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Posted: 1/19/2005 11:12:44 AM EDT
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don't have a rail on my AR ,but it Is almost the same size ,the maxfire being a hair bigger "MAYBE" !!! The LEGEND XL is constructed of machined aircraft grade aluminum !!! It is the same price get this one !!! trust me !!! 
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Posted: 1/19/2005 11:35:14 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/22/2005 7:27:40 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/22/2005 5:57:34 PM EDT
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i just picked mine up and mounted it. i am truly cheap. vertical grip $20 (including rail), brinkman max fire $20, mount and rings free from junk drawer. now to try it out!!
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Posted: 1/22/2005 6:07:35 PM EDT
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I got one of the lights to I like it a lot will have to check out the Legend
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Posted: 1/22/2005 6:09:00 PM EDT
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How many lumens?
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Posted: 1/22/2005 8:49:32 PM EDT
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I've seen 2 of these maxfire's. One is a 2cell, and the other is a 3 cell with rechargeable batteries. Which one have all of you been buying, and if you've bought both, which is better?
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Posted: 1/22/2005 9:56:45 PM EDT
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tag
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Posted: 1/23/2005 4:53:38 AM EDT
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I have been using the 2 cell as a weapon light, but the 3 cell makes a great backup light.... and I carry one in my truck also.... it works great if you need 2 hands and still need a light... it is small enough to hold in your teeth... I have found that the legend is also a great light I gave one of them to my wife, its just not evil looking enough for a weapon light...
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Posted: 1/28/2005 11:21:07 AM EDT
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 The Wally worlds 'round here are ALL sold out!
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Posted: 1/28/2005 2:04:50 PM EDT
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Here are a few pics of mine on my rifle.
I love those light mounts.. I also like the light. Pretty nice look to it also... http://tinypic.com/1h8rx1 http://tinypic.com/1h8ryb http://tinypic.com/1h8ryq |
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Posted: 1/28/2005 3:33:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/28/2005 6:05:48 PM EDT
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who did you get the light mount from, what did it cost you |
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Posted: 1/29/2005 12:10:00 AM EDT
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Viking TACTICS - Light mount for ar 15..
Just look up : www.vikingtactics.com $20 and honestly the best I have ever come across .... Total of $40 for light at WALLY WORLD and Mount at above.. GREAT.......... |
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Posted: 1/29/2005 8:23:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/29/2005 8:38:09 PM EDT
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I'm going to have to check one of these out.
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Posted: 1/30/2005 11:21:23 AM EDT
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 I used a 30mm Red Dot scope ring to mount my light by using some Danco 1" "O" rings I think they were No. 16-17 or 18 size anyway you can get these at Lowes or any hardware store and install 4-5 of these on your body of the light(which most are 1") then smear a little vaseline or grease on the "O" rings to prevent squish and mount the 2 halves of the scope ring together and slowly tighten it down this will also SHOCK mount your light because of the rubber "O" rings Mine has worked flawlessly like that for many rounds so far email me for pics if ya want to see my set-up it works GREAT for us cheapskates!!!
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Posted: 1/30/2005 11:58:12 AM EDT
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crack me up! that there is some  riggin'
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Posted: 2/1/2005 7:39:25 AM EDT
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Ok I stopped by Wally World yesterday and they finally have them in stock so I picked one up for evaluation.
1 Word: Disappoinment After reading the good things about the light I had to try one out. So last night I played with the light and compared it to a G2. This is what I learned Pros: Rubber texured exterios makes for a nice cigar hold, price is $10 (or 33%) cheaper than a G2, and has a built in 'Clickie' tailcap. Cons: It is longer than a G2 by roughly an inch (yet weighs the same), it requires way too much pressure to activate the light (making it HARD to use the cigar hold), takes way too much travel to 'click on' the light, light pattern (hot spot) is not as round & symetrical as the G2 I also didn't care for the wimpy spring of the tailcap and it's plastic design, but that's a subjective observation. I think this would make a fine utility light, but as a 'Tactical Light' I find it lacking (particularly in the controls). I would rather have spent the extra $10 and gotten a G2 which I know can be upgraded with a Z32 and other switching options. I have installed it in a TDI light mount, for testing as a weapon light. I'll try it with the VFG using it as a thumb activated light and on the forearm at the 6:00 where I activate with the side pressure from my finger. Further testing will be forthcomming. |
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Posted: 2/1/2005 1:02:19 PM EDT
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What are you talking about "CIGAR HOLD" ???
No one would go into a cqb situation holding the light like a cigar.. You lost me there.. Maybe not the best light for the middle east, but for the money, the best I have found for blasting rodents at the ranch. Please fill me in on this new CIGAR HOLD.. |
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Posted: 2/1/2005 1:18:00 PM EDT
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Not new by any stretch of the imagination. It's also known as the 'Rogers Technique', the hold resembles a person holding a cigar. It's often used with handguns as it allows a two handed hold. It can be used with carbines with VFGs should your weapon mounted light go down. All my lights (hand held and weapon) can be used in either role. If you've ever had a light go down you'll understand why. |
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Posted: 2/1/2005 7:03:23 PM EDT
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I take offense to that! I don't feel that posts with racial slurs should be tolerated. Not everyone that owns and AR and visits this board is a white male. Even though I am, the next guy might not be.  |
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Posted: 2/3/2005 7:51:09 PM EDT
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If you dont like
riggin, How 'bout Redneck Engineering. Thats what applies to ME!Oh, finally got the light and will be putting it on my rifle soon. No complaints so far! |
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Posted: 2/10/2005 2:38:00 PM EDT
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Is the flashlight in the hunting section or the flashlight section?
