spaniel 7 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 My S-12 will see use for night-time varmints in the yard and coyotes. I'd like a rail-mounted light with a pressure switch that will illuminate 40-80 yds enough for these purposes. I have no experience with weapon-mounted lights, so any recommendations are appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guns Are Great 140 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) 40-80 yds is 120-240 feet better get a Q-Beam! No you might get by with a 4 d-battery Maglite? , No, seriously, I think Surefire (high dollar) makes something you are looking for, maybe? but seriously, you should be able to find one cheaper like ncstar or something, look up tactical lights on here or google you'll find it! you might just want an inexpensive night scope if such a thing exists! quote name='spaniel' timestamp='1301241219' post='628285'] My S-12 will see use for night-time varmints in the yard and coyotes. I'd like a rail-mounted light with a pressure switch that will illuminate 40-80 yds enough for these purposes. I have no experience with weapon-mounted lights, so any recommendations are appreciated. Edited March 27, 2011 by Guns Are Great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnmcb 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Check Out Olight brand tactical lights. they have three different power settings plus a tactical strobe and have a much longer run time than most surefires. i just picked up the Olight M20S brand new on ebay with the weapons mount and tactical switch for around $110. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guns Are Great 140 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 spaniel check your pm box sent you a message. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guns Are Great 140 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) I got one for a rifle off ebay don't remember the brand but it worked well but doubt past 100 feet it was worth much. it was only 45-50 dollars mount and all, off ebay! but indoors it lights up the world! Check Out Olight brand tactical lights. they have three different power settings plus a tactical strobe and have a much longer run time than most surefires. i just picked up the Olight M20S brand new on ebay with the weapons mount and tactical switch for around $110. Edited March 27, 2011 by Guns Are Great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaniel 7 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions, I'm looking into them. FWIW when you like in the country like I do (pitch dark), illuminating something 40-80 yds out is not an unreasonable requirement. The last raccoon I shot was about 60 yards out and by $20 Nebo Redline threw enough light on him to pick him up in the scope of my .22. It's 220 lumens, which is less than the ebay link that was shared, so I think that one would work well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ARCHANGEL 104 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) +1 on the Olight M20S - Great : tough and bright . Edited March 27, 2011 by ARCHANGEL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions, I'm looking into them. FWIW when you like in the country like I do (pitch dark), illuminating something 40-80 yds out is not an unreasonable requirement. The last raccoon I shot was about 60 yards out and by $20 Nebo Redline threw enough light on him to pick him up in the scope of my .22. It's 220 lumens, which is less than the ebay link that was shared, so I think that one would work well. I've got just the thing on my Mossberg 500, it cost $50 and is the rail-mounted UTG 200 lumen L.E.D. tac-light. It comes with a pressure switch that you can attach to the light. When I lived out in the country, I lit up the side of my neighbor's house with it which is over 200 yards away... It's freakin' HUGE though, takes 3 123 lithium batteries. Personally, I hate pressure switches. The only reason why I still use mine is because I don't want to feel like I wasted money. My personal opinion is that tail-cap push-button switches are the way to go, you can go momentary if you want or full on and it won't go off if you adjust your grip on the weapon. Also, Coyotes are extremely smart canines, so the moment they hear you they'll be gone, especially if they see your white light, unless they're rabid. Be careful though, if one hangs around it's usually because he's in a pack and pretty sure that his pack can take you so take that as you will... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joesmoe 14 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Ok if you want a good cheap light check out deal extreme you won't find a better deal anyware, and if you want to keep your money in America than cpf forum is ware you should look. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guns Are Great 140 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thanks for the heads up that is a good site! Ok if you want a good cheap light check out deal extreme you won't find a better deal anyware, and if you want to keep your money in America than cpf forum is ware you should look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarPD 6 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 CSS sells a rail mount tac light that also has a laser on it. Around $85 or $90 IIR. I have one on my S-12, along with an adaptor that allows for a sling mount along with the light. Works great. Check it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strikah1 2 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 get an itac defense tactical grip with light and lazer. I use one it puts out 700 freaking lumans of light and is under 200 bucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Ok if you want a good cheap light check out deal extreme you won't find a better deal anyware, and if you want to keep your money in America than cpf forum is ware you should look. Damn you and your dealextreme.com!!! The wife should understand why I just bought ANOTHER flashlight right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mephis 82 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) I have an S&W tac light that runs 250 lumens. It was pretty cheap. It seems to pretty easily light up anything out to 100 yards. Edited March 27, 2011 by Tombs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shadoh 16 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Check out the Fenix brand lights and reviews. I have two, so far, the PD31 which I will be permanently mounting on my S12 inside the Chaos rail and I also have the TK15. Oh, I forgot I have a little AAA one from them as well that is always in my pocket. That one gets used everyday. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnmcb 0 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 +1 on the Olight M20S - Great : tough and bright . yeah i love mine. picked it up a couple of months ago. far as I'm concerned it is far superior to my surefire. at 320 lumens it has a 4 hour runtime! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
