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If you are currently in the market for an effective, and of course bright, attachable light for your gun, there are a handful of brands and product options worth looking at. Most of these brands use LED technology and are also leaders in the tactical flashlight segment of the market.

A weapon light is basically a flashlight that has rails and mechanisms that attach to a handgun, shotgun, or riffle. Most weapons manufacturers follow rail-mount standards such as the "Picatinny rail" which is used so that weapons can share aftermarket accessories like scopes and lights.

It is important that you know what you want from your weapon torch. Involved are characteristics like light color, throw, and spill. For weapons, a good light should have a directed thrower-style beam that has minimal spill for obvious tactical reasons. Below are just some of the popular brands that manufacture excellent lights and are available from most tactical products retailers.

SureFire

Of course, any LED tactical light talk is not complete without SureFire. SureFire is an American company that offers many illumination tools and other related products ranging from knives and batteries. Their weapon light line was pioneered by the X series of LED lights popular products such as the SureFire X200.

Streamlight and Insight

The two names are combined in this section simply because Streamlight has since been discontinued and now moonlight as part of the Insight Technology brand. Insight develops tactical products like night vision systems for the US military and other Federal Law agencies. If you want weapon lights that are tried and tested in the field, it does not get any better than this.

Safariland

Safariland is also a known provider and developer of weapons-related products for Law Enforcement agencies. They have been in the business for 40 plus years and manufacture items such as body armors, holsters, scopes, and of course, gun lights.

EOTech and Trijicon

Currently, these brands do not offer LED-style weapon lights but are relevant to this article because they have top notch light-related magnifiers and scopes that attach to riffles and handguns. Some of their scopes are electrically powered and the use of such eliminates the need for highly-visible tactical lights.

Learn everything there is to know about weapon lights including SureFire's legendary X200 from our specialty blog. http://surefirex200.info/.

Vortex Picatinny Rail Tripod Mount - PTM $24.99 Vortex Picatinny Rail Tripod Mount.

Trijicon RM33 Low Picatinny Rail Mount $116.37 Low Picatinny Rail Mount . Manufacture ID: RM33. Low Picatinny Rail Mount for RMR

Drift Innovation Picatinny Mount - Black $42.95 The Drift Picatinny Mount allows you to attach your camera to a standard Picatinny rail (MIL-STD-1913 rail, STANAG 2324 rail or "tactical" rail) on your gun or rifle.

LaserMax LMSMANTA Remote Switch Mount 3 Cord Clips Picatinny or Weaver Rail Black $55.98 Type: Remote Switch Mount. Color: Black. Accessories: 3 Cord Clips. Fit: Picatinny or Weaver Rail. Satisfaction ensured.

Magpul Industries MAG012ODG XT Rail Texture Panel Accessory Rail Covers Picatinny Green $25.82 Rail Texture Panel Accessory Rail Covers Picatinny prevents damage to gear such as rappelling ropes that may be abraded or cut by uncovered rail sections. Sections can mount next to each other to form a visually continuous cover. Provides rubbery grip surface for improved weapon control. Protects the operator from sharp rail edges. Protects unmounted rail areas from damage. Easily cut for custom fitting. Each covers 15 slots of rail. Rail covers. Color: OD Green. Fit Picatinny.

ProMag Tactical Lightweight Folding Bipod, 6 Inch, Picatinny Rail Mount $65.95 This lightweight folding 6 inch bipod was originally designed for use with SAW (Squad Automatic Weapons). The bipod is manufactured to USGI milspec. The bipod attaches to rifles with quad or Picatinny rails. The spring loaded bipod deploys instantly and folds securely when not in use. Constructed from black oxide carbon steel and aircraft grade aluminum.

ProMag Tactical Lightweight Folding Bipod, 9 Inch, Picatinny Rail Mount $65.95 This lightweight folding 9 inch bipod was originally designed for use with SAW (Squad Automatic Weapons). The bipod manufactured to USGI milspec. The bipod attaches to rifles with quad or Picatinny rails. The spring loaded bipod deploys instantly and folds securely when not in use. Constructed from black oxide carbon steel and aircraft grade aluminum.

