I need a good weapon light

[trbon8r]

I'm looking at getting a quality weapon light to be used on a Colt 6920 with Knight's RAS rail system. To get a good light, am I really stuck having to pay $350 for a Surefire, then suffer the indignity of having to pony up another 80 bucks for their picatinny rail switch? Seriously? $400+ for a small flashlight and a switch?

I don't want cheap Chinese junk, and if I have to spend the $400 I will. At the same time, I'd rather not get taken to the cleaners if there is another quality alternative that is more affordable.

 

[Indiana Jones]

If it lights up use it. If you want it I survive hell and light up during and after get a Surefire. I was given one as a gift that was Army issue around 2008. Thing is a TANK.

 

[jimbobborg]

1" scope ring, $5 LED light from Advanced Auto. Total: $20.

 

[Streetgang]

My Surefire is one of if not the first model and was issued in the late 90's and still going strong. I recently upgraded it to LED and added an extension tube so I can use a third battery for longer life. While I was at it I upgraded a 3D cell maglight to LED and the output is amazing compared to the incadescent.
I got the parts from Lighthound and highly recommend them. The service was fast and he's got a good reputation on the flashlight forum (Yep, it's true. There are folks out there who are as engaged with flashlights as we are with firearms.)
They sell lights and parts to build your own and the prices are much better than Surefire. Worth a look IMHO.

 

[Indiana Jones]

My Surefire LED conversion is $300. Sad

 

[mvee]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Surefire-M9...6639?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6a380b1


Check ebay. Some of the older models are selling for a lot less than retail

 

[Dave MP]

How about this one, endorsed by Chad himself?
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=71924

 

[Schwabe]

I have a tacstar T6 on my shotgun and went through 200 shells on the range. Light is good - cost about $40 at Midway.

 

[erwos]

Have you ever considered something like a G2/G3 LED setup, with a VTAC mount and a tape switch?

 

[haoleboy]

Look into the Streamlight TL-2 lights. Aluminum body, incandescent or LED, push button tail switch, and bright as hell on 2 cr123 batts.
I have it on the rt side rail and my fore grip is positioned under and behind the light so that I can operate the push button with my left thumb.

Best part, you can find them for $50 all over the interwebs and about $65 or so for the LED models.

 

[HarCo.45]

If you order from Larue they have an offset mount that lets the light ride tight between the rails... I just recently put this on my 6940 and love it. Its a little cheaper than buying them separate. Highly recommended...

 

[lx1x]

its a light and a weapon..

i have streamlight for my hg which i can put on the rails on the ar's if i wanted to.

 

[montoya32]

I am not a fan of the grip switches. I feel like you could accidentally engage the light at an inopportune time. I prefer putting the light at the 9 o'clock position and turning it on with my thumb or index finger.

 

[clandestine]

Pistol type lights suck for Rifles and Carbines in my experience so no Insight, Stramlight, or SUrefire Pistol Lights. The operation of the tabs are NOT natural and easy to manipulate under stress.

Get a Surefire Dedicated Rifle Light, Surefire G2 with Offset Mount, P.A. Surefire Clone (These are Chinese), Elzetta with Offset Mount, or my favorite.....The ENFORCE Weapons Light.

 

[Streetgang]

Here's a deal on a free 5.11 ATAC light with the purchase of a 5.11 jacket. I have no affiliation with LA Police Gear but have had good service from them.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact...p4NjotJp-UFyy79kg0MXHJomLR0OjcMtL1Fm42n1RdA==

 

[SecurityOperator]

Personally I have a Fenix TK12 with an Offset attached with the light at the 4 o'clock position with a thumb switch. I have used it for range shooting and combat shooting. It's taken a beating and haven't had an issue with it.

 

[LineofSight]

Surefire G2, M79 mount and off brand pressure pad for $120. Next light I'll purchase is what Chad started a thread on...it looks great and is affordable.

Check Dave MPs post up top.

 

[04RWon]

Another vote, surefire g2x, 200 lumen, uses cr123's, vltor makes a nice mount. Total maybe 100bux. You can go cheaper if need be on the mount.

 

[Blue Falcon]

Pistol lights work great on my ARs and I use them in nightfire carbine classes. I personally like streamlights.

 

[Jack Gordon]

Pistol lights work great on my ARs and I use them in nightfire carbine classes. I personally like streamlights.

Nope, not good enough. You need to spend another 300 bucks to be one of the cool kids.