my light will be arriving sometime tomorrow but my rail came today. can i get some pics of how people have em mounted. might install the rail tonight so i can just toss the light on tomorrow.

I'm right handed, and I mounted my TLR-1 on the left side rail so that the lens is even with the end of the rail. When holding the rifle, I can just move my thumb a little bit to flick the switch on, I don't even have to move my hand.

Hey Shawn, do you have a rail on the top of your forearm or do you have the standard clamshell style plastic handguards? From my research when I was building my AR and when I was buying a weapon light, most people with the TLR recommend placing it on the front-most part of the rail (if you have a Free Float tube or rail) at the TOP, and the rail mounted front sight post right behind it.

 

Pro: Light as far forward as possible without being on your barrel, reduces barrel shadow, easy activation with straight weak-side support arm

Con: Reduces sight radius (distance b/t front and rear sight)

 

That's just what I remember though.

I have the magpul moe hand guard. I think if I put it on the top my flip up site will block the light.

Oh, I didn't realize you had the MOE hand guard. In that respect it depends on if you prefer the TLR-1S mounted at the 10 or 2-o'clock position.

At the 10, it's more in line with your body if you're a righty shooter, liable to snag/rub on your body or gear if you have your rifle on a sling and let it down (then the left side of the rifle will rest against you).

At the 2, it's on your strong side but may be difficult to activate without a remote switch, avoids snagging on gear if you let the rifle down but you may hit door frames going through them if you're not used to it since it's not in your direct line of sight.

I mounted it at 2oclock. Seemed more comftable and easier to use

I saw the photo. Looks nice.

Thanks

 

 

I'll put em in here too just incase someone references it in the future