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Eight Point
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Rockwall County
Hunt In: Mills, Fannin and Hunt
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Thinking about putting a light on a AR. Which ones do you guys prefer?
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#2 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Deep South TX
Hunt In: Deep South TX
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mod lite...
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#3 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
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surefire
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#4 |
Six Point
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Tyler, TX
Hunt In: East Texas
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Surefire, by a mile
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#5 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Deep South TX
Hunt In: Deep South TX
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modlite smokes SF for a rifle mounted application...not cheap. I like the SF for a sidearm
https://modlite.com/collections/weap...31630445740068 While lumen output with this light is similar to the Surefire® M600DF head the throw is much better suited to a rifle mounted application at more than three times the amount throw than the M600DF. |
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#6 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
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What’s your budget?
Mod lite or Cloud defensive. Surefire is great and obviously has a long track record, but performance wise they are getting outpaced very quickly but the other two. Unless you need IR capability. For a bit cheaper option than the above I like Arisaka. |
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#7 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Deep South TX
Hunt In: Deep South TX
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Arisaka mounts are nifty...
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#8 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
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#9 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2015
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#10 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lubbock
Hunt In: Hall County
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Modlite for a rifle. SF comes in second, but not very close.
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Eight Point
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Rockwall County
Hunt In: Mills, Fannin and Hunt
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#12 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Calhoun County
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VTac mount with a G2.
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#13 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Katy
Hunt In: Crockett
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TLR 1 HL is what I was use for my AR and it doubles as my pistol light as well. Under $150
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#14 |
Six Point
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Willis,TX
Hunt In: Houston County
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Nobody asked you what it was for so I will. Self defense, shooting stuff in the dark up close, or shooting out there?
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#15 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Vernon
Hunt In: Southern Taylor County, Tom Green County
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#16 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lubbock
Hunt In: Hall County
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So I decided to set up an upper on my tripod and take some pics tonight comparing my Modlite OKW vs my SureFire M600DF. Like I said. The 600DF (1500 Lumen flagship rifle light for SF) isn’t even close.
SureFire M600DF Modlite OKW |
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#17 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jul 2015
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I dont have one on a gun, but ive got a surefire thats a 1k lumen its good stuff runs on 3 cr123 batteries. That bottom pic is good of that suggested light. I likes me some bright flashlights
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#18 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Modlite blows everything out of the water in terms of technology and customer service. That said the owners was personally a massive a hole to me which was not appreciated. I love the PLHV2 I have and it’s a killer product but man he needs some work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#19 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Calhoun County
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#20 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
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on a hunting gun, sure . on a tactical AR , you'll be blinded too and if there is more than one foe, you'll be dead before your eyes re-adjust ... hard pass of me on an AR .i'd choose light #1... you can do your own test at home .. with a pistol light too .. turn it on to aim at say a bad guy behind your couch , if you turn the light back off and you can't see the room any more, you probably have too much light. too much of a good thing is not always a good thing... my want in a tactical rifle light are , rugged , remote quality temp switch , secondary switch on the light itself ,focused beam , waterproof, shockproof and all that jazz .. overall brightness is not necessarily a top priority , nor is qd mount as i just leave it on. last note don't underestimate your muzzle device and it's effect on your light , ive seen guys with giant brakes who can't see squat when the gas looks like a giant white cloud in front of their gun due to light reflection.. another example of too much is not always better ... kinda like using your brights in fog ... good luck!
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#21 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lubbock
Hunt In: Hall County
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#22 | |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Leander
Hunt In: McCulloch
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If you blind yourself, you weren't using the light correctly. If there is more than one threat and their will to fight isn't immediately broken by a white light coming on combined with loud firm commands or you touching off rounds you're likely dead anyway, real life isn't John Wick. |
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#23 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
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do yourself a favor and go look at youtube at haley strategic , Trex arms or others .. they do this all day ... and would totally make fun of that suppressor shadow and glare on the can which screams amateur night...
and BTY i never said clearing a house with a 17" rifle or using brakes indoor ... done with this conversation .. always seems like the same people are know it all .. then post their pic with their can casting a shadow on half of the pic here is an example of reliable places to go look for real information .. peace OUT! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o28...nnel=T.REXARMS |
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#24 | |
Eight Point
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Fort Worth
Hunt In: South Texas
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#25 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
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I used to have an OWL. I got rid of it because it was a huge, heavy thing. It was like having an additional suppressor on the end of your rifle. I liked the light color/temp better than my Modlite. It allowed you to see really good detail. I know the new Reign is smaller/lighter, but haven't had a chance to try one yet. For the performance and form factor, I don't think anyone can beat Modlite right now
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#26 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lubbock
Hunt In: Hall County
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I don’t care about shadow on this rifle. It’s a 17” rifle I use for killing hogs and coyotes. I use what’s comfortable, and until a switch for it comes back in stock this light isn’t moving. It’s where I can comfortably press the tailcap switch. |
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#27 | |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Wait, even if you are someone that takes Lucas at Trex arms seriously, doesn't he use and suggest those lights that according to you are too bright (Modlite)? |
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#28 | |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
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#29 | |
Eight Point
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Fort Worth
Hunt In: South Texas
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#30 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
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#31 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lubbock
Hunt In: Hall County
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I’m sorry guys. I’m not trying to be mr tactical Devgru room clearer like Imyomama. I simply posted a picture to compare the two outputs, as well as my opinion on them. I haven’t found a situation where I prefer my 600DF, but it does stay on my bedside rifle as it does a good enough job for that purpose.
