My current work rifle setup.
16" SOLGW carbine
Aimpoint T2
Unity FAST micro mount
Modlite OKW
B.E. Meyers KIJI IR illuminator
Kinetic Development Group QD mounts x2
DeadAir Pyro with Blast Shield
B5 Systems grip & stock
Blue Force Gear sling
Magpul rail covers and magazine
This rifle has not been shot to the extent of others. It was purchased with the intent to have a lighter weight, more simple, and a purpose driven solution for basic patrol functions.
Unity FAST micro mount.
Most and nearly all of my rifle deployments at work end up in a standing position or walking through areas searching. The height of the mount puts my head in a more natural position (I am also 6'5"). With night vision or a gas mask, it it places the optic at a more usable level, clearing potential obstructions.
I have shot this prone. It's not the best, but still usable.
There is an open channel right under the optic where irons can be found as shown in the second picture. Irons are secondary and do not take precedence over other primary systems.
The following covers three aspects- selection of the illuminator, position of the illuminator, using QD on the light and illuminator.
I selected the KIJI as an IR illuminator to be used in conjunction with the Aimpoint when using nightvision. Patrol use of nightvision here is severely limited, so I pretty much only break it out when I am working solo or on a specific task solo.
I have the KIJI mounted there so it it available and out of the way. When I need it and it turns into my primary illumination source (using nvg), I swap it with the OKW. This is how QD comes into play. Swapping positions of the two lights take seconds. My ability to use nvg is a bonus anyway.
DeadAir Pyro with Blast Shield.
Am I going to be shooting in the dark at non-illuminated threats - probably not. Does my weaponlight overpower muzzle flash? Yes. Am I going to be doing Ninja things? No. The odds of shooting under nvg during an incident is about zero.
Responding to an incident where my rifle might be used will probably include armed backup as well - what are the odds they will all have silencers? Low. I decided to keep cans at home and not on work guns.
The Pyro with Blast Shield, however, acts like the old Noveske Flaming Pig and redirects concussive blasts forward. That means shooting indoors can be a little less teeth shattering. That also means I am nice to people to my right and left while shooting.
The Pyro attaches directly to my Nox muzzle device, and the Blast Shield is an added piece that does that redirection.
16" SOLGW carbine
Aimpoint T2
Unity FAST micro mount
Modlite OKW
B.E. Meyers KIJI IR illuminator
Kinetic Development Group QD mounts x2
DeadAir Pyro with Blast Shield
B5 Systems grip & stock
Blue Force Gear sling
Magpul rail covers and magazine
This rifle has not been shot to the extent of others. It was purchased with the intent to have a lighter weight, more simple, and a purpose driven solution for basic patrol functions.
Unity FAST micro mount.
Most and nearly all of my rifle deployments at work end up in a standing position or walking through areas searching. The height of the mount puts my head in a more natural position (I am also 6'5"). With night vision or a gas mask, it it places the optic at a more usable level, clearing potential obstructions.
I have shot this prone. It's not the best, but still usable.
There is an open channel right under the optic where irons can be found as shown in the second picture. Irons are secondary and do not take precedence over other primary systems.
The following covers three aspects- selection of the illuminator, position of the illuminator, using QD on the light and illuminator.
I selected the KIJI as an IR illuminator to be used in conjunction with the Aimpoint when using nightvision. Patrol use of nightvision here is severely limited, so I pretty much only break it out when I am working solo or on a specific task solo.
I have the KIJI mounted there so it it available and out of the way. When I need it and it turns into my primary illumination source (using nvg), I swap it with the OKW. This is how QD comes into play. Swapping positions of the two lights take seconds. My ability to use nvg is a bonus anyway.
DeadAir Pyro with Blast Shield.
Am I going to be shooting in the dark at non-illuminated threats - probably not. Does my weaponlight overpower muzzle flash? Yes. Am I going to be doing Ninja things? No. The odds of shooting under nvg during an incident is about zero.
Responding to an incident where my rifle might be used will probably include armed backup as well - what are the odds they will all have silencers? Low. I decided to keep cans at home and not on work guns.
The Pyro with Blast Shield, however, acts like the old Noveske Flaming Pig and redirects concussive blasts forward. That means shooting indoors can be a little less teeth shattering. That also means I am nice to people to my right and left while shooting.
The Pyro attaches directly to my Nox muzzle device, and the Blast Shield is an added piece that does that redirection.