Just want something simple that isn't a total POS. Dont want a separate pad just a button on the end cap. Going on a MOE carbine handguard. Recommendations? I'm familiar with long range gear but I haven't delved into this stuff very much.
Good budget weapon light for 10.5
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Streamlight ProTac RM1. Uses either a AA or a CR123. Good throw on the light and comes with tape switch and clicky tail cap. Has a pic rail mount or can be attached to any Surefire Scout light mount. Can be found for around $100.
Inforce Lights would meet your criteria:
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INFORCE Tactical Flashlights – AR 15, Rifle and Pistol WML Lights
INFORCE Tactical Lights Are The Best Weapon Mounted Lights(WML) On The Market. Waterproof And Shockproof. High-Quality Performance Standards. For Military, Law Enforcement And Outdoor Use.
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Streamlight ProTac, but use the clicky cap because their wires fail quickly going to the pressure pad. That's about $110-ish. Or a Surefire 600/640DF is $200.
Dudes got a Balder O-light with green laser on here at the PX. Pretty good budget light I guess, but I don't own any so I don't know. A buddy of mine does and he seems to like em.
I went shooting with a guy that had a $40 flashlight attached to his gun in a regular 30mm scope ring. I kept expecting it to fail- but it didn't. He said it had been on his gun for a couple of years- and it was definitely brighter than my light that was made for shooting. Not sure that's recommended... but I do wish I would have got the name and model of that flashlight.
Streamlight, is the only real budget option if you want something legitimately reliable. The switches on Inforce light are a well known failure point. And Olight’s don’t hold up to serious use.
I dunno if this is budget or not but the Olight Odin Mini is my new jam. For 140.00 I don’t think it can be beat. Comes with 45 degree mlok offset with QD setup. 1250 lumen high output. Brother with his 400.00 sure fire setup was jealous.
Inforce Lights would meet your criteria:
INFORCE Tactical Flashlights – AR 15, Rifle and Pistol WML Lights
INFORCE Tactical Lights Are The Best Weapon Mounted Lights(WML) On The Market. Waterproof And Shockproof. High-Quality Performance Standards. For Military, Law Enforcement And Outdoor Use.
I have one of the original Inforce lights on my house rifle. It has never missed a beat. If the rifle will be used inside I would stay away from the stronger lights.
This one for $39 is rechargeable and can be used on off the weapon , rifle / pistol / whatever , installs / removes in seconds. The surefire has a few more lumens for 10X price. A pocket / hat bill clip makes it handy not mounted. I must have a dozen of these.
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I'm pretty close with the Arisaka Defense guys and they seem to recommend Streamlight, SureFire, and ModLite.
Be careful with the Streamlights on Amazon / eBay as there are a surprising amount of very, very good fakes that aren't durable enough to withstand recoil and won't fail until your return period has passed.
Be careful with the Streamlights on Amazon / eBay as there are a surprising amount of very, very good fakes that aren't durable enough to withstand recoil and won't fail until your return period has passed.
That’s where I bought my set up. Put the stream light on a Trex/Arisaka light bar to clear my suppressor. Added a cloud defensive switch and it’s been good to go. If it fails then I might invest into a mod light.
I've been really happy with my streamlight. It's a pretty expensive one with a laser I have on my mpx. I think it was $300-ish maybe just under that.
I forget that cheap on the hide isn't always the cheap I'm thinking of.
I would love a surefire but can't help feeling like I'm paying for a name and a reliable flashlight doesn't have to cost 300$.
A decent budget light would be the nebo / Iprotect line . And The Sportsman's Guide had a Crimson Trace on sale recently .
Second this. If you really want a tape switch later arisaka sells a tailcap adapter so you can use surefires pads. I have this on an 11.5 mounted to a magpul mlok light arm since the protac rail mount is compatible with SF m300 and m600 mounts. Works very well. Light output is good and has a fair amount of spill, which to me is desirable on a short rifle if you're setting it up for confined spaces
This is a fair deal for the setup.
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LCS And Streamlight® HLX Kit - Cloud Defensive
The Streamlight Rail-Mount HLX and Light Control System (LCS) combination is a fantastic option at a very low price. 1000 Lumens of very useable light from the HLX along with the robust design of the LCS. It’s hard to beat. The LCS provides the industries only hard mount for the Streamlight...
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It sure isThis is a fair deal for the setup.
LCS And Streamlight® HLX Kit - Cloud Defensive
The Streamlight Rail-Mount HLX and Light Control System (LCS) combination is a fantastic option at a very low price. 1000 Lumens of very useable light from the HLX along with the robust design of the LCS. It’s hard to beat. The LCS provides the industries only hard mount for the Streamlight...
Yes, this one if you can make the LCS fit on the moe handguard also. Otherwise, just the HLX and use the regular tailcap.This is a fair deal for the setup.
LCS And Streamlight® HLX Kit - Cloud Defensive
The Streamlight Rail-Mount HLX and Light Control System (LCS) combination is a fantastic option at a very low price. 1000 Lumens of very useable light from the HLX along with the robust design of the LCS. It’s hard to beat. The LCS provides the industries only hard mount for the Streamlight...
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