Iorn Man 1 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Can anyone recommend a good tactical flashlight to use with the saiga-12? Thanks... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gpqueen 545 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 We have not had any problems with the the LED lights we sell. I have one of the 200 lumens on my HD Saiga 12 and have shot over 500 rounds with it on http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-LASERS-dsh-LIGHTS/Categories Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FRC64 2 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I always payed top dollar for the high end lights until I noticed the amount of light failures I was having. I took a chance and ordered a very reasonably priced light from Carolina Shooters Supply, my first being a UTG Flashlight Defender Series LED 268 I have put many rounds through the Saiga-12 it is mounted on and abused the hell out of it. It is running strong, very bright. I have ordered a few more since and the people at CSS are super to deal with, great prices and scary fast delivery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unusedusername 3 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I've got a surefire x300 on mine... Whatever you get make sure it has a LED bulb. The incandescent ones just don't hold up to shotgun recoil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I, too, run the 200 lumen UTG light, but not on my S-12 (I don't have a mount for it yet) I run it on my Mossberg 500. As you well know, a pump-action has quite a bit more recoil than a semi-auto because there is no action to soak up the recoil. I have yet to have a problem with this light and I shoot the pump-action as often as my S-12. UTG is a cheap Chinese brand, but they work flawlessly in my experience... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I've got a 250lm ultrafire on mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FRC64 2 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I, too, run the 200 lumen UTG light, but not on my S-12 (I don't have a mount for it yet) I run it on my Mossberg 500. As you well know, a pump-action has quite a bit more recoil than a semi-auto because there is no action to soak up the recoil. I have yet to have a problem with this light and I shoot the pump-action as often as my S-12. UTG is a cheap Chinese brand, but they work flawlessly in my experience... UTG, a division of Leapers Inc., is actually an American company. They have had many of their products produced in China, but have always had pretty high production standards. Compared to other Chinese made tactical lights, the Leapers UTG line is "high end". My Leapers UTG Quad Rail is actually "Made in USA". Here is a quote from their website. "Leapers, Inc., headquartered in Michigan, U.S.A., has been in the business of supplying shooting, hunting and outdoor gear since 1991. We set un-compromised high standards for all of our business operations. Our goal is to provide a total solution for any lines of product we offer. We pay close attention to industry trends and customer feedback, with a focus on making the best-in-class niche products available for hunting, shooting and outdoor enthusiasts like you. In 2009, we made an important decision to start our Made-In-the-USA Manufacturing Operation. With our full commitment to serving more customers in the market with 922R compliant products, we have begun making our unique mounting systems under the UTG PRO brand in Michigan, USA. We will continue to be innovation-driven and offer you the highest quality/value products at the most competitive pricing...". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Wow, you learn something new everyday. Still though, I bought my light prior to 2009, so if their quality got any better from being made in the U.S.A. then that's just a plus for future purchases! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FRC64 2 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Wow, you learn something new everyday. Still though, I bought my light prior to 2009, so if their quality got any better from being made in the U.S.A. then that's just a plus for future purchases! The majority of shooters out there don't know this about Leapers UTG. It isn't helped any that UTG also makes Airsoft products. I have two Saigas with UTG quad rails and take nothing but grief at our range from otherwise, very knowledgeable gun guys. I would be surprised if UTG moves their tactical light operations to the US though. For the same quality product made here in the States, you'd wind up charging the same $150 and up as the other US manufacturers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I use a Tac-Star T6, and have shot thousands of rounds through my S12 with it on there. No problems. Great battery life. It is a little bigger than those compact LED ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Wow, you learn something new everyday. Still though, I bought my light prior to 2009, so if their quality got any better from being made in the U.S.A. then that's just a plus for future purchases! The majority of shooters out there don't know this about Leapers UTG. It isn't helped any that UTG also makes Airsoft products. I have two Saigas with UTG quad rails and take nothing but grief at our range from otherwise, very knowledgeable gun guys. I would be surprised if UTG moves their tactical light operations to the US though. For the same quality product made here in the States, you'd wind up charging the same $150 and up as the other US manufacturers. Yeah, I get some shit for running UTG on my Mossy, but the guy who gave me shit has had to replace the bulb in his name-brand unit mounted on HIS 12 gauge three times while I just turn mine on and use it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
presto_z 125 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I've got a 250lm ultrafire on mine. i run an ultrafire aswell, great flashlight for the money Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hellraiser 6 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 kinda "ghetto" because its a pistol light but i run a tlr 1 on line and really like it!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vinnivanhood 17 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Ive been using Fenix TA30s, one on my S12 and one for daily carry - love em! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iorn Man 1 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions guys... I think i might go with this laser/light combo http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-107/UTG-Laser-fdsh-Light-tactical-AR/Detail Does anyone use this, or know how many lumens that it puts out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FRC64 2 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions guys... I think i might go with this laser/light combo http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-107/UTG-Laser-fdsh-Light-tactical-AR/Detail Does anyone use this, or know how many lumens that it puts out? This is a sharp little compact unit. If you pick one up and mount it on a SAIGA-12, keep us posted on how it holds up. Specs for the UTG-TLP28 are: Material: Aluminum Weight with Battery: 6.3 oz Flashlight Bulb Type: 23mm Xenon IRB Flashlight Voltage(V): 6 Flashlight Max. Lumen(Lumens): 126 Flashlight Battery Operating Time: 70mins Switch Operating Type: Ambidextrous Toggle Switch Flashlight Focus: Preset Laser Control & Adjustment: TS & 4 Points Laser Beam Movement: 80cm @ 10m Laser Type: Class 3R Laser Output Power: 2.5-3.1mW Laser Wavelength: 630-640nm Laser Beam Diameter: 15-20mm@15m Laser Operating Temperature: 14oF - 113oF Laser Battery Operating Time: 80mins Laser Range: 500m Laser Life Time: 6000hrs Length: 3.58" Color: Black Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Personally, I would never run a laser on a shotgun due to the recoil but people run lasers on .44 magnums so I guess my logic is flawed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iorn Man 1 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 I did have a sitemark laser on mine and it gave out after about only 2-3 hundred rounds.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) kinda "ghetto" because its a pistol light but i run a tlr 1 on line and really like it!!! I wouldn't call the Streamlight TLR-1 a "ghetto" choice just because it works on pistols. It's a really well-built little light. I use one on my S-12, and the TLR-1's size and switch design make it very quick and easy to use where I have it mounted.. ymmv. Edited June 4, 2010 by post-apocalyptic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 That actually looks like it was built for that weapon, post-apocalyptic... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oilman 0 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 How is that TRL-1 mounted? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilWilliams 0 Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 On 5/31/2010 at 8:51 AM, Iorn Man said: Can anyone recommend a good tactical flashlight to use with the saiga-12? Thanks... For tactical flashlights with weapons, the Streamlight 69260 TLR-1 HL is suitable. You can install it on most weapons, of course, it is also relatively expensive. Once you get one, you will find it really worth paying for this price. Look here: https://www.gearhunder.com/best-tactical-flashlight/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilWilliams 0 Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 On 5/31/2010 at 8:51 AM, Iorn Man said: Can anyone recommend a good tactical flashlight to use with the saiga-12? Thanks... For tactical flashlights with weapons, the Streamlight 69260 TLR-1 HL is suitable. You can install it on most weapons, of course, it is also relatively expensive. Once you get one, you will find it really worth paying for this price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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