New Sponsor: Arisaka Defense

[UWone77]

Killer photos ... Love that DDR Geissele

[voodoo_man]

http://i.imgur.com/wBVsRco.jpg

[Slippers]

Rob_s said it best on Facebook a few weeks ago: Weapon Evolution is where all the people hang out that take good photos (or appreciate good photos).

[Slippers]

Eep, hate posting again after myself, but I'm really happy with this new prototype of our upcoming inline ring mount.

You can run the mount forwards or backwards, cantilever it, and shift the ring between 3 lateral positions for clearance. It places the light closer to the handguard than the BCM ring mount, too. Currently we are only doing a 1" ring, but may offer others eventually. In the last picture you can see just how tucked in the light is, considering it's a 1" diameter G2X compared to a Scout M300 on the left side.

http://i.imgur.com/wAZYzH1.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/H1osju3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/dg2LjAw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/MAzjSsR.jpg

[GOST]

Rob_s said it best on Facebook a few weeks ago: Weapon Evolution is where all the people hang out that take good photos (or appreciate good photos).

Here's the quote:

WEVO is that for the "I build things to take pictures of" set

[Txfilmmaker]

:)


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[voodoo_man]

http://i.imgur.com/QR6WFUw.jpg

[Slippers]

Complete lights up for sale. Pictures by UWone77. :)

300 Series Light - $149 - http://arisakadefense.com/products/300-series-light

600 Series Light - $159 - http://arisakadefense.com/products/600-series-light

http://i.imgur.com/Wlc5nEZ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Cf5kcEb.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1yn8sqV.jpg

[Aragorn]

http://i.imgur.com/QR6WFUw.jpg

That looks awesome.

[JGifford]

I remain frustrated by Malkoff's light heads output. When he catches up with Surefire...I'm buying! First got into buying his stuff back in 2008 or so, and things were a 180* back then with Surefire lagging.

[Pyzik]

Complete lights up for sale. Pictures by UWone77. :)

300 Series Light - $149 - http://arisakadefense.com/products/300-series-light

600 Series Light - $159 - http://arisakadefense.com/products/600-series-light

http://i.imgur.com/Wlc5nEZ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Cf5kcEb.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1yn8sqV.jpg

Wow, that is a good price! You're killing me.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Here ya Go Pyzik another temping look!

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b548/Dstrbdmedic167/Arcus-Arisaka1%20WM-1_zpsyq1ev4rk.jpg

[CarbonScoring]

So, I guess the Surefire name is worth $150.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

So, I guess the Surefire name is worth $150.

I bought my surefire for $150 on presidents day so it must be!

[UWone77]

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af282/richdkim77/IMG_3367_zpshkvlxsr0.jpg (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/richdkim77/media/IMG_3367_zpshkvlxsr0.jpg.html)

[Slippers]

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af282/richdkim77/IMG_3367_zpshkvlxsr0.jpg (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/richdkim77/media/IMG_3367_zpshkvlxsr0.jpg.html)

This photo reminds me that we have a few blems that Walter trimmed down to be handheld lights.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

This photo reminds me that we have a few blems that Walter trimmed down to be handheld lights.

I bet those are awesome!

[Slippers]

I bet those are awesome!

Nothing special, just looks like a 300 series without the mounting lugs. :)

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Nothing special, just looks like a 300 series without the mounting lugs. :)

And that makes it awesome!

[six8]

And that makes it awesome!
In other words.... he wants one lol

[Dstrbdmedic167]

In other words.... he wants one lol

Lol they'd be cool but no I wasn't asking. If I wanted one I'd text him. [BD]

[JGifford]

So, I guess the Surefire name is worth $150.

No, the M300 blows the Malkoff LED head out of the water from a performance standpoint. Hence why I bought an M300C and an Arisaka mount and M300 body. SF sells the M300C heads (or will? Currently they just sell the Ke1A heads...) by themselves for the price of the entire light from a dealer, so I just bought the entire light to get the LED engine from it, although the Arisaka body looks very clean to me, so I bought that, too.

[Pyzik]

Here ya Go Pyzik another temping look!

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b548/Dstrbdmedic167/Arcus-Arisaka1%20WM-1_zpsyq1ev4rk.jpg

You're physically killing me.

[Slippers]

No, the M300 blows the Malkoff LED head out of the water from a performance standpoint. Hence why I bought an M300C and an Arisaka mount and M300 body. SF sells the M300C heads (or will? Currently they just sell the Ke1A heads...) by themselves for the price of the entire light from a dealer, so I just bought the entire light to get the LED engine from it, although the Arisaka body looks very clean to me, so I bought that, too.

I haven't seen the C yet in person, but the B (KE1-A head) does have a nice tight beam thanks to the TIR lens. If you want throw, then you have to stick with Surefire right now, though. The Malkoff heads are definitely more CQB oriented. I think the Malkoff heads are much better for use inside buildings or homes, while the Surefire (non-fury) heads excel outdoors.

[JGifford]

I haven't seen the C yet in person, but the B (KE1-A head) does have a nice tight beam thanks to the TIR lens. If you want throw, then you have to stick with Surefire right now, though. The Malkoff heads are definitely more CQB oriented. I think the Malkoff heads are much better for use inside buildings or homes, while the Surefire (non-fury) heads excel outdoors.

This is a Rosch Works SL-1. It uses the same XPG-2 and Don McLeash reflector that I believe the E1 uses. As far as I know, Don only makes one reflector for these. Distance is 20 yards. I agree that the E1 would be fine for indoors, but out-doors, the SF wins hands-down, and it does great indoors, as well. You will note in the following pictures the spill is VERY similar, with the SF having a much punchier hotspot. The hot-spot somewhat drowned out a bit of the spill due to light metering in the woods pictures, but on the targets, you can really see how the spill is nearly identical out at the edges.
http://i43.tinypic.com/2ch1fr7.jpg

This is a SF E1D, same engine as the M300C.
http://i62.tinypic.com/9i8l6q.jpg

SL1 @ 25 yards:
http://i44.tinypic.com/seofnb.jpg
E1D @ 25 yards (these pictures were not taken on the same night, notice the right-hand target is missing, and the left is not near as pretty as before):
http://i60.tinypic.com/f41w79.jpg


At distance is where the SF really walks away:

50 yards:
http://i58.tinypic.com/359g7tl.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/53u77l.jpg

FYI, here is the M300B with the 200OTF lumen head, you will note that it has a narrower beam than the M300C with the 300 lumen rating:
http://i43.tinypic.com/xdyt1f.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2py8hp5.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/ta1n3t.jpg

So, yes, if your experience is with the M300B, then I can see how you feel the spill is limited. The M300C is a beast, though.

All that said...the Malkoff is a VERY good piece of gear, $100 cheaper, and the one aspect I do like about it is that the hot-spot isn't as hot. Strictly indoors, a very bright hot-spot does have the effect of distracting me. My eyes naturally gravitate toward it. For this reason, my HD carbine wears a SL-1, which is functionally the same as the Arisaka package. Each has their uses. I remain a huge fan of Surefire, and Gene Malkoff, and support them both.

[Slippers]

And of course there's the big price difference. It is weird that Surefire charges almost the same price for either a stand-alone head or complete light. At least they have started offering lights without the tape switch for substantially less.

[JGifford]

And of course there's the big price difference. It is weird that Surefire charges almost the same price for either a stand-alone head or complete light. At least they have started offering lights without the tape switch for substantially less.

That is very weird, I agree. Probably the same concept as buying a new car being cheaper than buying it piece by piece from the same dealership. That said, the Surefire head and the features do cost a pretty penny to produce. Surefire uses CoC polymer for their TIR's (noone else can afford it in batches to make it profitable), and the contrast that their LED's provide is second to none. Even my 92CRI+ Nichia LED's don't give me the "pop" that the SF current generation LED's do. It's hard to explain, but the SF stuff doesn't "Gray out" at longer distances.

Check out the contrast it delivers, even at 50 yards. No gray-out at all. THIS is what helps me determine if something is a raccoon standing still, or a stump, or whatever. Illumination is not enough. You need to perceive contrast.: http://i58.tinypic.com/359g7tl.jpg

[JGifford]

I am NOT AT ALL attacking the Arisaka/Malkoff combo, which is a killer deal and great kit. I am simply trying to address the assertion that "Surefire is another $150 just for the name". No...it's not. It's a different product at a higher price that offers different attributes, which are not arrived at for free on the R&D or production side.

