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Side Scout Mount For M-Lok Handguard - Side Scout Light Mount For M-Lok Handguard, Fde
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SKU: 430104555
Overview
Built for M-Lok handguards, this low-profile light mount is intended to replace a standard Picatinny rail adapter and give shooters a cleaner way to position compatible weapon lights. It is designed for use with Surefire Scout Lights, Modlite PLH and OKW models, Arisaka 300/600/18650 Series lights, Streamlight Protac Rail Mount lights, and the Olight Odin. The mount also tucks the light under either side of ATPIAL laser/illuminator units and is made to clear the QD lever on Steiner DBAL I2, A3, and D2 devices. For hunters and other field users building a compact rifle setup, it offers a streamlined mounting option where space around lasers and accessories is limited.
Why Hunters Choose the Arisaka Defense
M-lok Handguards,
A low-profile mount
Compatible Surefire
Surefire Scout Lights, including multiple
Supports Modlite
PLH, PLHv2, and OKW weapon
Works Arisaka
Arisaka 300, 600, and 18650
Tucks Light
Underneath either side of ATPIAL
Key Features
- Designed for M-Lok handguards as a low-profile replacement for the stock Picatinny rail adapter.
- Compatible with Surefire Scout Lights, Modlite PLH and OKW, Arisaka 300/600/18650 Series, Streamlight Protac Rail Mount, and Olight Odin.
- Positions the light underneath either side of ATPIAL laser/illuminator systems, including ATPIAL-C, AN/PEQ15, and LA-5/PEQ.
- Allows the mounted light to clear the QD lever on Steiner DBAL I2, A3, and D2 units.
- Made by Arisaka Defense and listed in FDE finish.
Best Used For
- Hunters running M-Lok handguards and Scout-style weapon lights with a low-profile setup
- Users mounting lights under ATPIAL, AN/PEQ15, or LA-5/PEQ laser-illuminator units
- Shooters needing light clearance around Steiner DBAL I2, A3, or D2 QD levers
- Anyone replacing a stock Picatinny adapter with a more compact M-Lok mount
Specifications
| Clears Qd Lever | Yes |
|---|---|
| Color | Fde |
| Compatibility | Surefire Scout Lights; Modlite PLH; Modlite OKW; Arisaka 300 Series; Arisaka 600 Series; Arisaka 18650 Series; Streamlight Protac Rail Mount lights; Olight Odin; ATPIAL-C; AN/PEQ15; LA-5/PEQ; Steiner DBAL I2; Steiner DBAL A3; Steiner DBAL D2 |
| Low Profile | Yes |
| Mount Type | M-Lok handguard mount |
| Replaces Stock Picatinny Rail Adapter | Yes |
| Tucks Light Under Laserilluminator | Yes |
Pros
- Designed for M-Lok handguards, replacing the stock Picatinny rail adapter with a low-profile mount.
- Compatible with Surefire Scout Lights, including multiple M300, M312, M322, and M600 variants.
- Supports Modlite PLH, PLHv2, and OKW weapon lights for broader setup options.
- Works with Arisaka 300, 600, and 18650 Series lights, plus Streamlight Protac Rail Mount and Olight Odin.
- Tucks the light underneath either side of ATPIAL laser/illuminator series units.
- Allows light clearance around the QD lever on Steiner DBAL I2, A3, and D2.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for specific light families and laser/illuminator setups, so compatibility should be checked against your exact equipment before purchase.
- This mount is built for M-Lok handguards and replaces the stock Picatinny rail adapter, so it is not a universal solution for other mounting systems.
- Its low-profile layout tucks the light underneath either side of supported laser/illuminator units, which may be beneficial for clearance but is more specialized than a standard rail-mounted setup.
- Finish is listed as FDE, so it may not match every rifle build or accessory color scheme.
Suggested Comparisons
- Weapon light mounts for M-Lok handguards
- Low-profile rifle accessory mounts
- Laser/illuminator and light mounting solutions
- Arisaka Defense mounting accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Weapon light
- M-Lok handguard accessory
- Laser/illuminator mount
Frequently Asked Questions
What lights is the Arisaka Side Scout Mount designed to work with?
It is designed for Surefire Scout Lights, the Modlite PLH and OKW weapon lights, the Arisaka 300, 600 and 18650 Series, the Streamlight Protac Rail Mount lights, and the Olight Odin.
What handguard system does this mount fit?
It is designed for M-Lok handguards.
What does the Side Scout Mount replace?
It replaces the stock Picatinny rail adapter with a low-profile mount.
Will this mount work around laser/illuminator units?
The product description says it tucks the light underneath either side of the ATPIAL laser/illuminator series, including the ATPIAL-C, AN/PEQ15, and LA-5/PEQ.
Will it clear the Steiner DBAL QD lever?
Yes. The description states it will allow the light to clear the QD lever on the Steiner DBAL I2, A3, and D2.