So I want to build an AR PDW in .300BLK using a PRI Delta Carbine length FF tube (once I register my lowers of course, so my buddy is holding my upper until then). It's triangular in design, with approximately a 30-45deg. angle at the top, thus forming two angles at the bottom, 70-67.5deg. (sorry, couldn't find a protractor, didn't wanna do it the old way) with a top rail and a bottom rail mounted only. The side rails were removed for comfort and size, which would accommodate a light but eliminate the possibility of using the handguard without a vertical grip. The bottom rail was filed on both ends to accept a KAC rail cover for additional comfort if no front grip is to be used, and the tube was re-drilled to position the bottom rail as close to the barrel nut as possible (thus moving it back 1-1.5 inches). The top rail is the identical position as it came from the factory. I plan on mounting a proprietary 1.2" flip up sight on the front end, and I'd like mount an adj. flashlight mount somewhere off the top mount as well. There is a Meprolight MOR 33mm reflex sight with dual red and IR laser outputs just below the sight, and one concern is that the flashlight/mount cannot occlude or interfere with one of these laser ports.
So that's a synopsis of the handguard I'm using, I mention all of this in order to put it into perspective Sorry if it's long winded, I just wanted to be concise. Here's an image of one on PRI's site so you get the idea of what one looks like if that helps: Precision Reflex - Product Detail - GenIII Delta Carbon Fiber Forearm Carbine Length Black - $320.00. This is the exact one I'm using, but without the side rails and with the bottom rail repositioned more to the rear. But the top rail is in the exact same place, and that's where I'm interested in mounting a light.
Does anyone make a quality adjustable flashlight mount that will mount to this top rail in a low profile fashion, and "swing down" and then lock in place, say with a screw that runs through the hinge? Such that it mounts to the top rail, but actually lays flat against the triangular handguard? I've run across a few looking around, but none that really floated my boat. So I'm looking for suggestions from you guys, reaching out.
I'm interested in flashlight mounts that'll hold a Surefire weapons light, or maybe even an adjustable section of rail that would accommodate a one piece Surefire light, like the Millennium or 7420v, etc. I'm open to suggestions as long as they fit. I'm trying to keep a low profile if possible, and I must clear the laser output ports on the Mepro MOR sight. Other than that, I'm open to looking at anything.
My other option is a Surefire grip light, of which I have, even including the IR upgrade, but I'd like avoid using a front grip at all with this handguard if possible, hence the inquiry as to whether an adj. flashlight mount as mentioned above is available, or if it even exists at all.
Thanks, I appreciate any help anyone can offer.
So that's a synopsis of the handguard I'm using, I mention all of this in order to put it into perspective Sorry if it's long winded, I just wanted to be concise. Here's an image of one on PRI's site so you get the idea of what one looks like if that helps: Precision Reflex - Product Detail - GenIII Delta Carbon Fiber Forearm Carbine Length Black - $320.00. This is the exact one I'm using, but without the side rails and with the bottom rail repositioned more to the rear. But the top rail is in the exact same place, and that's where I'm interested in mounting a light.
Does anyone make a quality adjustable flashlight mount that will mount to this top rail in a low profile fashion, and "swing down" and then lock in place, say with a screw that runs through the hinge? Such that it mounts to the top rail, but actually lays flat against the triangular handguard? I've run across a few looking around, but none that really floated my boat. So I'm looking for suggestions from you guys, reaching out.
I'm interested in flashlight mounts that'll hold a Surefire weapons light, or maybe even an adjustable section of rail that would accommodate a one piece Surefire light, like the Millennium or 7420v, etc. I'm open to suggestions as long as they fit. I'm trying to keep a low profile if possible, and I must clear the laser output ports on the Mepro MOR sight. Other than that, I'm open to looking at anything.
My other option is a Surefire grip light, of which I have, even including the IR upgrade, but I'd like avoid using a front grip at all with this handguard if possible, hence the inquiry as to whether an adj. flashlight mount as mentioned above is available, or if it even exists at all.
Thanks, I appreciate any help anyone can offer.
