pistol light inverted on the top rail, located so that my thumb rides the lever when shooting. Red dot mounted @ lower 1/3 height, or higher, to clear it.
I have a couple with the light offset @ 1:30 o'clock because a light on the rail creates a shadow in the lower portion of a scope.
I have a couple with the light offset @ 1:30 o'clock because a light on the rail creates a shadow in the lower portion of a scope.
jmorris
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I used them a lot more before I could see in the dark. Pigs don't seem to have as good of a chance at avoiding me as they did when I was using lights.
Before that I mounted them in a number of places watching where that put the shadows and how it effected implementing supports and such.
Before that I mounted them in a number of places watching where that put the shadows and how it effected implementing supports and such.
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It's pretty amazing what's been done to the lowly 9mm. Awesome set up there Pat! That's gotta be a smooth running machine.
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You ever consider muzzle rise going away from the casted shadow? Great looking gear!
Pat Riot
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Thank you. It is. I like it very much. It’s ugly but it’s the most reliable semiauto carbine / rifle I have ever owned.
I also like the 6 O’clock position on my ARs. I just didn’t have photos. I also just use the tail cap switches on those as well.
