I just ordered a larue lt607 and will use it to mount dual lights on my newest build. Was wondering if anyone has ever or still do run a dual light setup on their carbines and your thoughts on it…whether you think it’s retarded or redundant or a great idea. Post pics if you got’em.
I don’t think it was made to be redundant. If you really like it though, more power to ya.
Answer depends on what you intend to mount, two white lights and yeah the R word will apply. A white light and a Laser or IR illuminator then not so much.
If you look at the pics LaRue Tactical has, it shows a laser and a light. They say that it is designed for the tandem mounting of Lasers, IR illuminators and visible weapon lights. The way I read this, they are saying they are used for mounting a laser and light source or an IR illuminator and light source, but not to mount two lights. To me, two lights would be redundant.
2 white lights? I would never do that.
The other combos listed, yes - makes sense.
keep a white light and an extra in your gear. don’t forget extra batteries for red dots / lights / everything.
IR is awesome if you have NV.
Regards
HT
Do it all the time! One surefire and often the handy fleshlight.
So you made special rings for your mount to hold that 2nd light i guess
I’ve seen the Larue double mount used in hog hunting to hold a white light and green light. As far as 2 lights on the gun, just depends on your mission and preferences, I run 2 white lights on my HD carbines. An Inforce at 12 o’clock for short range flood and Malkoff scout for throw. Inforce is good for indoors, and the scout is good for outdoors.
Two white lights on a gun is pretty stupid to me. But do you.
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I think ol’ Chris Costa used to run a dual light set up on his rig. Or at least did in one of the Magpul videos if I recall right. That said, I think that had to do with them running incandescent lights at the time and those bulbs weren’t as durable as today’s LEDs and as such could break and fail. At which point there a valid point to having two on the gun. With LED tech, and the fact that I have a few Surefire lights that have been through total hell and look it but still run just fine, I generally would feel a single quality light is enough. Now, two lights for two different tasks? Different situation and obvious mission drives the gear. I suppose one might argue for two lights on the rig because run time is not ideal, but I don’t generally agree with that either.
got any pics of this setup?
Sorry, not at this time, I’m out of state on business. It’s an Inforce HSP WML 400 mounted at 12 o’clock, and a Surefire/Malkoff scout at 2 o’clock ran by tape switch using a Cloud Defensive LCS also at 12 o’clock behind the Inforce. It may be overkill for a civilian HD weapon, but I like it. I think the Inforce is good at shorter ranges, but is lacking if wanting to shine into vehicles or into the shadows across the street, etc. My ultimate opinion on running 2 lights is have a justification for them. I think I came up with a relevant one and it’s only really feasible with today’s smaller, lighter torches.
I run two white lights on my suppressed 5.5" .22 lr upper. One is flood and the other is spot, but it’s strictly for 4 legged vermin after dark.
Talking about lights, have any of you looked into the Surefire M600IB? If not, check it out. I have one and it works just the way they say it will. Just enough light up close and more light the further out you go. The photo sensor does a great job at regulating the light.
http://www.surefire.com/m600ib-z68-bk-scout-light.html
Have one on my Tavor…
It does work great. Turn it on, put your hand a few inches in front, and watch it dim out.
If the IB is an option for future purchases, I’ll get it… but not swapping out current Surefires for it. My two Furys are staying put, as well as the 6PX on my AR. The X300 will also stay in the safe (don’t like the controls, but a weapon light doesn’t go bad).
I was going to recommend the same, mine is awesome.
I’ll consider it. I still got another 3 or so rifles that need lights.
I mean, this is a thing… https://www.hardenedarms.com/ecProduct_684_83-Lumashark%20TM%20Accessories-LumaSharkTM%20Illuminated%20Hand%20Guard
It’s not my thing but my fiancee wants one for a shark-themed AR build (whatever gets someone in the hobby, I’m fine with it).
That’s not redundant…
THIS is redundant
