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