I would like to get a flashlight mount for my 581 series Mini-14 and was wondering what you guys would recommend. I would prefer one that would just clamp on to the barrel and that is relatively easy to take on and off.
Also what is a decent rifle flashlight for under a few hundred?
Thanks for the input. A TLR-2 is high on my list of flashlights to get, looks like a good reasonably priced option. What are my options as for as barrel clamps go? What is a good one to get?
If you're willing to spend up to a couple hundred on a flashlight, you could go whole hog and get a Ultimak rail, a VLTOR offset "scout" mount and a Surefire G2 LED. The whole setup would run about $250, but you'd then have a length of rail available for a red-dot optic, sling mount, etc.
I like that 45º mount--and the price is right. I think the OP should consider how he holds the rifle in his ready position. The VLTOR mount places the flashlight right at 90º from the rail., so if that's where his thumb is, it will be the most natural place for the light. If he has a higher hold, or bigger hands, that CDNN mount would put the light in the right place. Here's the VLTOR offset mount:
Has anyone on the board used this gas block light rail mount? It isn't really apparent from the photo on the web site, exactly how it mounts to the gas block??
I am looking for a quality barrel clamp to weaver mount(to put on my Accu-strut) to have the option to put a TLR1 on my Mini for night uses. What do you all use for this purpose?
Found this one on Amazon, pretty cheap and it got really good reviews, I'll probably end up getting one for myself if I don't find a mount that will accept my surefire flashlight.
Thanks - This one looks to be easier to mount. On the other hand, the gas block mount would put the Streamlight underneath, which seems like it'd be better for ambidextrous activation. I have two left handed and two right handed shooters in the house to contend with.
Magpul moe rail worked perfect for mini 14 flashlight mount.
Rails come with metal back piece which has a "nipple" that when you drill plastic handgaurd & insert it through inside/backside of it on 580 Minis it gives it a tight custom feel.
This is my first post so once I learn how to upload my images I will.... Hopefully on Monday.
I forgot to upload picture of the nice fit bettween the back pieces of rail screws and aluminum piece that goes beetween hanguard and reciever/ barrel.
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