A new and different Maglite mounting spot

JPaul · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:49 am

I finally figured out whgere to put my Maglite after much debating. I thought about the side of the seat, but it seemed that I would bang my knuckles any time I wanted to get my flashlight. Then I thought about by my right knee on the tunnel on the little ledge of plastic, but wasn't sure if that might become a nuisance, plus it wasn't very solid. So I turned to the back section, since before I had the clips mounted to the trunk lid of my Neon. My thought process was that I could have it in an out of the way place, but still be able to access it regardles of the cargo I am carrying.

So I put it on the upper edge of the tailgate. It turns out the clips that keep the plastic panel on the tailgate are in a prime location up top as well as being beefy enough that I didn't need to screw into the sheet metal, which was my original plan. Now I have my maglite mounted in an easy access position since all I need to do is pop open the rear glass and viola, there it is!

dirtykj · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:43 am

Hmm, nifty. Wonder if I could also mount a small fire extinguisher on that plastic piece as well ... this would be second to the one on driver's side of course.

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:45 am

Nice job...

chetos · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:12 pm

I like it. I still like mine on the side of my seat, though. Case I have to bust some chops someday... :roll:

dirtykj · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:33 pm

chetos wrote:

Case I have to bust some chops someday... :roll:

Collapsible baton? :twisted:

WoodysKJ · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:31 pm

They took those maglights awayfrom DC (Distric of Columbia) cops years ago cuz they were killing people with them.

I had a friend, Retired long ago, on the Louisville, PD and he gave me an old 5 "D" cell maglight and told me that if I ever hit anybody with it i would be explaining it to a Grand Jury.

ALWAYS have one on board.

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:45 pm

Looks like a good setup! Way back in the early 1960's we used to get a motorcycle chain, fold it up to about 1 foot, then wrap it up in black electrical tape. Worked real well on heads, ribs and the privates! :twisted:

Terry

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:46 pm

hmm not a bad spot I might have to add a second light :idea:

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 2:38 pm

Interesting spot. For me, it would get in my way. I like to open the window and remove and place things in the back. especially my big softball bag.

As for safety equipment. A 31" aluminum bat fits perfect along the driver side and door.

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:37 pm

Have to do it .....

dirtykj · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:14 pm

You're gonna throw a jar of peanut butter at an assailant? I guess that would work if he is very hungry ...

:-)r

JPaul · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:28 pm

Actually, I don't forsee it getting in the way. I don't htink it's extra height will be much of a problem, at least for me anyway.

David Jr · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:47 pm

I've found a stun gun is great for handling "problems".

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:04 pm

pixeldzn wrote:

Have to do it .....

peanut butter...the answer that never dies...

AbsoluteRenegade · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:39 pm

dirtykj wrote:

chetos wrote:

Case I have to bust some chops someday... :roll:

Collapsible baton? :twisted:

No thats what my ASP baton is for.....ha ha. I keep a baton on my right side alone with a wenoka dive knife, booey'd on one side serrated on the other line cutter of course. the flashlight I keep in my SHTF bag in the bag (for when doo doo Hits The Fan of course) never sure why i'd need a flashlight that quick. SHTF bag consits of most everyones offroad bag, plus a few flares, cough smoke grenades cough few days of rations (why not) various other things I could survive for years with or jack some Bit_hes with(granted i got to take the bag ha ha) all in a heavy duty husky zipper tool bag.

valvestem · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 222

[quote="Tokyojoe"]

As for safety equipment. A 31" aluminum bat fits perfect along the driver side and door.[/quote]

Excellent safety equipment is always needed at one time or another.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:05 pm

I think I can take out a Colorado mountain lion or other urban problem if it attacks. Better than bare knuckles. Aluminum to the jaw will keep me from getting eaten.

JPaul · **Posted:** Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:18 pm

there is a reason I own a 4 d-cell maglite, and it wasn't because it was "cool" or had lots of reserve power. I Bought a 4 d-cell because it was small enough to be useful but still big enough to break some bones if the need ever arises. A basball bat is great if you can hit them with the first swing, but because of the arc and length of travel it's not a lot of use if they are close enough to touch you and you miss the first time. A maglite will still be a bit more useful because of the sheer mass in a small package, kind of like the difference between using a baton and brass knuckles. :twisted:

But regardless, the maglite is the only flashlight I consider to be a serious tool. Every other flashlight I have come across seems great, but I would only consider them for compact use, otherwise I get out my 4 d cell Maglite when fixing stuff because of the wider beam and I can use it to help persuade things into place.

daspes · **Posted:** Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:26 pm

Not sure why I feel like a member of the Michigan militia after reading this post... But I have the 4 C cell Mag-lite mounted to the seat racket next to the door, under that is the Gerber Gator knife. If I need anything more, there is a .45 in the holster under the seat, and the .40 under the wife's seat... Am swear I'm not paranoid!

Back to the topic, great place to mount the Mag-lite though!

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:09 am

daspes wrote:

Not sure why I feel like a member of the Michigan militia after reading this post... But I have the 4 C cell Mag-lite mounted to the seat racket next to the door, under that is the Gerber Gator knife. If I need anything more, there is a .45 in the holster under the seat, and the .40 under the wife's seat... Am swear I'm not paranoid!

Back to the topic, great place to mount the Mag-lite though!

so....who is the better shot? you or your wife? :shock:

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