Shotgun-worthy lights in 2026?

[.22LRGUY]

Hey guys-did a quick search and found old threads...so this is a 2026 refresh on the topic I guess! I'm looking for suggestions on a light to mount on a shotgun, mounting to a pic rail, ideally has a tail/cap switch. Lowest profile/shortest light will probably win...but what do you guys think for good/better/best? I have an older Olight Odin that I don't think is a good candidate. That 90 degree mount is a bit chunky for the rail position, and the light will protrude about 3/4" beyond the muzzle. I don't think the latter is a big issue, but maybe?

So much junk out there, looking for quality/wanting to avoid junk. I've had great luck with brands like Olight, Fenix.

Really appreciate the input, and happy 2026 guys!

 

[Greenhorse six]

What shotgun?
I've used a streamlight protac rail mount on a carbine .
Comes with a tail cap on/off and a pressure pad.

 

[0faustus0]

https://kalypso.net/temp/Streamlight_TLR1_lowres.jpg

 

[Evogun]

Hey guys-did a quick search and found old threads...so this is a 2026 refresh on the topic I guess! I'm looking for suggestions on a light to mount on a shotgun, mounting to a pic rail, ideally has a tail/cap switch. Lowest profile/shortest light will probably win...but what do you guys think for good/better/best? I have an older Olight Odin that I don't think is a good candidate. That 90 degree mount is a bit chunky for the rail position, and the light will protrude about 3/4" beyond the muzzle. I don't think the latter is a big issue, but maybe?

So much junk out there, looking for quality/wanting to avoid junk. I've had great luck with brands like Olight, Fenix.

Really appreciate the input, and happy 2026 guys!

https://www.surefire.com/mini-scout-light-pro/

 

[Big Bad]

Pump actions are going to require different lights than semi-autos but if it's shot with very much I tend to view any light on a shotgun as a temporary fixture, due to the recoil. The Streamlight Protac mentioned above is as good as any, with the sole exception of the Surefire light on a pump. I must have faith in Surefire or my world view tumbles, lol.