Boltgun
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Here is something I have been working on with a friend of mine. Two subjects here. They are the M4 Combat style light and the E series M2 light.
First the M4 Combat light. I currently use a Gladius as my primary light at work on my belt and have a SF M4 as a back up or need more horsepower light.
I love my M4 but I prefer the body style of the M3 Combat light. For the life of me I cannot understand why Surefire never put a M4 Combat to market. So getting together with one of my best friends and his wonderfully crusty machinist Dad, we have a couple of prototypes ready to be finished. These are in the raw and will be going to the anodizers hopefully in the next day or 2.
M2, M3C, M4D, M4C body
Add some bezels
M4D, M4C, M3C
Tail end shot
Bezel End Shot
M4D and M4C
Next up are the E series to M2 Bezels. Well things were misunderstood by the prototype company and as a reult these are going to be redone. These do work however with a Lighthound E-C series adaptor on the end. The new prototype will be basically this body with the E-C adaptor as one piece. There may be plans for an E-M (9 volt) series body.
Here is why these came about. These are being designed for Canine and SWAT. I believe SF is one if not the best dedicated Weapon Light manufacturers out there. I do think that their weapon lights are the best out there but for certain circumstances I think they are too big (heavy). I like 9 volt for perimeter work due to the throw, however I like the size of the M600 for weight. I do not like the KL4 head though as it sucks for throw and the LU-60 just doesnt give the throw either for perimeter work.
Sooooo...the plan is to have a 3 cell (9 volt) E series body with a dedicated M2 head and run a P90/91 bulb. I am considering doing a E-M3 head also. I purposefully wanted a removable light so the mount will be a SF clamp mount (Z mount - quick release - can't remember the code off the top). This can allow the user to remove the light from their carbine when needed. I think this may be a reasonable combination for weight and throw when walking significant distances on a canine track. However the G3 with weapons mods may fit the bill also this will be for another time/discussion.
Now to the pics:
E1, E2 and E3
Tail end shots
closer tail end
When I have the revised prototype, I will get pics up. Finish will Type III HA.
Now for SF Legos
Thanks for looking
Boltgun
Here is something I have been working on with a friend of mine. Two subjects here. They are the M4 Combat style light and the E series M2 light.
First the M4 Combat light. I currently use a Gladius as my primary light at work on my belt and have a SF M4 as a back up or need more horsepower light.
I love my M4 but I prefer the body style of the M3 Combat light. For the life of me I cannot understand why Surefire never put a M4 Combat to market. So getting together with one of my best friends and his wonderfully crusty machinist Dad, we have a couple of prototypes ready to be finished. These are in the raw and will be going to the anodizers hopefully in the next day or 2.
M2, M3C, M4D, M4C body
Add some bezels
M4D, M4C, M3C
Tail end shot
Bezel End Shot
M4D and M4C
Next up are the E series to M2 Bezels. Well things were misunderstood by the prototype company and as a reult these are going to be redone. These do work however with a Lighthound E-C series adaptor on the end. The new prototype will be basically this body with the E-C adaptor as one piece. There may be plans for an E-M (9 volt) series body.
Here is why these came about. These are being designed for Canine and SWAT. I believe SF is one if not the best dedicated Weapon Light manufacturers out there. I do think that their weapon lights are the best out there but for certain circumstances I think they are too big (heavy). I like 9 volt for perimeter work due to the throw, however I like the size of the M600 for weight. I do not like the KL4 head though as it sucks for throw and the LU-60 just doesnt give the throw either for perimeter work.
Sooooo...the plan is to have a 3 cell (9 volt) E series body with a dedicated M2 head and run a P90/91 bulb. I am considering doing a E-M3 head also. I purposefully wanted a removable light so the mount will be a SF clamp mount (Z mount - quick release - can't remember the code off the top). This can allow the user to remove the light from their carbine when needed. I think this may be a reasonable combination for weight and throw when walking significant distances on a canine track. However the G3 with weapons mods may fit the bill also this will be for another time/discussion.
Now to the pics:
E1, E2 and E3
Tail end shots
closer tail end
When I have the revised prototype, I will get pics up. Finish will Type III HA.
Now for SF Legos
Thanks for looking
Boltgun
? It's front heavy-a$$ and long and hard to carry in Roger's grip for an extended time.. maybe they might make it if demand is high enough, but I can't for the life of ME imagine someone cigar-gripping a 4-cell light with turbo head for more than a few minutes :laughing:
