Question about pressure swithces for a mounted flashlight

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February 16, 2022, 10:57 AM

Shaql

Question about pressure swithces for a mounted flashlight

I bought this pressure switch for my AR/flashlight combo but there doesn't seem to be a good mounting solution.

Where, and how, do you guys mount your flashlight switches?

https://www.nitecorestore.com/...-p/ps-nite-rsw2i.htm

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February 16, 2022, 11:15 AM

dfwglockguy

I’ve used a product called “Ranger Bands”. They are similar to rubber bands, but much thicker and durable. They came in a package of about 20 and had several different sizes. Pick a couple of the smallest ones that you can stretch out to fit around your stock/forearm. It won’t go anywhere. The ones on my rifle are about a year old and are still in great shape.

Hedley Lamarr: Wait, wait, wait. I'm unarmed.
Bart: Alright, we'll settle this like men, with our fists.
Hedley Lamarr: Sorry, I just remembered . . . I am armed.

February 16, 2022, 11:54 AM

Perception

The pressure switch for my Streamlight came with zip ties as a mounting option. That doesn't look like a particularly well thought out design though, so I don't know what would work best.

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February 16, 2022, 01:21 PM

Expert308

I've used ranger bands too, when my carbine had the old round handguards on it. When I replaced those with a more modern handguard I added something like this (this one is for a pic rail, there are similar ones available for MLok as well).

February 16, 2022, 01:32 PM

83v45magna

You can also go get a bicycle or motorcycle inner tube and make your own. Been using my punctured mc tubes like this since the seventies. Works great.

I'm pretty sure this is where 'ranger bands' came from in the first place.

February 16, 2022, 03:39 PM

tankeryanker

When I put mine on I wasn't sure where I wanted it. I had some 3M double sided tape, so I put it on the back of the switch. I am glad I like where I put it because I couldn't get it back off. It's an option, just make sure you like where you put it.