HELP! Looking for 1" diameter light w/side switch

[dw51]

Like the title says, I'm looking for a 1" diameter light with a side (body)switch (not tailcap) to mount on the forend of a shotgun. I currently have a tailcap switch light on my shotgun and light activation is somewhat difficult, not to mention the chance of breaking a thumb when firing while activating the light. I feel a side mounted switch would be easier to activate. I know, a Surefire forend would be ideal, but I don't have that kind of cash right now. Any ideas?

 

[woodrow]

I think the Inova T4-T5 is 1 inch in diamiter. While the new versions are not Cree bright, they whould make decent tactical lights. You might try one of those.

 

[mdocod]

Nuwai ALX-253L is a luxV light that has a side reverse clicky, takes 3x CR123s or 2x17500 cells.

bout $60 I think.

 

[GeorgePaul]

How about a Pelican M3 LED? 7.25" L x 1.25" head diameter. Pushbutton on the side, near the head. 3 X CR123As. Brightguy sells them for about $71.

Good luck.

 

[dw51]

What is the body diameter of the M3? I need to keep it at 1".

Also, does anyone know the diameter of the SL Stinger?

 

[GeorgePaul]

Also, does anyone know the diameter of the SL Stinger?

According to http://streamlight.com/documents/fact-sheet/101.pdf, it's 1.08 in.

 

[Dave Huck]

How about a stock Striker VG? I'm not sure whether the cree modded version from battery junction will be shockproof enough for a shotgun but that would be a hell of a combo

You might also want to consider putting a tape switch on your existing light. If you really want to save some money you could try and find an aftermarket version from an airsoft supplier, they're as cheap as chips.

HTH

Dave

 

[LEDninja]

Electrolumens Lucidus XR-3 with optional gun mount and remote switch.
http://elektrolumens.com/Lucidus-XR3/Lucidus-XR3.html
You will have to email waynej(at)elektrolumens(dot)com for details as the options are not on the website.

 

[boosterboy]

Like the title says, I'm looking for a 1" diameter light with a side (body)switch (not tailcap) to mount on the forend of a shotgun. I currently have a tailcap switch light on my shotgun and light activation is somewhat difficult, not to mention the chance of breaking a thumb when firing while activating the light. I feel a side mounted switch would be easier to activate. I know, a Surefire forend would be ideal, but I don't have that kind of cash right now. Any ideas?

Shotgun make and model?

My suggestion would be a Surefire G2 with Z32 shock-isolated bezel (shotgun recoil) and an-aftermarket tapeswitch. You can velcro the tape-switch to the forearm.

check here for bundles.

I know the tapeswitch is 23$ shipped, and IIRC the bezel is like 30$ shipped.
You can build it off your existing G2 or get a bundle and save money.

 

[cy]

neat link from AR15 ... nice packages for lights you've already got..