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Brief Summary: Modlite Mod Button Vs. Cloud Defensive LCS (Shoe) For SBRs
My agency issues me a Colt LE6945CQB rifle. I use this rifle for patrol functions as well as a tactical team environment currently. If you have never seen this rifle before, it uses an incredibly short and bulky monolithic upper assembly with a folding front gas block sight. The 10.3" barrel makes this a very handy fighting gun, but the extremely short rail more often than not feels cramped. I'm 6' 3" with very long arms and run the stock fully extended to make it useable.
This limited rail space has forced me to get creative with light mounts to try and maximize the space. My set up for the last year and half has been a Surefire M600DF Scout with SR07 remote switch. I attached the light to a IWC Haley Strategic Thorntail Offset Adaptive SBR Scout mount. The Thorntail places a big light like the M600DF up and outward to free up some area for grip.
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To mount the SR07 I chose to modify it and mount it on a Cloud Defensive LCS Shoe for a Streamlight switch. I got the idea from the Big Tex Outdoors blog (https://www.bigtexoutdoors.com/modif...defensive-lcs/). At the time I decided to do this because I wanted the option of a constant on switch from the SR07 with the cord management of the LCS. This setup excels in that role but adds added bulk and size which was something I never loved on the already bulky Colt rail.
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Fast forward to Modlite coming on the scene and really flooding the market with innovation. When they announced the partnership with Unity Tactical to make their new Mod Button I know I had to have one. The Mod Button combines a momentary on switch, remote tailcap cord, and Scout light mount base into one product. I ordered one as soon as I was able to from Big Tex Outdoors.
The quality of the switch is phenomenal. Check out the detail on this heat sink alone.
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Modlite allows individuals to piece together lights to their exact specifications and battery types. With the Mod Button I chose to order a single cell 18350 rechargable body tube that mounts to the Mod Button. This tube allows me to use my current Surefire Tailcap and M600DF Scout head. I was reluctant to switch to rechargeable at first, but I purchased extra batteries and will just work them into a charging rotation with all my other gear.
The Mod Button installed is simply awesome.
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It positions the light at roughly one o'clock in relation to the front sight/gas block and places it high enough so that it doesn't interfere with my support hand grip. I used a couple of Larue index clips to help manage the slack in the light cord and they work very well in this role.
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Yes I did lose a constant on feature by switching to this configuration, but the extremely small overall package makes up for that to me. In all honesty, I don't recall a single situation where I really needed the constant on in actual use.
If you are struggling to free up some space on your short rail or just want to make things more ergonomic, the Mod Button and one of Modlite's tube bodies would be a an excellent choice. The Mod Button is also fully compatible with all Scout pattern light bodies.
I am now able to achieve a more controlling grip while still being able to easily access the control button.
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I see myself upgrading the light head to a Modlite offering in the future. Can't decide between an OKW or a new V2 PLH. Thankfully I can buy the head only whenever I'm ready.
