Yes sir. Great video. The fact that adding a pressure pad to the equation adds a weak link to the chain is an absolute truth. It is one of those cases where the juice isn't worth the squeeze. 20 years ago, they had a lot more going against them like mounting solutions and dependability along with a greater chance for light ND's. The industry has come a long way in mounting solutions and dependability for pressure pads, but light ND's are enough of a reason for me to stay away from them unless they are truly needed.
Interesting. I see You’re using paracord to attach the sling. How/were have you attached rear sling part and whats your Overall philosophy of rifle sling attaching? (What,where,how and why) Thanks! Also, If my barrel is longer than my handguard, would you still recommend 300 or then 600 would be better because of the “shadow”
So I’ll make a short on it, but I almost always have a loop of paracord tied to the gun, and then clip in with a magpul paraclip. On the rear I either direct mount to the opposite side of the stock, or have a 550 loop on the sling I can girth hitch to the stock. On the front I like the sling to usually be just behind my hand placement on the weapon, off just enough to not make contact with my hand.
As for shadow, I think it’s a bit overblown. I don’t like much more than the light head extending past the end of the rail if I can help it…as you basically just cantilevered it, which can catch on doorways etc and snap the mount or jack shit up.
@@danielney6so I gave them a fair shot for about a year, 1.93 and 2.25 etc, both red dot and LPVO and there’s a few reasons I’m not a fan. Lack of consistency on the gun being my biggest complaint. (Always ran 1/3 height while in and still do.)
I now see you have your IR is on top with your eotech. I just mounted all my new gear just like that earlier then took it off becuase I was under the impression the IR will affect my vision when I look through my eotech? I’m a lefty so I installed IR on the left like your light is was thinking adding the pressure pad but I have a pressure pad for my light Installed on the right . 2 pads would be goofy no?
With a lower 1/3 eotech on a shorter build like this shouldn’t have any issue with the laser being in your window. Multiple pads are fine so long as you train with them and know how to work them. For a combat style environment I’d recommend running an adjustable head that can turn off, but other than that it’s all personal preference!
I love my pressure switch because it’s a momentary only button and it’s at a 30 degree angle. Much better Than an actual pad. With that said, it’s absolutely a weak link. Even with the best parts money can buy. I’m currently trying to do tailcap only, however Im not sure how comfortable holding momentary is when you are jamming your thumb forward. Time will tell I suppose
It’s definitely not the end all be all, pads are absolutely fine if your setup calls for it. This is based off of a lot of intense infils over distance. Also, if you have an adjustable head pads are a non issue as you can just turn it off. This is just one way of going about it, so it pads are working for you, send it!
@@REDSTRIKE175 I use a pad (mod button lite) on my 1st build. I really like it. As long as everything is tightened really well it will run all day long. I’m currently trying to make tailcap only just as comfortable by adding a thumb rest right before the tailcap
Have a surefire vampire setup on mine, was wanting to go pressure pad out of preference. When would you recommend actually swapping to white light in a situation? Would you have it switched off for home defense? thanks
Hello again! Any plans on doing more videos? Or be on other social media? I think you have much to share :) Also curious about your philosophy on kit setups, like rifle, belt, plate carrier, bags, training and nutrition, etc.. Btw I got offered a surefire 300 and modlite, not sure which one should I buy. What were/are you running and why? Thanks again!
Hey dude hope all is well! Yes I am, I was actually a K9 handler at the tail end of being in 1/75, and ended up adopting one of the pups, has some PTSD issues so put everything on pause for a while but here soon I’ll have something more refined and a bunch of new stuff. Everything relevant for fighting dudes or guys who just want to be realistically prepared. As for the lights, I run a lot of the IR Surefire heads but I have a modlite (PLHV2) and it’s pretty knarly, power of the sun for sure. I’d say whichever is cheaper though and fits what you’re doing. I’d personally be fine with either.
