Newbie Light Mistake!

Hey guys, I need a little advice on what to do from some of you who are a little more experienced with weapon mounted lights. I have a Daniel Defense rifle with the keymod rail. During Black Friday I gave my parents the link to Cloud Defensive for the Streamlight Pro Tac HXL light and their tape switch mount for a Christmas gift idea. Eagerly this afternoon I go to put it on and realize that I have made a few mistakes in my choice. I guess I didn't realize that the Streamlight mount is integrated into the light housing and is only for 1913 rails. I don't know if I was thinking it came with options for keymod and mlok or if I just had a brain fart. Anyway, I like this light but it looks like I'm going to have to send it back and go for plan B. Do y'all have any recommendations on what I could come up with for around the $140 range.

https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-...mr-1913-a4.htm

Thanks! Duh, I think my brain is only operating on half power tonight.


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Originally Posted by aclawrence

Hey guys, I need a little advice on what to do from some of you who are a little more experienced with weapon mounted lights. I have a Daniel Defense rifle with the keymod rail. During Black Friday I gave my parents the link to Cloud Defensive for the Streamlight Pro Tac HXL light and their tape switch mount for a Christmas gift idea. Eagerly this afternoon I go to put it on and realize that I have made a few mistakes in my choice. I guess I didn't realize that the Streamlight mount is integrated into the light housing and is only for 1913 rails. I don't know if I was thinking it came with options for keymod and mlok or if I just had a brain fart. Anyway, I like this light but it looks like I'm going to have to send it back and go for plan B. Do y'all have any recommendations on what I could come up with for around the $140 range.

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The 1913 rail connection should come off and you can use a Surefire Scout mlok or keymod mount in its place to secure it to you’re rail. The below pic is from Cloud Defensive.

Attachment 49411

Sweet your right. The light has an integrated part but the 1913 does come off. I didn’t look closely enough earlier. Thanks, now I will explore my options. Now do ya'll recommend any particular offset scout mounts? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e0a1a54f89.jpg


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https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Aris...saka-osm-k.htm

Arisaka makes excellent mounts and this would tuck the light in nicely.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7dcfcf63d2.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...caeccb5562.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cd0fd58533.jpg


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I second the Arisaka. I prefer the inline style.

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Originally Posted by Nightstalker865

https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Aris...saka-osm-k.htm

Arisaka makes excellent mounts and this would tuck the light in nicely.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7dcfcf63d2.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...caeccb5562.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cd0fd58533.jpg


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That works well. I prefer to run a 45-degree pic section and use a thumb screw mount for the Protec. That way it's still tight to the rail but it doesn't take tools to take the light off.

https://i.imgur.com/HtQaYj1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/DIn26FW.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/WvebsNw.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Y8MTkOM.jpg

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Originally Posted by ggammell

I second the Arisaka. I prefer the inline style.

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The inline style may not work unless his DD rail has keymod mounting holes at the 10:30 and 1:30 positions.

Hey guys, thanks for all the input. I ordered the offset scout mount for the keymod rail and it worked perfect. Now I have the protac light in the offset scout mount with the cloud defensive mount for the pressure switch. It works awesome. I went outside last night and it was no problem to see my reticle in the light. I also noticed if I flipped up the front sight it really stood out and would be great for up close fast shots. I think lol. I’m super happy with my first light set up on my AR. I’ll add a pic later.


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Originally Posted by stascom

That works well. I prefer to run a 45-degree pic section and use a thumb screw mount for the Protec. That way it's still tight to the rail but it doesn't take tools to take the light off.

https://i.imgur.com/HtQaYj1.jpg

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Dude, is that like meant to burn their eyelids off? ;)

I also suggest the Arisaka route

Wrong info

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Originally Posted by militarymoron

The inline style may not work unless his DD rail has keymod mounting holes at the 10:30 and 1:30 positions.

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This mount will work.
https://arisakadefense.com/products/...t-mount-keymod