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A light mounting option
3/7/2012 1:41:24 AM
I've long been thinking about the best way to mount a light to my Stg556. I didn't want it to stick out to far to the side because of bulk or snagging. Activation needed to be easy. I wanted it light. Haley and Mount N Slot recently came out with a new light mount. It is set up for the Surefire Scout light in particular, but can be adapted to other lights as well. I did some research and decided that it was the best bet. I'd really like a mount that would tuck the light into the hollow between the top optics rail and the side rail, but there isn't anything out there that will do it. The Thorntail mount does the best. If you've got one of the Aug A3's with the rail on the slanted surface of the receiver, it would fit right there. Here are some pics I took with my iPad, so please excuse the quality.
3/7/2012 8:02:32 AM
Nice setup! I've struggled w/the "ideal" light setup for some time. Since I don't find BUIS practical w/the STG's short side radius & my aging eyes, I placed mine on the optic rail. This minimizes snagging and places the bbl shadow at 6 o'clock.
Would your setup work if you placed the light mount on the optic rail instead of the accessory rail?
Tomac
Would your setup work if you placed the light mount on the optic rail instead of the accessory rail?
Tomac
3/7/2012 8:12:59 AM
I actually tried it there first, but there are two issues. First, and simplest, is that the tape switch cord is too short. Not much of a problem there as Surefire makes longer ones. The light fits closer to the center line of the rifle, which is good, but the extension to which the light attaches, interferes slightly with the front sling swivel mount. The swivel can still fit, but it's rotation is limited by the light mount. I decided I didn't want the sling swivel banging on the light all the time.
I had tried your setup before, but with my lower optic height, the light intruded too far into my field of view.
I had tried your setup before, but with my lower optic height, the light intruded too far into my field of view.
3/7/2012 8:31:46 AM
Originally Posted By Dorsai:
I actually tried it there first, but there are two issues. First, and simplest, is that the tape switch cord is too short. Not much of a problem there as Surefire makes longer ones. The light fits closer to the center line of the rifle, which is good, but the extension to which the light attaches, interferes slightly with the front sling swivel mount. The swivel can still fit, but it's rotation is limited by the light mount. I decided I didn't want the sling swivel banging on the light all the time.
I had tried your setup before, but with my lower optic height, the light intruded too far into my field of view.
I actually tried it there first, but there are two issues. First, and simplest, is that the tape switch cord is too short. Not much of a problem there as Surefire makes longer ones. The light fits closer to the center line of the rifle, which is good, but the extension to which the light attaches, interferes slightly with the front sling swivel mount. The swivel can still fit, but it's rotation is limited by the light mount. I decided I didn't want the sling swivel banging on the light all the time.
I had tried your setup before, but with my lower optic height, the light intruded too far into my field of view.
Ah. That makes sense. Thx!...
Tomac
3/7/2012 11:38:31 AM
Here's what I did with my FS2000. Although it's a different gun, I bet you could do something similar but will most likely use a different tape switch. This is a M300A in a LaRue LT752 offset mount. If anything, it will show how it "tucks" the light into the 1 o'clock position. (Excuse the place holder for the Micro).
3/7/2012 1:19:30 PM
Top rail is the only way to go for me.
MadDog
MadDog
3/7/2012 9:34:14 PM
I learned the hard way with my aug. I got the 2 surefire m962 kits but the lever is on the left and guess what, it wouldn't fit the 45 deg angle rail on the reciever so I had to get a m952 with the screw type fasteners 
still need to find a home for that m962 kit though.at least one found a home on an AR
still need to find a home for that m962 kit though.at least one found a home on an AR
