What's the most sturdy weapon light?

[zakmatthews]

I have a 14" Mossberg AOW with a picatinny rail along the top of the receiver. I need to mount a weapon light on this, but the Insight M3 that I've tried pops right off after the first round is fired. I need something more sturdy and solid.

Is there a weapon light that mounts with clamps or screws, as opposed to the spring-loaded arm that many lights mount with? Any recommendations for a better lighting solution. I'm not interested in forearm-mounted lights.

Thanks.

 

[withdrawn34]

Well, even though you say you're not interested, the forearm-mounted solutions like the Surefire one is going to be the most sturdy and durable over time. Of course, you do pay for this sort of capability.

 

[Silverado6x6]

Surefire by far, what you pay is absolutely worth it.

 

[Strykervet]

Surefire; make sure to get a WEAPON LIGHT, not just some flashlight. The bulb housing is shockproof. I can't remember the model number but it is an older model, plain black, and it is what we used in the Army. NEVER a problem, always worked, still does to this day. They have new ones, but this one I am talking about is great. The only problem, and minor considering we had PEQ2's, is that the IR filter works like crap (really not at all --you can read a map with it and it will keep your lens from breaking in the bush, but for $75 it is useless).

The weapon lights are designed to handle the recoil, very important on a shotgun. The one I mention will also mount on your rail no problem. No need for a dedicated mount.

Oh yeah, make sure to keep it stocked with fresh Surefire batteries. I got 100 lithium batteries cheap, and they don't cut it. They will dim fast and don't store well. The Surefire batteries have more amps (negligible numerically, but obvious lumens-wise).

Sorry I can't remember the model number, but it looks similar to a 6P. If they don't make it anymore and you can't get one at a police store, then any of their weapon lights that are rail mounted will suffice.

The LED is by far better --by far. Lasts longer and some really put out the light!

 

[zakmatthews]

Thanks for the advice so far. I guess I should add that my budget is $200 or less.

 

[swinokur]

Good place for brackets and lights

www.cdmgear.com
www.elzetta.com

 

[zakmatthews]

Thanks guys. I'm gonna try the TLR-1 C4.

 

[TechBrute]

You spent $200 on a tax stamp to save 4" of barrel, but you won't up the budget $100 for the Surefire? I'm not saying your choice isn't valid, just that I, respectfully, don't understand it.

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Is there a weapon light that mounts with clamps or screws, as opposed to the spring-loaded arm that many lights mount with? Any recommendations for a better lighting solution. I'm not interested in forearm-mounted lights.

Sure, there are several makes and models along with flashlight mounts that will allow you to adapt your 6P type light to the rail. These usually have 1" diameter tubes. The most cost effective mount I have found is with going with 1" scope rings to use as the mount for the light

Surefire; make sure to get a WEAPON LIGHT, not just some flashlight. The bulb housing is shockproof.

Actually, I have not any of the LEDs that don't work just fine under recoil. I have several Surefires and several other P6-accepting lights and P6 light modules from various makers. They all see to work equally well. I am not sure what makes the Surefire shockproof, but whatever it is seems to carry over to other brands and flashlight models.

Most of the lights these days are LED and if you have a choice, consider getting the LED instead of Xenon. LEDs don't heat up like the Xenon lights.

Don't get me wrong. Surefire makes great lights, but you pay through the nose for them.

 

[13mx]

There is no Tax Stamp on an AOW, Well its like $5 and you still have to wait for the ATF paperwork to process. Now if he were to put a stock on that gun it would then become a short barrel shotgun and he would have to re-submit the paperwork and pay $200.00. Crazy how that works. I would like to have one for my collection, and I here the ATF process is getting alot faster, It used to take around three or four months, now its less than 30 days. At least thats what I heard, I guess I will find out