Streamlight TLR-1?

[ltcal94]

I installed a TLR-1HL on my LWRC SBR. In this configuration, with the AFG , it is very ergonomic . I barely have to move my finger to have full control of the light. It's very bright , but it still matches up well with my Aimpoint PRO.




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[Dionysusigma]

I figured maybe the trouble mostly applied to those running their lights close to the muzzle on rifles because at 12 o'clock on a 13" rail I never had to clean my light and on my pistol I just use a rag.

I wonder if it's a difference in burn speed/composition difference between rifle and pistol powder, too. Gunk and fouling on my rifle always seems more difficult to remove than on my pistol.

[LS1POWERED]

I have had several, like the tlr1 hl the most. I also have a surefire x300u, i like the way the surefire looks better but the streamlight switch and mount are leaps and bounds better than the surefire.

[daddyusmaximus]

I have the TLR-1 on my "things that go bump in the night" gun. Perfect amount of light for around the homestead. It's 400 ft from the house to the creek and I can see through the trees just fine at night with it. Not so much light as to bounce back and blind me in the house.

[SoTex1]

Have been using one daily on and off duty for the past five years. I run it with their version of the DG switch and love it. I have never had an issue with it, just replace the batteries and it keeps on ticking. I have never found it too dim nor too bright and I would not hesitate to pick up a used one at a good price, or a used HL version. I would say that a coworker had a negative experience with one crapping out and has sworn them off.

[mig1nc]

Have been using one daily on and off duty for the past five years. I run it with their version of the DG switch and love it. I have never had an issue with it, just replace the batteries and it keeps on ticking. I have never found it too dim nor too bright and I would not hesitate to pick up a used one at a good price, or a used HL version. I would say that a coworker had a negative experience with one crapping out and has sworn them off.

I also have a Streamlight Contour Switch. I like it, but the one thing I have against it is the damn thing is very thick. Even the button part is thick and it changes my grip enough to be noticeable.

[Eurodriver]

I find it hard to believe there aren't any threads on this but I did a search on "TLR-1" and "Streamlight" and returned no results.

Your Google-fu is weak, bro.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tlr-....m4carbine.net

[daddyusmaximus]

I've been running my TLR-1 at 9 o'clock. (as seen above) I just reach up with my thumb to hit the switch. After viewing this thread, I decided to try it at the 6 o'clock position. It is easier to engage, but sometimes my finger will bump it causing a flash. I may have to experiment and move the foregrip back a notch, but so far the occasional "flash" is the only down side. Right now my only alternative is a very large 9V (non LED) Surefire that I used in Iraq 10 years ago. I may go back to using it, but if I do I'll need a new tape switch, so the TLR-1 stays for now. Here it is with my shorter 7.5" upper.

[JBecker 72]

I've had better luck with the TLR1 than I have the X300, so that's what I use on my pistols. Plus you can get 2 for the price of a X300, so that's a bonus.

[RWH24]