If I want to mount a light on my AR...

[jgalt]

...do I need to have a rail system? Is there a way to mount a light without a rail, and if so, does it work well?

I have plans to purchase 2 (maybe 3) ARs before the end of the year (I have none right now), and the only things I know I'll be putting on them are optics and a light. So obviously, if there is a way to securely attach a weapon-mounted light without the added expense of the rails, that would be great.

[Gunfighter13]

Not hard at all. Works better than most. G2, GG&G mount and ring, GG&G handguard rail.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh75/Gunfighter13/PICT0021.jpg

[warpigM-4]

hey could you post a picture of the attached rail .i like that i could keep my fat handguards:D thank you and would that be strong enough to mount a VFG from?

[Gunfighter13]

I have not had any POI change using this. Check out where the sling is attached now. No issues.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh75/Gunfighter13/PICT0003-1.jpg?t=1208309752

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh75/Gunfighter13/PICT0002.jpg?t=1208310066

[warpigM-4]

thanks I like the set up gave me a few ideas.if the sling function i say go with it:D

[Oscar 319]

I also have the GG&G mount with a TRL1 on it. It works very well for me.

[5pins]

Midwest Industries makes one that attaches to the FSB.
http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?
fuseaction=category.display&category_id=94 (http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=94)

http://generalcartridge.net/images/PICT2374.JPG

[jasonhgross]

If you want to keep the standard handguards but attach a surfire g2 I would go with the GG&G mount here. I have on on my KISS rifle that the GF shoots, its a great rig, sturdy, inexpensive. Actually sometimes I envy the KISS rifle over the whiz bang one that I have at my place.

http://www.gggaz.com/index.php?id=62&parents=89

http://www.gggaz.com/uploaded_images/D&D%20Mount/D&D-WO-Hand.jpg