Will this flashlight withstand the recoil of my 12Ga. shotgun?
638686
sure! i carry mine in my pocket when i shoot all the time and have had no issues with it turning on afterwards. if you are looking for something to mount to your firearm i would look elsewhere. this light is as big as a AA battery and has a twisty switch. not designed as a weapons light.
1786623
I have this gun and I don't think the recoil would break a flash light or laser sights. The recoil is not that stron. I love mine pistol and I would recomind it to anybody. Any more question ask.
1015853
It will take the recoil but it's a junk sight that I don't recommend. Hard to initially zero, but it holds the zero well. Buy a better sight-you'll be happier..
563367
Oh, it'll fit the mount and it should survive the 12 gauge but I only have it on a .22 so someone else will have to chime in on it's survival ability. It is a good laser, with scope type adjustments, it should handle it.
53925
Sure, I have mine mounted on a 300 win. Mag. No issues with recoil, I'm sure it could handle the recoil of 30-06
1934289
I wouldn't get it. On a shotgun, it will break the whole top bezel off. I would recommend going with surefire flashlights for your shotgun. Recoil will break it for sure. And for a shotgun, I would recommend a more of floodlight with a little throw. streamlight tac. Is for throw. Long range. Hope that helps.
419009
I think it depends on how many times you were firing the 12 gauge. It is a solidly build flashlight, and it has survived several drops to the hardwood floor. I think it will work fine for home defense, but I m not so sure about a week at the skeet range.
982429
4sevens seems to work well for me- for reliability make sure that the flashlight is designed for mounted use on a shotgun.
689604
Absolutely. Great buy for the money. I use it for both the flashlight and the stun gun feature because I do most of my walking after dark.
46852
Len, It depends on what you consider shock proof. The light and laser are durable enough. It is the mounting clamp that is weak. The retaining springs on the clamp are extremely light. I am using it on a 12ga, and am working on upgrading the springs to keep it on the gun while shoot slugs.
1557705
Depends on where the foregrip is on your rifle. I have mine mounted to the bayonet mount. The pressure switch reaches about to the top of the magazine well. That being said the switch broke easily, after using about 3 times. The wire pulled out of rhe pressure plate. The flashlight itself functions very well. The pressure switch is in the trash can.
1464340
Mine is mounted on an AR15 which kicks much less than a 12ga. This is a cheap scope. I would buy a scope that specifies it works on a shotgun.
1686727
Hello to answer your question if the Ncstar light will stand up to the recoil of a .45, I don't know. I have it on my S&W; .40 and have only shot two 14 rounds mags and thus far the light has held up. However you must remember the light is probably not made for high extreme shooting conditions or continuous shooting at a range, I believe it's more for lighting up a bad guy up who is lurking around your house or in your house and you need both hands free. One thing i did notice is the lense will fog up with powder residue when the weapon is fired. Hope this helps.
993573
And just saying if 9mm will break it you know it sucks. I had a maglite that was more durable on a 12 g. Not to mention i went though two of these aimpoints, quick too. So it wasnt a fluke. If you want a "cheap'er" light get a streamlight tlr3 but i wouldnt recommend anything less.
419007
I have thought about this myself. I don't see using the flashlight mounted on the shotgun and firing repeatedly over a period of time, so I'm sure that for the one time in life you may use this, even if it breaks after two or three shots, it has earned it's keep.
272246
I have it on a 300 RUM that recoils harder than any 50 BMG I've shot and it is holding up fine.
77105
Not well. Yes it engages the side bevel of the Picatinny rail using friction but it does NOT take advantage of the recoil slots. Fine if you clamp it down real tight but it will invaribly loosen over time especially with the recoil of a 12 ga. shotgun firing heavy loads.