The 6 Best Rail Pressure switches (2023 reviews)

The features department is where streamlight rail pressure switch truly manages to shine. It is perfect for a defensive shotgun, or an ar home defense system when you may be drowsy when something goes bump in the night that isn't you, lol. It is a "hands-on" company and fits a broad range of weapons using key kit provided. The Streamlight should perform well in this application, it's bright enough, and has very simple controls.

The quality is excellent and the brightness is outstanding. The light operates at high power in all 3 modes (continuous, momentary & strobe) - there is no low option. They mount good enough and come with the rail adjustments. It works out well enough for backup. It is ideal for hd situations as it is a wider beam.

Why We Like This:

500 lumens is perfect for a home defense weapon
Includes pressure pad but you don't have to use it
Multi-function, push button tactical tail switch or remote pressure switch

Best With Magpul: Olight removable mlok Mount

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This light is made of excellent quality materials and functions very well. The green laser is bright even in daylight. It has so many cool features, and the magnetic switch is great. The switch is molded soft plastic and meant to interface with a picatinny rail, held in place by friction. The tail has a button that can be actuated without the pressure switch attached. The switch just snaps on really secure and has a nice click. It is compact and bright enough. The switch is easy to operate and reliable.

Why We Like This:

Very bright, easy install, magnetic charging, and remote switch is awesome
Mounts easily and battery lasts a long time
Great tactical light for home use
Light is super bright, battery is decent, mount is awesome

Best For standard Picatinny Rail: POVAST Rail Pressure Switch

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The povast rail pressure switch gives the top-tier switch a run for their money by offering flagship specs at a much more affordable price. If you plan to solidly mount your flashlight, it comes with an aluminum mount that accepts picatiny rails. As shown, it offers a back cap with a remote switch for rifle mounting, as well as a "plain" back for hand carrying. The green light instantly illuminates any animal eyes in the dark. It illuminates the area with a push of a button and can be turned on and off easily.

Rest assured, if there’s a critter or predator in the dark, this green light will give away their position. If you need to see what's going on or change a tire or check under the hood this will definitely do the trick.

Why We Like This:

Bright, sturdy and all parts were present
One button control with 4 modes
Easy to pick out bad critters after dark
Bring it for your hunting or tacical game activity

Best For mlok rails: Feyachi Rail Pressure Switch

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Feyachi line of switch come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. It installs on both M-LOK rails and Picatinny rail. It is designed to rapidly and securely snap on weaver/picatinny. The pressure switch comes ready to mount on a picatinny rail, and it just snaps onto the picatinny rail. It’s a lot more stable, neat and beats the muck of using tape that can wear out and start to unwrap and get in your way or not hold the switch where you need it/ feel comfortable at. It features momentary-on/constant-on illumination. It fits nite light perfectly and easy to install. It’s a bit bulky but if you get big hands you will love it.

Why We Like This:

Easy install on picatinny or m-lok rail system
Constant on off switch works great
Has a momentary button and a solid click type button for constant on
Easy to mount and comes with needed hardware

Best little Light: Olight Rail Pressure Switch

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The olight rail pressure switch might be a relatively new release, but it's still nothing short of impressive this year, thanks to multiple price cuts and added new features over the past few months. It is a very good light/laser combo. The mounting attachments for picatinny rail are a 10/10 side mount option that keeps the beam close as possible without interfering with the barrel. It includes two picatinny slots and a lock button for easy and secure installation. The dual-button magnetic remote switch locks up tightly on the tail cap, allowing quick light control, access low/high output momentarily or constantly without breaking your grip.

It has a dual high/low light mode...on high mode the laser is visible outside. The mount is only secure using the 1913 rail mount, and cranking down the set screws. It also feels very sturdy. It has a solid light, everything the add says it definitely does.

Why We Like This:

Delivers what they promise
New and hot release

Best For airsoft PEQ units: Nobuhiro Rail Pressure Switch

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Nobuhiro makes beautiful and great switch with classic and smartly choosen materials. This switch is designed for Chinese Clones of Surefire Weapons Lights and will work on some Surefire scout lights. It is suitable for 20mm picatinny rail m1913 mil-std. It is easy to install and operate, contains 2 different sizes of allen wrenches. It can easily control a flashlight or dbal. It comes with a sf plug / switch with 2.5mm plug. It is available in black and tan colors.

This button works great for airsoft peq units.

Why We Like This:

Momentary mode, only lights up when press
Lot of satisfied buyers