As modern sporting rifles get more modular so as the light mounting solutions.
Here are the 7 best weapon light mounts for rifles applications plus many variations that work for M LOK, KeyMod and M1913.
Users can use them creatively to optimize their light setups.
For Inline Mount
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Referenced Arisaka
Arisaka Defense mounts are low profile, simple and easy to use. The company offers many different designs, lengths and adjustable mounting holes.
- Adds 0.6 OZ To Your System
- Length: 3.4"
- Height: 0.20"
When Is The Best Time To Use This Mount?
Works For Scout Lights - Works for Surefire M600 and M300 series weapon lights, Arisaka 300 and 600 Series Lights, Modlite, Olight Javelot, and the Streamlight Protac HL-X .
Mounting Spot Adjustment - Multiple mounting holes allow flexible mounting locations for micro offset adjustment (slightly up, middle, slightly down)
Offset Mount Capability - Mount on handguards that feature 45 degree angle mounting flats to offset the light. Use it on BCM MCMR, Geissele Automatics SMR MK4, MK8 and MK16, Daniel Defense MFR, KAC URX4 and many more
Referenced IWC
Why To Buy IWC Products?
The Impact Weapon Component LLC makes the best weapon light mounts on the market. They're modular, well made, look good and durable.
They are slightly more expensive however with features the Arisaka doesn't have.
- Adds 0.711 OZ To Your System
- Length: 3.210"
- Height: 0.21"
Use On Handguards Feature Offset Angles - Just like the Arisaka Inline Scout Mount. Directly attaches to any M-LOK compliant rail system
Laser Device & Light Compact Fit - Works well with ATPIAL together in a compact configuration without bumping into each other
Eliminates Muzzle Shadows - Cantilevered mounting design places the bezel of the Scout weapon light above the barrel and more forward to eliminate muzzle shadows in critical low or no light shoot or no shoot situations
Referenced IWC
7 Different Mounting Solutions - Fully ambidextrous and can be reversed for creative mounting solution + 4 light mounting positions provide .276” of light lateral adjustment
Retained Screws - No more lost screws with IWC's exclusive Captured Fastener Design
For Angled Offset Mount
IWC Thorntail Adaptive Offset Scout Light Mount
Referenced IWC
Why Try This One ?
- Adds 0.711 OZ To Your System
- Length: 3.210"
- Height: 0.21"
Works For All Scout Lights - Any scout footprint lights will fit this mount.
See more offset Surefire scout mounts
Made For M1913 - Works on M1913 picatinny rail + different lengths available. Low profile enough for SBR config
Extends Forward - Positions a weapon light several inches beyond the end of the forend or rail system allowing the shooter to place the support hand farther forward on the weapon, improving the shooter's control, speed and accuracy while increasing usable space for attaching IR devices, lasers, grips, etc.
Tough Built - Ultra-lightweight THORNTAIL Adaptive Light Mounts are CNC machined from BILLET 6061-T6. Provided screws are well built for tight fit and the threads don't strip easily for frequent mount / demount config change
Referenced Arisaka
- Adds 0.7 OZ To Your System
- Length: 1.3"
- Height: 0.20"
Who Should Use This Mount?
The Arisaka OSM-P works on any hard-squared Quad M1913 picatinny railed handguard that needs an offset light mount solution.
Super Low Profile - Low profile at less than 0.20" thick & reduced weight than other similar products
Tight Fit - Well machined mount + tight tolerance screws and threads to make the light mount very rock solid
Minimum Rail Space Required - Use it for a low profile setup while save space for other accessories
Reversible - Flip it over and mount it the direction you want!
When To Use This Mount?
LaRue Tactical LT752 QD offset light mount is by far the best quick release light mount for any full length rifle and short barrel rifle setups.
Referenced LaRue
It works for any lights with scout footprint, and the best part is the ability to mount and demount on the go without any tools.
Optimized Thumb Activation - Positions the light tail cap switch as close to shooter's thumb position while holding the rifle "at the ready"
Referenced IWC
Who Should Use This Mount?
The IWC SMC XL is the solution for ALL Magpul MOE Handguards including:
- MOE AR15/M4/M16/SR25/M110
- MOE SL M-LOK, MOE AK/AKM M-LOK,
- MOE Remington 870 Original & M-LOK
- MOE Mossberg 590/590A1 Original & M-LOK
Mirrored Ambi Capability - Place the tail cap of the light in either the 1:00 or 11:00 position
M1913 Capable - Just add a M1913 adapter to use any clamp on weapon lights like the Inforce WML
Clears A2 Front Sight - Works on AR15 rifles with A2 fixed front sight
Works On AK Rifles - Use this to mount a light on a Magpul AKM MOE handguard
Check out more AK light mounts
The light tail cap can go on either the 1:00 or 11:00 position. Add a vertical grip to the AK for better grip/light activation ergonomics.
- Adds 1.27 Oz To Your System.
- Includes all mounting hardware, tools and instructions for an easy install.
- Made in USA
For Non Modular Handguards
For guns without modular or M1913 rail, you can still mount weapon lights with these products
RADIAL Universal Light MOUNT-N-SLOT
Referenced IWC
Who Should Use This Mount?
The RADIAL Universal light mount fits on any hole slot on the hand guard (Not MLOK, KEYMOD). This works for:
- Standard M4 two piece plastic / railed handguards
- Troy TRX, Alpha
- JP free float handguard
- Many similar handguards
For Muzzle & Suppressor Shadow Reduction
For anyone wanting to position the light a bit more forward to clear the front sight post, muzzle, or suppressor, please try these mounts.
They are the same mounts as the ones recommended above and they just have extra length
TREX ARMS Light Bar (Long)
Referenced TREX ARMS
The TREX ARMS light bar looks like an Arisaka Inline Scout Light Mount, but this one is by far the longest one on the market you can find as of now.
If you use a long suppressor, and you need to minimize the suppressor can shadow, try this product to mount the light more forward.
Features Unity Tactical HotButton
It can also be used on short barrel shotguns to position the light bezel flush with the muzzle.
Pro Tips
- Move accessories around to find the perfect mounting spots for your setup
- Reorient the mount if necessary to free up space and get clearance