Shotgun tactical light suggestions

[Buell7387]

I have a Mossberg 500 with the breacher barrel. I have installed a Magpul stock and a Magpul forend. I'm looking to put a light on it was well but am unsure as to how to mount it and what type of light to use. Anyone have pics of there's or opinions? Thanks In advance.

 

[mashtatatoz]

Magpul's M-lock will attach to the forend, if I'm not mistaken. As far as lights, I just ordered one for $25 today, so I can't recommend any.

 

[tradertator]

I hate to be the guy to say it, but I haven't found any cheaper alternatives that work nearly as well as an integrated for end like the ones from Surefire. I'm in the process of saving up for one to put on my 870 Police right now.

 

[wsenefeld]

My Magpul SGA handguard is not the M-Lok style. I am using the Magpul MOE Scout mount and a Streamlight TLR-1s.

 

[Yamadog35]

For the Magpul forend, I think the InForce WML light is a good option. You can install a short piece of Magpul rail per photos below and then the WML light and its tail switch come right in line with your thumb. It takes a little bit of work to get used to it, but I like this option pretty well. You can see a good review of the Inforce light on the MOE forend here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs49YiGj1qQ

I have the Magpul forend off the gun right now (870 Tactical build) because I'm trying out the Surefire integrated light. It works "OK", but I really don't like the feel so far. For me, the area under your palm is too short for me to get a good grip on the forend (between the yellow lines).

 

[phylodog]

Streamlight makes a light rail which seats between the magazine tube and cap. Not as solid a solution as a dedicated forend light or using the slots in the Magpul forend but it works well enough.

http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-69906-Strmlght-Shotgun-Rem870/dp/B001G61K74

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

For the Magpul forend, I think the InForce WML light is a good option. You can install a short piece of Magpul rail per photos below and then the WML light and its tail switch come right in line with your thumb. It takes a little bit of work to get used to it, but I like this option pretty well. You can see a good review of the Inforce light on the MOE forend here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs49YiGj1qQ

I have the Magpul forend off the gun right now (870 Tactical build) because I'm trying out the Surefire integrated light. It works "OK", but I really don't like the feel so far. For me, the area under your palm is too short for me to get a good grip on the forend (between the yellow lines).

This is my exact setup on both my 870's.

 

[Denny347]

Streamlight makes a light rail which seats between the magazine tube and cap. Not as solid a solution as a dedicated forend light or using the slots in the Magpul forend but it works well enough.

http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-69906-Strmlght-Shotgun-Rem870/dp/B001G61K74

Nice looking furniture.

 

[worddoer]

I am really fond of the Elzetta ZSM shotgun mount.

It seems many people don't know about this, but I really prefer it. I am not fond of mounting the light directly to the forend. If my hand slips any while pumping, you could bump your light off by accident. At least, that is what was happening to me. But I do admit that others use the forend mount method successfully. YMMV.

With this mount, I was able to put my light just a tad bit further out. I can still easily reach it with my thumb on the forend, but the light is not in the way during pumping. It works better for me.

Here are some links...

Website...

ZSM

Amazon reviews. Not many other reviews out there that I can find.

http://www.amazon.com/Elzetta-ZSM-T...iewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

 

[Denny347]

Might find a used Surefire forend, they were shaped differently, seem longer. I've had this one on for about 13yrs.

 

[Buell7387]

I like yamadogs suggestions. The best. Seems pretty affordable and user friendly.

 

[Prometheus]

I like yamadogs suggestions. The best. Seems pretty affordable and user friendly.

Inforce WML is a good light, it's hard to go wrong with it and you can quickly and easily move it around. Consider the brightness you want. Personally I find 200 lumens to be more than enough inside and you reduce the risk of blinding yourself should you light up a light colored wall in your house by accident / need.

I'd only consider 300 lumens (or above) if you also anticipate needing it outside at longer ranges.

 

[Buell7387]

Thanks prometheus!

Yamadog-what rail did you use? Did you use the m-lok or the moe? And what length? Thanks again!

 

[Yamadog35]

Thanks prometheus!

Yamadog-what rail did you use? Did you use the m-lok or the moe? And what length? Thanks again!

I used a standard MOE L3 rail (7 slot - 3") M-Lok would work of course.