Upgrade your AR15 light mounts this year with these new products to tuck in or position the light even more compact on the handguard.
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Top MK18 Light Mounts
RailScales Hardtop™ and Halftop™ M-LOK Mounts
Features:
- Lightweight with Hardtop at 0.42 oz, Halftop at 0.27 oz
- Designed specifically for M-LOK rails
- Secure low-profile mounting for SureFire Pro lights
Compatibility:
- SureFire Mini Scout Light Pro
- M640DFT-PRO TURBO
Advantages:
- Allows 210° rotation for optimal alignment
- Streamlined profile
Price: Check for latest prices: RailScales Hardtop | RailScales Halftop
Arisaka Defense
Options: Inline Scout Mounts for low-profile solutions, Offset Scout Mounts for versatile mounting
Compatibility: SureFire Scout lights, similar light bodies
Advantages:
- Ruggedness and lightweight design
- Chamfered edges to minimize snags
Price: Check for latest prices: Inline Scout Mount | Offset Scout Mount
Odin Works Light Mounts
- Features: Sleek design at a reasonable price
- Advantages: Low profile and user-friendly
- User Feedback: Simplicity and durability appreciated
- Price: Check for latest prices: Odin Works Light Mount
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T.REX Lightbar Mounts
Types: Standard Lightbar, Lightbar PRO (For Surefire Scout Pro ONLY)
Advantages:
- Adjustable placement for ergonomic operation
- Suitable for setups with limited rail space
Price: Check for latest prices: T.REX Lightbar | Lightbar PRO
Unity Tactical Fusion Mounts
Features: Modular design for flexible mounting configurations
Usage: Optimized for Scout-style lights
Advantages: Durability and customization options
Price: Check for latest prices: Unity Tactical Fusion Mount
BCM Light Mounts
Features: Solid construction and reliable performance
Advantages: Simple, durable mounting for M-LOK and KeyMod rails
Price: Check for latest prices: BCM Light Mount
Key Considerations When Choosing a Mount
Mounting System: Pick between Picatinny, M-LOK, or KeyMod
Profile: Low-profile designs can reduce snagging, but cable management requires cable clips Strike Industry makes those that comes in a pack
Weight: Pick a lightweight mount as much as you can while keeping everything light
Positioning: Inline, offset, or 45° mounts offer various placements and some can make rail space more compact by angling them