Knights Armament 25789 Mount Picatinny Black $95.54 Knights (KAC) latest 1 O clock Offset mount for the Aim point Micro T1 red dot optic sight. Ideally suited for mounting your Micro sight on the side of the forearm or in conjunction with your primary rifle scope for a quick secondary QCB red dot sight. Steel and aluminum construction. Picatinny rail mount. Black Mil Spec finish. 1 O clock Offset. Made in U.S.A.

Magpul Industries MAG012FDE XT Rail Texture Panel Accessory Desert Tan Rail Covers Picatinny $25.82 Provides rubbery grip surface for improved weapon control. Protects the operator from sharp rail edges. Protects unmounted rail areas from damage. Prevents damage to gear such as rappelling ropes that may be abraded or cut by uncovered rail sections. Easily cut for custom fitting. Sections can mount next to each other to form a visually continuous cover. Each covers 15 slots of rail. Finish: Desert Tan. Fit: Picatinny. Type: Accessory.

Kingman Training Laser Pointer With Rail $39.95 Features 2mw Low Intensity Beam Picatinny Rail Adjustable Mount

ProMag Picatinny Rail Sling Swivel $24.75 The Picatinny rail sling swivel allows the use of standard and tactical slings on weapons with Picatinny rail systems. The swivel may be attached to any point on the weapon where a rail is present. Constructed of black hard anodized aircraft grade aluminum with a standard military sling swivel. All mounting hardware included.

Fenix Picatinny Rail Tactical Flashlight Ring ALG-01 $12.99 Fenix Picatinny Rail Tactical Flashlight Ring ALG-01 Type: Flashlights

Midwest Industries MCTAR02 Short Picatinny Rail Standard Handguard Black $30.23 Able to use standard heat shields after installation in most circumstances. Will fit AR series hand guards with large or small holes. Mounting hardware included. Hard coat anodized 6061 aluminum construction. Hort rail hand guard mount. Finish: Black. Fits: Standard Hand guard.

ProMag PM131 Picatinny Rail Sling Swivel $34.98 The Picatinny rail sling swivel allows the use of standard and tactical slings on weapons with Picatinny rail systems. The swivel may be attached to any point on the weapon where a rail is present. Constructed of black hard anodized aircraft grade aluminum with a standard military sling swivel. All mounting hardware included.

Custom Products Tactical Bolt On Rail Mount - Small $19.95 Description The Small Picatinny Rail comes with four screws and bolts on to any CP Hand Shroud that accepts Picatinny Rails. All of our rails are made to Military Spec.

Contour Picatinny Mount $29.99 Attach your camera to a tactical weapon platform and more with this Contour 3900 Picatinny mount that features reinforced polymer construction for a durable design and a TRail system for simple use.

ProMag PM141A Tac Picatinny Scope Rail $69.55 Tactical Picatinny Scope Rail . Manufacture ID: PM141A. The PM141A Tactical Picatinny Ruger Ranch Scope Rail provides additional flexibility when mounting longer scopes electronic sights or night vision. The scope rail attaches directly to the integral bases on the Ranch rifle. The scope rail requires no modifications to the rifle; quickly attaches to Mini14 Ranch Mini30 6.8 Ranch rifles. The rail (10.5 long rail) positions the scope over the receiver for improved balance and better eye alignment. Machined from T6 aluminum then type III anodized. The Lightweight aluminum rail keeps weight to a minimum. The scope rail accepts both Weaverstyle and Picatinny rings and optics. Red dot holographic and other sights may be used as well. The scope rail fits only Ruger ranch rifles with integral scope bases. All mounting hardware included.

Daniel Defense DD6000 Black Picatinny $93.88 The Daniel Defense 1.0 Offset Flashlight Mount is designed as a clamp on mount which requires no tools for installation or removal from a 1913 MILSpec railed handguard. Designed for use in conjunction with a vertical foregrip which is mounted on the bottom handguard rail. The Daniel Defense Offset Flashlight Mount may be mounted on either side rail for ambidextrous use. The unique drop down design places the forward mounted light button within easy reach of the shooters forward hand grip allowing quick thumb access for spot on/off light control. This setup eliminates many accidental light discharges because although the action to the on/off button is quick and natural it is also deliberate. Material: 6061 T6 Aluminum. Type 3 Hard coat black anodizing. Fit: 1.0 Dia. Lights.

