The TLR1 series works, Have used them on long guns, more on pistols. Not ideal in my opinion, especially since most budget lights are going on rifles that are a bit budget-ish so the TLR lights are kind of a pain to mound to anything but a FF tube/rail, though at the 12 o'clock position they aren't bad, just might make aiming irons hard. Also, on the TLR1 rifle kits, had one. Was not impressed. The connector that links the light to the switch came out entirely too easily, think something that is a bit tighter than your average earphone jack. Compared to a Surefire pressure switch which can be a damn pain to pull out.
To me, for about the $100 range a G2X Tactical and mount would be my choice. They work, the G2X is damn durable, I can attest to that, have one which had a bezel that looks like it went through a couple wars. You could also really cheap out on the mount, depending on the handguard, I have seen guys mount when cheap scope rings. I have personally used IWC mounts to mount a G2X to MOE and standard AR handguards. The IWC mounts also have the bonus that I can mount a Scout light, or similar style light should I choose to do so down the road, and you still have a hard use handheld. That is my opinion. Also, If you shop around Scout lights can be had for sub $200, I bought one of my Scouts, and M600C with Larue mount for $125 the other year.
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