Per the title, I am in seek of the opinion of the collective for which weapon light would ultimately serve me best on my Remington 870. I have a Remington Model 870 Express Magpul Tactical with a Mesa Tactical 6-shell side mount carrier, Nordic Components +1 tube extension, + Magpul forward sling mount. The last piece of the puzzle in completing my shotgun is deciding on a weapon light. This particular shotgun remains at home at all times and is solely for HD purposes. Please let me know what your thoughts are, ladies + gentlemen!
Mount the x300 at 6o clock on the forend with a magpul cantilever mount. This is ambidextrous and keeps the gun balanced. I can easily work the rocker switch with my index finger. Barrell shadow is also minimal
I am highly considering taking this route, my friend. I can purchase a brand new in box SureFire X300 Ultra weapon light locally for $154 plus tax out the door. The only downsides to the M300 Mini Scout Light that I can come up with is the potential threat of having the tape light switch cord getting hung up on something + having 200 less lumens. Thank you for your input!
While I appreciate your recommendation, I have written off the SureFire DSF-870 as an option.
That’s a nice setup so far. May I ask why not an Inforce WML though? I love SureFire and have sold off all of my other brands of weapon lights to consolidate with them, but the ergonomics of the WML are hard to beat for that application. The cantilever mount and WML work very well with the Magpul hand guards and I assume would work just as well with the forend. If you’d rather just stick to SureFire, I’d probably go X300. I don’t know that the Scout would do anything for you that an X300U couldn’t do on a shotgun, and do it cheaper.
Thank you for the kind remark! In all sincerity, I was completely in the dark that a comparable offering to SureFire’s X300 Ultra weapon light even existed. I was under the impression that it was SureFire X300 Ultra or bust. Would you recommend that I opt for the Inforce WMLx White or WML White?
I would be hard pressed to pass on the opportunity given the price point. If you are interested, Walmart has them discounted at $154.00 plus tax, my friend.
Damn dude, I’m jealous. I might ask you to smuggle something across the border to NC for me
And on the WMLx vs WML, I personally like the 200 lumen model for HD. Very floody beam, enough light to positively ID someone every time, but not so much to completely ruin my vision for when the light is off.
If my memory serves me correct, only one location of the ten within the surrounding areas has SureFire lights. It is also the only Walmart that sells firearms. You should check your local Walmart, my friend. They are removing a great deal of firearms + accessories from their catalog. Hence the closeout pricing.
Outstanding! I am ordering a Inforce WML this evening + Magpul cantilever light mount.
Case closed, ladies + gentlemen! Thank you for all your input thus far. I will post an update once I have the aforementioned pieces attached to my 870.
My local one is some awkward tweener. They carries(d) AR’s and ammo and the occasional Surefire Nitrolon and batteries, but limited other gun stuff. I haven’t been in in quite some time though, I might check 'em out.
That is sexy right there!!! I think you just confirmed my decision and I will be placing an order on Monday for the magpul furniture and Inforce WML. Thanks for the pic!!!
I own a couple of surefire flash lights and I like them a lot. However, I too will be ordering the Inforce due to its more tapered close-in, and ergonomic design. Seemingly, weapon lights for the AR platform have not been even marginally exploited.
Forgive my absence as of late, but I have spent an inordinate amount of time away from the forum, my friends. After much procrastination, I purchased the Inforce WML from my good friends at the Franklin Gun Shop in Franklin, TN. As always, their service is top notch + they squared me away with the installation. I had to replace the MOE Magpul forend with Magpul’s MOE M-LOK forend in order to utilize their cantilever M-LOK mount for the Inforce WML. The WML allows me to successfully manipulate the shotgun with ease. I am extremely pleased with the purchases, my friends. I have none other to thank but you fine folks for your feedback + recommendations.
I have a question for the guys that have the light mounted to the left side of the grip instead of under it. when you have the shotgun slung on your back (muzzle up) does the light cause comfort issues… dig into your back or something?
Both great options
