I recently added a 1200 lumen tac-light to my AR-15, and just tonight a forward grip. However, I'm struggling with the best location for the pressure switch for the light.

Vertically on off-side of grip where fingertips contact? Horizontally on strong-side of grip where I can operate it with my thumb? Someplace else???

Suggestions are welcomed. Thanks!

I use a vertical fire grip as more of a hand stop with my thumb on top of the tail where my pressure switch is. Might give that a try.

I just got the O Light mini on Black Friday for the Scorpion. I mounted the light at the 6 o'clock on the hand guard all the way forward. The switch has about a 8 inch cord so I was pretty limited and it was set up for mounting on a picatinny rail. Mounting it on top on the pic rail wasn't a option so I ordered a M-Lok to pic adapter.

Once I get it I plan to mount on the right side of the gun just behind where my hand would normally rest. The idea is I should be able to hit the pressure switch easily with my thumb as I'm gripping the rifle or once my hand is in position. see how it works out. Note I am left handed.

^^ What he said.

I use Surefire X300s mounted on top of the rail forward of the front sight so they can be easily activated with the support hand thumb (shooting right or left handed).

I'd keep a pressure pad exactly there at 12 o'clock where your thumb usually sits.

Ditto also on using the vertical grip as a hand stop and not an actual grip.

Another vote for using vert grip as a handstop and pressure pad at 12 o'clock.

^ Pressure pad at 12 o’clock

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Originally posted by emac:
^ Pressure pad at 12 o’clock

This.

Pressure pad at 12.

That way you can grip in a "C-Clamp"/"Thumb Break" style, with your hand wrapped around the handguard, a stubby vertical grip or angled grip used more as a hand stop, and your thumb on top.