Great light, only a few issues. 1- the silver ring again... looks terrible. 2- The light produced is pretty yellow, bright, but yellow. 3-The on/off buttons are too far forward. 4- Only comes in black. The white light is my LED flashlight. The yellowish light is the TLR-7
Update: I only got about 5 minutes out of my battery, probably a bad battery. I ordered more, if it’s anything other than a bad battery I’ll update it.
Update 2: OK it was not the battery, technically it was not the light either. It was my Ramora sticky holster that allowed the buttons on the side of the TLR-7 to be depressed during carry and running the light down. So do NOT use soft holsters with a TLR-7.
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Streamlight is a "hands-on" company. We learn by doing: we understand what our customers need because we're out there doing what they do, using the same lighting tools in the same ways. We go through firefighters' training and take courses in low-light shooting. We're hunters, fishermen, outdoor and sports enthusiasts. We believe it's our hands-on, real-world experience that leads to new ideas and innovations that set us apart.
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Streamlight 69420 TLR-7 Compact Rail Mounted Tactical Light
ABOUT STREAMLIGHT:
Streamlight has been a "hands-on" company since 1973. They learn by doing, so they understand what their customers need because they're out there doing what their customers do, using the same lighting tools in the same ways.
They go through firefighters' training. They take courses in low-light shooting. They're hunters, fishermen, outdoor and sports enthusiasts. Streamlight's hands-on, real-world experience, that leads to new ideas and innovations, is what sets them apart.
With rail locating keys & CR123A lithium battery.
Small and Mighty:
The TLR-7 securely fits a broad range of full-size and compact handguns. Its low-profile design prevents snagging and a “safe off” feature prevents accidental activation, saving batteries. Ultra lightweight and compact, the TLR-7 Weapon-Mounted Tactical Light features high lumen operation and provides 1.5 hours of continuous run time from a single lithium battery.
Rail Grip System:
Securely and rapidly attaches/detaches safely with no tools and without putting your hands in front of muzzle.
C4 LED technology for extreme brightness.
Light Source: C4 LED technology, impervious to shock.
Light Output: 500 lumens, 4,300 candela peak beam intensity and 131 meter beam distance, runs 1.5 hours.
Custom TIR optic produces a concentrated beam with optimum peripheral illumination. Optimized electronics provide regulated intensity.
Compact Tactical Weapon Light
Built To Last:
Durable, aircraft aluminum constructed case with anodized finish. Impact and chemical resistant engineered polymer switch housing with elastomeric overmold. Borofloat high temperature glass lens. Operating temperature: -40 to +120-degrees Fahrenheit. IPX7 waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes. All performance claims to ANSI/NEMA FL1-2009 Standard Issued: 12/14/2017. Document #316.
On/Off Switch:
Left and right side switches provide ambidextrous operation. Quick press for constant on operation and press and hold for momentary operation. Double tap either switch within 1/4-second activates strobe (if enabled).
Specifications:
- Uses one CR123A lithium battery
- User enabled strobe function
- 2.15" Length, 1.18" Width, 1.27" Height
- 2.40-Oz. with battery
- Extensively live-fire tested
- Safe off feature prevents accidental activation
- Serialized for positive identification
Securely fits a broad range of full-sized and compact guns using key kit provided.
Streamlight TLR-7 Compatibility List:
GLOCK: Most models up to GEN 4: UNIV-1.....................17, 19 GEN 5: 1913-1
SIG SAUER: 320 Compact & 1911 GSR: 1913-1....................320 Carry & Full Size: 1913-3....................P200 Series (220, 2022, etc.): 1913-2
SMITH & WESSON: TSW (With Riveted Rail) & 99: UNIV-2....................M&P (Full Sizes): 1913-2
BERETTA: 92 FS/M9A1 Models: 1913-1....................90TWO: 1913-2....................92/96 A1: 1913-2 (Tight slot fit)
APX: UNIV-1 (Loosely front to back)...................PX4 Storm Full Size: UNIV-2 (Loosely front to back)
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY: XD (9, 40, 45, 9(M): UNIV-1
FN: FNS-40, FIVE-SEVEN, 509 & FNX: 1913-1
HK: VP 9: 1913-1....................P30: 1913-2
CZ: P-01, P-07 & P-10: 1913-1....................75 SP-01: 1913-3
KIMBER: 1911 Custom: 1913-1
RUGER: SR-9: UNIV-1
1913 PICATINNY RAIL: Any 1913 Key
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018
Update: I only got about 5 minutes out of my battery, probably a bad battery. I ordered more, if it’s anything other than a bad battery I’ll update it.
