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The Streamlight I broke mounting it on the rifle was. I forget the model number because I threw it out, but it's the one that comes with its own integral mount and a tape switch if you want to use that instead of the standard tail cap. I broke the mount just tightening it about 1/4 turn past hand tight.
But, yes, the warranty problems I encountered were in the years before I took over the family ranch ten years ago.
The experience with the rifle-mounted light in just the last few months reminded me of their low quality I encountered years ago.
BTW: I think the TLR3 on my Glock looks a little fragile just handling it. I haven't broken it yet but I have heard anecdotes of people breaking the mount by overtightening it with a screwdriver.
Please allow me to play devils advocate. While I do agree that there are better lights out there, I have a Streamlight HLX (I think thats what it's called, 1000 lumen model) and it has been great. I've done classes with it, not low light specifically, but its seen its fare share of rounds and beatings over the last few years and I don't have an issue with it as of late. Having said that, I do have Surefire (on my home def rifle and pistol) and Inforce lights that also seem to work fine. I would just stay away from early Inforce as I had the case crack like everyone else apparently.
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