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Dave McC · October 25, 1999, 03:41 AM

Erick, just found this site last week,and happy I am I did. Seems like a great place.

Drawbacks...

Dependence on a mechanical object subject to breakdowns and battery failures.

Cost, oft cash is better spent on more ammo and range time than accessories and gizmos.

Can snag stuff big time. Also the extra weight( While helping to reduce recoil) may be too much for some folks. With extended mag, Side saddle,and full load of ammo, the House 870 here runs over 9 lbs w/o the light.

Also, your location can be pinpointed exactly. A violent BG in the house will be firing nanoseconds after that light comes on.
And, he now knows where you are.

Advantages....

Positive target ID. Big one.

For police work, one could be absolutely essential. Most police work is done in buildings the cops are not that familiar with. Home owners usually can find their way around in the dark.

Thanks for the Surefire site, I'll check it out.

October 25, 1999, 03:41 AM	#11
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Erick, just found this site last week,and happy I am I did. Seems like a great place. Drawbacks... Dependence on a mechanical object subject to breakdowns and battery failures. Cost, oft cash is better spent on more ammo and range time than accessories and gizmos. Can snag stuff big time. Also the extra weight( While helping to reduce recoil) may be too much for some folks. With extended mag, Side saddle,and full load of ammo, the House 870 here runs over 9 lbs w/o the light. Also, your location can be pinpointed exactly. A violent BG in the house will be firing nanoseconds after that light comes on. And, he now knows where you are. Advantages.... Positive target ID. Big one. For police work, one could be absolutely essential. Most police work is done in buildings the cops are not that familiar with. Home owners usually can find their way around in the dark. Thanks for the Surefire site, I'll check it out.