[UWone77]

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af282/richdkim77/IMG_3410_zps2my102ra.jpg (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/richdkim77/media/IMG_3410_zps2my102ra.jpg.html)

[JGifford]

I wish I could take pretty pictures : (

[Slippers]

Those stubborn mule rails look great. Nice clean lines. The angular slots at the 45 degree positions remind me of Mega's MML and Wedge Lock.

[voodoo_man]

http://i.imgur.com/qOyKUci.jpg

[JGifford]

My Arisaka M300 body and M-LOK mount arrived the other day. Also at the same time as my M300C arrived. I quickly swapped the tail-cap and LED head over, and was very pleased with how smooth and clean the threads were. Very pleased with my Arisaka products so far. Great machine work, exactly what one would hope for. No surprises, here. Very happy!

[GOST]

http://i.imgur.com/qOyKUci.jpg

Very cool shot.

[Uffdaphil]

Got my CMR and keymod mounted on my favorite lighteweight 14.5s. The positioning is ideal - thumb slides naturally to the button. Seems bright enough for for relatively close use. Folks at the range today noticed and asked about them.

Speaking of the range, it was a great day. I'm liking the Israeli red dot more even than the T1. Not saying it is better or tougher, just ease of getting a quick sight picture and more quickly setting the illum level. And the 3x Acog feels like cheating at fifty yards. Best part was watching my buddy's young (24ish) girlfriend take to the ARs. She had never touched one before yet shot as good or better than me. Wish I had taken a picture of her 50 yard 28 shot group. Just tore up the bull with maybe a 4" spread with the Acog. First time at that distance- seated bench with neither end on a bag! I think she will frame and mount that target.



http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s92/uffdaphil/image.jpg1_22.jpg (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/uffdaphil/media/image.jpg1_22.jpg.html)

[JGifford]

Got my CMR and keymod mounted on my favorite lighteweight 14.5s. The positioning is ideal - thumb slides naturally to the button. Seems bright enough for for relatively close use. Folks at the range today noticed and asked about them.

Speaking of the range, it was a great day. I'm liking the Israeli red dot more even than the T1. Not saying it is better or tougher, just ease of getting a quick sight picture and more quickly setting the illum level. And the 3x Acog feels like cheating at fifty yards. Best part was watching my buddy's young (24ish) girlfriend take to the ARs. She had never touched one before yet shot as good or better than me. Wish I had taken a picture of her 50 yard 28 shot group. Just tore up the bull with maybe a 4" spread with the Acog. First time at that distance- seated bench with neither end on a bag! I think she will frame and mount that target.



http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s92/uffdaphil/image.jpg1_22.jpg (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/uffdaphil/media/image.jpg1_22.jpg.html)

Can you tell me how wide that CMR rail is? Also, how much clearance between bezel and FS mount screw (that is an MBUS Pro?) and what "hole" is that mount set on? You have your light mounted EXACTLY how I want mine mounted on a MEGA Wedgelock rail. I want to know if it will fit...Arisaka THINKS it might. They are pretty darn sure it will. But...

Also, I use an Aimpoint T2 and a G33 magnifier. It's not quite as light as your ACOG setup (about 5oz heavier or so), but I know exactly what you mean about "cheating" at 50 yards. I can see my bullet holes at 100 yards with it in good lighting. Shooting 1-1.5 MOA at 100 yards is cake with it when I use good ammo.

I remember the very first AR-15 I shot, as well. It was an M4 type, with what I recall as an Aimpoint Comp M2 (Didn't know it then, but I remember being told "Aimpoint", and it was from that era, I think?). I was just a kid, maybe 9, maybe 11, maybe 13? I don't remember. Anyway, a nice Mr. Police Man let me shoot his at an indoor 25 yard range. I was told "Put the dot on the target and squeeze". So, I did. I believe it was 26 shots? Anyway, recoil was nil, and I felt useless with it. I figured I might have hit the paper a few times. Maybe a shotgun like group. Banging away a shot a second or so. But when we went to collect the target, it was a neat 3-ish inch group! Everyone, especially me, was very surprised and impressed!

Prior to that, my father had a .22 bolt-action rifle (Remington Model 41), and a 1911 that his father had bought him (this is the ONLY 1911 worth a damn to me, and only because of the family story.), anyway, after that, he set about buying a Colt accurized rifle. Then he got a good deal on a HBAR 6601 (this was in the mid/early Clinton years, no flash-hiders, etc. and the flat-top wasn't quite the hotness just yet). his collection has since boomed to include literally so many AR's that I cannot remember them all. Everything from a .300 SAUM to a POS Oly Arms plinker (which has yet to malfunction in ANY way. Ever...)

It's what sparked me to do a few YouTube videos of me shooting. You know, cans, wood, cinderblocks, meat chunks. What prompted a Ranger friend of mine to tell me my skillset was worthless in the real world. What prompted me to tell him to either help me fix it, or STFU and motor on about his business, which led to him extending an invite to me to attend a VTAC Carbine 1.5 class, which has led to more friends than I'd made years prior to that class, and opened my eyes to a whole world of new experiences.

So yeah, man...you really might have blown the lid off a can of worms! Good on you! It took me 5 years, but a month before I quite my last job at the hospital I was at before, I built an M4 for a co-worker and sold it to him at probably $200 below my actual cost to build it. Why? Friendship is priceless, and I hope to have infected him with BRD!

[Uffdaphil]

The CMR is 1.6" wide at the side flats. My mount uses the forward two of the three helicoil holes.The Mpro screw head is just barely making contact with the light. The mount has three spots to adjust laterally. I'm using the middle. It will wear a spot eventually, but it's worth it to me for better thumb reach. In the far out position it does not touch. Just a tiny bit more away, maybe 1/32".

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s92/uffdaphil/image.jpg1_23.jpg (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/uffdaphil/media/image.jpg1_23.jpg.html)

My dad didn't shoot at all, but my uncle on the farm lived to hunt. When we visited he would give us 2 minutes instructions, hand my brother and me pistols or rifles and send us into the woods to shoot whatever we could hit. Hard to believe my mom was okay with her 10-12 year old boys alone with a 1911, .357 or 30.06.

Generally semi-auto handguns don't excite me as much as ARs. 1911s are the exception. I love both the shooting and the ergos. today I shot equally well with my primitive sights Colt WW1 repro and my pal's Ed Brown Commander. Up to 25 yds. At 50 I'd be eating EB dust.

Looking at the 200 yard targets today I can't imagine using less than 4 power. But the 19 year old me shot 300-400 with M-14 irons. Eyes sure can get worn out with age.

[Slippers]

The offset mount definitely fits the wedge lock. I placed one on the floor model at shot. If you're using mbus pros you shouldn't have any trouble at all.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Do you even fingerstop bro? Lol MLOK and Keymod fingerstops from Arisaka. I'll admit I wasn't sold on them at first but after using them. They are and will be my go to from now on!

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b548/Dstrbdmedic167/Arisaka%20Fingerstops_zps2zjtjrpi.jpg

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Decided to kick another pic out today. This was my first time messing with MLOK accessories and I must say it was one of the best experiences with installing accessories i've ever had. Super easy!

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b548/Dstrbdmedic167/Arisaka%20MLOK2_zpsg5mjtiys.jpg

[GOST]

Here's a little write up on Arisaka lights.

http://www.ar15news.com/2015/06/01/diy-assemble-300600-series-scout-light-arisaka/

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Arisaka M300 Clone.

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b548/Dstrbdmedic167/Scout%20Clone_zpspc1erlfk.jpg

[Slippers]

Love the background on that one. And the light, of course. :)

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Love the background on that one. And the light, of course. :)

Thanks buddy!

[Steeles]

Do you even fingerstop bro? Lol MLOK and Keymod fingerstops from Arisaka. I'll admit I wasn't sold on them at first but after using them. They are and will be my go to from now on!

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b548/Dstrbdmedic167/Arisaka%20Fingerstops_zps2zjtjrpi.jpg

I was pleasently surprised at how much I like the little finger stop on mine. it just fits in bewteen my first two fingers the way I grip the rifle.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

I was pleasently surprised at how much I like the little finger stop on mine. it just fits in bewteen my first two fingers the way I grip the rifle.

