Where did you mount your mag-light?

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Aug 22, 2008 | 01:42 PM

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BestNTx

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Mount it to the front of the drivers seat frame. Its the best place IMO.

You will forget you even put it there its so out of the way, but it will always be within reach.

Thats what I was looking for, That is where ill be mounting mine. Did you just use some self-taping screws?
Also, I got my maglight clips a few days ago when I was at crystal beach. I got them in an ace hardware. I've looked everywhere in fort worth for them and couldnt find them.

Aug 22, 2008 | 01:44 PM

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I came across some maglight clips the other day so I'm just trying to get some ideas on where to mount in the cab

I just bought some at the last gun show here and I am in the same boat you are. I have a 4D cell LED mag-lite and I just can't figure out where to mount the clips

Aug 22, 2008 | 02:19 PM

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Maglite vs. Surefire

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I second what Carlsson3 says...get the Surefire! A much better flashlight and storage is as simple as tossing it in your glovebox or center compartment. When comparing the two, its like night (maglite) and day (surefire).

X3...but it depends what you use your Maglite for. If you need it for lighting, then the Surefire is definitely the way to go. I have 2 for the rides and going to buy a 3-cell for the house. Nothing lights up the night like the SureFire. For defense, it is great for blinding as well as easier to handle with one hand and the pistol in the other.

Now if you need it for bashing heads, nothing beats the Maglite....

Aug 22, 2008 | 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FX4life

Mount it to the front of the drivers seat frame. Its the best place IMO.

You will forget you even put it there its so out of the way, but it will always be within reach.

I've got a small Sure Fire in a charger on the passenger side of the console and my 6 cell Maglite here, best spot for it. Picked up the Maglite clips at Ace Hardware and just used self tapping screws to mount them

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Aug 22, 2008 | 03:40 PM

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FX4life

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I think i got mine from Zbattery.com or something. They are just two self tapping sheet metal screws i believe. its been so long i cant really remember.

Aug 22, 2008 | 03:51 PM

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Surefires are nice (so are pelicans), I got mine when I was in Afghanistan but the newer LED mag-lights are bright as hell, more widely available and still cheaper then either surefire or pelican

Aug 23, 2008 | 01:05 AM

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I have mine in the factory maglite door pocket. You know, the one that is shaped like a maglite and and fits it perfectly.

Aug 23, 2008 | 05:19 AM

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BestNTx

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I have mine in the factory maglite door pocket. You know, the one that is shaped like a maglite and and fits it perfectly.

Rattles when my system hits, plus its full already.

Aug 23, 2008 | 09:09 AM

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Now if you need it for bashing heads, nothing beats the Maglite....

Amen

Aug 23, 2008 | 09:31 AM

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I suggest one of these, http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=89 I would mount it to the black piece of plastic next to the floor under the A/C controls, that is of course if you do not have the factory console.

Aug 23, 2008 | 02:59 PM

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I have mine in the factory maglite door pocket. You know, the one that is shaped like a maglite and and fits it perfectly.

tried that also, but it slides and rattles = annoys the hell out of me

Dec 17, 2008 | 06:17 AM

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I'm old school. I would much rather have the metal SL-20X w/ a SL-35 lamp. I just don't like those plastic lights.

Dec 17, 2008 | 07:05 AM

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My Streamlight Ultrastinger http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=12 is on the charging station which is mounted inside my center console. BEST light I've ever owned.