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  • Diabolus
    Veteran Member
    • Mar 2006
    • 4715

    Weapon mounted light & distance to muzzle brake

    Hi everyone...

    I'd like to hear some input on how you all run your weapon mounted lights and the distance to the muzzle brake. I like getting my light as close to the brake as possible which helps eliminate shadows. In this particular build, it's on an MLOK and I have about an inch or so between two positions. I run a Surefire Warcomp and it has exhaust ports at the top so in my preferred position it looks like gas may hit the front of the light.

    In the less desirable position, it's plenty far from the muzzle brake, but I would really prefer the first position. I've posted some pics below.

    A couple of questions. Is there something I can put on the lens of the light so when it does get blasted by gasses, it's easy to wipe off the dirt?

    Any other issues running it in my preferred position and how to you all run your lights?

    Preferred position:




    Less than desirable position:

  • #2
    SarcoBlaster
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2006
    • 1775

    Thin layer of petroleum jelly or these: https://thyrm.com/product/clens-protector/
    Last edited by SarcoBlaster; 04-22-2020, 4:30 PM.
    My buyer/seller feedback.

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    • #3
      norcalAF
      CGN/CGSSA Contributor
      CGN Contributor
      • Jul 2012
      • 1654

      Some sort of oil coating may make the soot wipe off easier, but make sure it won't jack up your lense.
      Unless you actually need the light for training or use, just cover the end with tape.
      Last edited by norcalAF; 04-22-2020, 4:32 PM.

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      • #4
        Diabolus
        Veteran Member
        • Mar 2006
        • 4715

        Originally posted by SarcoBlaster
        Thin layer of petroleum jelly or these: https://thyrm.com/product/clens-protector/
        Those are great, never even knew they existed.

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        • #5
          FeuerFrei
          Calguns Addict
          • Aug 2008
          • 7455

          Rub some of your weapons lube (not grease) on the flashlight lens. Thin coat makes it easy to clear with a quick swipe. Nothing fancy there.

          How far back to move the light from the muzzle is asking how much concussive beating it will take. IDK.

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          • #6
            SR514
            Member
            • Feb 2018
            • 257

            Originally posted by SarcoBlaster
            Thin layer of petroleum jelly or these: https://thyrm.com/product/clens-protector/
            I just put few strips of electrical tape at the range, but this will help me look less OCD

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            • #7
              dousan
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2010
              • 1291

              Get a warden
              Better yet, suppressor
              I use the latter and the thyrm when it's not on (rarely)

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              • #8
                MarikinaMan
                Veteran Member
                • Nov 2015
                • 4864

                Oil on lens? Good to know. My light on my pistol has hard carbon deposits.

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                • #9
                  Diabolus
                  Veteran Member
                  • Mar 2006
                  • 4715

                  Originally posted by dousan
                  Get a warden
                  Better yet, suppressor
                  I use the latter and the thyrm when it's not on (rarely)
                  I've been trying to get a warden in black, but I can't find them anywhere.

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                  • #10
                    rero360
                    Veteran Member
                    • Dec 2009
                    • 3926

                    I’ve heard chapstick works well too, I just let the carbon build up and I wipe it off every so often.

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                    • #11
                      badfish71
                      Senior Member
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 951

                      OP just kinda curious why your front sight is on backwards?

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                      • #12
                        Diabolus
                        Veteran Member
                        • Mar 2006
                        • 4715

                        Originally posted by badfish71
                        OP just kinda curious why your front sight is on backwards?
                        Good catch... lmao. I had no idea.

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                        • #13
                          SR514
                          Member
                          • Feb 2018
                          • 257

                          Mine is backwards too. To push my pressure switch out further

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                          • #14
                            SR514
                            Member
                            • Feb 2018
                            • 257

                            But OP, you look like you have some room in the front haha

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                            • #15
                              Diabolus
                              Veteran Member
                              • Mar 2006
                              • 4715

                              Originally posted by SR514
                              But OP, you look like you have some room in the front haha
                              I think I do... I just got them today, purchased from another calgunner. Time to flip them around LOL

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