tactical rail + *non* tactical small flashlight?

[yhtomit]

I have (or had -- many of them were lost in a move) quite a few small LED flashlights, some of them quite powerful for their size, and whenever I got to the store I check out more. But, I'm stuck on AA batteries Yes, I know that through Surefire one can get the A123s at reasonable prices, but I have seen only scant mention of A123 rechargeables. I have lots of rechargeable AAs already, and lots of devices that use them.

So, I wonder: is there such a thing as a "tactical rail adaptor" so that a non-gun-specific small flashlight could be securely mounted to the rail on my XD45?

Alternatively, are there any "tactical" (mounting rail-friendly) lights based on AA batteries? I know the length of them makes it slightly unwieldy ...

And if anyone can supply positive information on either of these counts, I wonder if the slight extension under the barrel that the length of a AA light would necessitate should worry me; will blast from the muzzle harm a (metal, decently constructed) light?

As usual, my questions are naive, but I always enjoy the answers

Cheers,

timothy

 

[KC&97TA]

I used to have a G2 Surefire and used a Weaver scope ring around it to mount it to a rail on my AR-15. Something could be mocked from an inexpensive weaver ring. I know they sell presure pads for AA mag lights. As far as the light sticking out past the muzzle, it may just end up with gun powder residue on it, and be a pain to try and holster. Recoil from a .45 may affect a standard type light bulb.

The extreem bright white light that is produced by a Surefire type flash light is the desired effect, produceing blinding light that stuns is more of a key to take a hostile off guard, the secondary effect is positive target engagement.

I don't know if a Visible Light Illuminator (VLI) would work on a pistol. It is powered by 3 DL123 lithium or 6 "AA" batteries, (though the "AA’s" are not as bright). It is waterproof to a certain depth. The light was one of the first weapons mouted lights that I worked with. They retail at around $140 and have caught on now with the airsoft crowd just like everything else for the M16/AR-15.