Vortex Standard 30mm Rifle Scope High Rings - Picatinny / Weaver Mount - Set Of 2 - 30MRNG-H $19.99 The Vortex Standard 30mm Medium Rifle Scope rings mount on Picatinny or Weaver type rails positioning the center of the riflescope tube at a height of 1. 22 inches (31mm) from the base rail surface. Made from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum for optimum strength.

Custom Products Tactical Bolt On Rail Mount - Medium $19.95 Description Now you can add a rail to your Custom Products barrel shroud to complete your Mil Sim look. The CP Medium Picatinny Rail comes with Three screws and bolts on to any CP hand shroud that accepts Picatinny Rails. All of our rails are made to Military Specs.

ProMag PM015A 11 Rib 1913 Picatinny Rail Panel 4 Pack $32.7 ProMag Picatinny Rail Covers. Protects Rail when not in use and provides a positive grip surface. Constructed of glass filled black polymer. Fit: Picatinny. Units per Box: 4 Pack.

Aimpoint 12245 QRP2 Picatinny Mount with 30mm QuickRelease Picatinny $162.86 Fits 30mm Comp series sights. Quick Release. For Picatinny Rails. Spacer #12227 is necessary for AR15/M4 flat top rifles. Aimpoint Quick Release Picatinny Ring Mount.

Mako HBA Harris Bipod Adapter for Picatinny/Weaver Rail Black $37.91 Fits Picatinny or Weaver rail. A Bipod previously attached to this accessory will allow the operator quick installation of bipod as a railmounted accessory.

Burris FastFire Sight Mount - Picatinny Protector $66.99 Burris FastFire Mounting Plate - Picatinny Protector 410330

Burris Ar-Pepr Qd 1 In With Picatinny Tops 410344 $99.99 AR-PEPR QD Scope Mount 1" with/Picatinny Rail - Manufacture ID: 410344The AR-P.E.P.R. QD Mount makes it easy to gear up for different applications or shooting disciplines. Two Quick Detach levers make it easy to change optics or switch to iron sights and still maintain return-to-zero reliability.- 1. Type: Gun Scopes

Designer's RSA Picatinny Rail Sling Adapter(Black) $6.11 - The RSA ectype provides a forward sling attachment point for the Magpul MS2 or MS3 and other clip-in systems.- Made from precision cast black manganese phosphatized steel, the RSA attaches to any MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny/STANAG 4694 rail.

LaserLyte Shotgun Tri Rail Mount $22.56 Set up your tactical or home defense shotgun for maximum versatility and low light performance with this new Tri-Rail Mounting System. Lightweight and durable, this system positions three Picatinny rails at the front end of the shotgun where flashlights and/or lasers are best located. Easily mounted on the magazine tube of most popular 12-gauge pump action shotguns, the Tri-Rail takes up under 1. 5 inches of space ahead of the forearm. Made of tough aircraft grade aluminum with a matte black anodized finish, the Tri-Rail attaches in minutes with two machine screws. - Fits any 1 inch Shotgun Tube or Extention - Can be used with or without a Shotgun Heat Sheild - Takes up only 1. 4 inches of space - Mounts Lasers or Flashlights, Works great with FSL - 1913 type rail system, Picatinny

VLTOR SMCK Picatinny Fits SureFire CKSeriesClassic Black $49.67 The Scout Mount is a Quick Detachable rail mount for certain SureFire flashlights. Installation is simple and the mounting is solid. Scout Mounts available for Eseries (Executive) Gseries (Nitrolon) and CKseries (Classic Knurled) SureFire flashlights. Color: Black. Flashlight widths: 1.01 1.03 .

