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:
https://www.gggaz.com/remington-870-sling-and-flashlight-combo-mount.htmlhttps://www.gggaz.com/g2-flashlight-mounting-ring.htmlLight:
https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Tac...urefire+weapons+light&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-6Just use the thumb to actuate the switch.

For the DD with $200:
Assuming you have Mlok:
https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-...refire+weapons+light&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-31Eventually, 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:
https://malkoffdevices.com/products/turnkey-ha-flashlight-md2
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

https://www.amsmachine.net/product-list/light-mounts/

 

[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/
https://modlite.com/collections/rifle-mounted-lights