M6 Lights - who makes the best & why?

. · September 29, 2005, 11:11 AM

I find myself overwhelmed with options and brochure data, but severely lacking in practical experience with the various brands (e.g. Insight vs Streamlight) of "M6" Flashlight/Laser Sights as weapon-mounted accessories.

1) Are there any significant differences between the current brands?

2) Are their respective components and replacement parts interchangeable?

Any comments from the perspective of first-hand experience with more than one manufacturer and model would be most appreciated.

Mykl

hkg3 · October 8, 2005, 04:13 AM

The only real experience I had is with Surefire . They seem to be of exceptional quality. My buddy has several, he loves em'.

exoduster16 · October 8, 2005, 09:28 AM

Yeah, SureFire is definitely the way to for weapon lights. They are shock isolated and can withstand high temperatures (say you were firing full-auto)

lawman1290 · October 24, 2005, 10:15 AM

Insight and Streamlight are partners concerning the M series lights
I have the M6x Mounted on my ar15 and have absolutely no regrets with the light or laser I use it frequently in my line of work. When evaluating top of the line weapons lighting they are very close in operational use it mainly comes down to a personal choice and what it is going to be used for
hope this helped.

HappyGunner · October 24, 2005, 03:51 PM

I have three Surefire lights Z2 M2 and M3 and they are quality not cheap but they are quality lights.

Shane916 · October 26, 2005, 01:21 AM

Here are several Sure Fire Lights and accessories. Just thought it was cool because they offer free shipping on the light and they will match and beat other companys prices.

HappyGunner · October 26, 2005, 04:15 PM

Thank's for posting the Surefire light source they have lots of other cool items also.

. · November 28, 2005, 03:36 PM

Thanks, Lawman1290, for the feedback and clarification on the manufacturing collusion.

The rest-o-youses - thanks for the Surefire endorsements!! I use one of the 500-series weaponlight systems on my bushy carbine; and neither the Mrs. nor I would be caught without a 6z/2z with us at all times.

September 29, 2005, 11:11 AM	#1
. Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: My wife's house... Posts: 2,659	M6 Lights - who makes the best & why? I find myself overwhelmed with options and brochure data, but severely lacking in practical experience with the various brands (e.g. Insight vs Streamlight) of "M6" Flashlight/Laser Sights as weapon-mounted accessories. 1) Are there any significant differences between the current brands? 2) Are their respective components and replacement parts interchangeable? Any comments from the perspective of first-hand experience with more than one manufacturer and model would be most appreciated. Mykl __________________ \|:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:\| > THIS SPACE FOR RENT < \|:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:\|

October 8, 2005, 04:13 AM	#2
hkg3 Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1999 Location: Kalifornia, on my way to Arizona Posts: 1,149	The only real experience I had is with Surefire . They seem to be of exceptional quality. My buddy has several, he loves em'. __________________ "The next time I shoot somebody I could be arrested." - Lt. Frank Drebin, The Naked Gun

October 8, 2005, 09:28 AM	#3
exoduster16 Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 148	SureFire All the way... Yeah, SureFire is definitely the way to for weapon lights. They are shock isolated and can withstand high temperatures (say you were firing full-auto) __________________ Mine: Weatherby Vanguard in 7mm Rem Mag Remington Model 572 Pumpmaster Remington Model 11-87 12 guage Remington Model 870 Express 12 Gauge w/18.5 in. barrel And plenty of ammo for all of them

October 24, 2005, 03:51 PM	#5
HappyGunner Senior Member Join Date: September 18, 2004 Posts: 1,302	My vote is for Surefire I have three Surefire lights Z2 M2 and M3 and they are quality not cheap but they are quality lights.

October 26, 2005, 04:15 PM	#7
HappyGunner Senior Member Join Date: September 18, 2004 Posts: 1,302	Nice site Thank's for posting the Surefire light source they have lots of other cool items also.

October 24, 2005, 10:15 AM	#4
lawman1290 Junior Member Join Date: October 21, 2005 Posts: 2	Insight and Streamlight are partners concerning the M series lights I have the M6x Mounted on my ar15 and have absolutely no regrets with the light or laser I use it frequently in my line of work. When evaluating top of the line weapons lighting they are very close in operational use it mainly comes down to a personal choice and what it is going to be used for hope this helped.

October 26, 2005, 01:21 AM	#6
Shane916 Member Join Date: October 2, 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 29	Here are several Sure Fire Lights and accessories. Just thought it was cool because they offer free shipping on the light and they will match and beat other companys prices.

November 28, 2005, 03:36 PM	#8
. Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: My wife's house... Posts: 2,659	Thanks, Lawman1290, for the feedback and clarification on the manufacturing collusion. The rest-o-youses - thanks for the Surefire endorsements!! I use one of the 500-series weaponlight systems on my bushy carbine; and neither the Mrs. nor I would be caught without a 6z/2z with us at all times. __________________ \|:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:\| > THIS SPACE FOR RENT < \|:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:\|

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