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I've mounted a Surefire M300 light on left side of my DD AR with the 7" Omega rail, its as far forward as it will go. With the shorter handguard and sling mount at the top with a VTAC mount or using the hole in the rail, it's not the easiest to activate the tail switch. I put the forward grip on and that helps, but I think I want no forward grip.

I have a tape switch but have been reluctant to try it. I'm trying to figure out how and where to best mount it.

What do you use?




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I always use a tape switch. Light on left switch on right. Attaching the tape switch and wires can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. When all I had was rail forends it was easy the surefire clip on and larue clips. Easy as peasy. Since I've gone partially to mlok I use the magpul plate but struggle to manage the wiring depending on the mount etc. I can't see any downside to using a switch once you get the wiring so it won't hang up on stuff.
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Probably just thing to watch out for and how best to secure the switch.




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I've done pretty much everything. the tire tube trick (didn't like that), high strength Velcro (works well), silicon adhesive(works really really well), the surefire clip (really well), the magpul clip (really well), 3m adhesive (not so good), double stick tape (no good).
You get the idea, its not a special application and depends on what works for you. On one of my foreends (I think its a MI one) I just stuffed in the cavity that was there of the right size and it has never moved at all.


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Don't know what accessories came with your light, but my Streamlight came with clips to attach the pressure switch to a picatinny rail. Did yours not?


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Just double side Velcro. I've got it set up to test, so we'll see. Thanks!

I may need a zip tie or something to secure the wire a little better. I'll look into the clips mentioned.




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I switched the light to the right side as it feels better for me being right handed.

I shot a night match with it and it worked well except for shooting off hand around a barrier. I need a better technique. I am not very ambidextrous, though I do okay without a barrier to lean around.

I’m torn, as it would have been nice to have a click switch to leave the light on, but for a serious rifle I think the momentary tape switch may be better.




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I see I need a SR07 rather than the ST07 that I have. Doh. Expensive mistake, glad I got a little bit of a deal on it.




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Check out Cloud Defensive. Their Light Control System is really cool. It’s a housing for your tape switch that has a channel for running the cord through. I have one for one of my Streamlight weapon lights and it works really well.
 
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These work well for tape switches

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The Tango Down rail cover is the way to go. However, we ditched tape switches years ago. The kept breaking the wires at the light from use.

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That’s no good.




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Jones what are you using now, just the tail cap?
 
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