Light option for AR

[Excalibur]

Since the 4th of July sales, I'm building an AR pistol with a 10.5 barrel. It has the old fixed front sight post. I'm wondering what kind of light options are good for this kind of set up? So far, I have the old standard handguard and haven't swapped it out for anything. I've heard you can get a rail mount attached in front of the front sight post. But I'm opened to any options

 

[rvb]

It has the old fixed front sight post. ... I have the old standard handguard and

On my simple M4 setup, I use the following to mount a light....
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/9...ies-tactical-light-mount-ar-15-aluminum-matte

 

[turnerdye1]

On my simple setup I bought a Magpul Rail section and mounted it to the top of the handguard ($5) and then bought a VTAC Offset Light Mount ($25) and then used a spare Streamlight I had laying around.

So you could have a complete setup for $70 depending on what brand light you get

Light - https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-...499979409&sr=8-2&keywords=streamlight+polytac

Mount - https://www.amazon.com/Viking-Troy-...d=1499979718&sr=8-2&keywords=vtac+light+mount

Rail - https://www.amazon.com/Magpul-MAG40...F8&qid=1499979761&sr=8-1&keywords=magpul+rail

 

[lonehoosier]

This is what I have on my AR Pistol. So far 600 rounds with out a problem.

 

[stephen87]

If you're planning on running a rail at some point, I have a Vikings Tactical light mount. Flashlight/Laser Mount, Black : VIKING TACTICS LIGHT MOUNT | Brownells

For a flashlight I have a Streamlight PolyTac. I also carry the same light for work and am buying another for my plate carrier. I love that dang light.

 

[addictedhealer]

Swap out rail, get an Arisaka mount and a scout or protac. The Arisaka mounts are the cleanest and nicest mounts I have seen or used.


https://ibb.co/e4J0Uk
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[CZ evo3]

+1 for the elzetta

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

On my simple M4 setup, I use the following to mount a light....
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/9...ies-tactical-light-mount-ar-15-aluminum-matte

I use this mount as well on my patrol rifle. As far as lights go I had been using a TLR-1 but just went to a Primary Arms scout light.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I run one of these on my HD rifle. I was able to also put a green laser on the other side.

https://www.gggaz.com/the-dually-dual-rail-front-sight-accessory-mount.html

 

[dtthomps]

I like the streamlight protact, quite durable.

 

[Dean C.]

I like the streamlight protact, quite durable.

If we are posting random AR lights now whatever I guess, not quite an "old style handguard" recommendation. But then again do "old style handguards" really exist? Why would anyone buy an AR devoid of features such as a free float hand-guard?

Also SureFire is king