Interesting way to store items in a flashlight.

[thvigil11]

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=maglite+cups

Not endorsing, just saying. I could see how these would be beneficial for safe storage of items in a tube.


(Link is to an Amazon search of flashlight products, SFW)



(Edit: Sarcastic smile added just for Irving. Plus another smile for him)
[Sarcasm2][Kick3]

[Irving]

I had no idea you could just order baffles off of Amazon. That's awesome.

[thvigil11]

They are not baffles until a hole is drilled through them. But just give it some time and some internet warrior will write a letter to the ATF and these guys will get theirs.

[Irving]

I had to look at the pictures again to see that the holes weren't drilled yet. Genius.

[HoneyBadger]

Genius indeed. I love capitalism. Those baffles were a PITA to try to make myself.

My only concern with this method is that you cannot vary the spacing without cutting them down, and the most effective ones all seem to have larger spacing at the back (threaded end) and very tight spacing at the front (exit end).




ETA: To be honest, I didn't quite understand the purpose of expensive little storage spaces inside of a flashlight tube... but then I saw the "fr33ze plug" reference. [facepalm]

[kwando]

Genius indeed. I love capitalism. Those baffles were a PITA to try to make myself.

My only concern with this method is that you cannot vary the spacing without cutting them down, and the most effective ones all seem to have larger spacing at the back (threaded end) and very tight spacing at the front (exit end).




ETA: To be honest, I didn't quite understand the purpose of expensive little storage spaces inside of a flashlight tube... but then I saw the "fr33ze plug" reference. [facepalm]

spacers for "additional storage" are easy to make yourself.

[Great-Kazoo]

I had no idea you could just order baffles off of Amazon. That's awesome.


I had to look at the pictures again to see that the holes weren't drilled yet. Genius.


That's why we have such an uproar over the PROLIFERATION OF GUNS ON LINE. Because people DON'T LOOK TWICE, OR Read the description of said item.

[USMC88-93]

Alright so is the concept here buy a Mag-light, buy these storage cups, drill them out to create baffles and then manufacture your own endcaps to use the flashlight body as a suppressor? if so what is the reference to "freeze plugs"? After obtaining the appropriate tax stamp of course.

[thvigil11]

Alright so is the concept here buy a Mag-light, buy these storage cups, drill them out to create baffles and then manufacture your own endcaps to use the flashlight body as a suppressor? if so what is the reference to "freeze plugs"? After obtaining the appropriate tax stamp of course.

Start reading here.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_20/434329_The__100_effective_Form1_suppressors__and_o ne_not_so__100_____56k_beware__or_even_2mb_like_me ______.html

Basically, there are certain size of freeze plugs that can fit (with some modification) into a 1.35" ID tube (the ID of a d cell maglite) Many enterprising individuals and companies are now providing materials and directions that help to make a Form 1 suppressor to be a relatively simple affair for even a novice handyman.

Other references include companies like SD tactical, Preppers Discount, Diversified Machining, among the ebay and amazon companies. A simple search of "solvent trap" and "Freeze plug suppressor" on a search engine will provide a wealth of information.

[newracer]

Alright so is the concept here buy a Mag-light, buy these storage cups, drill them out to create baffles and then manufacture your own endcaps to use the flashlight body as a suppressor? if so what is the reference to "freeze plugs"? After obtaining the appropriate tax stamp of course.

There are kits that even have the end caps.

[Great-Kazoo]

Alright so is the concept here buy a Mag-light, buy these storage cups, drill them out to create baffles and then manufacture your own endcaps to use the flashlight body as a suppressor? if so what is the reference to "freeze plugs"? After obtaining the appropriate tax stamp of course.

Freeze plugs are one of the many items used to complete a solvent trap. With the link provided, among many discussions on line.
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/149096-New-Form-1-Suppressor

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/151434-Form-1-45-Can

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_20/441815_The_Official__250__Form_1_Suppressor_Build_ Thread.html

People have used FP's shot glasses even untold hours on milling machines and lathes, in search that desirable finished item. My next one, once approved will probably be made with flat washers, why not.

[USMC88-93]

I had seen the references to solvent traps (Caps to screw on oil filters, soda bottles etc...) and was familiar with them. I had even seen them being sold at the gun show a couple of years ago.

[legaleagle]

Wait - you could store batteries in them. [Sarcasm2]