Shotgun/Rifle Light

[Parks 788]

Never been terribly interested in getting a light for my AR or shotgun. Jsut had other stuff I wanted and not really at the top of my mind. Now, sorta wanting to get something. Not sure if I should go with my one on my Daniel Defense or Rem 870. I have both readily available in my home for use if needed. My thought is get a light for my 870 first as it is more of a close range where a light would be more useful. Or is my thought process off?

If you only bought one light would it go on your AR or Shotgun? As for budget, haven't really researched them as don't know what direction I'm going yet. Thinking spending in the $300 range should get me some quality. What beam pattern is best for these appliactions? Types of switches that are easies to operate and reliable? I really love flashlights just don't know much about them for long guns. What say you?

 

[Glock 'em down]

I have a Streamlight TLR-RM1 on my Mossberg 500. Love it.

 

[HoLeChit]

While he isnt the end all source of information, I really like how Lucas Botkin presents things. He makes it easy for people, whether they have zero experience, or lots of experience. He also presents quality options for people with a budget, which is a nice change from your average "Buy a $600 surefire and a DBAL and stop being a poor".
Solid info in general.



With a $300 budget I would buy a $100 floodlight for the shotgun, and a high output long throw light for the AR with the rest. In general, if you can't see it, you can't hit it. Or at least, you can't decide if you wanna hit it.

For the 870 and $100, This is what I would get:
Mount:

Remington 870 Sling & Flashlight Mount|Remington 870 Flashlight Mount|GG&G Tactical Accessories

GG&G’s unique design of the Remington 870 Sling and Flashlight Combo Mount provides an easy way to mount a tactical flashlight without interfering with the sling. Click or call GG&G at 800-380-2540

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G2 Tactical Flashlight Mount | Mounting Ring for Surefire G2 and G3 Flashlights|GG&&G Tactical Accessories

GG&G manufactures a G2 Flashlight Mounting Ring designed to fit Surefire G2 and G3 flashlights. Our inexpensive yet rugged dovetail mounting interface works great.

www.gggaz.com

Light:

https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Tactical-Single-Output-Flashlight-tailcap/dp/B009F7J8RA/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=surefire+weapons+light&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-6

Just use the thumb to actuate the switch.

For the DD with $200:
Assuming you have Mlok:

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-89009-2000-Lumen-Rechargeable-Weapon-Mounted/dp/B0BVT78KN1/ref=sr_1_31?keywords=surefire+weapons+light&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-31

Eventually, I would upgrade to a surefire/modlight/Malkoff for the DD and move the streamlight to the rooty tooty point n’ shooty. Then you can have the Surefire G2 as a nice pocket flashlight.

Or, I would do the same setup as the 870, but with this:

M61 MD2 Flashlight – Malkoff Devices

Black Type III Hard Anodized Malkoff MD2 Flashlight with Malkoff M61 SHO or M61. The On/Off switch is a forward clicky with momentary function. Outputs and Draws of Drop-ins Drop-in (Tint) 3.8 Volts 6 Volts 7.2 Volts 9 Volts M61 SHO Cool 5700K Amp Draw 650 lumens 11K Lux (candela) 2.2 A 750...

malkoffdevices.com

Kinda leaning towards the latter, you can always upgrade later and you'll end up with a BA flashlight. I think Malkoff bodies take the 20tpi surefire XM tailcaps, which will provide a nice switch later on. Or, you just upgrade to a more purpose made weaponlight with integrated mount and you have a real nice pocket flashlight.

 

[bushmaster06]

I like Streamlight.

 

[THE JOKER]

I like the Streamlight TLR-1 HL or the Surefire X300 due to the versatility.

 

[TerryP]

I like the Streamlight TLR-1 HL or the Surefire X300 due to the versatility.

This,
and get all the lumens you can.

 

[JEVapa]

If you go the 6P/G2 Flashlight type route, these are good flashlight mounts. He has some Scout mounts that also work with M961 lights and they throw the light off the rail. Really good. LoPro is the product line.

The owner is a top notch fella too. AMS Machine, West End, NC

Light Mounts

Offset Flashlight Mount Surefire Scout Mfr # A-2066 This flashlight mount was designed around the Surefire Scout Model. This …

www.amsmachine.net

 

[CutBaitNBlowSh*tUp4ALivin]

I have TLR1-HL's on pistols, rifles, shotguns, and other pistols

 

[Jason Freeland]

Streamlight Protac

 

[Roy14]

If I were willing to drop some coin on one I’d probably go with a Cloud Defensive, though I’d also look hard at Modlite. On a budget Streamlight is hard to beat.

https://www.clouddefensive.com/shop/

Rifle Mounted Lights

Modlite Systems - Manufacturer of high performance, modular lighting solutions for the civilian, first responder, and military sectors.

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