Lite Grip 15: AR-15 grip for your Mag Lite
I was skeptical when I first saw this product, but the concept has grown on me. The kit ships with a DPMS AR-15 grip.
More info at LiteGrip15.com.
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Mirkowrote on October 07th, 2010 at 11:45 am Link To Comment |
Lady N, Thanks for posting these excerpts. Cops make these mistakes and in some instances you cited, the victims are innocent. The other instances I’m not sure it matters what you grab for, if you acting shady and you don’t heed the direction of the cops they will shoot you. I still don’t think this product alone is going to increase your chances of getting shot by a cop.
Mirko
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Cymondwrote on September 30th, 2010 at 5:07 pm Link To Comment |
My first thought was ‘people still seriously use maglites?’ However, maglites are updated with LEDs, but I doubt they compare to a true tactical light. The only purpose I see is for people who are limited to improvised weapons, as Konrad pointed out.
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subasewrote on September 30th, 2010 at 8:46 pm Link To Comment |
There’s also the CAA – Poor Mans Weapon Light, but that’s different. I really see no use for this thing whatsoever. Why would one need to quickdraw a flashlight?
No worries though, it’s a Maglite the old fogey of flashlights. Hope no kids get shot with this thing.
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54Bravowrote on September 30th, 2010 at 4:20 pm Link To Comment |
Neat and all but yeah, a REAL ‘good’ way to get shot unless the flashlight is bright orange or something.
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Rifle Stockswrote on September 30th, 2010 at 2:28 pm Link To Comment |
Ok I know this is next to useless, but it looks cool. I’m thinking what else could that fit? Toilet plunger, garden hose? At $39.99 I’m going to just ogle it here on the blog Steve…
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John C.wrote on September 30th, 2010 at 2:27 pm Link To Comment |
I was hoping this was meant as a novelty, but they seriously think it could be used as a “self defense weapon” on the website.
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Mirkowrote on October 01st, 2010 at 5:58 pm Link To Comment |
I must disagree on the “suicide by cop” banter here. What is the hypothetical scenario that some cop automatically mows someone down just because someone has “something” that looks like/not like a gun? If its the guy robbing a bank and he’s got this in his pocket and grabs for it… then your probably right, but who will defend the bank robber? Alternatively, a couple of kids playing with one at a birthday party, running around the house pretending to be Flash Gordon I doubt would cause an intervention with the local swat team.
Where do you guys live that the cops shoot at anyone at any time for having something that looks like a gun. Let me know, if I travel through there, I will tell my wife to disguise her hair dryer.
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Robwrote on September 30th, 2010 at 4:04 pm Link To Comment |
Why else? Cool factor. Hey, with this I’d have a use for my spare MIAD. Or a gag gift for any gun nut friends.
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Travwrote on October 01st, 2010 at 11:21 pm Link To Comment |
Bad idea ! I can imagine lawyers salivating already.
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Lady Nwrote on October 06th, 2010 at 4:04 pm Link To Comment |
For Mirko:
Exhibit A-
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003950492_shooting15m.html
Exhibit B-
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/06/08/20090608abrk-officershootssuspect.html
Exhibit C-
http://cbs13.com/watercooler/clerk.shooting.robbery.2.1946061.html
Exhibit D-
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/oct/29/local/me-officer29
Exhibit E-
http://story.albuquerqueexpress.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/63e88d54af0cf473/id/598277/cs/1/
Exhibit F-
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7428799For Kevin:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2005-04-29-burrito_x.htmPlease rate this comment: 0 0 -
anonymouswrote on October 08th, 2010 at 2:55 pm Link To Comment |
This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen, please, just don’t show this again.
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Kevinwrote on October 05th, 2010 at 5:52 pm Link To Comment |
indeed I am. but it still happens, even to experienced professionals.
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Mirkowrote on October 05th, 2010 at 11:32 am Link To Comment |
Kevin,
“cops mistaking objects for guns is very common” That’s a pretty vague statement.. what does it mean? I doubt it happens everyday. Americans buy AR-15′s, now thats pretty common. And your related story doesn’t strengthen your hypothesis. Who reported that the kid had a gun? Probably someone with zero firearm experience (or a friend playing a prank more likely) and definitely not a cop. So, in this instance a cop did not mistake the burrito as a gun.People that will misidentify this product are non gun owners. People with guns, know what guns look like. So… are you even a gun owner?