Yep I do the same. Good stuff for sure.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b548/Dstrbdmedic167/Arisaka%20MLOK%20Close%20up_zpsahxmysrb.jpg

[Slippers]

Posted these over on m4c as well, in response to some people asking when they'll be available. The answer is: soon. We're waiting on anodizing. 1" only for now in KeyMod and M-Lok. 0.410" tall from mounting surface to edge of light body, making it shorter than the BCM gunfighter mount and Magpul cantilever/ring combination.

http://i.imgur.com/ZnNPLby.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3tKahYq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/EZJqJCf.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VPbSCYf.jpg

[Slippers]

Inline Ring Mounts now available for KeyMod and M-Lok. :)

http://arisakadefense.com/products/inline-ring-mount-keymod

http://arisakadefense.com/products/inline-ring-mount-m-lok

http://i.imgur.com/fYOLvhY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/h2NLWmp.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/15zUA7Z.jpg

[toolboxluis00200]

One day I need to buy ,some thing from your store

[Slippers]

Gene Malkoff has released a maximum throw version of his E1 head, called the E1T. It uses a TIR lens like the Surefire heads. I don't have hands on with one yet, but they're available at Malkoff's site: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/led-upgrades-dropins/dropins-for-surefire-and-malkoff/e1-e2-scout-light-heads/e1-scout-m300-1cr123-head

[Mecha_Arms]

Gene Malkoff has released a maximum throw version of his E1 head, called the E1T. It uses a TIR lens like the Surefire heads. I don't have hands on with one yet, but they're available at Malkoff's site: http://www.malkoffdevices.com/led-upgrades-dropins/dropins-for-surefire-and-malkoff/e1-e2-scout-light-heads/e1-scout-m300-1cr123-head

Might need to get one of these... and another Arisaka light body.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b548/Dstrbdmedic167/Arisaka%20Rust1_zps2rkt2ywj.jpg

[velocity2006]

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt300/VI2006/Arisaka%20Weaponlight/Side_zpsocag7jbw.jpg

[Slippers]

This little guy is picatinny rail section that fits on our existing Offset Scout Mounts for all three interfaces (KeyMod, M-Lok, and CMR), and also can be paired with a new inline base for KeyMod and M-Lok. Like our other mounts, it can be shifted left-right for clearance. The inline base and picatinny rail are just tall enough to pull X300 or Inforce WML lights in very close to the top rail, as you can see in the pictures.

http://i.imgur.com/2UOzSqu.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Gj60Uyq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4A7T0n4.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/SyIjhFI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yXiUaRi.jpg

[UWone77]

Oh Shit! That's awesome Will!

[Jerry R]

Slippers, I really like the KeyMod Finger Stop ergonomics. I think it is going to work out well on the pistol build.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/pdogkilr/Firearms/AR-15/223%20Wylde%20Pistol/IMG_0848%20Arisaka%20Finger%20Stop%20Size%201024_z psgv7r0ra1.jpg~original

[Slippers]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it. I receive quite a few customer compliments about the finger stop. Many people don't understand it until they slip one between their fingers. :)

[Slippers]

Malkoff has updated the recently released TIR heads with a new revision. The 2nd generation E1T has 9000 lux at 1 meter and 300 lumens. We have the new 300 lumen models available on complete 300 series lights. Also, we have just a couple of the first gen 200 lumen models available at a significant discount.

The 2nd gen has slightly less throw than the 1st, despite having more lumens, in exchange for much more spill. It's a toss-up, honestly. I'd be happy with either one.

Available with your choice of momentary or clicky tailcap: http://arisakadefense.com/products/300-series-light.

[Pyzik]

Loving this little guy............................................... .................................................. ...........................................That's what she said

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/293/19815042443_eb404f2353_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wbZgLP)
Arisaka Mini Scout (https://flic.kr/p/wbZgLP) by David Pyzik (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr

[Slippers]

Nice pic. :)

[voodoo_man]

Changed the photo other one sucked

http://i.imgur.com/muDbFTB.jpg

[Pyzik]

Changed the photo other one sucked

http://i.imgur.com/muDbFTB.jpg
That is a great shot.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5627/20389910528_c1562c9ea9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/x4MC2w)Arisaka MLOK Handstop (https://flic.kr/p/x4MC2w) by David Pyzik (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr

[Dstrbdmedic167]

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b548/Dstrbdmedic167/Arisaka%20Woods2_zps6znd02zf.jpg

[Dstrbdmedic167]

New Gen 3 MI rail with Arisaka's inline mount on the 45* slot. How a scout is really made to be mounted IMO!

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b548/Dstrbdmedic167/Inline%20Scout%20Pic6_zpspuftkz30.jpg

[CarbonScoring]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5642/21669983815_bee04fbfe3_b.jpg

[Pyzik]

Nice shot Carbon.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/11/36d26157d62b997984510e2efda62c57.jpg

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

[Slippers]

Nice pics guys, thanks!

[UWone77]

Arisaka Offset MLOK Mount with 600 series body and cap. The Offset mounts are the only way to go.

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af282/richdkim77/5S3A3616_zpslyom1irm.jpg (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/richdkim77/media/5S3A3616_zpslyom1irm.jpg.html)

[Slippers]

New camera seems to be working well. :)

[Pyzik]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5689/22547248442_a64ce156fd_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AmqxqN)
2 are better than 1 (https://flic.kr/p/AmqxqN) by David Pyzik (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr

[Slippers]

Nice pair. :)

I had a little too much fun with the sewing machine last night.

http://i.imgur.com/9Z7DYUr.jpg

[Pyzik]

Nice pair. :)

I had a little too much fun with the sewing machine last night.

http://i.imgur.com/9Z7DYUr.jpg
You really make that?? Awesome!

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

[Slippers]

Yeah I cut up one of our t-shirts. Did 3 layers, so it can handle a little spitup.

I'm something of a closet seamstress. Make some of my own gear, or modify gear that isn't quite right.

[SINNER]

You can come out of the closet now. That shit is accepted apparently.

[DutyUse]

Nice pair. :)

I had a little too much fun with the sewing machine last night.

http://i.imgur.com/9Z7DYUr.jpg

That's pretty cool actually. My kids don't have any cool branded spit up rags lol

[voodoo_man]

Bandanas?

I want one!

http://i.imgur.com/pjV9uoQ.jpg

[Slippers]

Bandanas?

I want one!

http://i.imgur.com/pjV9uoQ.jpg

Nice.

I think the bandito style bib would be a tad too small for you. :)

I basically made a pattern out of another bib we liked, cut up an Arisaka t-shirt, sewed the layers together, and added a couple snaps.

[Pyzik]

I'll be honest, I though you meant you sewn the logo..... [BD]

Didnt know there were Arisaka shirts.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

[voodoo_man]

There are arisaka shirts?

Where have I been?

[Dstrbdmedic167]

I'll be honest, I though you meant you sewn the logo..... [BD]

Didnt know there were Arisaka shirts.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk


There are arisaka shirts?

Where have I been?

All the cool kids have one...

[Slippers]

Yeah, well, they were kind of a cluster. They were done on the wrong type of shirt, wrong colors, and the small logo at the base of the neck that I used for my son's bib is actually upside down (although nobody would really notice).

I should really give them all away. :)

[Pyzik]

Yeah, well, they were kind of a cluster. They were done on the wrong type of shirt, wrong colors, and the small logo at the base of the neck that I used for my son's bib is actually upside down (although nobody would really notice).

I should really give them all away. :)
Wow, that is a mess.
Having been a part of ordering shirts for my local gun org, I know how it is. Ours turned out wrong a few times.

Oh and yes!

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[Slippers]

Yeah, it was a friend of a friend, so I couldn't really do much about it. James can attest that they do look OK, and aren't some weird muscle girly cut. Just not what I really wanted, and I don't feel I can put them up for sale.

Maybe let wevo members have first pick or something....

[DeviantLogic]

You can come out of the closet now. That shit is accepted apparently.

LOL

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Mine has been fine just a thicker, basic style shirt vs what I know you hand in mind for them.

[voodoo_man]

What colors are the shirts?

Lmk how much a non black L or XL is.

[Slippers]

Let's see....

Olive with black logo.

Bright red with black logo.

Dark gray heather with light gray logo.

Light gray heather with black logo.