Update 2: OK it was not the battery, technically it was not the light either. It was my Ramora sticky holster that allowed the buttons on the side of the TLR-7 to be depressed during carry and running the light down. So do NOT use soft holsters with a TLR-7.
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Pretty good but not perfect
By Liberalism=Evil on June 17, 2018
Great light, only a few issues. 1- the silver ring again... looks terrible. 2- The light produced is pretty yellow, bright, but yellow. 3-The on/off buttons are too far forward. 4- Only comes in black. The white light is my LED flashlight. The yellowish light is the TLR-7By Liberalism=Evil on June 17, 2018
Update: I only got about 5 minutes out of my battery, probably a bad battery. I ordered more, if it’s anything other than a bad battery I’ll update it.
Update 2: OK it was not the battery, technically it was not the light either. It was my Ramora sticky holster that allowed the buttons on the side of the TLR-7 to be depressed during carry and running the light down. So do NOT use soft holsters with a TLR-7.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2018
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Bright, small, solidly built, great light.
By G. Parker on April 22, 2018
Works like a charm and it is very bright. I tested it by shining it at myself in the mirror and I had spots in my eyes after like when a camera flash goes off. The paddle switches are firm enough that you do not accidentally depressed them in most situations but if you were worried that you might turn it on by accident you can rotate the head of the light to put it in a safe mode where won't come on. It fits very securely on those guns I tried it on. It fits like it was made for the Glock 19, totally flush, but it was a little past the muzzle on my M&P 9C.
By G. Parker on April 22, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2018
* Hold down the switch for TEMPORARY ON (release to turn OFF).
* Quick-press/release the switch for ON/OFF.
* Double-tap quick-press/release for STROBE (quick-press/release for OFF).
I needed to use the "Universal 1" adapter to fit my firearm, which is what is installed out of the box. Streamlight told me that the P2000 would use the same one as the VP9 since the P2000 is not listed on their documentation or web site, but it didn't fit properly, and I ended up testing all the attachments to see which was best. The "Universal-1" fit the rail groove and put the light further back, closer to my trigger guard than any other adapter. All other adapters were too fat to fit the rail groove. Once you have the proper adapter in place, you need to clip on the lock washer to make it semi-permanent.
The light barely extends past the end of my barrel (1/8"), and the controls are easy to access without having to change my (thumbs-forward) grip. The red sticker you see in one of my photos comes off. It says:
Facecap Tight = RUN
Unscrew To Detent = SAFE
It basically means that you can twist it to engage/disengage the battery so you can avoid accidentally leaving it on. I can't wait to range test it, but I don't see any issues. Might use blue lock-tight before then, just to make sure the screw doesn't loosen up on me. Oh and also, the only tool you need to install this is a coin to tighten the screw. It comes with everything else you'll need for the install.
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H&K P2000 Uses the "Universal-1" Adapter. Light extends just 1/8" past the barrel.
By DNFF on June 14, 2018
Not yet range tested, but on initial install, I really like this light on my H&K P2000! 5x brighter than my TLR-6 (100 Lumen), and it shows! Out of the box, the strobe feature is disabled, but the instructions show how to enable it. Once you do, you can:By DNFF on June 14, 2018
* Hold down the switch for TEMPORARY ON (release to turn OFF).
* Quick-press/release the switch for ON/OFF.
* Double-tap quick-press/release for STROBE (quick-press/release for OFF).
