The Arisaka Side Scout Mount (SSM) is meticulously engineered for use with Surefire Scout Lights, Modlite PLH and OKW weapon lights, Arisaka 300, 600 and 18650 series lights, Streamlight Protac rail-mount lights and the Olight Odin. It replaces the original picatinny rail adapter with a streamlined mount designed specifically for M-LOK handguards. This configuration allows the light to be tucked neatly beneath either side of ATPIAL laser/illuminator series devices such as the ATPIAL-C, AN/PEQ15 and LA-5/PEQ. Furthermore, it ensures sufficient clearance for accessories like the NGAL and the QD lever found on Steiner DBAL I2, A3 and D2 models. The Side Scout Mount (SSM) is versatile and supports a wide range of lights, including Modlite PLH, PLHv2 and OKW, Surefire M300A, M300B, M300C, M300V, M312, M322, M312V, M313V, M322V, M600B, M600C, M600P, M600U, M600V, M600DF, M612, M622, M603V, M612V, M622V, Streamlight Protac rail-mount 1, 2 and HL-X (non-laser), Olight Odin, CD REIN and Arisaka 300, 600 and 18650 series lights. Additionally, longer base Scout lights like the M620, M951/2 and M961/2 can be utilized with the Side Scout Mount when paired with the optional Offset M620 adapter. As an added benefit, the Side Scout Mount (SSM) is compatible with Sig MPX PCC and MCX Virtus M-LOK handguards, enhancing its versatility across various platforms.