Pressure Switch Mounting

HankL · February 1, 2006, 10:52 AM

Could anyone here please elaborate on how military and police
armorers attach pressure switches for accessories to composite
stocks?

cntryboy1289 · February 1, 2006, 03:16 PM

The simplest method is to use velcro wrapped around the attachment point. I have seen some even use tape as well.

Lazy D · February 1, 2006, 03:45 PM

A bike tire innertube is great. Take an innertube and cut a cross section the length you need to cover up the switch. Stretch it out as you slip it over the barrel, sight and onto the handguards in the case of an AR-15. It will hold much tighter than velcro.
Good Luck

fishcapt007 · February 1, 2006, 05:21 PM

Heat Shrink!

HankL · February 2, 2006, 09:41 AM

A few questions if I may.

cntryboy1289, Are you wrapping the attachment points with the type of
velcro that sticks to itself and attaching the proper type of velcro to the
switch in some manner?

Lazy D, Once you install these innertube bands over the switch doesn't the
pressure turn the switch on?

fishcapt007, If you were to use heat shrink you would either have to cut it
off or remove the light/lazer from the firearm at every battery change.

Lazy D · February 2, 2006, 11:49 AM

It isn't enough pressure to activate it. Don't use one made for a 10 speed

Maybe something like a BMX bike.

HankL · February 2, 2006, 12:08 PM

Gotcha, Thanks.

cntryboy1289 · February 2, 2006, 12:17 PM

yes, I use the kind that sticks to itself. All it takes is one wrap around and it holds the pressure switch in position and you can easily activate it.

HankL · February 2, 2006, 04:55 PM

Thank you sir.

February 1, 2006, 10:52 AM	#1
HankL Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: The Sunny South Posts: 2,174	Pressure Switch Mounting Could anyone here please elaborate on how military and police armorers attach pressure switches for accessories to composite stocks? __________________ Check 6

February 1, 2006, 03:16 PM	#2
cntryboy1289 Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2004 Location: Ms Posts: 1,160	velcro The simplest method is to use velcro wrapped around the attachment point. I have seen some even use tape as well.

February 1, 2006, 03:45 PM	#3
Lazy D Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2004 Location: Indian Territory Posts: 192	Use tire innertube A bike tire innertube is great. Take an innertube and cut a cross section the length you need to cover up the switch. Stretch it out as you slip it over the barrel, sight and onto the handguards in the case of an AR-15. It will hold much tighter than velcro. Good Luck __________________ "Fast is Fine but accuracy is final.".....Wyatt Earp.

February 2, 2006, 09:41 AM	#5
HankL Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: The Sunny South Posts: 2,174	A few questions if I may. cntryboy1289, Are you wrapping the attachment points with the type of velcro that sticks to itself and attaching the proper type of velcro to the switch in some manner? Lazy D, Once you install these innertube bands over the switch doesn't the pressure turn the switch on? fishcapt007, If you were to use heat shrink you would either have to cut it off or remove the light/lazer from the firearm at every battery change. __________________ Check 6

February 2, 2006, 11:49 AM	#6
Lazy D Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2004 Location: Indian Territory Posts: 192	Negative It isn't enough pressure to activate it. Don't use one made for a 10 speed Maybe something like a BMX bike. __________________ "Fast is Fine but accuracy is final.".....Wyatt Earp.

February 1, 2006, 05:21 PM	#4
fishcapt007 Junior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Location: Leesburg, FL Posts: 8	Heat Shrink!

February 2, 2006, 12:08 PM	#7
HankL Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: The Sunny South Posts: 2,174	Gotcha, Thanks. __________________ Check 6

February 2, 2006, 12:17 PM	#8
cntryboy1289 Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2004 Location: Ms Posts: 1,160	more info yes, I use the kind that sticks to itself. All it takes is one wrap around and it holds the pressure switch in position and you can easily activate it.

February 2, 2006, 04:55 PM	#9
HankL Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: The Sunny South Posts: 2,174	Thank you sir. __________________ Check 6