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#32 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lubbock
Hunt In: Hall County
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#33 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
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notice he didn't say crap about Travis .. nor is he posting any night tactical match he have used this on or even participated . he calls Lucas a joke while his own skill level is self admitting he doesn't even own a remote tail cap ... it's hilarious! i'll gladly retract my post and offer an apology as soon as he posts a video of him shooting a night course anywhere close to lucas's pace and accuracy .. proving Lucas is a fraud and knows less than he does ... pretty sure not gonna happen .. |
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#34 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lubbock
Hunt In: Hall County
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Trex is a still a joke much like yourself haha |
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#35 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lubbock
Hunt In: Hall County
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Also Clay was making fun of you. It’s apparent his thoughts on Lucas are the same lol
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#36 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
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you however seem to know it all and what you say is always right .. and take a mili second to call people out , put word in their mouth in your reply and just play talking trash .. you know they make those 3 foot dish lights that really throw out some light too ... maybe you could wheel that in for comparison ... lastly , and again from my practical experience , shoot an ar with red dot and a light .. too much light and red dot totally washed out... turn your red dot too high and you can't see crap when light is off ... you want the right balance between your light and your optic ... and 1500 lumens ain't it! same thing goes inside, put out so much light as the entire room lights up and the bad guys can see you too .. it's not know it all tacticool , it's just plain logic again peace out! |
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#37 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lubbock
Hunt In: Hall County
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What part of this rifle is used for hunting do you not get? My 600DF resides on an 11.5” 556 with a tape switch beside my bed. It’s setup for “room clearing” or whatever you seem to think I care about. It’s my defensive rifle and is setup as so. I don’t care that it has shadow it works for me. This is a truck gun that I can jump out and hit some hogs or a coyote with. This light is what I want for THIS rifle. I want throw the most out of it, which it is. It also has excellent spill which works well for THIS rifle. Anybody else can take a look at the pictures and make up their mind what works for THEIR rifle. I don’t give a crap what they buy or use. I’ll say this. I completely felt the OKW would be horrible indoors as well. A buddy that runs a shoot house for the NNSA told me to give it a try anyways, and I might like it. I got these out to take pics last night for another buddy. I then compared them indoors as well. To my surprise he was right. I did prefer the OKW still indoors as well. This is the original reason for me taking the pics and comparing them. Last edited by TX03RUBI; 02-24-2021 at 11:31 AM. |
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#38 | |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Leander
Hunt In: McCulloch
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#39 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
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I'm really not understanding. You claim our lights to be too bright. Then to back up your statements, you point to people who use the lights you claim to be too bright. Am I supposed to be shocked that 2 people who make and sell products that are specifically designed to eliminate barrel/suppressor shadow tell you it's super bad? The only one in here acting like they know everything and making definitive statements is none other than, drum roll please........ |
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#41 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lubbock
Hunt In: Hall County
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#42 |
Eight Point
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Rockwall County
Hunt In: Mills, Fannin and Hunt
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Sounds like modlight is the one to get.
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#43 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Deep South TX
Hunt In: Deep South TX
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#44 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2015
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You can’t shoot what you can’t see, target identification is high on the list and there’s lots of guys with experience running lights in tactical situations where it proves a massive advantage rather than disadvantage. Both on a pistol and rifle are excellent pieces of kit to have. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#45 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2015
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I mean unless you’re running the light out flush with the end of the can you’re going to have a shadow. You can run a TRex light bar but odds are you’ll still have a shadow from the can, I run mine relatively far out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#46 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2015
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That sounds like a very Ill informed comment. What are you basing your opinion on? He constantly promotes training, fighting for your rights, and owning quality gear and learning how to use it. The only argument I see people have is “he isn’t mil or le” guess what mil and le don’t get to spend 90% of their time shooting they have tons of aspects to work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#47 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
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your buddy is the one who continued with mine is bigger and better than yours .. all my point is that it's not true . anyone who has ever shot a red dot at night will attest to much light can cause wash out .. but again yall do what you want , and talk all the smack you want .. my surefire on my gun has never failed me , never washed out my optics , doesn't cast a shadow , and uses a pressure pad with a switch on the light itself ... and it's output is nowhere near what is available today ... we could argue all day ... and you'll keep defending your buddies and that's fine too .. and you can try to discredit Travis and Lucas all you want, but i've seen how they train and practice , so sorry .. i'm gonna lean toward their opinions over yours .. because i've followed their tips before and they were spot on. |
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#48 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
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talk smack about guys who test and bring products to the market to help our troops , LEO and even them .... not to mention the instructional videos , practice drills etc .. which are totally fantastic if you'd give them a try. often those are the same guys who show up at a shoot with their gucci guns and end up sitting on the bench cause their gear won't run |
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#49 | |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Leander
Hunt In: McCulloch
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I think a lot of the apprehension with Lucas is that people would rather take gunfighting tips from someone that's actually been in a gunfight before. There's so many good instructors out there with real-world two-way range knowledge thanks to the GWOT that his info can come across as less pertinent. He's a hell of a shooter for sure but its a different world when the targets are shooting back. |
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#50 | |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2015
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That’s the thing though is he doesn’t teach tactics or gun fighting. He teaches shooting, like you said their are qualified guys to go to who have been in situations. That said you don’t have to have been in situations to know mechanics and tactics. He just wants people on the range, learning, and getting better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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