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Kevinwrote on October 05th, 2010 at 6:40 am Link To Comment |
Mirko, cops mistaking objects for guns is very common. A few years ago the SWAT team closed down a high school because of a report of a student with a gun. Turns out it was a foil-wrapped burrito, which looks a lot less like a gun than this thing. Some one will definitely get shot but not necessarily by the cops.
Maglights are still cool, I have one because I haven’t won the lottery to afford a $200 Surefire, a $20 maglight will have to do.Please rate this comment: 0 0 -
DavidRwrote on September 30th, 2010 at 12:07 pm Link To Comment |
Two thoughts:
a) either somebody will shoot you for holding it
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b) or YOU will shoot somebody thinking that you were turning on your light
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Komradwrote on September 30th, 2010 at 11:20 am Link To Comment |
@charles
mall cops and night guards use them when they can’t legally have tasers or night-sticks
a maglite over the head will hurt like a bitch and may cause some real damage, the grip removes this possibility because it would be impossible to get enough leverage and it would force you to use the lgihter and more delicate bulb endPlease rate this comment: 0 0 -
Zackwrote on September 30th, 2010 at 12:33 am Link To Comment |
Cute
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Energizer Bunnywrote on September 30th, 2010 at 2:14 am Link To Comment |
Finally, the pistol grip flashlight market gets the attention it deserves….*cough*
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Komradwrote on September 29th, 2010 at 11:26 pm Link To Comment |
It looks like those rings would fit a scope, I wonder…
I don’t really get it. Flashlights don’t really need grips like that, otherwise all flashlights would come with them.Please rate this comment: 0 0 -
Pukewrote on September 29th, 2010 at 10:27 pm Link To Comment |
Why?
I’ve never had a problem holding my flashlight. I also like the way it currently fit’s into long, skinny pockets or ring holders. Putting that grip on a maglite will make it a pain in the ass to store, IMO.Please rate this comment: 0 0 -
MrMaigowrote on September 29th, 2010 at 7:52 pm Link To Comment |
2 things. Someone will get shot. Everyone will put Magpul grips on it
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Jerrywrote on September 29th, 2010 at 8:06 pm Link To Comment |
How long you think it’ll take before a cop shoots someone for holding that thing in the dark?
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Jimwrote on September 30th, 2010 at 2:25 am Link To Comment |
“How long you think it’ll take before a cop shoots someone for holding that thing in the dark?”
It’s a flashlight, what dark?
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charles taylorwrote on September 30th, 2010 at 3:02 am Link To Comment |
People are still using those huge ass maglites? I’m so glad I’ve got a surefire G3 now, the other night the power went out for about 4-5 hours and that little flashlight made it almost bearable .
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Westwrote on September 30th, 2010 at 5:54 am Link To Comment |
I think its irresponsible to advertise this as a home-defense “weapon”.
Does it come with a sign that says, “Hey, im over here-Shoot Me!”?
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Federalewrote on September 30th, 2010 at 9:30 am Link To Comment |
Yeah, definately a suicide-by-cop invention.
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altoidswrote on September 30th, 2010 at 4:56 am Link To Comment |
Had the same thought.
If it looks and handles like a gun, you should probably never pull it out in public, unless you could justify pulling out a gun at that moment, in which case you you probably need a gun.
This is seriously dumb. In low light, this will look like a pistol with a weapon light.
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Rusty Raywrote on September 30th, 2010 at 4:34 am Link To Comment |
Wonder if you can fit a light onto it, maybe they’ll make rails for it?
Rusty
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Bobby Hunterwrote on September 30th, 2010 at 3:13 am Link To Comment |
Mr. Worf, set phasers to stun.
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Aurelienwrote on September 29th, 2010 at 7:24 pm Link To Comment |
Looks like the famous “gangsta grip” used by the military. Except the “gangsta grip” uses Surefires.
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This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen, please, just don’t show this again.
Lady N, Thanks for posting these excerpts. Cops make these mistakes and in some instances you cited, the victims are innocent. The other instances I’m not sure it matters what you grab for, if you acting shady and you don’t heed the direction of the cops they will shoot you. I still don’t think this product alone is going to increase your chances of getting shot by a cop.
Mirko
For Mirko:
Exhibit A-
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003950492_shooting15m.html
Exhibit B-
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/06/08/20090608abrk-officershootssuspect.html
Exhibit C-
http://cbs13.com/watercooler/clerk.shooting.robbery.2.1946061.html
Exhibit D-
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/oct/29/local/me-officer29
Exhibit E-
http://story.albuquerqueexpress.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/63e88d54af0cf473/id/598277/cs/1/
Exhibit F-
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7428799
For Kevin:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2005-04-29-burrito_x.htm
indeed I am. but it still happens, even to experienced professionals.
