new member with a series 80?

jonesn · 08-30-2009, 08:19 PM

Hello all. Great forum. I have searched for this info, but no dice. My question.....Colt series 80 MKIV is the handgun that I have. Is there a tactical light that will fit this frame since it lacks the usual rail system found on newer guns?

Shooter45 · 08-30-2009, 08:42 PM

I saw a Series 80 with a light rail mounted to the frame but don't know if the rail was bought or fabricated by someone. Check with Brownells.

www.brownells.com

delta13soultaker · 08-30-2009, 10:21 PM

Yes. There is a rail for your Colt.

Ask about a "Tick Rail". Costs maybe $60 or so. It mounts by being secured by the slide stop. Was invented by LTG Jack Woodmansee (Ret.). Will mount anything with a rail grabber.

Tactical and Rescue Gear
1116 Dobie Drive, Suite B
Plano, TX 75074
800-561-7612
972-633-2777
Fax: 214-853-4851

jonesn · 08-30-2009, 10:47 PM

Thanks delta13!! That is exactly it. Company is local for me as well. Appreciate the info greatly sir.

delta13soultaker · 08-30-2009, 11:19 PM

No problem. Welcome and don't be a stranger.

I'd advise calling them and getting more info. You'll have to use their slide stop, etc. Mount is polymer, fit is universal, but ask if it is good to go on an 80 Series just in case. Good luck.

08-30-2009, 08:19 PM	#1
jonesn Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6	new member with a series 80? Hello all. Great forum. I have searched for this info, but no dice. My question.....Colt series 80 MKIV is the handgun that I have. Is there a tactical light that will fit this frame since it lacks the usual rail system found on newer guns? -->

08-30-2009, 08:42 PM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,747	Re: new member with a series 80? I saw a Series 80 with a light rail mounted to the frame but don't know if the rail was bought or fabricated by someone. Check with Brownells. www.brownells.com

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delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: new member with a series 80? Yes. There is a rail for your Colt. Ask about a "Tick Rail". Costs maybe $60 or so. It mounts by being secured by the slide stop. Was invented by LTG Jack Woodmansee (Ret.). Will mount anything with a rail grabber. Tactical and Rescue Gear 1116 Dobie Drive, Suite B Plano, TX 75074 800-561-7612 972-633-2777 Fax: 214-853-4851 __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

08-30-2009, 10:47 PM	#4
jonesn Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6	Re: new member with a series 80? Thanks delta13!! That is exactly it. Company is local for me as well. Appreciate the info greatly sir.

08-30-2009, 11:19 PM	#5
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: new member with a series 80? No problem. Welcome and don't be a stranger. I'd advise calling them and getting more info. You'll have to use their slide stop, etc. Mount is polymer, fit is universal, but ask if it is good to go on an 80 Series just in case. Good luck. __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt