AA Rifle Lights?

[whitebear620]

Anyone know of any decently priced (<$75) AA weapon light?
Have a basic (cheap CREE light) AA flashlight on my rifle right now because it's what I had on the 22 before I got my real rifle. I see all these nice looking weapon lights, but they all use non standard batteries, trying to make as much of my stuff run on AA as possible so that I can recharge them all.
I know it's not that big of an issue to just stock up on whatever batteries the light runs on, but it would simplify things to try to keep it all AA.

[waffenmacht]

Most real weaponlights will use a CR123A just because of the performance of the battery. You might just have to get an AA powered light (like a CREE), and mount it using a universal mount like the one below.
GEAR SECTOR LIGHT MOUNT LINK



Also, I did find this:

Insight AA weapon light.

[Erick]

I have some opinions on rifle lights.

Since none of us make a living of bursting thru doors at night, our lights dont justify spending huge resources on.

Resources are not just cost , but also weight carried and bulk accepted.

For this reason I am a big proponent of Inforce WMLs, especially the basic 1 battery ones.

I know this does not meet 2 of your requirements.
Cost: it exceeds your target cost by approx 40%
Battery Choice: It needs a C123..(they DO make rechargable C123s if you are looking at it from a preppers view!)

But everything else about these lights is so good!

They are:
-robust
-ergonomic (->at least in the basic white light only version)
-slim and slick so dont get hung up on anything easy
-Hug the rail closely which also helps them stay out of the way.
-weighs very little
-All things told still pretty affordable

Almost all my ARs have one in the 9 o clock (from shooter) position at the front easy activated via thumb just off my VFG.
Otherwise the light weighs near nothing and stays out of the way.

IMO this must be our Key Performance Parameter!

My nightfighter has an Inforce WML with the IR option on it to support the PVS14 for longer distance looks and also to "sharpen" the IR beam from the DBAL for longer night shots. Otherwise it looks/feels the same.

This is the lowest price I could find for the basic one, which is instant on/off and is generally my favorite.

www.2atacticalgear.com/products/inforce-wml-white-led-light-output-mounted-light?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=4273412549&gclid=CjwKEAjwuPi3BRClk8TyyMLloxgSJAAC0Xsj0RaM0WkiVdp16-URwmHXLk1KQdNKlFGU4CaOuZklBxoC5Xvw_wcB

[Erick]

Example pics on my rifles (First 2 pics are on my NightFighter)

Attachments:

[Erick]

[Erick]

On this note (even thought he thread has fallen asleep a bit) I was using a Inforce WML w/ the IR option last night w/ my PVS 14.

This was ITO familiarize my civilian buddies on capabilities and limitations of both Image intensifiers (such as PVs) and Infrared so they lose their excessive fear of the technology.

The exercise involved of folks patrolling/moving at night and the other half of the group observing them via NVG and FLIR.
It might be a good idea for NVG equipped members here to do the same with their groups.

In any event the Inforce really shined as usual ( )

[whitebear620]

Thanks for the input Erick, I was hoping to find the AA lights, but I guess there's just not really a demand out there. Unless I wanted to duct tape a maglite to the rifle 

I'm actually gonna give the MFT/Princeton Tec Rail Light:

www.amazon.com/Princeton-Tec-Switch-Weapon-Mounted/dp/B00OCMXIDI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1460406704&sr=8-2&keywords=princeton+tec+weapon+light

Waiting for it to go back on sale for $25 from PrimaryArms or elsewhere. I actually tried out the level of lighting with attaching a keychain light to my rifle, works for my purpose of clearing small buildings or giving me a red light to navigate with.

[Erick]

Bear:
I dont think 10 Lumens is enough for this application.

While no one needs the hundreds of lumens that some of the newest lights provide you need at least the light that will enable you to see targets at reasonable night engagement distances.