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Posted: 2/10/2005 3:33:23 PM EDT
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It will be in the camping / hunting section. I picked one up on a whim to try out too. My observations are exactly the same as forest's. It is a great little light to throw in my truck, but it is not very "tactical" at all. Maybe I will mount it on my 9mm AR with the Tacpoint on it.... 
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Posted: 2/14/2005 11:08:17 AM EDT
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tag
Just saw these today at wally world. They also have a larger one that runs off LED's that is called the "rebel" and even comes with colored filters for only $15. |
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Posted: 2/15/2005 3:22:41 PM EDT
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What is a G2, Where can I get one, and how much, anyone one have a photo of a G2.
Thanks |
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Posted: 2/15/2005 11:34:48 PM EDT
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I don't know how you got away with this for this long, but if I ever see you pull this crap again you will no longer be part of ARFCOM!!. Do you understand what I'm saying? 
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Posted: 2/15/2005 11:36:35 PM EDT
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My above post also applies to you as well. Don't pull this chit again!!
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Posted: 2/16/2005 4:54:31 AM EDT
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It's an entry level Surefire light. Talk with Brightflashlights about getting one (he is in the Industry section of this website) - IIRC he has some pictures as does Surefire's website. |
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Posted: 2/16/2005 4:22:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/21/2005 6:50:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/22/2005 4:36:51 AM EDT
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I finally found a Maxfire XL at my local Wally World !
For those in the Memphis area, I found it at the Hwy 64 Wal-Mart near Wolfchase. I got the last one but they have two pegs and Im sure they will order more. The Wally World in Millington doesnt have a peg for them... LB |
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Posted: 2/25/2005 4:22:07 PM EDT
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any of these have a pressure pad switch that can work with it
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Posted: 2/27/2005 12:13:55 PM EDT
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Picked one up and put in an ARMS 35 QD mount. Go figure $20 light in a $175 mount with the 1in conversion rings. It does function pretty well until I save my pennies for a real light.
 
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Posted: 2/27/2005 12:28:30 PM EDT
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tag
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Posted: 2/27/2005 6:51:45 PM EDT
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Now THAT is some funky engineering.
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Posted: 3/1/2005 5:22:39 AM EDT
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Well....Its not going anywhere.. |
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Posted: 3/1/2005 5:53:16 AM EDT
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FYI, at least the Wallyorld I go to also has $6 1" scope rings in the same aisle, so for $26 plus a short piece of weaver rail (from your local Gander Mountain for less than $9) and some screws from Ace Hardware (figure $2) you can have a cheapo weapons light setup for under $40
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Posted: 3/1/2005 7:36:39 PM EDT
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Did you compare the tailcaps? Any possibility that a G2 tape switch would work on a Maxfire? |
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Posted: 3/1/2005 8:13:38 PM EDT
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it will not fit the viking flashlight holder unless you force it and then it rips the rubber housing
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Posted: 3/4/2005 3:11:11 AM EDT
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picked one up a few days ago.
if the beam on my surefire is say 95% perfect, the brinkman is about 93% i'm pretty happy with it. i'm gonna pick up a couple more to scatter around the house/truck |
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Posted: 3/4/2005 8:51:48 PM EDT
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well I took the plunge, not a big plunge but this is the first light I've put on a gun so I figured this would be a concept test if the light doesn't stand up to the shooting.
So far I love the light and will replace most of my maglights with it as long as it holds up. This is my budget Carbine...don't make fun of the optic it's on there so I can get used to a red dot while I decide and save for a better one.  Close up...It's a weaver 1inch double band mount...I'm out $28 on this deal. 
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Posted: 3/4/2005 10:31:10 PM EDT
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dawg180
how do you attach the weaver rail with the screws to the standard m4 handguard? do you use some kind of backer piece? what type of screws? Sorry it must be late I am tech changed right now..thanks |
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Posted: 3/5/2005 10:49:46 AM EDT
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Well I put 200 rounds through the gun with the brinkman mounted...I need to locktight the mount but other than that no problems.
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Posted: 3/10/2005 4:47:39 PM EDT
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I just got done mounting the Viking mount and Brinkman flashlight comb. For $40.00 you cant go wrong.
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Posted: 3/11/2005 5:36:46 AM EDT
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I don't remember if I tried that or not. I'll try it tonight. |
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Posted: 3/11/2005 9:05:29 AM EDT
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I tried the aftermarket tailcap tape switch that Bright Flashlights has...it did not work..I have a G2 on my carbine and the Wally World light is doing duty as a car light...
I used the $6 set of 1" rings at Wal-Mart for mounting the G2 on my Surefire M73 handguards... All-in-all..not a bad deal for a light.. |
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Posted: 3/11/2005 9:18:35 AM EDT
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I haven't actaully done it, but I figure you can go down to the local hardware store and find some screws/nuts that would work with a scope mount base, and use the vent hols in a standard handguard to thread them through. Being "hillybilly tech" it will take a little looking to find a scope base and the right hardware, but i know others have done it and it works. 
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