Kevin,
“cops mistaking objects for guns is very common” That’s a pretty vague statement.. what does it mean? I doubt it happens everyday. Americans buy AR-15′s, now thats pretty common. And your related story doesn’t strengthen your hypothesis. Who reported that the kid had a gun? Probably someone with zero firearm experience (or a friend playing a prank more likely) and definitely not a cop. So, in this instance a cop did not mistake the burrito as a gun.
People that will misidentify this product are non gun owners. People with guns, know what guns look like. So… are you even a gun owner?
Mirko, cops mistaking objects for guns is very common. A few years ago the SWAT team closed down a high school because of a report of a student with a gun. Turns out it was a foil-wrapped burrito, which looks a lot less like a gun than this thing. Some one will definitely get shot but not necessarily by the cops.
Maglights are still cool, I have one because I haven’t won the lottery to afford a $200 Surefire, a $20 maglight will have to do.
Bad idea ! I can imagine lawyers salivating already.
I must disagree on the “suicide by cop” banter here. What is the hypothetical scenario that some cop automatically mows someone down just because someone has “something” that looks like/not like a gun? If its the guy robbing a bank and he’s got this in his pocket and grabs for it… then your probably right, but who will defend the bank robber? Alternatively, a couple of kids playing with one at a birthday party, running around the house pretending to be Flash Gordon I doubt would cause an intervention with the local swat team.
Where do you guys live that the cops shoot at anyone at any time for having something that looks like a gun. Let me know, if I travel through there, I will tell my wife to disguise her hair dryer.
There’s also the CAA – Poor Mans Weapon Light, but that’s different. I really see no use for this thing whatsoever. Why would one need to quickdraw a flashlight?
No worries though, it’s a Maglite the old fogey of flashlights. Hope no kids get shot with this thing.
My first thought was ‘people still seriously use maglites?’ However, maglites are updated with LEDs, but I doubt they compare to a true tactical light. The only purpose I see is for people who are limited to improvised weapons, as Konrad pointed out.
Neat and all but yeah, a REAL ‘good’ way to get shot unless the flashlight is bright orange or something.
Why else? Cool factor. Hey, with this I’d have a use for my spare MIAD. Or a gag gift for any gun nut friends.
Ok I know this is next to useless, but it looks cool. I’m thinking what else could that fit? Toilet plunger, garden hose? At $39.99 I’m going to just ogle it here on the blog Steve…
I was hoping this was meant as a novelty, but they seriously think it could be used as a “self defense weapon” on the website.
Two thoughts:
a) either somebody will shoot you for holding it
or
b) or YOU will shoot somebody thinking that you were turning on your light
@charles
mall cops and night guards use them when they can’t legally have tasers or night-sticks
a maglite over the head will hurt like a bitch and may cause some real damage, the grip removes this possibility because it would be impossible to get enough leverage and it would force you to use the lgihter and more delicate bulb end
Yeah, definately a suicide-by-cop invention.
I think its irresponsible to advertise this as a home-defense “weapon”.
Does it come with a sign that says, “Hey, im over here-Shoot Me!”?
Had the same thought.
If it looks and handles like a gun, you should probably never pull it out in public, unless you could justify pulling out a gun at that moment, in which case you you probably need a gun.
This is seriously dumb. In low light, this will look like a pistol with a weapon light.
Wonder if you can fit a light onto it, maybe they’ll make rails for it?
Rusty
Mr. Worf, set phasers to stun.
People are still using those huge ass maglites? I’m so glad I’ve got a surefire G3 now, the other night the power went out for about 4-5 hours and that little flashlight made it almost bearable .
“How long you think it’ll take before a cop shoots someone for holding that thing in the dark?”
It’s a flashlight, what dark?
Finally, the pistol grip flashlight market gets the attention it deserves….*cough*
Cute
It looks like those rings would fit a scope, I wonder…
I don’t really get it. Flashlights don’t really need grips like that, otherwise all flashlights would come with them.
Why?
I’ve never had a problem holding my flashlight. I also like the way it currently fit’s into long, skinny pockets or ring holders. Putting that grip on a maglite will make it a pain in the ass to store, IMO.
How long you think it’ll take before a cop shoots someone for holding that thing in the dark?
2 things. Someone will get shot. Everyone will put Magpul grips on it
Looks like the famous “gangsta grip” used by the military. Except the “gangsta grip” uses Surefires.