I think w/ a 10 lumens solution you run the very real risk that it will make you visible and engagable to others while not seeing them

[whitebear620]

Understand your point Erick, purpose for the 10 lumen light is for use in small buildings (i.e small homes and apartments) and trying not to trip over terrain (red light), not for use when I need light more than 10 feet out.
It's something that I can leave on the rifle when it's next to the bed, tossing back and forth on putting it on a QD picatinny riser. It's definitely a niche light, no disagreement there.
Haven't decided on what larger lumen light I'd want on my rifle.

[thefallguy]

I know it's been almost a month since your last post, but better late than never. Check out Streamlight's ProTac Rail Mount 1. It can run on CR123 or AA batteries. It sports 350 lumens for an hour and 45 minutes on a single 123, or 150 lumens for four and a half hours with a single lithium AA. It also works perfectly with the MOE Scout Mount that attaches straight to the Magpul handguard you posted pictures of in the sling thread. It is a little above your price point but I think it's worth it. I liked mine enough that I'm outfitting two more long guns with them.

[match]

Another rechargeable option is to use an 18650 battery powered light. Nightcore makes some and you can find them here:

www.huckleberryarms.com/product-p/nite-p10.

They have a Sale going on right now spend $100 or more and coupon code "10OFF" saves 10%, "20OFF" save 20% on $200 or more.

[Erick]

Match: good link!

[matt]

The new Streamlight Protac Rail Mount 1 can operate with either a CR123 or AA battery. It misses your price point so I hesitated mentioning it BUT, it comes with an integral mount which may make it a good value for you. It also comes with a tape switch and regular clicky tailcap. I've been very impressed with mine.

[quigley]

I use this surefire, it is one of the less expensive ones but still surefire tough.
Surefire G2X Tactical Single Output LED Flashlight, Black from Amazon $54.82
Just pick up an inexpensive mount and you are good to go

[ncregularguy]

Apr 1, 2016 19:29:12 GMT -5 Erick said:

I have some opinions on rifle lights.

Since none of us make a living of bursting thru doors at night, our lights dont justify spending huge resources on.

Resources are not just cost , but also weight carried and bulk accepted.

For this reason I am a big proponent of Inforce WMLs, especially the basic 1 battery ones.

I know this does not meet 2 of your requirements.
Cost: it exceeds your target cost by approx 40%
Battery Choice: It needs a C123..(they DO make rechargable C123s if you are looking at it from a preppers view!)

But everything else about these lights is so good!

They are:
-robust
-ergonomic (->at least in the basic white light only version)
-slim and slick so dont get hung up on anything easy
-Hug the rail closely which also helps them stay out of the way.
-weighs very little
-All things told still pretty affordable

Almost all my ARs have one in the 9 o clock (from shooter) position at the front easy activated via thumb just off my VFG.
Otherwise the light weighs near nothing and stays out of the way.

IMO this must be our Key Performance Parameter!

My nightfighter has an Inforce WML with the IR option on it to support the PVS14 for longer distance looks and also to "sharpen" the IR beam from the DBAL for longer night shots. Otherwise it looks/feels the same.

This is the lowest price I could find for the basic one, which is instant on/off and is generally my favorite.

www.2atacticalgear.com/products/inforce-wml-white-led-light-output-mounted-light?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=4273412549&gclid=CjwKEAjwuPi3BRClk8TyyMLloxgSJAAC0Xsj0RaM0WkiVdp16-URwmHXLk1KQdNKlFGU4CaOuZklBxoC5Xvw_wcB

Erick,

In my not so distant past I did make a living busting though doors in the middle of the night and get to have fun with the youngsters every so often.

I have to disagree with you on the Inforce lights.

Initially, I liked them for all of the reasons you mentioned. You are spot on.

Then I have three of them break on me.

Inforce has great customer service. I sent the lights back and they sent me a brand new one in the package. Initially it was one light and I thought it was a one off. Then the second light broke on me so I sent those two back to Inforce simultaneously. About two months later the third broke and I lost faith.

I recently sold all three on eBay. New, still in the package straight from Inforce.

After that I have gone to an all metal light.

The main body cracked on two of them right where the light head screws into the body. On the third, it was the mount.

Feel free to keep running them, but please have a back up, just in case.

Take care,
K