ProTac HL-X

Can also get a streamlight hlx pro for about that much with a decent mount included, as well as a tape switch (tape switch is ass though). I have one on my main rifle.

I use streamlight because it works for me. My TLR-1HL has a very good balance of spill and point illumination and is plenty sturdy for my uses. Keep in mind i'm not running in and out of crack houses all day but I feel confident that it would still hold up okay. If nothing else I like the switches b

Congratulations on your new AR!! I think you'll find that it will take a lot of abuse before you need to worry about damaging things. You have a well thought out and improved design that's probably 60 years old more or less. Your AR rifle is easily modified with a few tools, most you probably have a

the HLX might also be a good balance especially if one prefers streamlight or wants to pay less than a surefire and likes the switches better

Streamlight makes excellent pistol lights (TLR-1 variants for full sized and TLR-7 variants for compact) and decent rifle lights (ProTac 2.0 and ProTac HL-X) Surefire makes excellent rifle lights (640 and 340 variants) and decent pistol lights (X300 variants for full sized) Surefire: Made in USA $$$

Streamlight Pro Tac HLX. I have an older one with a single momentary button. I don't want a pressure pad failure or white light ND. It's easy enough to just move my thumb up and hit the light if I need it.