Need quick release rifle mount (on flashlight side)

TriChrome · Dec 18, 2009

I posted this on an AR15 forum and nobody knew of one, but maybe you guys do since you're more into flashlights. I'm looking for a mount exactly like this, but in offset format:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/surefire-mount-m79.html

My goal is to be able to take the flashlight completely out of the mount quickly, and without any tools. It needs to be offset because the flashlight is huge and I don't want it sticking any further out than it has to.

The flashlight is a JetBeam M1X (needs a 1" mount), and it's being mounted on a Picatinny/1913 rail. Any help is appreciated, and thanks.

jamesmtl514 · Dec 18, 2009

offset how?
I have this one (M78- E series) and it's fantastic.

TriChrome · Dec 18, 2009

jamesmtl514 said:
offset how?

An offset mount does this: if you mount that M78 at the 3 o'clock position on your gun's rail, the flashlight will also be at the 3 o'clock position. An offset mount drops it down so the flashlight sits at around the 4:30 position (or the 1:30), thus sits closer to the gun, and fits in the area between the 3 and 6 o'clock rail (or 12 and 3 o'clock rail).

*EDIT, hopefully this picture shows was an offset mount looks like:

TMedina · Dec 19, 2009

Did the off-set dovetail stick too far out?

-Trevor

Solscud007 · Dec 19, 2009

Have you tried larue tactical? They offer a variety of offset quick release mounts.

TMedina · Dec 19, 2009

There are a number of off-set mounts, but the OP wants an off-set quick release that leaves no hardware on the flashlight itself.

I did blew through pages of mounts, but none had the exact combination of off-set and a "quick release" on the flashlight.

To tell you the truth, the only "quick release" for flashlight side release I've found is the Surefire mount listed.

-Trevor

Solscud007 · Dec 19, 2009

TMedina said:
There are a number of off-set mounts, but the OP wants an off-set quick release that leaves no hardware on the flashlight itself.

I did blew through pages of mounts, but none had the exact combination of off-set and a "quick release" on the flashlight.

To tell you the truth, the only "quick release" for flashlight side release I've found is the Surefire mount listed.

-Trevor

Oh ok. I need to learn to read the entire post.

I think you will need to lego your setup.

Use this: (or something similar)
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/YHM-9691A-3-Slot-Angle-Riser-p/yhm 9690a 3slot angle riser.htm

and the Surefire quick release thingy.

batmanacw · Dec 20, 2009

Vltor mounts tighten on the flashlight and rail at the same time. I use mine without a VFG on the left side of the receiver. Loosen the screw to remove the mount and the light comes right out. The mount will not stay on the rifle with the light removed.

TMedina · Dec 20, 2009

Also, take a look at the Elzetta ZROC mount.

It looks like it uses a separate thumbscrew for holding the flashlight in place, which means it would probably work for your needs.

-Trevor

slappomatt · Dec 20, 2009

batmanacw said:
Vltor mounts tighten on the flashlight and rail at the same time. I use mine without a VFG on the left side of the receiver. Loosen the screw to remove the mount and the light comes right out. The mount will not stay on the rifle with the light removed.

i have that EXACT same setup, vfh included. works well but the G2 is SUPER tight to get in and out.

TriChrome · Dec 21, 2009

Solscud007 said:
I think you will need to lego your setup.

I fear that will drop the flashlight just as far off to the side as if I was using the Surefire mount I originally posted. Thanks for the advice though (I still have to find my old mount like that and see for sure though).

batmanacw said:
Vltor mounts tighten on the flashlight and rail at the same time.

Vltor makes good stuff, but unfortunately that mount isn't an offset one (and I know I'm being picky, but when it's a huge flashlight you really have to strive to make it so it doesn't stick out 4" off the side

TMedina said:
Also, take a look at the Elzetta ZROC mount.

That's a damn ugly mount, but it actually fits the bill perfectly. I take it the bottom thumbscrew is the tensioner for the flashlight? I will have to unscrew the flashlight tube to get it off, but that beats having to use allen wrenches or whatnot to remove the mount. Thanks!

batmanacw · Dec 21, 2009

TriChrome said:
I fear that will drop the flashlight just as far off to the side as if I was using the Surefire mount I originally posted. Thanks for the advice though (I still have to find my old mount like that and see for sure though).

Vltor makes good stuff, but unfortunately that mount isn't an offset one (and I know I'm being picky, but when it's a huge flashlight you really have to strive to make it so it doesn't stick out 4" off the side

That's a damn ugly mount, but it actually fits the bill perfectly. I take it the bottom thumbscrew is the tensioner for the flashlight? I will have to unscrew the flashlight tube to get it off, but that beats having to use allen wrenches or whatnot to remove the mount. Thanks!

Both of these mounts hold the light nearly the same distance off the edge of the rifle and about the same drop from the rail, with the Vltor holding the light up tighter to the rail than the Elzetta.

When you say offset, you really mean no offset. I had a Daniel Defense light mount that held the light way off the side of the rail.

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