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Offset Light Mount - Offset Scout Light Mount For M-Lok Handguards, Fde
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SKU: 430104543
Overview
Built for mounting compatible Scout-style weapon lights on M-Lok handguards, this offset mount offers a low-profile way to position illumination without adding unnecessary bulk. It is designed for use with the listed Surefire, Modlite, Arisaka, Streamlight, and Olight lights, and it replaces the stock Picatinny rail adapter on LWRC direct thread handguards. When installed on side mounting surfaces, it sets the light at a 45-degree angle and keeps it tucked closer to the rail system; oriented upward, it places the light at approximately the 1:30 position. For hunters and shooters who want a compact light setup with a specific mounting orientation, it provides a purpose-built option, though it is limited to the compatible light models and handguard setup noted above.
Why Hunters Choose the Arisaka Defense
Multiple Compatible
Weapon light families, including Surefire,
Replaces Stock
A low-profile mount for LWRC
Very Low
Profile at less than 0.20
Positions Light
At a 45-degree angle on
Tucks Light
Closer to the rail system
Key Features
- Designed for Surefire Scout Light M600 and M300 series weapon lights.
- Also compatible with Modlite PLH and OKW, Arisaka 300/600/18650, Streamlight Protac Rail Mount, and Olight Odin.
- Replaces the stock Picatinny rail adapter with a low-profile mount.
- Very low profile at less than 0.20 inches thick.
- Positions the light at a 45-degree angle on side mounting surfaces.
- Orients the light upward at approximately the 1:30 position.
Best Used For
- Hunters mounting compatible Scout-style lights on LWRC direct thread handguards
- Users wanting a low-profile light mount that sits close to the rail system
- Shooters who prefer a 45-degree side-mounted light position for compact setup
- Anyone using Surefire, Modlite, Arisaka, Streamlight, or Olight compatible weapon lights
Specifications
| Compatibility | M-Lok handguards; LWRC direct thread handguards |
|---|---|
| Designed For | Surefire Scout Light M600 and M300 series weapon lights; Modlite PLH and OKW weapon lights; Arisaka 300, 600 and 18650 Series Lights; Streamlight Protac Rail Mount 1, 2 and HL-X (non-laser); Olight Odin |
| Light Position | Approximately 1:30 or 1 o'clock when oriented upwards |
| Mount Angle | 45 degrees |
| Mount Type | Offset Scout Mount |
| Patented | Yes |
| Profile | Low profile |
| Replaces | Stock Picatinny rail adapter |
| Thickness | Less than 0.20 in |
Pros
- Designed specifically for multiple compatible weapon light families, including Surefire, Modlite, Arisaka, Streamlight, and Olight.
- Replaces the stock Picatinny rail adapter with a low-profile mount for LWRC direct thread handguards.
- Very low profile at less than 0.20 inches thick.
- Positions the light at a 45-degree angle on side mounting surfaces.
- Tucks the light closer to the rail system for a compact setup.
- Can also orient the light upward at approximately the 1:30 position.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for specific weapon light families and an LWRC direct thread handguard setup, so compatibility is narrower than a universal mount.
- It replaces the stock Picatinny rail adapter, which means it is intended as a dedicated mounting solution rather than a general-purpose adapter.
- The low-profile, offset layout places the light at a 45 degree angle or around the 1:30 position depending on orientation, so placement is more specialized than a straight-ahead mount.
- At less than 0.20 inches thick, the mount prioritizes a compact footprint, which may leave less room for alternate accessory placement on the same rail section.
Suggested Comparisons
- Weapon light mounts for M-Lok handguards
- Low-profile offset light mounts
- Scout-style weapon light mounting solutions
Suggested Accessories
- Weapon light batteries
- Weapon light pressure switch
- M-LOK rail accessories
- Weapon light mounting hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
Which weapon lights is this offset mount designed to fit?
The product data says it is designed specifically for Surefire Scout Light M600 and M300 series weapon lights, Modlite PLH and OKW weapon lights, Arisaka 300, 600 and 18650 Series Lights, Streamlight Protac Rail Mount 1, 2 and HL-X (non-laser), and Olight Odin.
What handguards is this mount intended for?
The short description says it replaces the stock Picatinny rail adapter with a low profile mount for LWRC direct thread handguards. The product title also identifies it as an offset scout light mount for M-Lok handguards.
How does the offset position the light?
When used on the side mounting surfaces, the mount places the light at a 45 degree angle and tucks it in closer to the rail system. Oriented upwards, the light is located at approximately the 1:30 position.
How low profile is the mount?
The product data states that the Offset Scout Mount is very low profile at less than 0.20 inches thick.
What is the brand of this mount?
The manufacturer listed in the product data is Arisaka Defense.