weapon lights for AR 15

[Pipedoc]

Well I have finally finished moving and was able to find my AR parts, so now I just need to find someone who can help me put the mount on my front grip and then I will buy the light. Thanks for all who have given me some info to think about.

How are you trying to mount it? Railed forend or ?

magpull foregrip

 

[tdog90yj]

https://youtu.be/rrQ1SEuxQBY

Not sure what mount you are using but these are really easy to install with a screwdriver

 

[felixm24]

I run both stream light and Surefire there both good and have no complaints, Surefire are not cheep but they are good

 

[GringoLoco]

This is my opinion. There’s the preface.

ARs with lights are cool and everything. They look pretty cool. But I know myself and I know my limitations, so I decided to go to the dollar store and buy night lights to place all around the house. Total cost, $10-$15.

 

[bill460]

Not enough information to determine if lack of illumination was the cause. Sadly, this type of scenario happens too frequently. It all falls to disregarding basic rules of gun safety. KNOW and IDENTIFY your target BEFORE you pull the trigger. He obviously didn't.

I'm not saying weapon lights are unnecessary. Just that they don't replace common sense when handling a weapon. Especially at night when you're half asleep and hear "bump".

 

[Pipedoc]

Thanks Tdog90, good video. Now I just gotta find my mounts again. I just finnished moving into a new place and my stuff is still mostly packed, but when I find it I will be adding this for sure.

 

[hardmack]

This is my opinion. There’s the preface.

ARs with lights are cool and everything. They look pretty cool. But I know myself and I know my limitations, so I decided to go to the dollar store and buy night lights to place all around the house. Total cost, $10-$15.

Honest man! I like it, I run an m600 on my shortie and a handful of inforce WMxL's...

 

[Vyadmirer]

Stream light rail mount 1. Bright. One cr123 or single aa battery in a pinch. Comes with tapeswitch and mount. Everything in one package and around 100 bucks.

 

[BananaHands]

For your price range I like the Streamlight Protrac Rail mount.

 

[veteran1981]

I’m your price range, stream light protec is the way to go unless can find a used surefire.
Know a few guys that work with me in contracts that use streamlights on their work rifles and say they’re good to go for the intended purpose

 

[freefly]

Depends on the set-up, but I would probably stick with 6v (2 cell) lights.

OP: For a 16" FSB carbine w/ MOE hand guards:
I'd probably go with a Inforce WMLx, or a Streamlight HL-X in a ring-mount.

The latter is a "dual fuel" light, so you can also run 18650 rechargeables, as well as CR123 primaries.

For railed, non-FSB rifles: I prefer to have the light on the top rail, in front of any BUIS you are running.

In that application, I'd probably still go with an Inforce WMLx (gen 2) if you have the rail space / length. If rail space is limited (SBR, etc.), and/or you want to maintain a longer sight radius for your BUIS, I'd go with a Streamlight TLR-1 HL.

Either gives you a 6v high-output light with both momentary and constant-on functionality. And both give you ambi activation capability, while eliminating the need for any additional pressure switches/wires, etc.

The Streamlights tend to have a little better beam (TIR optics) and color temp / tint.

YMMV.

 

[Azchilleverde]

I've purchased a several used in great condition Surefire 962v off the EE on Ar15.com.

Got a great deal on two of those that had issues. Got a RMA from Surefire, sent them back and receiver brand new updated models.

 

[Eleroo]

I have a couple Streamlight ProTac HL-X and they have been solid!

 

[tlieberman240]

I’m surprised more people haven’t tried any of the offerings from Arisaka. They make some really good stuff at an attractive price point

 

[Tenring]

Streamlight ProTac HL-X is a great light for the money.

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