Re: M4 with M50 tube
The whole "modular" thing is quite confusing. Oh sure it's "modular" as long as you buy the whole light. I got some conflicting information when trying to order the LU20. It's not any easy concept for the phone sales folks and it adds complexity when it's back ordered. The 12 volt M98 series is apparently hard to come by. There are some slated for production so, hooray!
The easier solution would be just to purchase the M900AB which is readily available. It's not my favorite, though, because the vertical grip is rather large in diameter and uncomfortable for my hand. It's also not quite a flashlight when removed. My solution will be quite excellent when I get all the pieces. The key is the TangoDown
vertical grip which appears 11 times in the 2005 Tactical Surefire catalog (but is never mentioned) along with the M982 with an N62 lamp and two Pilas. To top it off, I can incorporate the GG&G
offset flashlight mount with an X200 for generally lighting needs. Should be great once I get it all together.
Oh and by the way, there is an internal part number for that lamp housing but it's not easy to get (but there is a price for it). Probably left over from a time when it was going to be a more modular system (or perhaps from a foreign catalog). In any case, it's on back order. I'm hoping I get it before I just give up and buy the M900AB (no Pilas, bummer).
p.s. Probably not a good idea to pound the Pilas with recoil. But, the plan is to be able to remove and use as a spotlight as well. Handy handy.
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