What light mount for standard M4 hand-guard?

[LeontheProfessional]

I need your opinions and what are the best options. I am just looking for a decent setup to mount a light to an AR 15 with the standard hand-guard.

 

[sv51macross]

Well, there's anything from the FAB Defense front sight flashlight mount,
http://www.fab-defense.com/en/categ.../bayonet-lug-flashlight-laser-attachment.html

All the way to a Surefire integrated weaponlight forearm.
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=372

 

[Steve in PA]

I don't use a handguard mount for my light, instead I went with this;

 

[RockyMtnTactical]

Magpul rail section, VTAC mount. The total set up with the G2 LED light and everything cost me almost exactly $100. It's rock solid too and you can mount on ANY spot you want.

 

[dom1104]

I went with RockyMnttacticals way myself,

I am kinda interested in that fab defense bayo lug thing tho... humm...

 

[EdLaver]

I like that ElZetta mount...

 

[Al Thompson]

Ditto with the VTAC, I used a G2 SureFire for my light. Mine is mounted at ten o'clock.

 

[uspJ]

i put these on my old bushmaster http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR054-7.html they worked fine for my streamlight m3, i also had a streamlight ed2 mounted on there.

 

[dom1104]

The Elzetta mount is cool, because you can push forward on the sling swivel and it activates the flashlight

But in the end I didnt like it, and a 2 o clock mount worked better for me.

 

[AR-15 Rep]

The Elzetta mount works very good but they also make a rail that can be mounted to your handguard and then mount the light to the rail. I would go with the elzetta its a good sturdy mount.

 

[benEzra]

Putting it on the side of the front sight tower is a better position for lighting and doesn't get in the way. A rail is less than $30.

http://www.botachtactical.com/caam4frsimod.html

 

[LeontheProfessional]

Thanks guys for the advice. I like the looks and price the Elzetta.

 

[Steve in PA]

I've had the Elzetta for a few years. Used it on several firearms course to include LEO night qualifications. Never had an issue.

 

[Dallas Jack]

I have one of these.

For some reason I counldn't get the picture to work so here is the link.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR106-7.html


It attaches using the existing holes, gives you two mounting points, and puts the light in a handy location from your hand. I used a Streamlight TLR-3 on mine and the switch was directly above my thumb.

Oh, it's a Mako so some may not care for it. Work great for me and is inexpensive.
Dallas Jack

 

[Shawn Dodson]

I have a Surefire M500A Weaponlight on my M4 named "Fat Bob".

On my other M4, "Skinny Bob", I use a GG&G "SLiC Thing" and a SureFire G3 flashlight. With a flashlight I prefer it to be mounted as far forward as possible for comfort.

I prefer my light to be at the 2 o'clock position (when viewed from from behind), so that when I roll out from behind a barricade the light isn't shining directly into the barrier and into my eyes.

 

[M1key]

I prefer the Command Arms front sight mount for my M-4s, like the one benEzra shows in his post. Switch is right there by my thumb...

 

[CraigC]

I don't care for tapeswitches at all. I prefer to use a Daniel Defense offset mount to manipulate the tailcap switch with my thumb from a vertical foregrip.

 

[Uncle Mike]

www.botachtactical.com/

just a passing thought.