In a world where everyone can get FP raids peqs & ngals with full support- pressure pads are obsolete & cause more harm than good. But currently they’re still valuable as some units rely solely on dual lead switches to fire i.e. kiji/otal etc. Civ class output is nearly useless outside of 50 yards & thus requires the use of ir heads/kijis to achieve any semblance of similar performance to a real FP unit. Like you said… necessity & not desire.
All good points, a lot nicer to wear out a $50 pressure pad than the actual unit on the civ side without support. I’m actually messing around with the unity taps currently, more to come on that setup..
A lot of people are huge fans of separation of white and IR. I wonder how much of this is a function of "what was available during GWOT", vs how they would have formed opinions and SOPs if they had 2024's commercial market, UNITY, Cloud, light caps, etc. I remember when Surefire's saying was "no clickies in combat". Clickies used to be such a no-no.
Asking all the right things, and I’m sure to a degree things would be different, as obviously guys are running everything and anything under the sun now, but I will say just anecdotally I’ve had issues with unity taps (and some similar systems) particularly with flickering and power draw issues. Some of the clicky stuff seemed to stem from older SF tail caps and pads having power draw issues as well. That being said I think it’s largely a non issue, it’s just my personal preference that if I’m using a pad the head can be rotated to off. More of a me “ism”. Minimalism is also a trend in a lot of these areas, some guys want that very deliberate action of activation via cap etc.
I just tried to remove my pad to make adjustments to its position and the wires ripped out really easily on streamlight 😂 for sure dont use the pressure pad 😂
Shit if a Ranger and a couple SEALS advocate for it, that’s a damned good reason to give it a shot. I always avoided it because in my head I pictured it being uncomfortable, but I guess we can used to anything if we practice enough.
Tape exists too and it’s still not good (although as good and cheaper than a light cap.) 100 concepts is a bunch of goofball airsoft kids designing shit that will 150% go out of place the second any true assaulting or moving through harsh terrain occurs.
I see no reason to have a pad in civilian world where really only 3 out cones using weapon. A. Home Defense B. Someone attacks family/rob while out (pistol would be most first tool, C. Public mass shooting & you actually decide to run in 99% would not even think about going to help others.
Zip ties work, Velcro, electrical tape, camo form tape, purpose built mlok mounting systems etc. Sky is the limit, just so long as it’s someone neat and secure any method can work imo.
I will pay 💰 you to teach me rifle fighting basics in the woods and stalking and Rangers Creed and things that can become useful in a gunfight I bring my own rifle and gear I just need space and a teacher. Dead ass! Thanks for your service just subbed
Everyone at the top runs pressure pads…. Everyone. And if you don’t want a white light discharge?? Don’t run it on white light.. run it on IR. No one runs a white light only flashlight.
@@REDSTRIKE175 Guys don't run IR heads... they're bulky and super out dated. You clear a house on IR.... and then back clear your sector with white light. And yes, 99% of the guys use pressure pads
Absolutely agree on having the white light by itself and only a click button tail cap.
Yes sir. Great video. The fact that adding a pressure pad to the equation adds a weak link to the chain is an absolute truth. It is one of those cases where the juice isn't worth the squeeze. 20 years ago, they had a lot more going against them like mounting solutions and dependability along with a greater chance for light ND's. The industry has come a long way in mounting solutions and dependability for pressure pads, but light ND's are enough of a reason for me to stay away from them unless they are truly needed.
Glad to see your back to it brother, stellar video as always 🤙🏼 Looking forward to seeing what’s to come.
Appreciate it man, glad to hear you’re enjoying them!
I’m just a regular nobody and have always preferred the non switched lights. I find it easier to use
Cheaper too
Interesting.
I see You’re using paracord to attach the sling. How/were have you attached rear sling part and whats your Overall philosophy of rifle sling attaching? (What,where,how and why)
Thanks!
