!!POST YOUR SUREFIRE COLLECTION!! II

[Monocrom]

My addiction has not ended and is slowly growing....

That's a good-looking 3P Frankenstein light you have in the 2nd pic. (3rd light from the bottom, on the right).

 

[Tempest UK]

DaFAB - the body of the second light from the right on the bottom row of your E-series photo almost looks silver it has been so worn

Do you have another photo of it?

I am once again away from most of my collection, so photos of my own are unfortunately not possible. Just got a DSLR though, so I'll definitely make an effort to do some collection photos when I get back.

I'm surviving on just 2 M6s at the moment

Regards,
Tempest

 

[will]

If you decide to offer that service, I'm sure many Surefire collectors would be interested....

That seems like a good idea so - I made up a few using Koa, Cocobolo, and Amboyna Burl. I listed them in this thread

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/219466&referrerid=4688

 

[Monocrom]

That seems like a good idea so - I made up a few using Koa, Cocobolo, and Amboyna Burl. I listed them in this thread

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/219466&referrerid=4688

Your thread really took off. Glad I was able to help, in a small way.

 

[danpass]

Ok. I've seen this in a few pics now .... which Surefire spares carrier is that? Looks like it holds an even dozen batts.


edit: Ok I made the connection that it is the 12B Hurricane "light". Is it sealed? Can the circuit be disabled without breaking the seal?

 

[Team Member]

Ok. I've seen this in a few pics now .... which Surefire spares carrier is that? Looks like it holds an even dozen batts.


edit: Ok I made the connection that it is the 12B Hurricane "light". Is it sealed? Can the circuit be disabled without breaking the seal?

There is no seal. Just open the box a bit and the light turns off.

 

[danpass]

So its not o-ringed like the SC models

 

[gsxrac]

Well now that ive gone through all of those pages and seen everybody else's collections mine looks a little puny but ohh well im proud of it. Most all of my lights get used on a regular basis. See if you can figure which one was my first/favorite...

 

[danpass]

http://www.danpassaro.com/img/v6/p528540201.jpg



the A2 is on the way

 

[toby_pra]

nice green...

 

[danpass]

nice green...

yeah lol, not very OD. I'll white balance a bit better this weekend

 

[danpass]

Awwwwwwwwright!!!!

Finally got her.


Click pic

 

[cruisemissile]

Here's our ever-growing collection at the moment...:thumbsup:

The addiction has gotten worse ever since I started reading CPF a month ago! :naughty:

nice...
question- does the MP5's muzzle flash affect the bezel of the light?
It seems like the bezel is directly next to the muzzle and might get blast and powder spray.

 

[Size15's]

nice...
question- does the MP5's muzzle flash affect the bezel of the light?
It seems like the bezel is directly next to the muzzle and might get blast and powder spray.

It has long been the case that the heat and blast from the muzzle will put deposits on the bezel of the MP5 WeaponLight (and some handgun WeaponLights too). Prolonged exposure to heavy use may result in some permanent pitting or related wear and tear with the anodisation and possibly even some wearing away of the aluminium too. The Lexan window can also become worn. The advantage of the classic Z32 is that the Lexan window can be replaced by the user should it become damaged.

The benefit of having the light parallel to, and so close to the longitudinal axis of the barrel is that in CQB the rounds hit where the light beam shines. This is important for those wearing 'gas masks' and working in tight, dust/smoke/blast etc filled rooms. There's also reduced chance of the bezel catching on things such as slings, clothing and whatnot.
Another benefit in these operations is that with multiple operators it is possible to get an idea of which targets are being covered [and which parts of the room or which people aren't]

Al

 

[DM51]

It seems like the bezel is directly next to the muzzle and might get blast and powder spray.

You are right. The muzzle blast and scorching will be severe in that set-up. It is a very bad design indeed. The light should not protrude further forward than the end of the barrel - as well as muzzle blast, this exposes it to unnecessary knocks and adds to the overall length of the weapon.

 

[Size15's]

You are right. The muzzle blast and scorching will be severe in that set-up. It is a very bad design indeed. The light should not protrude further forward than the end of the barrel - as well as muzzle blast, this exposes it to unnecessary knocks and adds to the overall length of the weapon.

Whilst it may be a bad design, the MP5 WeaponLight is one of the most used WeaponLights in the world over the last twenty years (give or take). It's been the work horse of specialist military and police units and is still going strong today.

If the design was not workable or the downsides outweighed the advantages I'm certain that SureFire's close involvement with many of the world's finest special forces units would have seen it change long ago.

 

[manoloco]

It has long been the case that the heat and blast from the muzzle will put deposits on the bezel of the MP5 WeaponLight (and some handgun WeaponLights too). Prolonged exposure to heavy use may result in some permanent pitting or related wear and tear with the anodisation and possibly even some wearing away of the aluminium too. The Lexan window can also become worn. The advantage of the classic Z32 is that the Lexan window can be replaced by the user should it become damaged.

The benefit of having the light parallel to, and so close to the longitudinal axis of the barrel is that in CQB the rounds hit where the light beam shines. This is important for those wearing 'gas masks' and working in tight, dust/smoke/blast etc filled rooms. There's also reduced chance of the bezel catching on things such as slings, clothing and whatnot.
Another benefit in these operations is that with multiple operators it is possible to get an idea of which targets are being covered [and which parts of the room or which people aren't]

Al

That trade off is a very good one, specially in a cqb weapon like the mp5, and if like you said the disadvantages dont compromise the light functionality, its logical the design path they chose, i really think they have had this in consideration, and decided this way, i even think its possible it was a recommendation from someone on the field, i imagine in a cqb weapon were the light beam is offset from the target it can be very uncomfortable on a reflex situation.

then again i dont know jack regarding firearms and weapon lights...

 

[danpass]

couldn't resist

 

[Size15's]

danpass,
B&W gives your photo a lot of class. Especially adding those sunglasses. :thumbsup:

 

[danpass]

danpass,
B&W gives your photo a lot of class. Especially adding those sunglasses. :thumbsup:

thanks.