VLTOR SMG Picatinny Fits SureFire GSeriesNitrolon Black $50.45 The Scout Mount is a Quick Detachable rail mount for certain SureFire flashlights. Installation is simple and the mounting is solid. Scout Mounts available for Eseries (Executive) Gseries (Nitrolon) and CKseries (Classic Knurled) SureFire flashlights. Color: Black. Flashlight widths: 1.03 1.04 .

EMA Tactical EVG Grip Black Any Picatinny Rail $33.37 Provides a natural fighting stance. Incorporates a storage compartment. Rubberized back for comfortable grip surface. No tools required captive thumbnut. Color: Black. Fits Picatinny rail. Made of Polymer. Type: Grip. Fit: Any Picatinny Rail. EMA Tactical.

Empire Battle Tested 45 Degree Offset Picatinny Sight Rail $23.95 The BT 45 degree Offset Picatinny Rail allows for accessories mounting at a 45 degree angle so they will not interfere with your loader or sight line.

Shooters Ridge 9-13 Inch Deluxe Bipod W/Rail Mount & Adapter $154.49 Give your AR-style rifle teh steady rest and raped deployment of Shooters Ridge s Deluxe Bi-pod. The Deluxe Bi-pod with the Picatinny Rail attachment allows shooters to affix the Deluxe Bi-pod to a picatinny rail, giving AR shotters an advantage in bi-pod technology.

FM FMTM30 Tactical Rail Mount System for 30Mm Rube Scopes Black $48.69 30mm TACTICAL RAIL SCOPE MOUNT SYSTEM. Picatinny mounts on rings. See through. Designed to enhance any AR15 rifle. Lightweight machined aluminum. Black matte finish.

GGG GGG1271 Black AR15 Picatinny Mount for QD Sling Swivel $58.31 Rail sling adapter that provides the flexibility of quickly detaching the sling by the use of a rugged 1 1/4 inch QD sling swivel which is included in the package. Side mount sling swivel provides the flexibility to mount the front sling attachment anywhere on the tactical forearm rails. Manufactured from tough 7075 billet aluminum alloy and is Type III black hardcoat anodized per milspec.

SGM Tactical SGMTSPR Picatinny Rail Saiga Black $55.38 Type: Rail. Color: Black. Fit: Saiga.

American Defense Mfg. B3BASE Large Base Mount Qr Picatinny Black $109.69 The ADB3 modular base is the largest base in modular lineup. Standalone it is a fullsize ACOG mount. Alternatively it can accept several different risers to accomodate a variety of uses. It is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat T3 MilSpec anodize. It features the patent pending Auto Lock Lever system to accommodate both in spec and out of spec rail systems.

BT Spec Ops LED Flashlight - Laser Sight Combo w/ Picatinny Mount flashsight RIS site paintball airsoft $24.99 Brand new, never used FlashSightâ„¢ from BT Paintball. Original list price: $39.95! Utilizes a series of 8 precision, high intensity, bright white LED lights as well as a red laser light for a unique and innovative new laser sight device. Features: * Mounts easily to any Picatinny rail system. * Multi-function switch allows you to select flashlight or laser light. * Quick-mount thumb screws allow for easy attachment. * Utilizes a Class 3A laser, the most powerful allowed by law for consumer lasers. Type: Combo Laser LED Flashlight Color: As Shown Item Count: 1

Magpul Industries MAG410BLK XTM Accessory Rail Covers Picatinny Black $22.62 The new Magpul lowprofile XTM Rail Panels are a twopiece design that attach anywhere on the rail without having to remove previouslymounted accessories. The combination of design and material used in the XTM Panels ensures they will remain securely in place under all operating conditions but may be easily removed using the tips of two rounds when necessary. Each set comes with (4) twopiece panels which will cover one side of a carbine rail. XTM Rail Panels. Finish: Black. Fits: Picatinny.

Aimpoint 12236 Twist Mount Base $176.9 TwistMount Base . Manufacture ID: 12236. Separate quick release base for the 3X MagnifierTwist Mount that fits on a Picatinny rail.

Magpul Industries MAG410FOL XTM Accessory Foliage Rail Covers Picatinny Green $22.62 Color: Foliage Green. Fit: Picatinny. Satisfaction ensured. Designed to suit any budget. Many designs available match your personal style.