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For years, Streamlight has been producing professional quality tactical illumination tools that are robust, durable and functional; the TLR-8A continues in that tradition.
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Streamlight TLR-8A - a laser/light accessory for your compact frame pistol
For years, Streamlight has been producing professional quality tactical illumination tools that are robust, durable and functional; the TLR-8A continues in that tradition.
For years, Streamlight has been producing professional quality tactical illumination tools that are robust, durable and functional; the TLR-8A continues in that tradition.
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Streamlight’s TLR-8 A laser/light accessory 2020
Streamlight’s TLR-8 A laser/light
accessory By: Sal Palma
successful TLR-7 and TLR-8 introducing the “A”
variants of these lights. Whether you need an illumination accessory or a laser/light variant for your compact frame So, what’s in the TLR-8 A model that’s missing in pistol or long gun, Streamlight has something to the vanilla TLR-8, an ambidextrous on/off rear offer. In November of 2019, the Company switch in two shooter selectable configurations introduced the “A” variants to their TLR-7 and - low or high; otherwise, they have the same TLR-8 weapon mounted line. 500 lumens output, 640-660nm red laser, rail grip clamp system; both are IPX4 water So, why are there all of these choices? What’s resistant and both feature the safe off feature wrong with the good old TLR-1 and TLR-2 bezel. concept? Absolutely nothing, but on compact frames circa 2020 they look like a 1948 Tucker1 In spite of similar body form factor the TLR-7 or and something needed to be done. So, in 2018 TLR-8 side switch models cannot be retrofitted Streamlight introduced the TLR-7 (light only) to the TLR-8A rear switch models. and TLR-8 (light/laser). The TLR-8 is offered in Switching between the low or two flavors, a red laser and the green laser TLR- high ambidextrous switches 8 G, both flew off the shelves; however, is straight forward but I’ll Streamlight did not rest on its success and in point out a potential got you. 2019 improved on the very The process requires that you remove four hex bolts that secure the switch assembly to the light’s body. During 1 If you can spare $1.2 million to $1.5 million you can the swapping process, you probably find one at auction.
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Streamlight’s TLR-8 A laser/light accessory 2020 need to make sure that you don’t lose the tiny VP9-B and Beretta APX.; however, this plunger shown in the picture above, so be light/laser is equally at home on your SBR and careful and work on a clean bounce free surface AR pistol platforms. if at all possible. Other than that, changing from lo to high switches is straightforward. I tried Streamlight has consistently impressed me over both the high and low switch configurations and the years with their responsiveness to the found a high switch to more closely match my market. They are consistently the value leader shooting style. in the tactical lighting space. The company is producing professional quality tactical Unlike the TRL-1 and illumination tools that are robust, durable and TLR-2, which have a very functional; the TLR-8A continues in that tight beam thus a well- tradition. It is a professional illumination defined hotspot, the accessory that won’t lose zero and will not fail TLR-8A’s illumination is you at home or at work. Check it out. -SP wider. I wouldn’t call it a flood but the hot spot is not as well defined, but Manufacturer Specifications I found it to be very effective illuminating a Features white LED and 640-660nm red laser larger area with an adequate amount of 500 lumens; 140m beam; runs 1.5 hours (light peripheral lighting. only or light/laser combo) Laser only runs 18 hours Like the TLR-8, the “A” variant offers three Ambidextrous on/off rear switch in two modes of operation: laser only, light only and configurations - low or high, to match your shooting style light/laser, but unlike the TLR-8 the TLR-8A is TLR-8 side switch model cannot be retrofitted to much more ergonomic, and the high and low the TLR-8A rear switch models switches provide an ease of use missing in the Uses one CR123A lithium battery (included) TLR-8. Safe off feature on bezel prevents accidental activation; saves batteries Streamlight went out of their way to provide Rail grip clamp system securely flexible mounting options that fit virtually any attaches/detaches quickly and safely with no tools and without putting your hands in front of conceivable rail dimensions, so it’s sold with an muzzle assortment of rail mount keys. The light ships Securely fits a broad range of full-sized and with a 1913-3 rail compact guns key but you have on Durable, anodized machined aluminum option to select the construction User enabled strobe function key that best fits 2.58” (6.55 cm); 2.64 oz. (75g) your rail from the Operating temperature: -20°F to +120°F provided keys. IPX4 water-resistant Limited lifetime warranty The TLR-8A was Assembled in USA made for your compact pistol, and throughout this review I’ve mounted on a variety of striker fired compacts to include the FN509, G19, H&K
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