Light for Mossberg 500

[TB1999]

So I finally purchased my first Mossberg 500 and am ready to begin customizing it. I have been looking at tactical lights and am overwhelmed at the choices.

Anyone have suggestions on something that will work "out of the box" because I am not looking to mill or alter the gun itself.

I know this is a vague question, but I'm confident you guys can point me in the right direction.

 

[newguyjosh]

So I finally purchased my first Mossberg 500 and am ready to begin customizing it. I have been looking at tactical lights and am overwhelmed at the choices.

Anyone have suggestions on something that will work "out of the box" because I am not looking to mill or alter the gun itself.

I know this is a vague question, but I'm confident you guys can point me in the right direction.

I'm also interested in this answer.

TB what version of the 500 are you wanting to put the light on? Do you have a link with some of the ones your looking at?

 

[sonrider657]

A Surefire foreend is about the only quality option unless you're willing to put up with a railed foreend which is very uncomfortable.

 

[newguyjosh]

Do they make somethign that just mounts onto the exisiting forend or barrel?

 

[Sureshot129]

I have seen some mag extension barrel clamps with a little rail to mount a light, that and a little tape switch on the fore grip would be the way I would go but I have the surefire fore grip on mine.

Like these----------> MOD-C and BMT Clamps

 

[TB1999]

I'm also interested in this answer.

TB what version of the 500 are you wanting to put the light on? Do you have a link with some of the ones your looking at?

500 persuader. there are a bunch of awesome surefire forend replacement lights on their website but they are pretty costly.

Mossberg 590/500 provided by SureFire

I was hoping for something that would just attach a flashlight to the barrel.

 

[shooter521]

I was hoping for something that would just attach a flashlight to the barrel.

TacStar WLS-2000 kit will do that. Includes light, batteries, pushbutton and remote tailcap assemblies, and two "universal" barrel/mag tube clamps (one for skinny/rifle barrels, one for fat/shotgun barrels). Retails for about $90.

TacStar Firearms Light System 2000 with T6 Tactical Flashlight, Pressure Switch End Cap, Barrel Mount - MidwayUSA

 

[TB1999]

TacStar WLS-2000 kit will do that. Includes light, batteries, pushbutton and remote tailcap assemblies, and two "universal" barrel/mag tube clamps (one for skinny/rifle barrels, one for fat/shotgun barrels). Retails for about $90.

TacStar Firearms Light System 2000 with T6 Tactical Flashlight, Pressure Switch End Cap, Barrel Mount - MidwayUSA

thanks, just what i was looking for

 

[johncarbaugh]

TacStar WLS-2000 kit will do that. Includes light, batteries, pushbutton and remote tailcap assemblies, and two "universal" barrel/mag tube clamps (one for skinny/rifle barrels, one for fat/shotgun barrels). Retails for about $90.

TacStar Firearms Light System 2000 with T6 Tactical Flashlight, Pressure Switch End Cap, Barrel Mount - MidwayUSA

Will be ordering one for my 500 in the future.

 

[Indianajeff]

click the link, it's built like a tank.


Nordic Components 12 Gauge Shotgun Extension Tube Clamp with Rail - Shotgun Accessories - Cactus Tactical Tactical equipment, self defense gear,

 

[Fireaxes]

This is the one I have.
LITE MOUNT TECHNOLOGIES : TACTICAL SHOTGUN MOUNT - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

It has worked well for me. Mine dwells upon a Mossberg 590. Attaches to mag tube, I have an old Surfire 6P in it. I don't like cords on a pump gun. So I live with the fact that I will either turn the light to constant on, or let the light go off when I work the pump. Issue or non issue depending on what tactics you employ in regards to white light usage.

 

[TB1999]

I am seeing some lights that offer 'strobe', but that seems to be mostly pistol lights.

The surefire forend replacements have momentary on, constant on and disable. Does disable refer to a strobe?

 

[hemicharger]

If you are on a budget you could always duct tape a 4d maglite to your barrel. How's that for thinking out of the box?

 

[hemicharger]

super classy

Im sure its been done somewhere. Im sure someone has recommended Tactical Shotgunner but if they have not sone so check them out. They are local and will help you get whatever you need for your Mossy 500

 

[remymartin]

I have a surefire G3 incandescent on my 870, 39 bucks, with a tacstar tape switch tailcap, 20 bucks. It is mounted in a scope ring. I ground the sling swivel off and welded on a modified nut to fit in the factory barrel clamp. I then, took a piece of scrap rail about 1.5 inches long and bolted that to the factory barrel clamp. Kind of a cheesy light for surefire, but my back fence row is only about 50 yards and it lights it up with ease. You do not need 200 lumens imo, but I only have 2 acres.

 

[EvilKidsMeal]

Surefire G2 mounted using this SHT-071 - Leapers UTG Universal Shotgun TriRail Barrel Mount 3 Slot Fits on Barrel or Under Barrel
the clamp is adjustable like a scope ring so you can fit mostly whatever flashlight you want.

works well for me and don't hav to change anything on the weapon.

it also gives you 3 rail surfaces for lasers or whatever you feel like.

 

[Tomcat_AL200]

Thanks for the options, I was looking to spruce up my Dad's home defense gun, and this would be it

 

[Sureshot129]

I am seeing some lights that offer 'strobe', but that seems to be mostly pistol lights.

The surefire forend replacements have momentary on, constant on and disable. Does disable refer to a strobe?

Mine does not so I'll say NO. If surefire had a strobe feature I'm sure they would advertise it cause the strobe feature on my Insight handheld light took me from spending $50 or $60 to over a $100

 

[TB1999]

Mine does not so I'll say NO. If surefire had a strobe feature I'm sure they would advertise it cause the strobe feature on my Insight handheld light took me from spending $50 or $60 to over a $100

then i wonder what 'disable' refers to?

 

[Fireaxes]

Disable turns the pressure pad off, the light will not turn on. A good thing to have for storage or transport.