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I'm trying to find a good light/laser combo for a rifle. Looking around there doesn't seem to very many if any out there. Closest thing I could really find, is a Leapers UTG Gen 2 Light/Laser, but it looks pretty cheap and the reviews suggest it's meant more for airsoft or 22LR guns. There seem to be a fair number of light/laser combo options for Pistols but nothing for rifles. What's the deal? Are they out of vogue these days for some reason? Or am I missing something, do you guys have any suggested light/laser combos for a rifle?
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Are you asking as a single unit that does both? If you don't mind separate and price isnt a problem i think steiner or atpial with a surefire is good to go. Single units I hear cases where people use surefire x400 series with tape switches on it.
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Yeah, I was looking for single units to cut down on the bulkiness and assortment of switches. x400 looks good, thanks for the suggestion. Is there any reason you can't mount a Handgun light/laser on a Rifle? It looks like the x400 is designed for both, but just in general.Comment
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I'm not sure but it could possibly be because the mounts or internals cannot handle the recoil, or the idea of using a pistol light/laser is funny. But again, no idea. Surefire is a great brand though and I do know a few people use it on rifles.
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Yeah I have heard that with regards to using handgun Red Dot sights on rifles, but TBH don't really understand it (I mean doesn't a 45 subcompact have a lot more recoil than a full size 223 rifle?) Im not sure if the same is true with lights/lasers.
x400 looks awesome but might be a bit out of my budget. I don't plan to be kicking down doors with this thing. Would there be any issues mounting a TLR-2 on a rifle?Comment
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Vism makes a couple
I like the VLGSNVQRB and VLG4NVQRB laser light combo's. Light portion is mostly low light navigation. I currently run it with a Olight Valkyrie which is about 1200 lumens so searching for stuff is not a problem. Both units are under $100.00 ( the Valkyrie was just on sale last month for $60.00.) Take a look, been very surprised by the quality.Comment
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There are a few out there, I have had good experiences with the Holosun LS210RComment
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Obvious ones are the Surefire's and Streamlights. Both have a lot of add-ons and remotes for lights on long guns.
As far as pistol lights... I have a TLR-4 which has worked well. It doesn't fit the gun they way it should but on a rifle maybe it wouldn't matter.
I'd take a hard look at the NEW Streamlights though - TLR-8.
I have the TLR-7 and it is the most impressive Streamlight I've seen yet. I like it more than my XC1 so far. TLR-8 is the model where they added a laser IIRC.Comment
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Crimson Trace Linq. Wireless remote on your pistol grip.If you find yourself in a fair fight, you're doing it all wrong.
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Lots of good info, thanks. Yeah I am planning to mount it underbarrel but will play with it and see what works best.
I am strongly leaning twoards a TLR-2 because it has an option for a tape switch, whereas the TLR-4 ans TLR-8 don't, I feel that might be important if Im mounting something orignally designed for a pistol as accessing the switches may be awkward on a rifle (esp the TLR-8). The Linq looks cool but also really bulky and the wireless feature seems gimmicky. I would go for an x400 based on your guys' reccomendations but it is just a little outside the pricepoint I want to pay for a light/laser.Comment
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Some good options here as long as not on a hunting rifle.Comment
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