Why have a PEQ AND a flashlight?

[ajy101]

Check out the above picture. Website:
http://www.pohle-consulting.com/temp/v1/SOPMOD_M4.htm

Check out the above picture.

Okay, I'm a newbie, but why does he have a flashlight on the side, when the PEQ also has a flashlight? Thanks for the insight!

[sarcastro]

Real PEQ's have a IR light hence the need for a separate white light as well.

[lupo]

Because the PEQ2 isnt a flashlight. Its a laser aiming/targetting device.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/PEQ-2

[Danke]

That's almost a pun, "thanks for the insight". Click on the link and you'll see why you might want a white light.

[szetor]

also, the PEQ might just be a battery pack eg. non working light.

[rockafella]

ok, I could be way off here, so if I am please correct me. As far as I know The AN/PEQ 2 and other simmilar devices do have an illuminator and a laser aiming system, but it is more than just a simple flashlight/laser sight in a box, it is mainly used in low-light situations where stealth is of the ecesnce. The light/laser targeting signiture emitted is only visible with the uses of NVG.

[Styrak]

That's correct. Laser painter for targets and laser aimer for using the actual weapon, both infrared therefore only visible by NVG.

[Ronan]

Makes me laugh every time i see them use those things.

If America ever goes up against a real army, hope they realize NVG's aren't only worn by American soldiers!

[Firas]

Originally Posted by Ronan

Makes me laugh every time i see them use those things.

If America ever goes up against a real army, hope they realize NVG's aren't only worn by American soldiers!

haha I could imagine that

[DC_ACU]

Originally Posted by rockafella

ok, I could be way off here, so if I am please correct me. As far as I know The AN/PEQ 2 and other simmilar devices do have an illuminator and a laser aiming system, but it is more than just a simple flashlight/laser sight in a box, it is mainly used in low-light situations where stealth is of the ecesnce. The light/laser targeting signiture emitted is only visible with the uses of NVG.

Do you just copy and paste this shit from like, wiki or something? jesus.

[The Saint]

Originally Posted by Ronan

Makes me laugh every time i see them use those things.

If America ever goes up against a real army, hope they realize NVG's aren't only worn by American soldiers!

But in reality, odds are that they'll mainly fight countries with little to no NVG available. Even if they fight a country with widespread NVG use, the other country is more than likely to have their own version of the AN/PEQ-2 as well. In either event, using the PEQ allows the Americans to maximize their NVG's effectiveness with little to no real drawback. So it's really not nearly as funny as you think.

[CDN_Stalker]

Simple answer is.............. because there's room for it on the rail. Am sure people would install turn signals on their RIS if they were about to properly mount them and have room for them.

[FOX_111]

The correct use for an RIS rail in airsoft involve packing as much shit on it as possible. Having 2 lights and 2 lasers plus 1 grip is not uncommon.

People are RIS whores.

[Danke]

Originally Posted by CDN_Stalker

Simple answer is.............. because there's room for it on the rail. Am sure people would install turn signals on their RIS if they were about to properly mount them and have room for them.

What colour turn signals are available?

[CDN_Stalker]

Orange. Good for low light CQB operations.