Got a new Springfield 1911 Black Stainless this weekend w/o the light rail (my first 1911 style pistol). Does any one know if there are mountable lights that clamp to the trigger guard, because i dont want to spend $200 on the surefire adapter:mad:
You are not likely to find anything to fit the trigger guard other than SureFire.
If you wanted a light to mount, you probably should have went for one with the rail. But all is not lost!
Your options now will involve learning/using a handheld light, or opting to add a rail, if that is the route you go, Dawson Precision is the answer to 1911 rails!
Im not sure if I would go the Dawson light rail method, I was advised against it by Springfield Custom due to frames cracking. As a matter of fact the wont even install rails to the dust covers.
SA may have their own reason for saying that. My experience with a large number of Kimbers, as well as observing other manufacturers guns is that the dawson rail is very good to go.