Large logo on front, small on back. I'll take a couple quick pics later today. Personally, I like the olive. If I can jam one in a priority flat rate box how about $6 shipped?

[DutyUse]

I'll take a couple olive colored

[Pyzik]

I'd a buy one

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[voodoo_man]

Let's see....

Olive with black logo.

Bright red with black logo.

Dark gray heather with light gray logo.

Light gray heather with black logo.

Large logo on front, small on back. I'll take a couple quick pics later today. Personally, I like the olive. If I can jam one in a priority flat rate box how about $6 shipped?

Pix or lies? Ill take an olive in L

[Slippers]

Have family in town, but I'll try to post some pictures later today or tomorrow. Not like I can mail them until Monday, anyways.

[SINNER]

Any mediums?

[Pyzik]

Any mediums?
This.
Otherwise a large is good.

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[Slippers]

Medium through XXL. I'll have to see how many in olive.

[UWone77]

I'm in as well.

[GOST]

I'm in for a large dark gray heather with light gray logo.

[Uffdaphil]

I would buy an Olive and light grey in XL. Dark grey good if short on XLs.

[Farva]

Dark grey for the win!

[voodoo_man]

Any mediums?

Medium?

Woman or hipster?

We don't judge...

[Slippers]

Cellphone pic. Olive is showing the logo on the back at the neck. I do have some mediums, but that's the smallest size. Some colors there are 3XL, too. I will have to count them when I have a little more time. Getting ready for Halloween. :)

http://i.imgur.com/BnsT7ss.jpg

[Pyzik]

They do look good other than being upside down (wouldn't have noticed.

I'd take a red and dark gray in med or large


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[Slippers]

They do look good other than being upside down (wouldn't have noticed.

I'd take a red and dark gray in med or large


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The logo on the front is correct. The logo on the back is upside down. If the back logo was rotated a teensy bit it would be fine (two dots at bottom, one dot at top center for the 7 dots). Honestly, it's barely noticeable, but it bugs me because I'm a perfectionist.

[voodoo_man]

olive and light gray in L

please.

[SINNER]

Red and a olive in med if possible.

[rif4trbo]

I'd buy a large dark grey

[DeviantLogic]

I'd buy a couple. Not too picky about colors. XL or XXL depending on how they shrink up.

[Farva]

Dark grey in XL

[Mecha_Arms]

I'd be in for a dark grey or an olive in XL.

[Slippers]

Alright, how about $6 for one shirt, $10 for two? Paypal will@arisakadefense.com with the size, color, and your mailing address. If I run out of a size or color I'll email you with some options, or refund it. For PayPal send it for goods, not as a gift.

[Pyzik]

Alright, how about $6 for one shirt, $10 for two? Paypal will@arisakadefense.com with the size, color, and your mailing address. If I run out of a size or color I'll email you with some options, or refund it.
$10 inbound!

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[rif4trbo]

6.00 sent thanks

[GOST]

Can money orders be used instead of PayPal?

[SINNER]

$10 sent. Thanks Will.

[Uffdaphil]

Paypaled for two. Thanks for a great deal.

[mustangfreek]

Well if there is any left here when I sell something..( get $ in PayPal) I'm in

[voodoo_man]

paid last night

[Farva]

Done and done

[Slippers]

Only dark gray shirts with light gray logo left for medium. All paid ones are shipping today.

[velocity2006]

In, payment sent for two, thanks.

[Mecha_Arms]

Payment sent. Thanks!

[Slippers]

Thanks! Shipping yours out today.

[SINNER]

Got mine today. Thanks again Will. They look great IMO.

[toolboxluis00200]

Slippers after taking wevo memmeber money

http://31.media.tumblr.com/79b7eaf2be54686ff8085825cd34a61f/tumblr_mt9y36Gp7l1qfbsl5o2_400.gif

[Slippers]

I'm just barely covering shipping costs at $6/one and $10/two, let alone the cost of the shirts. :)

[RiverRat]

Hope you can deduct these shirts as an advertising expense, since you're generating no revenue from them. Plus this clear commitment to quality should generate goodwill and follow-up sales from a bunch of folks

Heck, we both already know I'll be buying more from you......and I think a ring mount just became a surprise priority (curse you UWone77!!!!!)

[UWone77]

Hope you can deduct these shirts as an advertising expense, since you're generating no revenue from them. Plus this clear commitment to quality should generate goodwill and follow-up sales from a bunch of folks

Heck, we both already know I'll be buying more from you......and I think a ring mount just became a surprise priority (curse you UWone77!!!!!)

How did I get drug into this? [BD]

[Slippers]

Now offering cosmetic blems at a significant discount. Inventory is very limited for now, but I'll keep adding more parts as I dig through our boxes here. It's a good deal on 300 series light bodies, considering we're out of stock of them otherwise.

http://arisakadefense.com/products/cosmetic-blems

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Yea those won't last long...

[UWone77]

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af282/richdkim77/5S3A3669_zps8bkpovte.jpg (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/richdkim77/media/5S3A3669_zps8bkpovte.jpg.html)

[DutyUse]

Cool photo UW

I'm excited to try one of Will's mounts and lights. Question for y'all... This is the mount I'd want for 300 on a NSR right?

Offset scout? (http://arisakadefense.com/collections/light-mounts/products/offset-scout-mount-keymod)

[Pyzik]

Cool photo UW

I'm excited to try one of Will's mounts and lights. Question for y'all... This is the mount I'd want for 300 on a NSR right?

Offset scout? (http://arisakadefense.com/collections/light-mounts/products/offset-scout-mount-keymod)

Yep!

[Slippers]

Hopefully you guys didn't spend black Friday out shopping. :)

I spent it shooting sporting clays with my dad and a few of his brothers. Family tradition.

Since we didn't run a holiday sale, I have updated the blem inventory, so there's a few good deals to be had.

[Farva]

They say imitation is the finest form of flattery. You should be very flattered. Looks like everyone else is joining the game.

http://youtu.be/UcGvNh2uDlg

[UWone77]

They say imitation is the finest form of flattery. You should be very flattered. Looks like everyone else is joining the game.

http://youtu.be/UcGvNh2uDlg

The bodies IWC has had in development since 2014. Will just beat them to the punch and price. The IWC's look like they offer a few more options, but $75/$69 respectively, plus the cost of the SF head and cap. You might as well just buy an actual SF light.

[Slippers]

Nice article by Chris Tran about us on guns and tactics: http://www.gunsandtactics.com/arisaka-defense-quality-illumination-at-an-economical-price.

[DutyUse]

Good read. I'm excited to switch out my plastic body weapon lights for your 300s when they come back in stock

[Slippers]

Good read. I'm excited to switch out my plastic body weapon lights for your 300s when they come back in stock

Will be back in stock tomorrow, assuming shippers don't mess something up. :)

[Farva]

Good read. I still love your products!

[RiverRat]

Hey Will,

Any of those incoming lights coming going to sport E1 heads or are they all going to be E1T?

[Slippers]

E1T only. Is there a particular reason you want the older E1?

[RiverRat]

I'm kinda filling a niche use here, but I'm after a uniform, broad spill for use at 10-50 meters, especially indoors/proximate to the house. I'm willing to sacrifice flux to get that beam pattern, but still what that compact and elegant package your body/mount offers. And I have other (larger) lights already covering the 100-150m throw distances, but I'm trying to downsize one light system.

So I'm probably in the distinct minority asking for the older head. I'll just parts one together next time the E1 is available on the Malkoff site.

[Slippers]

300 series bodies and complete lights in stock. :)

[Sak007]

Any time frame when the optic leveler combo will be in stock at Rainier ? I gotta take someone to the airport in Seattle in a couple days and it would be nice to swing bye and grab one [:D]

[Slippers]

Any time frame when the optic leveler combo will be in stock at Rainier ? I gotta take someone to the airport in Seattle in a couple days and it would be nice to swing bye and grab one [:D]

Not within two days, unfortunately. The large wedges are supposed to be back from anodizing later this week or early next, and then I still have to mail them to Rainier. Sorry!

[Slippers]

Wow, thanks guys! We sold out of complete lights in less than 24 hours. We should be getting more Malkoff heads in next week, including E2Ts for the 600 series lights.

[voodoo_man]

complete lights?

where the hell have I been?

[Slippers]

complete lights?

where the hell have I been?

Chasing down bad guys!

