Light mount...

[ChrisO]

Im going to ditch my Fab Defense quad rail and go with some Fat M4 style handguards. The light I am thinking of going with is the surefire G2 and I have a couple questions, Does the G2 have a pressure switch and is it a good light? How can I mount to the light to the handguard? I don't want to run a mount under my FSP I want it offset to the side of the handguard I have seen it on M4's but not sure of what mount is used. Also any of you guys ever run a AR in a tactical class with just the regular M4 style fat handguards? I don't like running a VFG very much and I feel more comfortable with a regular handguard, I have rail covers now but I don't see a point the way im running my AR it's kind of useless and I like the way the M4 handguards look .

[djleisure]

You can use the Midwest Industries FSB rail - only $35... not sure about that light, haven't used one.

[ChrisO]

Thanks but like I said in the original post im looking to mount it on the handguard instead of the FSP that could be a option if I cant find what im looking for...

[maxicon]

You can get rails that mount to an M4 handguard, and can them mount a light mount on that.

http://www.mountsplus.com/miva/merchant.mvc?page=MSP/CTGY/Add-A-Rail-System

Mounted that far back, you're going to get some shadowing from the rail and barrel. I like mine mounted further up front (the Elzetta's an option for that as well), but it's personal preference.

The G2's OK as a gun light, but mounts are more limited than a 6P or Fenix TK11.

- G2 comes with a twisty switch. You can buy a pressure switch, but they're fairly expensive - nearly as much as the light. I don't like pressure switches, and prefer clickies, but that's also personal preference.

- The G2 body is 1.03" in the middle, slightly larger than the standard 1" body on most tac lights. A standard 1" mount may be too small (depending on the design), and you have to look for mounts that specifically fit the G2.

- The standard G2 is xenon, the G2L is LED - this is what you want. The runtime on the G2L (and 6P) are not great, and the color on my Surefire LED drop-ins isn't great - they're a little blue for my taste.

Personally, I prefer the Fenix TK10 or TK11, as it's got dual outputs (60 lumens, like the G2L and 6P, and 240 lumens), has much better runtime and regulation, and comes with a clickie switch. It's got a pressure switch available that's inexpensive, but I don't know how reliable they are.

Anyway, a G2L will work fine with the right mount - I ran one on my 12 gauge for a bit, but I like the TK11 more.

[sevensix2x51]

[djleisure]

Thanks but like I said in the original post im looking to mount it on the handguard instead of the FSP that could be a option if I cant find what im looking for...

Oh, okay - in your original post you said "under the FSP", so I that's why I linked to the side-mount, which is "offset to the side of the hand guard". Good luck!

[ChrisO]

Oh, okay - in your original post you said "under the FSP", so I that's why I linked to the side-mount, which is "offset to the side of the hand guard". Good luck!

Sorry for the misunderstanding! I'm not set on the G2 it just looked like a nice light for the money, I am looking for ANY affordable light that can handle a tactical carbine class and SHTF ready that can easily be mounted to my weapon. Also as far as keeping the rail goes, Well I don't necessarily need it and it's a bit more hefty and unbalanced than I would like. Besides I like the look of the original M4 handguards and the feel and if I sell my quad rail I can buy my M4 handguards and possibly get a light and attachment.

[badreligion]

Surefire M500A

http://www.surefire.com/M500A-Millennium-Carbine-Forend

Not cheap, but gives you what you want, a great SHTF reliable light.

[ChrisO]

Shoot no way I would spring for that unless I was rich seems like you could get a awesome rail and awesome surefire light for that price...

[stag6.8]

yep that things expensive I agree, but thats the best route to go by what I see as in reliability and warranty. when tax season comes I`m getting one. Pay once...cry once.

Surefire M500A

http://www.surefire.com/M500A-Millennium-Carbine-Forend

Not cheap, but gives you what you want, a great SHTF reliable light.

[campperrykid]

G2 LED.

There are several G2 LED's at our house. Two are on AR middies in Vltor offset mounts and another in a Viking mount. The G2 LED's are good , tough , economical lights that meet our needs well. The tail cap momentary switches work well for us-- with either thumb or knuckle ( I have two lights on my middie ) .
Hope that helps.

[ChrisO]

Thing is I need a way to attach it to a regular M4 fat handguard because I'm ditching the rail system.

[maxicon]

In addition to the link I posted above, MI makes rails for standard handguards in a couple of configurations:

http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=93