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NJ, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 1:41:19 PM EDT
I know the subject has probably been beat to death, but what is the best way to mount a flashlight to a standard (non-Ruger) AR15 without rails?
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Posted: 3/7/2024 1:45:29 PM EDT
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MO, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 1:51:26 PM EDT
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I bought a short picatinny rail and just mounted it to the forend with the hardware and some washers to span the holes in the handguard.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 1:55:47 PM EDT
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Not sure what you mean by standard Non-Ruger. What handguard is on your rifle?
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Posted: 3/7/2024 2:01:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bigger_Hammer]
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This mounts to the Front Sight Base (assuming you have a typical AR with a FSB)
https://midwestindustriesinc.com/mi-tactical-light-mount/  Easy Peasy to install or remove. Has a 2nd mount point if you wanted a lazer or similar. Bigger_Hammer 
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Posted: 3/7/2024 2:18:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Aimless]
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Posted: 3/7/2024 3:32:08 PM EDT
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If you can find one, the Impact Weapons Components TMC works really well. The current version can only accept a ring or a Scout pattern light, but the older version could accept those plus a picatinny light like a TLR-1 or X300. I have the old version and used it to mount a TLR-1 on a set of A2 handguards. Would recommend trimming the heat shield to allow the screw tabs to clamp to the plastic instead of the heat shield. Something like this paired with a Protac HLX would be a nice setup.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 4:37:49 PM EDT
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Does it have MLOK? or is it the old style hand guard?
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USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 4:49:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rubles]
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Just get a $25 Magpul MOE handguard and you'll have Mlok slots to mount whatever you want.
ETA: This is what I have done with my FSB style uppers and they've been solid for a weapon light and sling mount. |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 4:50:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jhon: If you can find one, the Impact Weapons Components TMC works really well. The current version can only accept a ring or a Scout pattern light, but the older version could accept those plus a picatinny light like a TLR-1 or X300. I have the old version and used it to mount a TLR-1 on a set of A2 handguards. Would recommend trimming the heat shield to allow the screw tabs to clamp to the plastic instead of the heat shield. Something like this paired with a Protac HLX would be a nice setup. This is the way to go. |
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USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 4:51:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tabman: This is the way to go. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tabman: Originally Posted By jhon: If you can find one, the Impact Weapons Components TMC works really well. The current version can only accept a ring or a Scout pattern light, but the older version could accept those plus a picatinny light like a TLR-1 or X300. I have the old version and used it to mount a TLR-1 on a set of A2 handguards. Would recommend trimming the heat shield to allow the screw tabs to clamp to the plastic instead of the heat shield. Something like this paired with a Protac HLX would be a nice setup. This is the way to go. Problem is, IWC hasn't been making anything for awhile now and it doesn't sound like they're goin to anytime soon from what I understand. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 5:04:26 PM EDT
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Magpul drop in handguards with mlok for the light body. Then drill some holes for the touch pad.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2024 6:35:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bigger_Hammer: This mounts to the Front Sight Base (assuming you have a typical AR with a FSB) https://midwestindustriesinc.com/mi-tactical-light-mount/ https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-bnjylkrvq1/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/606/4763/MI_Tactical_Light_Mount_MCTAR-01G2_Updated_May_2022__81570.1660054788.jpg?c=1 Easy Peasy to install or remove. Has a 2nd mount point if you wanted a lazer or similar. Bigger_Hammer This |
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Posted: 3/8/2024 4:55:43 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/8/2024 7:39:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bigger_Hammer: This mounts to the Front Sight Base (assuming you have a typical AR with a FSB) https://midwestindustriesinc.com/mi-tactical-light-mount/ https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-bnjylkrvq1/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/606/4763/MI_Tactical_Light_Mount_MCTAR-01G2_Updated_May_2022__81570.1660054788.jpg?c=1 Easy Peasy to install or remove. Has a 2nd mount point if you wanted a lazer or similar. Bigger_Hammer Still have one of those on an older AR15 (before the quad rail days). Works like a champ. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 7:50:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bigger_Hammer: This mounts to the Front Sight Base (assuming you have a typical AR with a FSB) https://midwestindustriesinc.com/mi-tactical-light-mount/ https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-bnjylkrvq1/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/606/4763/MI_Tactical_Light_Mount_MCTAR-01G2_Updated_May_2022__81570.1660054788.jpg?c=1 Easy Peasy to install or remove. Has a 2nd mount point if you wanted a lazer or similar. Bigger_Hammer This is what I run w/ an M3x... |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 8:14:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By COLTGOLDCUP: https://www.gggaz.com/ar-15-forearm-flashlight-mount.html I use this one. I have these as well on some rifles. Simple and they work.  Attached File |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/10/2024 8:20:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JustDaniel]
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Most of mine have mlok or quads but for my more retro stuff, I like the IWC mount-n-slot scout mounts. They are a little scarce these days, but they pop up on the EE from time to time.
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