[Pyzik]

Wow, thanks guys! We sold out of complete lights in less than 24 hours. We should be getting more Malkoff heads in next week, including E2Ts for the 600 series lights.

Anyone surprised? Haha! Awesome man.

[Slippers]

So just in case any of you are entrepreneurs, think twice about using Amazon's FBA (fulfilled by Amazon). This is the service that Amazon provides where you ship product to Amazon's distribution centers, and then they list it as a "Prime" item with free shipping, and it goes out of their warehouse.

On our first shipment to them they lost nearly 60% of the items. Everything was checked in, showed up in FBA inventory, and then two days later it mysteriously started to disappear. It wasn't being sold, either, as I get a notification whenever FBA items sell.

Next, I got a notification that one item they had couldn't be sold. No reason, just the option to request it be shipped back to me. I submitted the request, and it showed up today. Behold the item they sent back:

http://i.imgur.com/O8OYz1e.jpg?1

That should have been a KeyMod Finger Stop. Evidently, someone in their warehouse swapped out our part for this random thumbscrew bracket.

So there you have it. If you want to lose $2500 worth of inventory because someone is probably stealing it, use Amazon FBA.

[alamo5000]

So just in case any of you are entrepreneurs, think twice about using Amazon's FBA (fulfilled by Amazon). This is the service that Amazon provides where you ship product to Amazon's distribution centers, and then they list it as a "Prime" item with free shipping, and it goes out of their warehouse.

On our first shipment to them they lost nearly 60% of the items. Everything was checked in, showed up in FBA inventory, and then two days later it mysteriously started to disappear. It wasn't being sold, either, as I get a notification whenever FBA items sell.

Next, I got a notification that one item they had couldn't be sold. No reason, just the option to request it be shipped back to me. I submitted the request, and it showed up today. Behold the item they sent back:

http://i.imgur.com/O8OYz1e.jpg?1

That should have been a KeyMod Finger Stop. Evidently, someone in their warehouse swapped out our part for this random thumbscrew bracket.

So there you have it. If you want to lose $2500 worth of inventory because someone is probably stealing it, use Amazon FBA.

WOW.

That REALLY sucks.

I hate dishonest people with a passion.

If you want to get on my sh*t list real quick, start lying and stealing.

[DutyUse]

So just in case any of you are entrepreneurs, think twice about using Amazon's FBA (fulfilled by Amazon). This is the service that Amazon provides where you ship product to Amazon's distribution centers, and then they list it as a "Prime" item with free shipping, and it goes out of their warehouse.

On our first shipment to them they lost nearly 60% of the items. Everything was checked in, showed up in FBA inventory, and then two days later it mysteriously started to disappear. It wasn't being sold, either, as I get a notification whenever FBA items sell.

Next, I got a notification that one item they had couldn't be sold. No reason, just the option to request it be shipped back to me. I submitted the request, and it showed up today. Behold the item they sent back:

http://i.imgur.com/O8OYz1e.jpg?1

That should have been a KeyMod Finger Stop. Evidently, someone in their warehouse swapped out our part for this random thumbscrew bracket.

So there you have it. If you want to lose $2500 worth of inventory because someone is probably stealing it, use Amazon FBA.

Wow I'm sorry to hear that Will. What a shitty thing, but I'm not surprised to hear it. One of Amazon's biggest warehouse shipping facilities is here in my hometown, and I'm always hearing from my LE friends about the constant theft at that place. They have such a high turn over rate with employees that people aren't screened seemingly at all. One guy had been stealing, got caught and fired and within a year had been re-hired through a temp agency and got caught stealing a second time. Wtf

[UWone77]

Losses from employee theft is exponentially higher than external theft. Not sure what Amazon warehouse employee's make, but I doubt it's enough to deter theft.

It's like paying cops $10/hr and expecting a low rate of corruption.

[RiverRat]

Good grief. Will and I have had a couple of short discussions through messaging here and he has been generous to a fault with both time and materiel. That this crap happens to a good guy burns me to the quick.

I've already ordered several parts directly from Arisaka to provide him with full retail-level revenues and I would urge others to do the same when you're looking for Arisaka products.

[fledge]

Will, sorry to hear that. Is there no protocol to report this to the higher ups at Amazon?

Looks like I need to make my next Arisaka purchases straight from the manufacturer.

[Pyzik]

Wow. That sucks man. I take it you're pulling your parts from FBA?

I am sure things like this are disheartening as a all business owner. Don't lose that drive. You guys are really outing out great things.

I know several people that are interested in your lights. I'll be sure to direct them to your site (no that I wouldn't have anyway).

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[Slippers]

Thank you for the kind words, guys. I should have mentioned that Amazon does reimburse us for the lost inventory, but it's not nearly as much as we'd make from selling it, even after Amazon takes their cut. They basically take the cheapest item and apply the final value we'd get across everything that was lost. It's also an annoying process to get them to start the reimbursement. Huge waste of time. Plus it's product that is simply gone, doesn't end up in customer hands, which is doubly annoying for a small manufacturer like us.

The inventory that Amazon didn't lose is selling without a problem, but I can't see giving them any more considering the huge loss rate.

Thought you might at least get a chuckle out of the returned item. Darn thieves. :)

[din]

So, uh, how much for the door stop?

[Slippers]

Combo levelers are finally back in stock: http://arisakadefense.com/products/optic-leveler-combo

[Slippers]

And for weapon evolution members, use the coupon code "wevo" through the end of December for 15% off. We are also doing free standard shipping, as well.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Awesome ^^^

[DutyUse]

Score!

[Slippers]

Complete 300 and 600 series lights are back in stock. Don't forget the coupon code "wevo" for 15% off and free shipping.

[Pyzik]

New mount for the SMOS build when it comes in.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1676/24197728642_1b627ba4b6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CSgFFY)
Keymod or MLOK (https://flic.kr/p/CSgFFY) by Damage Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr

[Slippers]

Nice pic!

[Dstrbdmedic167]

319

[Pyzik]

Nice pic!
Thanks!
Same can be said to James. Nice one.

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[DutyUse]

Nice y'all !

NFA stuff has been killing the budget lately, but soon I'll be switching all my weapon lights and mounts for Will's gear. It looks top notch

[DutyUse]

Seen that Nutnfancy gave Arisaka a shout out on his new video. He said he loved the scope leveler. Ingenious product Will :)

[Pyzik]

Seen that Nutnfancy gave Arisaka a shout out on his new video. He said he loved the scope leveler. Ingenious product Will :)
Awesome! Must not have seen it yet.
I did notice he's digging on RS Regulate mounts for the AK.

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[Thomas Chagrin]

Finally finished my light build on my build rifle (oh great, even my builds have sub-builds on them!) using Arisaka keymod inline Scout mount, Arisaka 300 series light body, Malkoff E1 Scout head, Surefire SR07 dual switch, and Surefire Scout socked rear cap. The Arisaka parts are awesome and I'll surely buy more of their items as I find things that suit my needs. Big thumbs up to this company.

[Pyzik]

Rocking Arisaka swag erryday.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160115/234be099ea176bd35bb7ba4334cb6d54.jpg

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[Slippers]

Finally finished my light build on my build rifle (oh great, even my builds have sub-builds on them!) using Arisaka keymod inline Scout mount, Arisaka 300 series light body, Malkoff E1 Scout head, Surefire SR07 dual switch, and Surefire Scout socked rear cap. The Arisaka parts are awesome and I'll surely buy more of their items as I find things that suit my needs. Big thumbs up to this company.

Thanks! Glad you like it!


Rocking Arisaka swag erryday.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160115/234be099ea176bd35bb7ba4334cb6d54.jpg


Very nice. :)

[mustangfreek]

New mount for the SMOS build when it comes in.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1676/24197728642_1b627ba4b6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CSgFFY)
Keymod or MLOK (https://flic.kr/p/CSgFFY) by Damage Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr

Nice shot!!!

Got a few arisaka goods and are nice solid pieces, one of the mounts/ lights setup is on the need list for atleast one upper

[Slippers]

Since we're closing this week for SHOT Show we're offering 15% off with coupon code "wevo" and free standard shipping from now through the weekend.

[Pyzik]

Since we're closing this week for SHOT Show we're offering 15% off with coupon code "wevo" and free standard shipping from now through the weekend.
Woop!

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[Pyzik]

Woop!

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No lights. :(

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[Dstrbdmedic167]

No lights. :(

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What are you looking? Complete light?

