Suggestions for Weapon-Mounted SureFire M6?

[cyberpunk]

I apologize in advance if this is something I could find via a search, but I have no luck with this site's search functionality.

Has anybody on the forum ever turned a SureFire M6 into a weapon-mounted light? I have a Benelli M4 that I would love to mount my M6 onto. I called SureFire to ask if they have (or know of any) mounting accessories for this and they told me to use duct-tape.

Does anybody know of a mounting system slightly more sophisticated than tape for the M6??

 

[BSBG]

Pipe clamps?

:huh:

 

[Glen C]

Did they suggest Surefire brand duct tape? :lolsign:

I am actually surprised at that answer, here is a bracket a client of mine had made up for his Wolf Eyes Boxer, similar size to an M6.

 

[LumenMan]

I'm actually looking for something similar as well ! Do you wanna sell ?? :naughty:

Does anyone make a "scope ring" type of light holder for the M6? I'm looking to use this with the quad-rail system on my M4.

 

[Illum]

surefire suggested duck tape?
:wow:
Times are really changing aren't they? suddenly duct tape resists recoil better than a dedicated mount

 

[Duodec]

Some friends overseas have said they use (or have seen used) heavy rubber strips or bands, like inner tube rubber to do ad-hoc accessory attachments. It beats getting tape goo all over everything and its relatively easy to wrap and unwrap.

 

[cyberpunk]

Some friends overseas have said they use (or have seen used) heavy rubber strips or bands, like inner tube rubber to do ad-hoc accessory attachments. It beats getting tape goo all over everything and its relatively easy to wrap and unwrap.

Definitely sounds better than tape! .

I do like the device Glen C posted...wish something like that was actually available.

I may just go with Plan B: I purchased a Surefire M80 (rail mount assembly). It's going to be a heck of a lot easier finding accessories to mount an M4 than an M6...so, perhaps I'll go that route, instead.

 

[Lightguy27]

We have lots of fabricators on here, im sure they could custom make you something, I would try that before going the M4 route.

-Evan

 

[adamlau]

Most flashlight rail mounts (VLTOR, LaRue, Knight's, GG&G, B&T) are sized for 1.040 maximum. You may want to review this post regarding possible issues (FTF = Fail To Fire) with the M80.

 

[cyberpunk]

Most flashlight rail mounts (VLTOR, LaRue, Knight's, GG&G, B&T) are sized for 1.040 maximum. You may want to review this post regarding possible issues (FTF = Fail To Fire) with the M80.

So...I haven't totally escaped Surefire's suggestion of using tape, per the contents of that thread! :duh2:

 

[cyberpunk]

We have lots of fabricators on here, im sure they could custom make you something, I would try that before going the M4 route.

-Evan

I'm certainly game for that! I'll do some searches to see who might be interested.

In the meantime - if any such fabricators that read this are up for it, I'd love to discuss options with you. Send me a quote! A mounted M6 is certainly my preference!

 

[cyberpunk]

We have lots of fabricators on here, im sure they could custom make you something, I would try that before going the M4 route.

-Evan

I just posted a WTB in the classifieds, for any fabricators that are interested in taking this on: http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?p=2150311#post2150311

If anybody can make something like the following, but sized for an M6, that would be awesome!
http://www.vltor.com/images/vscout2-600px.jpg

 

[LumenMan]

Please keep me posted !! :thumbsup:

 

[Glen C]

PPC, not mine to sell unfortunately but very well made and stable so thought it may give a few options

 

[BSBG]

Seek out a 500B? They are not really popular due to the weight, but it is basically an M6 in a dedicated forend. You lose the flexibility to attach other stuff to the forend though.

 

[cyberpunk]

Seek out a 500B? They are not really popular due to the weight, but it is basically an M6 in a dedicated forend. You lose the flexibility to attach other stuff to the forend though.

The 500B is actually exactly what I'd like - but unless I misunderstand, it is not compatible with a Benelli M4 shotgun. I believe the 500B is for an AR15?

 

[Size15's]

SureFire do not offer the M500 Series for shotguns.

Such a large and heavy light as an M6 on a shotgun would seem a bit overkill ?

 

[Illum]

Overkill maybe, but considering the output you could win wars without firing rounds

Al. what was the M500B originally meant for?

 

[Size15's]

As I understand it, the M500B is intended for outdoor situations such as perimeter work, site and asset protection etc. Basically where an M6 would be used for illumination but the operator needs to lay down rounds at what is being illuminated.
Obviously the weight would mean it's not a WeaponLight intended for taking on long treks. SureFire offer the AB TurboHead version for applications requiring range and less weight.

Al

 

[cyberpunk]

...Such a large and heavy light as an M6 on a shotgun would seem a bit overkill ?

Actually, sounds perfect to me!