Flashlight/Mount for 870

[Marquezj16]

Looking for a flashlight and mount to put on my 870 HD. What do you use?

Thanks in advance.

 

[only1najeep]

It is a little expensive, but the Surefire forearm is worth every penny.

 

[customaquatics]

you could use a AR grip like this with the flashlight already in the grip-
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemDetail.aspx?sku=GRIP-140

 

[Lee Lapin]

I keep coming back to the dead simple Streamlight mount that goes under the magazine cap - http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=754094 . You can put on whatever light you like, either a rail-ready light or a flashlight in a 1" scope ring. Best to use an LED light IMHO, to avoid filament breakage in a standard bulb, and take it off for daytime practice. Batteries tend to pound the inside of a light pretty hard under 12 ga. recoil...

fwiw,

lpl

 

[colostomyclown]

gonna side with Lee here. That Streamlight mount, a LAserlyte tril-rail or a railed or semi-railed forend. I can't stand the ergonomics of the Surefire. Why can't they have a grooved forend instead of a bulky, plastic club?

 

[Marquezj16]

Yup, that surefire sure is expensive, can't afford that one. I don't think I want to add a rail at this moment. I think I'll keep it simple and just get a clamp like this one.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=147050.

Thanks for the input.

 

[ClydeFrog]

Shotgun add-ons...

The SWAT/spec ops/home protection market has many custom features & add ons.
I'd suggest the respected Sure-Fire foregrip but a few newer white lights/laser aimers are out there for 1913 or Picatinny rails.
Crimson Trace has a cool new green laser with a bright light. I'm not aware if this add-on/foregrip has a strobe feature(a useful home protection tool) but it could be used with rifles/shotguns.
See: www.policehq.com www.shotgunaccessories.com www.vangcomp.com www.wilsoncombat.com www.uscav.com www.crimsontrace.com www.deltaforce.com

Clyde

 

[hawkeye10]

You might try looking on Ebay. You might find a deal there. Don

 

[TacticalDefense1911]

I've got the surefire forearm and love it. Look on Ebay, there are some great deals from time to time. Found mine for $210 NIB.

 

[Arizona Smithshooter]

I have this Laserlyte mount on my Mossberg 500, use the TLR-3 light with it. Works like a charm. Mounts on the magazine tube using two clamp screws, has 3 rails for mounting lights and lasers.

http://www.shop.laserlyte.com/product.sc?productId=19&categoryId=-1

http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=165#tabs

 

[Dennis1209]

I did the Surefire forearm and light when I bought my 870 Express 12 ga. They installed it free and the receiver 5 round saddle. It's useful and I like the light but, it's not as powerful as my hand held Surefire E2E? It's good enough to identify a BG in the house and make swiss cheese of him though!