[Pyzik]

What are you looking? Complete light?
Need one more at some point

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[Dstrbdmedic167]

Need one more at some point

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Ahh he may have one hiding somewhere

[Slippers]

We are waiting on heads. Hopefully early February, if not sooner. Sorry!

[Pyzik]

We are waiting on heads. Hopefully early February, if not sooner. Sorry!
Really no hurry. It's for the AK.
Should be focusing on the SMOS right now anyway.

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[DutyUse]

Damn I keep missing out on the lights and mounts. Either I'm broke when they get in, or their OOS when I get paid. I need to put some $ aside for the February drop.. 3 lights + mounts is gonna be pricey id imagine but but once cry once right? :D

[Slippers]

I have a feeling we can work out a volume discount for you. :)

[DutyUse]

I have a feeling we can work out a volume discount for you. :)

Heck yea!

[Slippers]

We are snowed in around Raleigh so mail isn't moving. If you guys ordered from Tuesday onward, it won't ship until Monday, looks like. I am surprised I even made it home from SHOT Show with the weather. Took me over an hour to drive 20 miles from the airport.

[Jerry R]

Glad you made it home safe Will.

[cjd3]

We are snowed in around Raleigh so mail isn't moving. If you guys ordered from Tuesday onward, it won't ship until Monday, looks like. I am surprised I even made it home from SHOT Show with the weather. Took me over an hour to drive 20 miles from the airport.
Can you please send that snow way north to Alaska?

[DutyUse]

We got a foot here in Central Kentucky id be happy to give away CJ

[Josh S.]

Decided to take advantage of the SHOT discount and picked up my first Arisaka products. I'll be ordering a 300 series body and Malkoff head as soon as my bank account allows. Thanks Will! [:D]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1610/24476333069_0f2514d368_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DhTB5z)
MLOK FS/QD (https://flic.kr/p/DhTB5z) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

[UWone77]

Decided to take advantage of the SHOT discount and picked up my first Arisaka products. I'll be ordering a 300 series body and Malkoff head as soon as my bank account allows. Thanks Will! [:D]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1441/24606433811_1357b095a8_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DuopuP)ARISAKA FS/QD (https://flic.kr/p/DuopuP) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

Very nice! That's how I have my SMOS Rail set up with Arisaka products... plus the Inline Mount and Light.

[Josh S.]

Very nice! That's how I have my SMOS Rail set up with Arisaka products... plus the Inline Mount and Light.

Thanks UW! I have no experience with weapon lights so I'm still debating between an Inline or Offset mount, but I should have quite a bit of time to decide. I may just try both and sell one off. I feel like that's always my plan of action but the latter rarely happens lol

[n4p226r]

I'm confused on how these m300 mounts work. Do you need a different body or can you just use the standard Surefire one? I think the lower profile of this one the NSR is a nicer setup than my current thorntail/wml setup

[Farva]

I'm confused on how these m300 mounts work. Do you need a different body or can you just use the standard Surefire one? I think the lower profile of this one the NSR is a nicer setup than my current thorntail/wml setup

You can use the stock surefire body. The bodies that Arisaka makes sit just a smudge closer than the originals though. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160211/5d54abdf1842ecd0df69127a4c7a1d2a.jpg

Here is a shot of the surefire body on an NSR

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160211/c0096eeddc16e81134da8acbf5975fa8.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160211/dd61041a1a453e07c3d59d27c7eb4a7d.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160211/7896e835d9edcf64a156292ec40571d4.jpg

[n4p226r]

Thanks. Just got a Surefire off of amazon prime. Now that I have it I can see the difference. Just need my arisaka mount to ship. This is replacing a HSP WML and thorntail keymod sight.

[Jerry R]

Here is a shot of the surefire body on an NSR

Any problem with heat on the cord looped into the rail?

[Farva]

Any problem with heat on the cord looped into the rail?

Haven't noticed any right now. It's barely in there. I'll try to get a better picture later. If I remember correctly it's not really contacting anything.

[Brahmzy]

When will the 300 series lights be back in stock? Is there a discount for WEVO members? Or M4C members?

This looks like my next light!

[UWone77]

When will the 300 series lights be back in stock? Is there a discount for WEVO members? Or M4C members?

This looks like my next light!

You must pick an allegiance... you can't pick both. [:D]

[Brahmzy]

Hey whatever it takes - I want, er, NEED one of those lights!!! [:)]

[Slippers]

When will the 300 series lights be back in stock? Is there a discount for WEVO members? Or M4C members?

This looks like my next light!

We should have 300 series lights this coming week. Just waiting on the heads to arrive. 10% discount code for forum members is "wevo".

[alamo5000]

We should have 300 series lights this coming week. Just waiting on the heads to arrive. 10% discount code for forum members is "wevo".

Question for you and for the forum. I have been thinking it over and this is the setup I will probably go for. A 300 series light with the momentary switch and a 45 degree offset m-lok mount. Depending on the fit I will either put it at the 10:30 position or the 1:30 position.

Are there any benefits at all to having it offhand at the 1:30 position?

I am thinking that if I put it in any other position it will make contact with my support hand and/or compromise my shooting grip.

The other question I have is more technical in nature... on the 300 series light with the momentary switch attached, how far back from the front of the rail will the light run? Also how far out will it protrude? Assume I am running it on the farthest forward point possible on an 9.7" SLR rail.

[Farva]

You must pick an allegiance... you can't pick both. [:D]

One of us... One of us...

[Slippers]

Blargh. Bad news. The first batch of heads came back with the wrong laser engraving, marked as E2Ts. We will be at least another two weeks out for 300 series complete lights. I'm probably going to open up pre-orders with a ship date of March 1. Sorry guys.

[Pyzik]

Blargh. Bad news. The first batch of heads came back with the wrong laser engraving, marked as E2Ts. We will be at least another two weeks out for 300 series complete lights. I'm probably going to open up pre-orders with a ship date of March 1. Sorry guys.
Well crap

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[Brahmzy]

Blargh. Bad news. The first batch of heads came back with the wrong laser engraving, marked as E2Ts. We will be at least another two weeks out for 300 series complete lights. I'm probably going to open up pre-orders with a ship date of March 1. Sorry guys.

Ugh - well thanks Will for the update. Please update us again when the preorder opens.

[RiverRat]

Blargh. Bad news. The first batch of heads came back with the wrong laser engraving, marked as E2Ts. We will be at least another two weeks out for 300 series complete lights. I'm probably going to open up pre-orders with a ship date of March 1. Sorry guys.

You have the worst luck - stuff gets stolen, misprinted, incorrectly engraved. Sorry man, but we'll keep supporting you.

FWIW guys, if you haven't tried Will's parts yet, you should give them a look. I''ve been very happy with a 1" inline ring mount on a KMR - offset configurations of that mount are on the short list for purchase later. The offset scout mount and 300 series body have seen less use, but so far I like them a lot too.

[Slippers]

You have the worst luck - stuff gets stolen, misprinted, incorrectly engraved. Sorry man, but we'll keep supporting you.

FWIW guys, if you haven't tried Will's parts yet, you should give them a look. I''ve been very happy with a 1" inline ring mount on a KMR - offset configurations of that mount are on the short list for purchase later. The offset scout mount and 300 series body have seen less use, but so far I like them a lot too.

I don't think we've had anything stolen, yet? :) The other stuff, it happens. Part of running a business. It's not Malkoff's fault either, it was the laser engraver.

One of the reasons Walt and I obsess over anodizing and laser engraving is that you can purchase raw aluminum, spend the many hours to design, prototype, and finally mass produce a part, and then send it off and have it completely ruined by someone doing a process entirely out of your control. Sure, they might reimburse you for the cost, but what hurts the most is the time lost.

Anyway, we are allowing preorders on the next batch of lights. They are expected to start shipping the week of March 1. You may use the discount code "wevo" for 10% off. If for any reason you change your mind or some other catastrophe befalls Arisaka, you can get a full refund. :)

http://arisakadefense.com/collections/frontpage/products/300-series-light

[Brahmzy]

Preordered. :)

I will say, while sparse, your website is one of the cleanest I've ever seen. Particularly the mobile version on my iPad. Very nice experience! Hopefully those goofy engravers will put this next batch top priority!

