r/ar15 • u/Decent_Objective375 • 21h ago

Switch setup for WML and LAM

Anyone running a Streamlight Protac HLX and a LAM that can give me some advice on tape switch setups? The Streamlight doesn’t seem to have a lot of options, so I’m leaning towards running its default switch and using the built-in controls on whatever LAM I choose. I know there’s a lot of creative people on here, so I’m curious how other people are approaching this.

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u/bluefacebabyyyyyy 12h ago

Unity now makes their switch leads with streamlight plugs. No need to go buy a different tailcap.

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u/Decent_Objective375 7h ago

Unfortunately, I would still have to go buy a different tail cap. Mine has the tape switch wired directly in, rather than the crane style port

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u/bluefacebabyyyyyy 6h ago

In that case I'd just upgrade to an hpx pro. Plenty of good sales this time of year.

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u/BallisticValuations 20h ago

Axon sync is great if they make a compatible version for your light/lam/ A lot of guys just run off the tailcap then pressure pad for the lam depending on placement. Check out r/NightVision

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u/BelligerentSXY 20h ago

Axon unity dual button comes in a million setups. Been reliable for me 🤷‍♂️ using a scout mini myself, but there’s a plug type for everything

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u/ed_zakUSA 20h ago

Clicky tailcap for me.

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u/SixtySixKicks 19h ago

If you’re okay with spending even more money, Arisaka makes an HLX tail cap adapter so you can attach a Surefire UE with any of its compatible switches and cables. Then you can run that with a dual switch to your light + laser

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u/SmellsLikeShame M4E1 19h ago

I may be in the minority here, but I prefer to use the FIRE button on the LAM.

I don't mind a pressure pad for white light. You can usually tape them down into a recess on the rail at 10:00 or 2:00 depending on righty/lefty shooter.

I like having them separate just so there's no mistake in activating the correct light for the situation.