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Posted: 1/5/2014 10:30:30 AM EDT

Yeah I know shotguns suck, 5.56 is better. But humor me.

What's the best way to put a light on a Mossberg 500?

I'm leaning towards this: and using a Streamlight TLR1

Also like the looks of this:

http://www.mountsplus.com/AR-15_Accessories/AR-15_Scope_Rings/SP-001-88850-ZSM.html

I know about the Surefire forearms but I really don't want to spend that much and don't care for the looks of them that much either.

Intended uses, Home Defense, camp gun, late night varmint patrol to chicken house.

Posted: 1/5/2014 10:32:57 AM EDT

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Magpul forearm...easy and cheap and better/easier use of the light IMO than a barrel clamp.

Posted: 1/5/2014 10:33:44 AM EDT

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Dude!!! Who makes this? I want it.
Honestly I have the same question as you, and this looks like its the best way.

Posted: 1/5/2014 10:35:03 AM EDT

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Here you go

Posted: 1/5/2014 10:37:08 AM EDT

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Old school .......................

Posted: 1/5/2014 10:37:45 AM EDT

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Sure fire just introduced these new wiz bang 500 lumen forearms so you can get the previous 200 lumen LED version cheap.

Posted: 1/5/2014 10:39:13 AM EDT

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Why does a gun gun used for fowling need a light

Posted: 1/5/2014 10:39:36 AM EDT

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Dude!!! Who makes this? I want it.
Honestly I have the same question as you, and this looks like its the best way.

Here you go

Looks like a good solution.

Posted: 1/5/2014 10:40:47 AM EDT

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Shotgun light mount should do the trick......el 13'er

Posted: 1/5/2014 10:41:16 AM EDT

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http://www.surefire.com/dsf-500-590-shotgun-forend.html

Posted: 1/5/2014 10:42:45 AM EDT

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Posted: 1/5/2014 10:44:15 AM EDT

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No shit?

Posted: 1/5/2014 10:45:04 AM EDT

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Posted: 1/5/2014 10:53:44 AM EDT

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I use a tri-rail and a Streamlight TLR-1 HL. Love it.

Posted: 1/5/2014 11:00:04 AM EDT

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Dude!!! Who makes this? I want it.
Honestly I have the same question as you, and this looks like its the best way.

Here you go

Thanks dude.
Edit: It says its a no-go on the 590A1. Bummer. That's what I was gonna put it on.

Posted: 1/5/2014 11:05:09 AM EDT

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Thanks dude.
Edit: It says its a no-go on the 590A1. Bummer. That's what I was gonna put it on.

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Dude!!! Who makes this? I want it.
Honestly I have the same question as you, and this looks like its the best way.

Here you go

Thanks dude.
Edit: It says its a no-go on the 590A1. Bummer. That's what I was gonna put it on.

http://www.elzetta.com/zsmFAQ.htm

Posted: 1/5/2014 2:20:34 PM EDT

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Looks like a good solution.

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Dude!!! Who makes this? I want it.
Honestly I have the same question as you, and this looks like its the best way.

Here you go

Looks like a good solution.

Oooohhh... ME LIKEY!!!

Posted: 1/5/2014 2:24:05 PM EDT

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Before the Magpul forearm came along the Surefire forearm is really the only effective solution IMO. I have an older Surefire on my 870 I bought used that I like but I think new they're ridiculously overpriced for what they are. Look on eBay or the EE here, should be able to find one for half of retail.

Posted: 1/5/2014 2:26:21 PM EDT

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Laserlyte Shotgun Tri Rail Mount

Posted: 1/5/2014 2:29:11 PM EDT

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To hunt coyotes at night.

Posted: 1/5/2014 2:30:52 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/5/2014 2:35:48 PM EDT

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I like the elzetta linked to above. It is light weight, robust, and cost effective.

Have also used this one: http://nordiccomp.com/retail/shop/barrel-clamps/nc-shotgun-tube-clamp-wrail-for-mossberg-590-835-930-spx-935/ It is also a good option but you still need an additional light mount and it ends up being considerably more $$$ than the elzetta.

ETA: the elzetta costs $39 with Amazon Prime.

Posted: 1/5/2014 2:43:34 PM EDT

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I like the elzetta linked to above. It is light weight, robust, and cost effective.

Have also used this one: http://nordiccomp.com/retail/shop/barrel-clamps/nc-shotgun-tube-clamp-wrail-for-mossberg-590-835-930-spx-935/ It is also a good option but you still need an additional light mount and it ends up being considerably more $$$ than the elzetta.

ETA: the elzetta costs $39 with Amazon Prime.

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I use the Nordic one

Posted: 1/5/2014 2:55:25 PM EDT

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I like the elzetta linked to above. It is light weight, robust, and cost effective.

Have also used this one: http://nordiccomp.com/retail/shop/barrel-clamps/nc-shotgun-tube-clamp-wrail-for-mossberg-590-835-930-spx-935/ It is also a good option but you still need an additional light mount and it ends up being considerably more $$$ than the elzetta.

ETA: the elzetta costs $39 with Amazon Prime.

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Thanks! I think I'll order one.