Weapon Lights Sub $200?

[DustyGmt]

What are the options? What are you guys using?

I was considering the streamlight pro tac with tape switch but I'm getting the impression their quality control is slipping as alot of people seem to be having issues with theirs.

A M600 Surefire scout is out of the question for me at this moment but I would like to upgrade from my maglite and want something that is compatible with a tape switch, preferably.

I've looked at some of what's out there but I have found out that being on this forum is a good way to find out about things that aren't exactly readily apparent in general internet searches...

 

[SharpDog]

I use dedicated weapon lights from Streamlight (TLR-1, TLR-2, TLR-4 and TLR-6) and Surefire (X300) for rifles, pistols and shotguns.

What gun are you wanting to mount it on ?

You can get tape switches for these:



https://www.streamlight.com/products/detail/index/tlr-remote-switches-for-long-guns



https://www.surefire.com/remote-tape-switch-for-weaponlight-5.html

 

[DustyGmt]

I use dedicated weapon lights from Streamlight (TLR-1, TLR-2, TLR-4 and TLR-6) and Surefire (X300) for rifles, pistols and shotguns.

What gun are you wanting to mount it on ?

An AR. 15" Mlok rail. 3oclock

 

[SharpDog]

An AR. 15" Mlok rail. 3oclock

https://smile.amazon.com/Streamligh...=B00L4EHZYU&psc=1&refRID=MRD3R1H7P3MCW3N04XMG

This is the 'Strobing', it's $130:



https://smile.amazon.com/Streamlight-69215-Strobing-Tactical-Locating/dp/B0077RHY6W/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=VZ16PWWEC75I&keywords=streamlight+tape+switch+rail+mount&qid=1567448469&s=gateway&sprefix=streamlight+tape+sw,aps,155&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVjVWTzZSWVFBS0NFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzEzMzUxSzBCNU1ONVVXQkFQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NzkwMDkxSk9aVU4xNFo1WjVNJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

I'm not sure if you need an M-Lok adapter with these, I always use pic rails. If you do they are less than $10:

https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=mlok+a...efix=mlok+adapter,aps,151&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_12

 

[FL-NC]

The ITI M3 with a rocker switch will do it. Also you could use a 1" diameter surefire like nitrolon or a 6P and a Viking Tactics mount and attach to your rail if you have a rail.

 

[Chuck R.]

Where and how are you mounting it?

I've gone SureFire X300s at a simple 12 O'Clock position forward of the FS and gone without the tape switch:





I've found that 12 O'clock is 'barrier friendly' in that IF I can see the sights/optic my light isn't obstructed.

 

[DustyGmt]

Where and how are you mounting it?

I've gone SureFire X300s at a simple 12 O'Clock position forward of the FS and gone without the tape switch:

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I've found that 12 O'clock is 'barrier friendly' in that IF I can see the sights/optic my light isn't obstructed.

Slick. Less bulky than 3 o'clock side mounted lights. Your light is in the $260 range though correct? I have a surefire G2L that there is a tape switch for but reliability seems hit or miss with alot of tape switch options it seems. Looks like you gotta spend around $300 to get bombproof reliability.

I have a Maglite XL200 in a GG&G 1" mount in the 3 o'clock position on one of my AR's. No tape switch but the way I grip the rifle allows for quick activation with my thumb. It has survived on my rifle the last 1000 or so rounds but I had one on there previously, same exact setup and it died cold one day. Light never functioned again. I'm guessing they aren't recoil rated...

I dont really know what direction to turn, I've been looking at lights for hours today. I just want decent, reliable light for around $150-$200. I wouldn't think it would be this hard to narrow down a couple options....

 

[DustyGmt]

Some decent options posted above though. Maybe I'll take my chances with the pro tac or the tl-r 1. I'm pretty sure they have a warranty so what the heck.

 

[Chuck R.]

The X300Us run right around $260 or so. Here's one for $269 delivered with 12 extra batteries:

https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-X30...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[Sebastian the Ibis]

I’d go for one of the inforce options. I don’t like those extraneous wires hanging out.