Tactical Flashlight

[HK MAN]

I was wondering if anyone here has a flashlight for your M4. If so which one are you useing. I am going to buy a Eotec sight for it today and was thinking about getting a flashlight. I would really like something from surefire but I don't see a light for the m4 on their website

[M1014]

there catalog has some that use the clamp ,,be ready to shell out some dough

[tucker301]

Don't they have standard Picatinny style mounts that slide on/off?

 

Maybe something like this one?

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=810732

[Duggan]

You need a rail first ...

 

The best cheap route for a quality flashlight is a surefire g2 nitrolon, the z32 antishock bezel, a 30mm scope mount, and the 120 lumen head.

 

http://www.opticshq.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=Optics&Product_Code=Surefire-G2&Category_Code=Surefire-Personal-Lights

 

http://www.opticshq.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=Optics&Product_Code=Surefire-P61&Category_Code=Surefire-Accessories

 

 

http://www.action-lights.com/flashlights/surefire/accessories-and-bulbs/z32-bezel.asp

 

 

a click on tailcap if you want it ...

 

http://www.opticshq.com/page/Optics/PROD/Surefire-Accessories/Surefire-Z59

 

and I'd use an ARMS type mount.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Single-QD-25-30mm-scope-ring-mount-for-laser-flashlight_W0QQitemZ120015081757QQihZ002QQcategoryZ66827QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

It's the best setup for ~100 depending on what you get ... You can get a 5 dollar mount, skip the click on tailcap, and have a full 120 lumen shock"proof" system for ~80, and a 65 lumen setup for ~60.

 

... considering you have a rail to mount it to, which you don't, unless you have the sidearmor.

 

But seeing how surefire does not make a foreend for the m4 yet, it's either duct tape, a sidearmor rail, or a crappy barrel clamp system.

 

[ 08-02-2006, 01:13 PM: Message edited by: Duggan ]

[HK MAN]

do you know if they plan to make a foreend for the m4?

[jakjakman]

Yup, they do. Messa tactical is working on one as we speak, and another company already has one on the market. Use the search function up at the top of this page, I think there's been some good info on it posted here.

[Mildot]

I emailed Surefire regarding a replacement forend style weaponlight for the M4, and they replied that they did not make one for the M4, and had no plans to. Kinda sucks, 'cause I NEED a light for this thing, and I do like their integrated forend weaponlights.

 

---Mildot

[HK MAN]

exactly. I don't understand why they would not make a light for it. **** this thing is in use by spec ops in Iraq and just about everywhere else.

[Duggan]

I guess they somehow feel there isn't the demand for it. Got me.

[AR-BALLISTIC]

If you are looking to keep the weight down go with the INSIGHT M3X LONG GUN w/ RAIL GRABBER weapon light. I have one on my BENELLI M4 and freakin love it. Here is a link for you. When purchasing the LONG GUN w RAIL GRABBER version a pressure pad is included. REMEMBER get the RAIL GRABBER mounting system NOT the SLIDE LOCK MOUNT.This light wont break the bank either. Good luck

 

http://www.insightlights.com/products/showProduct.asp?id=15

 

[ 08-03-2006, 03:55 PM: Message edited by: AR-BALLISTIC ]

[Lupo]

Originally posted by HK MAN:

exactly. I don't understand why they would not make a light for it. **** this thing is in use by spec ops in Iraq and just about everywhere else.

I'm guessing that the clamshell construction of the M4 fore-end, necessitated by the pistons, is a challenge to adapting a traditional shotgun-style integrated weaponlight unit to the M4.

[HK MAN]

insight makes a great product but I really am a surefire guy. Maybe the scout light and the add on rail is the way to go for me

[Lupo]

Here's my setup:

 

 

Sidearmor with Surefire M961XM07; 125 lumens for 60 minutes or 225 lumens for 20 minutes.

[d]

If you are handy and brave try this set-up. Works great and does not affect disassymble. I have since put a $12 star-tac pressure pad on the M3T.

http://www.benelliusa.com/forums/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/2972.html#000004

 

[ 08-07-2006, 09:25 AM: Message edited by: deasmuth ]