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Posted: 4/15/2024 7:14:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dmaier83]
Newer to lights and looking at photos got me thinking.
I see quite a few photos where the light will literally be even with the muzzle device. You would think the heat and concussion would not be the best to blast the light directly with, however it must be ok as I see it this way more times than not. I have my light just behind the break, and it still gets quite dirty after a range day. Am I missing something? Is this just for photos and they run a suppressor? Am I over thinking this? lol happy Monday! |
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Posted: 4/15/2024 10:36:08 PM EDT
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If the lens is behind the ports/tines on muzzle device, carbon will get to it.
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Posted: 4/15/2024 10:42:45 PM EDT
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The reason my lights are far forward are to reduce the suppressor shadow.
You can put some vasoline or chapstick on the lens if you're getting carbon build up on it. Then just clean it off with a paper towel when it's getting too gunked up and reapply fresh. If you're not running a suppressor you can get away with running it a bit further back and you shouldn't get too much shadow. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/15/2024 10:51:23 PM EDT
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What about just applying a bit of gun lube on the lens?
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/15/2024 10:57:21 PM EDT
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Would you leave it here or move it back a bit?
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USA
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Posted: 4/15/2024 11:02:20 PM EDT
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Hard to see what type of brake that is, but I'm sure it's fine. These lights are surprisingly tough.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/15/2024 11:11:20 PM EDT
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It’s a BCM MOD1
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VA, USA
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Posted: 4/15/2024 11:59:51 PM EDT
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No issues as of yet
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USA
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Posted: 4/16/2024 7:10:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dmaier83: Would you leave it here or move it back a bit? https://i.postimg.cc/crXfLWXM/IMG-0670.jpg I've been pleased with the light caps and shock collars from the US company One Hundred Concepts. Along with protecting the lense from contaminants, they also prevent the possibility of negligent light discharge. https://onehundredconcepts.com/products/weapon-light-package |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2024 9:10:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FullAssault: No issues as of yet Sick setup |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2024 9:11:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Headbarcode: That's where the lights on my 4 rifles are, and 2 of them are BCM's with mod 0 and mod 1 compensators. The BCM's are my oldest rifles and I've never had any problems. As long as they aren't in direct blast of the ports, they could only possibly collect a bit of carbon haze. As mentioned above, anything wax based will help with cleaning. A liquid based product may end up becoming a magnet for carbon to attach and build up quicker. I've been pleased with the light caps and shock collars from the US company One Hundred Concepts. Along with protecting the lense from contaminants, they also prevent the possibility of negligent light discharge. https://onehundredconcepts.com/products/weapon-light-package Thanks for the info and link, ill check it out. |
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Posted: 4/16/2024 10:19:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nobody69s: The reason my lights are far forward are to reduce the suppressor shadow. You can put some vasoline or chapstick on the lens if you're getting carbon build up on it. Then just clean it off with a paper towel when it's getting too gunked up and reapply fresh. If you're not running a suppressor you can get away with running it a bit further back and you shouldn't get too much shadow. This. Or even a dab of gun oil on the front lens for easy carbon wipes. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2024 9:59:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DefenderAO: This. Or even a dab of gun oil on the front lens for easy carbon wipes. I like this, nothing new to pick up. Thanks. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/17/2024 8:26:22 PM EDT
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Petroleum based oils can eat seals/o-rings over time. Probably not a big deal, but could eventually lead to less water resistance, for your amphibious assaults
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Posted: 4/18/2024 11:50:44 AM EDT
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Chapstick (or similar) your lens.
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