Light and mount for AR

[atomd]

My next purchase is going to be a light for an AR I recently built. The idea is simple, lightweight, no frills compact package, and nothing crazy expensive. Going to go on a midlength Moe handguard. Don't care about strobes, programming, anything over say 200 or so lumens etc. I also only really care about momentary on for the switch but I will consider changing tail caps if needed.

Contenders:
1. Inforce WML
2. Surefire M300 (kind of expensive)
3. TLR-1
4. Surefire/Streamlight flashlight (most likely cheaper option depending on light I guess)

I like those IWC mounts but if I were getting the inforce or the M300 I might consider a magpul mount or something else.

What do you like?

I'm sort of leaning towards the inforce. It's pretty inexpensive and I like the button on it.

 

[Monkeybear]

I use the WML on a MOE midlength handguard with the cantilever mount. I think it works great.

 

[atomd]

Thanks for the pic Monkeybear. Does the back of the light fit flush up against the handguard or does it leave a gap in-between?

 

[Monkeybear]

There is a gap but its pretty easy to hold the rifle on target and push the button. For me at least.

 

[SwissArmyDad]

Elzetta mount (Mine was the ZFH1500)
http://www.elzetta.com/Webpages/faq.htm

Fenix e21 light(bought mine locally for $35-40ish)
http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-E21-154-Lumens-Flashlight/dp/B0041NE8TG


Thats what i did on my AR and it was great. U need an a2 front sight for the mount i went with , but ithink they have other models, too.

 

[OpticsPlanet]

I use this mount on my MOE handguard:



http://www.opticsplanet.com/magpul-moe-scout-mount.html

It will accept a licht in a ring, or a TLR-1 will attach directly to it, as well. I like that the mount allows me to index my hand on the handguard.

On the other side of the MOE handguard, I use this to attach the pressure pad:



http://www.opticsplanet.com/magpul-moe-weaponlight-mounting-kit.html

Mark H.

 

[atomd]

I'm going to order the Inforce WML. I got a moe cantilever mount I'm going to try it with first and see how that goes. I'll get it from your site opticsplanet since you posted on this.

 

[Armored farmer]

I put a streamlite with an offset mount on my forward rail. My left thumb easily touches the tailcap button. I love it. Plenty good for 100yd shots with the 6x scope.

For a rifle that might be used for 'things that go bump in the night'....it's a must-have.

PS
For a rifle that might be used for 'things that go "OINK" in the night' too!

 

[strambo]

All good choices. I have an X300 and a TLR1. The WML looks good as does a trusty old G2 LED (also have on an AR) or Streamlight Poly Tac LED in the mount of your choice.

 

[OpticsPlanet]

atomd, we appreciate the order.

If you don't mind, please post pics and let us know how you like the WML, I've been eyeing one for myself for a while now. Employee discount is a dangerous thing.

Mark H.

 

[atomd]

If you don't mind, please post pics and let us know how you like the WML, I've been eyeing one for myself for a while now. Employee discount is a dangerous thing.

Here's a quick review with pics

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=748450