Best light mount ?

bdiddle · #1 11-20-11, 22:40

I did some searching but can't find a discussion on which style mount to use.

I have a midlength 14.5 rifle with a free float tube. Before the tube I had a magpul MOE handguard, and my polytac mounted to it was at about 2 o'clock. With the non angled sides of the rail I am at 3 o'clock now.

Is there a preferred mount for lights that have tailcap buttons? I will eventually get a light with a switch, but for now I have to be able to get the button with my thumb, and mounting it on the left side will interfer with gripping the gun farther forward.

Suggestions?

Dogpatch · #2 11-22-11, 02:08

My favorite light mount is the Vltor offset with throw leaver. It’s fast to install/remove and the throw leaver is positive. Before I got the one with a throw leaver, I used a friends with the thumb screws, for a few days. I found with the thumb screws I need to keep checking the tightness, due to them backing off. The mount is pricy but I think it is well worth it.
http://www.vltor.com/scount-mount-ocg.htm

JSantoro · #3 11-22-11, 10:12

"Free float tube," like "best," is kinda broad.

http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=22625

About 3 years worth of various setups, descriptions thereof, pictures thereof, and reasons why.

Don't be shy about asking questions in it.