Hello, all, been busy around here. But we haven’t forgotten you.
Following my fumblings in the dark during the night-shoot part of the Farnam course, I ordered a Streamlight TRL-1 on the advice of Ronaldus Secundus.
It arrived today.
I mounted it at the six o’clock position on the rail. It adds almost nothing to the weight and balance, and I can easily manipulate the controls with thumb or forefinger of the support hand. A winner, I do believe.
I also got to spend a few moments with UltimaRatioRegis yesterday, which is ALWAYS time well spent.
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Sir,
If you can facilitate it, try the 12 O’Clock position in front of the front sight. A 6 O’Clock mount can cast a shadow (upwards, from the rail/fsb/barrel) that can be problematic. 6 is better than one side or the other, but 12 seems to give optimum results.
Gray:
That was my first thought, but I switched to 6 for two reasons. First, I could leave the backup front sight and H-1 alone and in position (not hard to change, but an inconvenience), and second, it *seems* to be easier to manipulate in the 6 than the twelve. However, I’m going to try it out and see. I’m certainly not averse to changing it.
And you’re right about the barrel shadow. I noticed it first thing. Not sure it’s a showstopper, but I intend to find out.
Also, did you notice that the red dot intensity needs to be adjusted upwards? I had it set to where I liked it for low light, but then found out then when the light was switched on, the white light washed it out.
MORE TO FOLLOW.
Yes, there is some washout during interior use or areas where you get significant light splash, so if you have the time to plan your configuration (mission drives equipment) then it is good to intensify the dot for that environment (no night vision and relying on white light indoors).
You will not have the same or as much of that phenomenon when using it outdoors where the light target is more distant.
I run DDM4′s with shaved front sight bases and the MFR http://youtu.be/ecf_gDwT7Zo, and MagPul MBUS2 BUIS folded down, and further back. It seems odd to some when they see it, but I have not experienced any loss of utility. I use Surefire X300′s at 12, as far forward as possible, and I use a “C” grip to shoot, with a QR stubby VFG as a hand stop.
The BUIS remain folded, with an Aimpoint T1 as my primary. In the event of optic failure, the large ghost ring effect of the optic still allows quick hits at surprising range. Longer distance shots create some additional time, enough to spear the BUIS release and go to irons.
The only negative I have found is a slightly reduced sight radius between the front and rear BUIS (since the front is mover rearward on the forend), but it has had no practical effect.
Happy birthday, LTCOL P, you old bastard!
Didnt realize they counted birthdays that old… happy birthday!