Also, If my barrel is longer than my handguard, would you still recommend 300 or then 600 would be better because of the “shadow”
So I’ll make a short on it, but I almost always have a loop of paracord tied to the gun, and then clip in with a magpul paraclip. On the rear I either direct mount to the opposite side of the stock, or have a 550 loop on the sling I can girth hitch to the stock. On the front I like the sling to usually be just behind my hand placement on the weapon, off just enough to not make contact with my hand.
As for shadow, I think it’s a bit overblown. I don’t like much more than the light head extending past the end of the rail if I can help it…as you basically just cantilevered it, which can catch on doorways etc and snap the mount or jack shit up.
This is very interesting and helpful. Thank you for the fast reply. I hope all is well for you.
@@REDSTRIKE175What’s your opinion on risers? Like 1.93” unity/scalaworks for example?
@@danielney6so I gave them a fair shot for about a year, 1.93 and 2.25 etc, both red dot and LPVO and there’s a few reasons I’m not a fan. Lack of consistency on the gun being my biggest complaint. (Always ran 1/3 height while in and still do.)
Good video as always brother
Appreciate the support, more to come!
White light at night can be seen for miles on open terrain and a few hundred yards in the woods
I now see you have your IR is on top with your eotech. I just mounted all my new gear just like that earlier then took it off becuase I was under the impression the IR will affect my vision when I look through my eotech? I’m a lefty so I installed IR on the left like your light is was thinking adding the pressure pad but I have a pressure pad for my light Installed on the right . 2 pads would be goofy no?
With a lower 1/3 eotech on a shorter build like this shouldn’t have any issue with the laser being in your window. Multiple pads are fine so long as you train with them and know how to work them. For a combat style environment I’d recommend running an adjustable head that can turn off, but other than that it’s all personal preference!
Yo love to c u back bro ngl watched the lbt vid like 4x lol would love to c how it’s held up/update on how you’ve liked it 🤘🏽🤜🏽💥🤛🏼
Will do man, appreciate it!
I love my pressure switch because it’s a momentary only button and it’s at a 30 degree angle. Much better
Than an actual pad.
With that said, it’s absolutely a weak link. Even with the best parts money can buy.
I’m currently trying to do tailcap only, however Im not sure how comfortable holding momentary is when you are jamming your thumb forward.
Time will tell I suppose
It’s definitely not the end all be all, pads are absolutely fine if your setup calls for it. This is based off of a lot of intense infils over distance. Also, if you have an adjustable head pads are a non issue as you can just turn it off. This is just one way of going about it, so it pads are working for you, send it!
@@REDSTRIKE175 I use a pad (mod button lite) on my 1st build. I really like it. As long as everything is tightened really well it will run all day long.
I’m currently trying to make tailcap only just as comfortable by adding a thumb rest right before the tailcap
Have a surefire vampire setup on mine, was wanting to go pressure pad out of preference. When would you recommend actually swapping to white light in a situation? Would you have it switched off for home defense? thanks
Definitely would have it on for home defense, off is really for external movements, anything where white lighting could be fatal.
Not a fan of pressure pads, especially on lights. Too many failures, ND’s and times where a cord wasn’t secured well enough and got snagged.
Hello again!
Any plans on doing more videos? Or be on other social media? I think you have much to share :)
Also curious about your philosophy on kit setups, like rifle, belt, plate carrier, bags, training and nutrition, etc..
Btw I got offered a surefire 300 and modlite, not sure which one should I buy. What were/are you running and why?
Thanks again!
Hey dude hope all is well! Yes I am, I was actually a K9 handler at the tail end of being in 1/75, and ended up adopting one of the pups, has some PTSD issues so put everything on pause for a while but here soon I’ll have something more refined and a bunch of new stuff. Everything relevant for fighting dudes or guys who just want to be realistically prepared.
As for the lights, I run a lot of the IR Surefire heads but I have a modlite (PLHV2) and it’s pretty knarly, power of the sun for sure. I’d say whichever is cheaper though and fits what you’re doing. I’d personally be fine with either.
