IF you brows through the picture thread pinned to the top of this group there are a number of pictures sowing various lights/lasers mounted to the carry handle. I too am planning on adding a light/laser combo. Considering the Olight Baldr PRO or the HiLight P3XL.

 

Thanks for directing me to the thread with pictures. Looks like the M Lock Cantilever Rail/Light Mount is recommended for getting the light/laser forward for no shadowing. The one that KelTec offers is polymer, but I think the alumimum one is probably better. I like the HiLight P3XL 300 light/laser combo as the laser and light end up being on top of each other vertically which keeps the laser closer to the barrel of the KS7.

 

Good choice. I’m happy with the P3XL laser/light and the red dot, Vector Optics Wraith, which has motion-wake, and the carry handle stays. I use a P3XL on my Walther .40 cal pistol also. BTW I’m experiencing NO shadowing using a normal short straight aluminum mlok rail. The only thing is, you can’t see the laser in the daytime even with overcast skies. I went to the (outdoor) range Saturday and using the red dot was deadly accurate. I had previously sighted both in using a laser bore sight. Works really well.

 

RS_worthington@yahoo.com,

can you provide some detail on how you got a rail mounted to the carry handle!?

 

RS_worthington@yahoo.com,

can you provide some detail on how you got a rail mounted to the carry handle!?

yes, it was easy. The hole of the rail almost lines up with the existing hole for access to the rear carry handle mounting screw. All youhave to do is Dremel just a little bit, elongate the hole (1/4”) toward the front. And make the hole a little bigger the accommodate the big knob. That’s it. Make sure you tighten the knob really tight with vise grips or something or it will loosen up. The pic you’re seeing shows the elongated hole but I kinda did too much. Then make sure the rail doesn’t rest on the rear factory sight tab. Tighten like hell and you’re good to go.

 

Can you post a side shot of the P3XL? Still trying to decide on standard short M-Loc or extended cantilever M-Loc to move it forward a bit more.

 

Sure! try it on a regular rail first. I saw no need to move it forward. There was no noticeable shadowing. I feel like it’s more solid on the straight rail. To each it’s own. Good luck!

 

Awesome Pics Mr. Worthington.

can you link me what rail you opted for? i think i'm going to tackle this project.....

 

Awesome Pics Mr. Worthington.

can you link me what rail you opted for? i think i'm going to tackle this project.....

awesome! This is it:

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

Yes, P3XL looks solid and closer to centerline of barrel. I found an aluminum 3 rail m-loc at a local gun shop. Cabela only carries the polymer ones. I did find a sight Mark 12 gauge bore site at Cabela’s.

 

What is best way to install laser bore sight in KS7? Remove butt stock to get elevator arms out of the way and insert the boresight in chamber?

 

No you don’t have to do all that. The KS7 allows you to load straight into the chamber. Bring the pump handle back all the way to the rear. Turn it over like you’re gonna load it. push the pump handle toward the front a tiny bit (1/4”). you’ll see the forks recede down. take your boresight (turn it on first) and lay it on the forks. Push the pump handle all the way forward. The bore sight will load into the chamber. To remove, rack the pump handle and it will eject. You can also use this method to load a round in the chamber before you load the magazine tube, if you choose to keep a round in the chamber. (I don’t). MAKE SURE THE SAFETY IS ON “S” DO NOT DRY FIRE, DO NOT PULL THE TRIGGER, with the bore sight in the chamber. If you do It may ruin the firing pin.

 

Thanks! Should be very easy. This is my project this weekend.

 

Mounting HL-P3XL was easy. Sighting in with laser bore sight was a snap!

 

Looks good Rene. I did mine last night as well. Took a little longer to get the red dot sighted in. It's a home defence only gun so trying to determine the distance I wanted it zeroed in at took some trial and error as I walked around my house looking for the longest distance I might have to shoot from.

rs_worthington, in your experience how long does the battery of the P3XL last (in the off state) before needing to be recharged? That's my only complaint about that laser/ light combo. Having to charge the battery with the USB cable is not convenient especially with no quick release mechanism. Last thing I want is a dead battery when I need it most.

 

Good job!