I recently got a Streamlight TLR-3 for Christmas. I really like it and would love to have one on all of my pistols. However, the $70 price tag on the them makes them cost prohibitive. I started thinking about doing some kind of DIY flashlight for my G17. I was surprised that I could not find some DIY weapon light projects online. So, I decided to go at it myself.
I found some mini LED flashlights at Big Lots (with a push button switch on the bottom) 3 for $5.00
I bought a set of aluminum 1" scope rings from Wally World. $9.97
I grabbed a roll of electrical tape out of my garage. Free
The mini LED was just a bit small for the 1" scope ring, so I took the electrical tape and wrapped the mini LED to increase the diameter of it. Got it to fit snugly in the scope ring. Had to play with where to set it in to the scope ring so that there is enough room to get my finger in (behind the light and in front of the trigger guard) to push the button to turn it on.
Now obviously, this is an "on or off" set up with no momentary switch or strobe features. But for an office gun, I figure I can get by without these features. Plus, this only cost me $12.00. I love DIY.
I found some mini LED flashlights at Big Lots (with a push button switch on the bottom) 3 for $5.00
I bought a set of aluminum 1" scope rings from Wally World. $9.97
I grabbed a roll of electrical tape out of my garage. Free
The mini LED was just a bit small for the 1" scope ring, so I took the electrical tape and wrapped the mini LED to increase the diameter of it. Got it to fit snugly in the scope ring. Had to play with where to set it in to the scope ring so that there is enough room to get my finger in (behind the light and in front of the trigger guard) to push the button to turn it on.
Now obviously, this is an "on or off" set up with no momentary switch or strobe features. But for an office gun, I figure I can get by without these features. Plus, this only cost me $12.00. I love DIY.