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Bravo Company – BCMGUNFIGHTER Modular Light Mounts

Thursday, March 12th, 2015

Bravo Company has just released their new BCMGUNFIGHTER Modular Light Mounts. Machined from solid billet aluminum, the Light Mounts are designed for the KeyMod platform, are fully ambidextrous, and offer a low-profile and snag-free design. The mounts can be mounted either flush or cantilevered, and interface with KeyMod via a patent pending anchoring system.

BCMGUNFIGHTER™ 1913 Rail KeyMod Light Mount

The 1913 Rail KeyMod Light Mount is designed to offer 1913-rail capability to the KeyMod system. Compatible with most common 1913 rail pistol/weapon light systems, this mount offers optional high and low mounting positions, as well as multiple mounting points.

BCMGUNFIGHTER™ Scout KeyMod Light Mount

The Scout KeyMod Light Mount is designed specifically for use with SureFire’s Scout and Mini Scout Lights. It features multiple mounting points, and is optimized to run the light in the offset position.

BCMGUNFIGHTER™ One Inch Ring KeyMod Light Mount

The One Inch Ring Mount is designed to interface with most popular 1-inch round body tactical lights on the market. It can be mounted in either standard or offset positions.

www.bravocompanyusa.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=bcm+light+mounts

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Thyrm – Costa SwitchBack Now Available In New Colors

Friday, February 27th, 2015

Thyrm has just released two new colors for the Costa SwitchBack: Tan and Urban Grey. Tan matches well with popular arid-oriented gear from companies including Magpul, and Urban Grey blends well with Arc’Teryx’s Wolf Grey.

Available now at www.thyrm.com.

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SureFire – New M600 AA Can Use AA Lithium or Alkaline Batteries

Friday, February 20th, 2015

The new Picatinny compatible M600 AA Scout Light can be powered by AA lithium or AA alkaline batteries, the latter of which are typically more readily available globally.

“The M600 AA’s ability to be powered by two separate types of batteries is a key element to its anticipated success,” said SureFire Product Manager Chris Skahill. “For optimal performance, AA lithiums can be used. But it can also be powered by AA alkalines, which are more readily available and usually easier to find, particularly in remote or rural areas.”

Powered by two lithium AAs, the M600 AA’s solid-state light emitting diode (LED) generates a maximum output of 200 lumens and produces tactical-level output for up to 3.75 hours on a set of batteries. The output and runtime from two AA alkaline batteries is approximately one-third that from lithium AAs, but this reduced output/runtime is theoretically outweighed by the convenience of using these easier-to-find and often less-expensive power cells. But to maximize output and runtime, SureFire recommends powering the M600 AA with lithium batteries whenever possible.

The M600 AA uses a proprietary Total Internal Reflection (TIR) lens to shape the LED’s output into a smooth, flawless beam with ample reach and enough surround light to maintain good situational awareness in close- to medium-range applications. Like all SureFire Scout Lights, it securely attaches to any MIL-STD-1913 rail, the M600 AA utilizing an integral thumbscrew clamp that attaches/detaches the light to said rail in a matter of seconds. Constructed of lightweight aerospace aluminum that’s hard anodized with a Mil-Spec finish for added durability, this new Scout Light can be easily activated via its momentary-/constant-on click-type tailcap switch, or via several remote plug-in switch models available for purchase from SureFire as optional accessories.

The M600 AA Scout Light has an MSRP of $299.00 and is currently available for purchase through authorized SureFire dealers. It will also soon be available for purchase directly from SureFire by calling 800-828-8809 or visiting surefire.com online.

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Proctor Light Mount

Thursday, February 19th, 2015

Designed specifically for the Streamlight Protac 1L, the Proctor Light Mount is a collaboration with Unity Tactical. Proctor has been using the Protac 1L for some time but it will also fit a Streamlight Protac 2L and Surefire E series lights.

The goal was to keep the light as close to the rail as possible and they’ve done it. It’s so low profile that a folding front sight will sit flat over it. Additionally, it only uses one Picatinny slot.

www.wayofthegun.us/plm-proctor-light-mount

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The SureFire How-To Channel on YouTube

Wednesday, February 4th, 2015

Have you checked out the SureFire How-To channel on YouTube? There are several videos already loaded including this one featuring Barry Dueck as he explains how to properly mount a SureFire suppressor to your rifle.

youtube.com/user/surefirehowto

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Interesting Use of the Princeton Tec Switch Rail Light

Monday, February 2nd, 2015

Former SEAL Mark Owen recently posted this photo of a Princeton Tec Switch Rail weapon light mounted to a pistol. The original concept by Sentinel Design and Austere Provisions Company was to provide low level light on a rifle rail. Sort of a navigation light.

Owen is using it on his pistol, which certainly offers a low volume light and might be just what you are looking for, depending on your application.

SPECIFICATIONS
POWER – 10 Lumens
BURN TIME – 36 Hours
BATTERIES – 2x 2016
WEIGHT – 22 Grams

princetontec.com/switch-rail

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Steiner Optics – Mk7 Battle Light

Sunday, February 1st, 2015

Steiner’s Mk7 Battle Light is a miniature 350 lumen white light designed for handheld use. It comes with an included shotgun end cap so it can double as a shotgun light – it slides into the magazine tube and replaces the factory spring end cap. Weights 4.1 oz, features a push button operation with both high and low power settings, and is submersible to 3 meters.

www.steiner-optics.com/laser-devices/mk7-battle-light

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What’s This? New Weapon Lighting System

Friday, January 30th, 2015

Just last week, I was at SHOT Show and speaking with a friend about the need for conformal weapon lights for rifles. Looks like someone has taken some action in this realm.

According to what little data is available this patent pending 3oz system offers up about 500 lumens and is LED based with an array of lamps configured concentrically around the endcap attached to the rail.

So far, all we’ve got to go on is this video, a couple of photos and a Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/New-Weapon-Lighting-System. Hopefully, we’ll see more soon.

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