[Pyzik]

I don't think we've had anything stolen, yet? :) The other stuff, it happens. Part of running a business. It's not Malkoff's fault either, it was the laser engraver.

One of the reasons Walt and I obsess over anodizing and laser engraving is that you can purchase raw aluminum, spend the many hours to design, prototype, and finally mass produce a part, and then send it off and have it completely ruined by someone doing a process entirely out of your control. Sure, they might reimburse you for the cost, but what hurts the most is the time lost.

Anyway, we are allowing preorders on the next batch of lights. They are expected to start shipping the week of March 1. You may use the discount code "wevo" for 10% off. If for any reason you change your mind or some other catastrophe befalls Arisaka, you can get a full refund. :)

http://arisakadefense.com/collections/frontpage/products/300-series-light
I think he meant the Amazon theif.

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[Slippers]

Preordered. :)

I will say, while sparse, your website is one of the cleanest I've ever seen. Particularly the mobile version on my iPad. Very nice experience! Hopefully those goofy engravers will put this next batch top priority!

Thanks!


I think he meant the Amazon theif.

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Oh, you (and RiverRat) are correct. Amazon FBA apparently has a reputation for it.

[Farva]

So just curious, what happens with the products that were messed up? Do you just do the anodizing process again and engrave again? Can anodizing fill in engraving marks?

[JGifford]

We should have 300 series lights this coming week. Just waiting on the heads to arrive. 10% discount code for forum members is "wevo".

Hah! M4C is getting 11% off.

*runs and hides*


Seriously though, Arisaka has some of the best CS I have encountered. Buy with confidence, and be happy that you're supporting Gene Malkoff, as well. He's good people, too!

[JGifford]

So just curious, what happens with the products that were messed up? Do you just do the anodizing process again and engrave again? Can anodizing fill in engraving marks?

No, anodizing is not re-doable from what I understand. Anodizing changes the surface of aluminum's properties via electric current through the product while it is in a tank filled with reagents. Think of it like a mix between hard chroming, and QPQ.

[JGifford]

One thing I would like to touch on, that noone really does, is how awesome the McClicky that Arisaka has shoe-horned into their tail-cap is.
Here is some back-story from the man who invented it:

Hi guys,
I am a bit unclear on the exact timing anymore of the McClickie but I do have some recall on the extenuating circumstances and such.

For starters, the name McClickie existed before the switch ever did. Back when I started taking perfectly good SF E-series incandescent lights and modifying them into LED flashlights the desire arose for a good clickie switch for those of us not in need of tactical interfaces. I hounded PK so much about bringing out a clickie switch for the E-series that he took to calling me McClickie. When I ultimately came up with my own switch, the name was a no brainer.

The original McLux used a Kroll because that was the only aftermarket switch available to us. The Kroll has an interesting backstory itself but that's another story. I did ultimately find out that the Kroll was built by Judco with Streamlight owning the tooling and design. I tried a couple times to get Judco to take on an aftermarket switch and even tried to get a couple of the small light manufacturers at the time to come on board for a "generic" solution that would be more dependable than the Kroll. It never got past talk and Judco hit me with a $40k tooling estimate for such a switch.

Somewhere around that time and working with Wayne Yamaguchi, we came up with a two level light by virtue of using a resistor in the ground path to drop the converter out of regulation. My designs were based on the e-series platform at the time and I came up with the McE2S switch that would work in the original E-series LOTC as well as my tail caps designed with the same geometry. A major advantage of LED over incan was its efficient and effective output at a low current as well as its designed current. The two level switch became the focus and the demand for a clickie, at least for me, fell off.

A number of us on CPF were busy building Aleph series lights and moding various E-series based lights and using the two level switch for the most part. I got word from PK that our use of a resistor in the tailcap switch was likely an infringement on SF's patents pertaining to the L1 and related lights. Working with Wayne, I came up with the PD design as a means of continuing with two levels and getting away from a resistor in a tail cap switch. Somewhere in this time frame I also took it upon myself to design a clickie switch that would fit the E-series tail cap, mine and the SF LOTC. Using the internals of a switch made by a factory offshore, I designed the McClickie. Initial tooling was a bit less than half what Judco had asked for and I took a big gamble that I would someday recoop my expenses. There was a fair amount of momentum with the Aleph and other E-series lights and coming up with something better than the Kroll was not difficult at all. I needed a clickie switch and there wasn't one available off the shelf. The McClickie had more than ample current capacity for the 1,3 and 5 watt LED's at the time and we were looking forward to the LED's getting more efficient and gains in lumens without anticipated increases in current through the switch.

It took a few years to recoup the tooling costs but it was a good decision to go with the McClickie looking back now and especially in light of the 3 Speed light engines I moved onto while moving forward and away from the PD series.

But I think to address what I gather is the primary interest of some of you I need to be clear that the McClickie switch was designed to meet needs I had for it and not as a generic, off the shelf switch, designed to handle the high power of incandescent and some of today's LED barn burners! Making the switch available through some dealers as well as to some OEM customers has been advantageous in recouping the tooling costs just as the McR reflectors did for a time. I have had some business type friends question me about this over the years on the grounds of why would I make it easy for those who would compete with me by providing them with inexpensive key elements they would otherwise have to design and front the tooling costs for as I had. I can't claim I ever provided a satisfactory answer but cut throat business practices and competition I prefer to avoid if possible and I would like to think the community has benefited from some of my designs and parts beyond my humble offerings. I have tried to establish a niche within this now giant community where I can survive and still get along with my neighbors and others who come to market with their offerings.

I don't remember when the McClickie first hit the streets and I can't recall if it was before or after SF finally did come out with their own E-series clickie. I was embarrassed for SF that they seemed to have so much trouble initially with their switch.

It was pointed out to me some time ago that one of the offshore manufactures has a clickie switch that sure looks a lot like mine. I didn't take it as a form of flattery.

I digress. I gather there is a market for a more robust McClickie switch and I can appreciate the need. However I doubt I will be addressing this need personally until or unless I have a need myself for such a switch. Such a need may well come to pass but I make no promises. Perhaps someone else will step up to the plate and I can buy an off the shelf solution without needing to reinvent the wheel.

[n4p226r]

Slippers, do you have a recommendation on spare machine screws for keymod? I've stripped others taking them off that were held with blue loctite. I'm switching over to your keymod offset mount but would like some spare keymod parts. I've already ordered the nuts from BCM but need to know where to find the best screws.

[Slippers]

So with hard coat anodizing and laser engraving, typically the laser is only bleaching the dye white, and is not actually removing anodizing or going through to the aluminum. Someone like Ident who does SBR engraving is cutting through the hard coat layer, since they're trying to achieve a depth of 0.003" (most hard coat is only 0.001-0.002" thick).

You can strip and anodize parts again, but with hard coat, you're changing the dimensions. For instance, a simple aluminum rod with a diameter of 1.000" might become 1.002" after hard coat, and then will go all the way down to 0.998" or smaller after stripping it. You would then bead blast and anodize it again, and the diameter could come back up to 1.000". It's not an exact thing, as it's based purely on the time spent in the tanks while stripping/anodizing.

When it comes to stripping/anodizing threads, it gets even more tricky. The buildup of hard coat on threads causes the dimensions to change at twice the rate of a flat surface, because you have the opposing sides of the thread angles getting thicker at the same time.

[Slippers]

Slippers, do you have a recommendation on spare machine screws for keymod? I've stripped others taking them off that were held with blue loctite. I'm switching over to your keymod offset mount but would like some spare keymod parts. I've already ordered the nuts from BCM but need to know where to find the best screws.

It's going to depend on the specific mount you need the screws for. The length of the screws and head type may be different. If you're switching to our offset scout mount then it will have the reverse threaded keymod screws from BCM, which use a torx key.

The best way to make sure you don't strip out screw heads is by having high quality allen wrenches (or torx drivers, if applicable). The $5 sets from Lowes and Home Depot are crap.

[n4p226r]

Thanks. I should have waited a few more hours before asking. I just ordered your mount from BCM with some of their extra keymod nuts not realizing your mount has much smaller integrated screws. I'll email the company that made the other mounts to see if they have a recommendations on what to pick up. I'm sure I can get a box from grainger in the right thread and length

[Brahmzy]

Any update on the 300 series Slippers?

[Slippers]

Any update on the 300 series Slippers?

Should be available next week!