In a world where everyone can get FP raids peqs & ngals with full support- pressure pads are obsolete & cause more harm than good. But currently they’re still valuable as some units rely solely on dual lead switches to fire i.e. kiji/otal etc. Civ class output is nearly useless outside of 50 yards & thus requires the use of ir heads/kijis to achieve any semblance of similar performance to a real FP unit. Like you said… necessity & not desire.
All good points, a lot nicer to wear out a $50 pressure pad than the actual unit on the civ side without support. I’m actually messing around with the unity taps currently, more to come on that setup..
@@REDSTRIKE175 Absolutely agree. Replaced my taps with a modbutton after a year. Keep us posted.
What is your favorable setup running 14.5 or longer?
A lot of people are huge fans of separation of white and IR. I wonder how much of this is a function of "what was available during GWOT", vs how they would have formed opinions and SOPs if they had 2024's commercial market, UNITY, Cloud, light caps, etc. I remember when Surefire's saying was "no clickies in combat". Clickies used to be such a no-no.
Asking all the right things, and I’m sure to a degree things would be different, as obviously guys are running everything and anything under the sun now, but I will say just anecdotally I’ve had issues with unity taps (and some similar systems) particularly with flickering and power draw issues. Some of the clicky stuff seemed to stem from older SF tail caps and pads having power draw issues as well. That being said I think it’s largely a non issue, it’s just my personal preference that if I’m using a pad the head can be rotated to off. More of a me “ism”. Minimalism is also a trend in a lot of these areas, some guys want that very deliberate action of activation via cap etc.
what pressure pad do you use for a peq
The one it comes with, just a standard L3 Atpial pad.
I just tried to remove my pad to make adjustments to its position and the wires ripped out really easily on streamlight 😂 for sure dont use the pressure pad 😂
Shit if a Ranger and a couple SEALS advocate for it, that’s a damned good reason to give it a shot. I always avoided it because in my head I pictured it being uncomfortable, but I guess we can used to anything if we practice enough.
Whats your background? Army SF? Ranger? Seal? Im sorry, Im just curious
Ranger
@@REDSTRIKE175 would love a setup video of this mk18 and also a 14.5
While I agree, One Hundred Concepts came out with a light cap.
Tape exists too and it’s still not good (although as good and cheaper than a light cap.) 100 concepts is a bunch of goofball airsoft kids designing shit that will 150% go out of place the second any true assaulting or moving through harsh terrain occurs.
What type of tape was that?
Mcnett camo-form I think
I see no reason to have a pad in civilian world where really only 3 out cones using weapon. A. Home Defense B. Someone attacks family/rob while out (pistol would be most first tool, C. Public mass shooting & you actually decide to run in 99% would not even think about going to help others.
Def situationally dependent and personal pref. Whatever can help you get that light up and quickly is fine by me
Hey, late response here, but how would I mount a pressure pad on an mlok rail? Should I use zip tie?
Zip ties work, Velcro, electrical tape, camo form tape, purpose built mlok mounting systems etc. Sky is the limit, just so long as it’s someone neat and secure any method can work imo.
@@REDSTRIKE175 yep, i used desert digi camo form, worked great
Nice!
I will pay 💰 you to teach me rifle fighting basics in the woods and stalking and Rangers Creed and things that can become useful in a gunfight
I bring my own rifle and gear I just need space and a teacher. Dead ass!
Thanks for your service just subbed
Everyone at the top runs pressure pads…. Everyone. And if you don’t want a white light discharge?? Don’t run it on white light.. run it on IR. No one runs a white light only flashlight.
No, not everyone. And I explained that IR heads were my exception in the video.
DJ Shipley explained in a video he doesn’t use pressure pads for the possibility of a negligent discharge of white light
@@P1ayer0n3 I get that... and I'm telling you... everyone at the elite units run pressure pads.
@@REDSTRIKE175 Guys don't run IR heads... they're bulky and super out dated. You clear a house on IR.... and then back clear your sector with white light. And yes, 99% of the guys use pressure pads
@@Stephenson21 the IR heads are slimmer than the standard scout light heads.