Favorite budget light

[dizzo]

Never had a light on a gun before. I'd like to add one to my ar. I'd like to be in that $100ish range. Everything I see when I search is several years old. Doesn't need to be fancy. If the correct answer is "spend more" I won't be butt hurt, but please explain why.

[Dennis]

I have been using this light and I think it works better at 1200 in front of your BUIS than an X300U. Whether it is SF quality at less than half the price remains to be seen.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=199201

http://www.batteryjunction.com/oligh...pon-light.html

If you are looking for bulletproof reliability for $100 then look for a used SF X300 or Scout Light, although that will even be hard to find.

Otherwise I believe this to be the best lumen and functional bang for the buck for a fun or training rifle!

Dennis.


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[MisterHelix]

The surefire G2X tactical is well under $100. Heck, you might be able to get it and an excellent Arisaka ring mount for $100 total, or just over.

[ggammell]

The surefire G2X tactical is well under $100. Heck, you might be able to get it and an excellent Arisaka ring mount for $100 total, or just over.

This or a TLR-1. They are about $100. With Labor Day sales coming up this project should not be hard to complete.

[Freelance]

I use a Olight Baton S1R as my EDC, it replaced a Baton S10R II that had been my EDC since switching from Sunwayman V11R.
Both of the Olights have been reliable and bright. I am anxiously awaiting their new addition to their pistol light line the mini that they showed in their new product release video that aired earlier this month.Hoping it will fit well on a P229R.

[bruin]

Streamlight Rail Mount 2 or HL-X. It's the poor man's SF scout.

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[nate89]

I second the HL-X. I have a few scout lights from Surefire, and now I have two of the HL-X lights from streamlight. Both throw and spill is very good for a rifle light. It is versatile in that you can use the 18650s or CR123s, comes with a clicky tailcap or a remote pad with a momentary and constant on option, and hardware to mount to a rail. I have also seen the tape switch attached directly to MLOK slots with a set of bolts and MLOK nuts, although it requires opening up the holes a bit on the switch. for the ~$100 range, I would give it a serious look.

[dizzo]

Thanks for all the help guys!
Im really liking that TLR. I may even be able to swing the rifle kit.If anyone comes across a good deal for labor day, please let me know!

[krm375]

http://www.streamlight.com/products/...c-rail-mount-1
Uses the AA or 123A battery, dual fuel..
http://www.streamlight.com/en/produc.../protac-1l-1aa

I like the little protac 1L-1aa easy to find a simple mount to put it on the rifle. or take it off and use hand held. it Takes a single AA or a single 123 A battery. 39 bucks on amazon
or the rail mounted one for 99
https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-8...ount+for+rifle

[VARIABLE9]

Just a tip, don't compromise. A low quality piece you'll just replace in the future, or it may fail or underperform. Keep batteries consistent too.