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dixondw
10-25-2008, 09:01 PM
I'm considering buying a light to mount on one of my carbines. I've read and re-read reviews for Streamlight, Surefire, Scorpion, etc. Is it really necessary to spend $75-100 for a good light? This one will be for home defense only, not daily field use.
Chad H
10-25-2008, 10:17 PM
Get a Surefire G2 for $35 and a way to mount it. This will give you a durable, inexpensive light to let you see what works for you and what doesn't. The bulb is not rifle recoil rated, but they have stood up to that for quite a few people.
melensdad
10-25-2008, 10:30 PM
Would this work for you?

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/melensdad/guns/Kimberwlight.jpg
steel609
10-25-2008, 11:00 PM
Would this work for you?

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/melensdad/guns/Kimberwlight.jpg

LMAO!!!

and I thought I was the only one using that mounting system! ;)
McQ68
10-25-2008, 11:39 PM
LMAO!!!and I thought I was the only one using that mounting system! ;)
I can't find that tape. Where did you find it? All I have is generic duct tape-just not the same.
dixondw
10-25-2008, 11:58 PM
Would this work for you?

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/melensdad/guns/Kimberwlight.jpg

Perfect! And you could attach a laser sight to the bottom magnet.
melensdad
10-26-2008, 09:36 AM
Perfect! And you could attach a laser sight to the bottom magnet.

WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT?

I had originally taped the laser to the top of the flashlight so it would be lined up with the bore, but I guess it was lined up a little to closely because I blew that off with the very first shot. I usually do my best 'inventing' after a few shots and a couple beers. Clearly didn't have enough beer that day or I would have figured out the magnet is a good laser mount.

Now I have to save up some more money for another laser. :rolleyes:
dixondw
10-26-2008, 03:51 PM
Get a Surefire G2 for $35 and a way to mount it. This will give you a durable, inexpensive light to let you see what works for you and what doesn't. The bulb is not rifle recoil rated, but they have stood up to that for quite a few people.

It so happens one of our local sport shops has the G2 on sale right now, I'll get one this week -thanks.