avnate 335 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Check out the Fenix brand lights and reviews. I have two, so far, the PD31 which I will be permanently mounting on my S12 inside the Chaos rail and I also have the TK15. Oh, I forgot I have a little AAA one from them as well that is always in my pocket. That one gets used everyday. A big thumbs up for the Fenix TK15. We have 2 on our S12s and very impressed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scatillac 22 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 if it were me i'd get a Surefire Scout light. but I will pry never spend 3-5 hundred, yes hundred dollars on a flashlight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaniel 7 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 +1 on the Olight M20S - Great : tough and bright . I ended up ordering this one, we'll see how it does....thanks all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 A laser illuminator is what you want. Check out the ND5 Long Distance Laser Locator. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaniel 7 Posted April 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 +1 on the Olight M20S - Great : tough and bright . I ended up ordering this one, we'll see how it does....thanks all. I received the Olight I ordered from the eBay link shared in this thread. It is solidly built and far outshines the effective range of the S-12....with SLUGS. I could easily illuminate my shooting bench 120 yds from my house well enough to plug anything that may have been next to it. The instructions listed the max range as like 320 yds I think, I would say it does 130-150 yrs effectively. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheDriver 23 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Check out the Fenix brand lights and reviews. I have two, so far, the PD31 which I will be permanently mounting on my S12 inside the Chaos rail and I also have the TK15. Oh, I forgot I have a little AAA one from them as well that is always in my pocket. That one gets used everyday. I have a Fenix TK10 and I love it. Amazon sells virtually all of their models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadeye 325 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 thies are increadably bright and rechargable also last a long time You can find a presure switch too http://cgi.ebay.com/SpiderFire-1000-Lumen-5xQ5-CREE-LED-Tactical-Flashlight-/350443392418?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item51980dcda2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mammynun 14 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 You do NOT want a Streamlight PolyTac; they can't take the recoil. They work fine on AR's though. I have a Fenix TK-12 that does work quite well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spenceman 5 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 +1 on the O-Light M20S, picked one up on amazon a while back 320 lumens at 80 bucks, it's nice and rugged. I just wish I could use the strobe feature with the pressure switch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whoizrob 3 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Solarforce L2-P (modified to a forward clicky) on a LaRue Tactical Lt-606 mount, Ultimak rail. I can flick it on or off with my left thumb. Works guuuuud =) Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beerasaurus 9 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Costco sells some high quality, compact, high-hundred lumen tac lights with good ranges that include three settings (high, low, strobe) and retail 3 for 20 bucks. I bought them on a lark but loved them so much that I actually replaced a legit tac-light with one on my Saiga. Now I don't care if I bash it against a door during room drills, leave it on so long the LEDs burn out, or the batteries corrode. Coupled 'em with some wallyworld picatinny-compatable scope mounts and outfitted two of my rifles with great lights for a whopping $30, plus ended up with a spare light for my pocket. Works great for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Costco sells some high quality, compact, high-hundred lumen tac lights with good ranges that include three settings (high, low, strobe) and retail 3 for 20 bucks. I bought them on a lark but loved them so much that I actually replaced a legit tac-light with one on my Saiga. Now I don't care if I bash it against a door during room drills, leave it on so long the LEDs burn out, or the batteries corrode. Coupled 'em with some wallyworld picatinny-compatable scope mounts and outfitted two of my rifles with great lights for a whopping $30, plus ended up with a spare light for my pocket. Works great for me. Got pics so I know what to look for? (We don't have Costco down here) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrmallek 53 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Solarforce L2-P (modified to a forward clicky) on a LaRue Tactical Lt-606 mount, Ultimak rail. I can flick it on or off with my left thumb. Works guuuuud =) Rob ++111 Check out Solarforce - either on Ebay or through lighthound - I think based in TX, great Customer Service but not a business member here so no linky. They are completely modular and there is a pretty cool rail mount battery tube and some nice looking quality pressure switches. Just remember any incandescent lamp will fail under recoil. LED's work best on weapons - IMHO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beerasaurus 9 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 The lights say "Techlight Lumen Masters." I'll try and do pics, but it might be a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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