[n4p226r]

This little guy is picatinny rail section that fits on our existing Offset Scout Mounts for all three interfaces (KeyMod, M-Lok, and CMR), and also can be paired with a new inline base for KeyMod and M-Lok. Like our other mounts, it can be shifted left-right for clearance. The inline base and picatinny rail are just tall enough to pull X300 or Inforce WML lights in very close to the top rail, as you can see in the pictures.

http://i.imgur.com/2UOzSqu.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Gj60Uyq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4A7T0n4.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/SyIjhFI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yXiUaRi.jpg

just when i thought i was done and going to sell my WML I think i'll pick up this and put it on a secondary rifle.


do you happen to have any rings if we were to mount a regular flashlight to the offset keymod mount? like the 500 lumen fury?

[Slippers]

just when i thought i was done and going to sell my WML I think i'll pick up this and put it on a secondary rifle.


do you happen to have any rings if we were to mount a regular flashlight to the offset keymod mount? like the 500 lumen fury?

Yes, we have an inline ring mount that sits in the same spot.

[n4p226r]

what does that mount with? my NSR doesn't have keymod or Mlok like the KMR does.

[Slippers]

what does that mount with? my NSR doesn't have keymod or Mlok like the KMR does.

Ah, when you quoted my post with the inline pic mount, I thought you were using something with 45 degree slots.

On the NSR we have the normal Ring Light Mount. It doesn't tuck the light in quite as close as a KMR with our Inline, though.

[n4p226r]

Ah, when you quoted my post with the inline pic mount, I thought you were using something with 45 degree slots.

On the NSR we have the normal Ring Light Mount. It doesn't tuck the light in quite as close as a KMR with our Inline, though.

thanks. i'll pick up a few different things to try out. i really like the simplicity of this offset mount.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

754

[Slippers]

Nice pic. :)

300 Series Lights with momentary, clicky, or no tailcap (if you want to use a Surefire UE socketed tailcap for tapeswitches) are back in stock. Malkoff let us use our anodizers for the heads, so they match our bodies and tailcaps.

http://arisakadefense.com/products/300-series-light

Additionally, we also have M-Lok Inline Ring Mounts for 1" lights and a small number of KeyMod Offset Scout Mounts available again.

Don't forget the forum discount code "wevo". :)

[Brahmzy]

^^ yep, got my shipping notice! Woot!

[Slippers]

Malkoff let us use our anodizers on all the bezels going forward. Anyone who got in on the preorders received one of the new models, so all components match pretty well. A little eye candy courtesy of dstrbdmedic167:

http://i.imgur.com/TrsgD1Q.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1SBqiBX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/MQ8lnL5.jpg

We're actually very low on 300 series complete lights, but expecting more in late this week. 600 series are still a ways out.

[UWone77]

I don't see any budget optics in the pic... can't be dstrbdmedic ones...

[Dstrbdmedic167]

I don't see any budget optics in the pic... can't be dstrbdmedic ones...

Ha..ha..ha.


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[alamo5000]

http://i.imgur.com/MQ8lnL5.jpg

How long is that flashlight head? I am just curious about how far it will extend past the end of the hand guard.

Another questions is that it obviously will fit into one mlok slot, but can you straddle two mlok slots with that mount?

I am just trying to think of how I could mount it on my rifle so that it doesn't extend that far out past my muzzle.

If I could get Dstbrmedic to do me a special shot...:) Just do one with it one slot back so I can see how far it goes past the hand guard in that position.

Another thing I would like to see is the momentary switch. I would like to see how it looks and works.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Slippers can answer the dimension question since I'm at work as well as how the clicky switch works but that is a momentary switch pictured, they look the same on the outside.

As for the picture I'll see if I can get one for you tomorrow, One slot back. I think you can straddle the two slots but I'm not positive.


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[UWone77]

You can straddle 2 different slots, I've done it before with Arisaka Mounts.

[Naytwan]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160314/80cb1bd7e3a12d1266d8cdefe35f7067.jpg

The one on top straddles 2 slots.

[alamo5000]

You can straddle 2 different slots, I've done it before with Arisaka Mounts.

Cool. I thought so but I wanted to check to make sure. I can straddle them with my other stuff.


Slippers can answer the dimension question since I'm at work as well as how the clicky switch works but that is a momentary switch pictured, they look the same on the outside.

As for the picture I'll see if I can get one for you tomorrow, One slot back. I think you can straddle the two slots but I'm not positive.

Yeah man. That will be great. One slot back would be cool. Then I can kind of feel out on my own rail about how it would all fit. A pic like that would be a big help.

If Slippers reads this the length dimensions would be helpful. How long is the head and how long is the whole thing with the momentary switch...

[alamo5000]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160314/80cb1bd7e3a12d1266d8cdefe35f7067.jpg

The one on top straddles 2 slots.

That's awesome. Thank you!

Can you do me a favor and measure how far it extends past the end of the handguard in that position?

[alamo5000]

FWIW I measured mine and if it extends out past the handguard no more than 3/4 of an inch that would be good. Ideally it will only be 1/2 an inch or less.

Anything more than 3/4" and my light head will be right in the path of my muzzle blast. That's not an ideal thing if you ask me. Back to 1/2 an inch or less and I won't be worried about it.

Also those lights don't interfere with a suppressor do they? I assume not but I am just making sure.

Based on my rough eyeballing it where Naytwan has his mounted straddling two slots will also be in a good position in the rear as well. Not too far back where it interferes with my grip.

[Slippers]

Any M-Lok accessory can straddle two slots. It's part of the design guidelines.

The tailcap is the same length regardless of internals. We have OAL listed on the site as 3.8". With the momentary you back it off slightly to get the desired movement and feel, so it might be 3.9" OAL instead when in actual use.

[alamo5000]

Any M-Lok accessory can straddle two slots. It's part of the design guidelines.

The tailcap is the same length regardless of internals. We have OAL listed on the site as 3.8". With the momentary you back it off slightly to get the desired movement and feel, so it might be 3.9" OAL instead when in actual use.

Based on that and Naytwan's picture it looks like that bad boy would work like a charm.

[Naytwan]

That's awesome. Thank you!

Can you do me a favor and measure how far it extends past the end of the handguard in that position?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160315/ae84435e9144079484a3a0ac25371614.jpg

Not sure if you noticed but I am running the light AND mount from Ariska. I plan on getting another and selling the one on the brown rifle after my 686 purchase is complete. Its a really good light/mount.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

866

[Pyzik]

866
Loving the new mount and anodizing.

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[Dstrbdmedic167]

Loving the new mount and anodizing.

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Yea I do too! Also loving the new finish on the mount and light. It's the cats meow...

[Pyzik]

Yea I do too! Also loving the new finish on the mount and light. It's the cats meow...
Indeed. Been saying for a while I need another and really want one now.

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[Uffdaphil]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned. When backing off the tailcap be sure to test hitting the bolt release in a dark room. Mine needed quite a bit to prevent a momentary flicker on that could be dangerous in some situations. I do love this light/mount. Now have one each for M-Lok, Keymod and CMR.

[Pyzik]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned. When backing off the tailcap be sure to test hitting the bolt release in a dark room. Mine needed quite a bit to prevent a momentary flicker on that could be dangerous in some situations. I do love this light/mount. Now have one each for M-Lok, Keymod and CMR.
Yep, I found the same.

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[Slippers]

I find half a turn is enough, and gives a nice feel to the switch press. If you make it too sensitive then the inertia of the switch internals and shock of the bolt closing will cause the contact surfaces to touch.

Also, if you assembled the light yourself and sourced the Malkoff head direct from Malkoff Devices or somewhere else, you'll definitely want to stretch the spring on the head a little. This is recommended by Gene since it ensures the battery is pressed back into the scout body (both OEM and ours). Surefire heads sit deeper into the front of the body, and don't need the spring stretched.

The reason this is important is that it ensures the spring on the momentary switch has a consistent surface to press against. If you don't stretch the Malkoff head spring, the whole battery can shift forward, and the spring tension of the momentary switch is lessened.

When you buy a complete light from us it's set up properly, since I go through each one myself. :)

[mustangfreek]

866

Nice shot, and nice looking mounts.

The light looks good also...something I need , had a WML it was Allright , gave that to a friend after he seen it and was in ah ( handicapped neighborhood friend I introduced the black bug to ..lol)..anyways good stuff fellas!!