I needed to use the "Universal 1" adapter to fit my firearm, which is what is installed out of the box. Streamlight told me that the P2000 would use the same one as the VP9 since the P2000 is not listed on their documentation or web site, but it didn't fit properly, and I ended up testing all the attachments to see which was best. The "Universal-1" fit the rail groove and put the light further back, closer to my trigger guard than any other adapter. All other adapters were too fat to fit the rail groove. Once you have the proper adapter in place, you need to clip on the lock washer to make it semi-permanent.
The light barely extends past the end of my barrel (1/8"), and the controls are easy to access without having to change my (thumbs-forward) grip. The red sticker you see in one of my photos comes off. It says:
Facecap Tight = RUN
Unscrew To Detent = SAFE
It basically means that you can twist it to engage/disengage the battery so you can avoid accidentally leaving it on. I can't wait to range test it, but I don't see any issues. Might use blue lock-tight before then, just to make sure the screw doesn't loosen up on me. Oh and also, the only tool you need to install this is a coin to tighten the screw. It comes with everything else you'll need for the install.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2018
The controls aren't perfect. They are doable, but not perfect. If you quickly tap the controls on either side, it turns the light on/off. However, if you press and hold the controls on either side while it is off, it stays on while you have it pressed in. When you release, it turns off. So, the difference between "on" and "momentary on" is simply how long you hold it. Perhaps with training I'll grow to love it more. After using the ten-tap programming, I enabled "strobe mode". Now, when the light is off, a quick double tap to the controls on either side activates the strobe. I like having a strobe on a weapon light; That's something I always wished the Surefire I had would provide but sadly it did not.
Admittedly, I think the Surefire was probably built better. But I also paid $220 for it back in the day. I had it for about five years. It was nice. But I like the Streamlight better. The Streamlight TLR-7 is built well enough I believe. It is technically just as bright (500 lumens), even though it only has one battery instead of two. However, might I mention that the tint of the light seems a bit different? The Surefire had a much cooler (white) light. The Streamlight has a slightly warmer (yellow) light. No big deal, actually a warmer light allows you to differentiate color easier.
In my opinion, unless you are a cop/military, battery life is irrelevant. Train with it when you do, place a fresh battery in it when you start to carry it. Since either of them easily get you an hour's worth of light, in my opinion that's enough since as a civilian it's likely you would only need the light for a maximum of a few moments in the worst case scenario (unless you are John McClane, of course. But then you are a cop, which I already mentioned).
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Just buy it!
By LinuxHack3r on August 28, 2018
Just came back here to post my thoughts after owning this light for three days. I love it. I don't love everything about it, but I do love it. It is so tiny. It basically turned my carry back into a "stock Glock" package. The Surefire X300U-A I had was an amazing light built like a tank, but it was bulky compared to this. For that, I very much enjoy having the TLR-7.By LinuxHack3r on August 28, 2018
The controls aren't perfect. They are doable, but not perfect. If you quickly tap the controls on either side, it turns the light on/off. However, if you press and hold the controls on either side while it is off, it stays on while you have it pressed in. When you release, it turns off. So, the difference between "on" and "momentary on" is simply how long you hold it. Perhaps with training I'll grow to love it more. After using the ten-tap programming, I enabled "strobe mode". Now, when the light is off, a quick double tap to the controls on either side activates the strobe. I like having a strobe on a weapon light; That's something I always wished the Surefire I had would provide but sadly it did not.
Admittedly, I think the Surefire was probably built better. But I also paid $220 for it back in the day. I had it for about five years. It was nice. But I like the Streamlight better. The Streamlight TLR-7 is built well enough I believe. It is technically just as bright (500 lumens), even though it only has one battery instead of two. However, might I mention that the tint of the light seems a bit different? The Surefire had a much cooler (white) light. The Streamlight has a slightly warmer (yellow) light. No big deal, actually a warmer light allows you to differentiate color easier.
In my opinion, unless you are a cop/military, battery life is irrelevant. Train with it when you do, place a fresh battery in it when you start to carry it. Since either of them easily get you an hour's worth of light, in my opinion that's enough since as a civilian it's likely you would only need the light for a maximum of a few moments in the worst case scenario (unless you are John McClane, of course. But then you are a cop, which I already mentioned).
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