Streamlight’s weapon light series are a staple of the law enforcement and private self defense market. But that doesn’t mean that Streamlight gets complacent. They continue to update and innovate their designs. Take the latest TLR-8 line of laser-equipped tactical weapon lights for example. They offer extreme brightness coupled with either a red or green laser. The newest versions also have a multi-fuel capability and can run on disposable batteries or charged via a common USB cable.
The new multi-fuel lights include the TLR-8 X with red laser and the TLR-8 X G with green laser for full-size and compact railed handguns, and the TLR-8 X sub with red laser and the TLR-8 X G sub with green laser. They’re available to fit select GLOCK, SIG SAUER, Springfield Armory, and many 1913 short railed subcompact handguns. All of the new TLR8’s have a 500 lumen output and offer customizable, ambidextrous rear switches.
“These new lights, like their originals, are designed to maximize shooters’ weapon platforms in a variety of home defense and tactical applications,” said Streamlight President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Sharrah. “The red laser models maximize visibility and long-range targeting capability, while the green laser versions improve users’ ability to focus on targets during daylight, as the color green appears brighter to the human eye than other colored lasers. And all models are multi-fuel, giving users the choice of using either a CR123A lithium battery or Streamlight’s cost-saving SL-B9® USB-C rechargeable battery pack, depending on availability or user preference.”
The TLR-8s use a high-power white LED that delivers 5,000 candela and 500 lumens over 141 meters. Their custom optic uses a focused beam that optimizes peripheral illumination. The TLR-8 X and TLR-8 X sub have a 640-660nm red aiming laser, while the TLR-8 X G and TLR-8 X G sub feature a 510-530nm green aiming laser. All of the new lights are powered by either a single 3-volt CR123A lithium battery, or one 850mAh Li-Ion USB-C rechargeable SL-B9 battery pack. The SL-B9 pack charges via a USB-C cord, or in an optional bank charger. Both types of batteries can be installed or removed through the face cap, without having to remove the light from the weapon.
The new TLR-8’s offer three lighting modes, LED Only, LED/Laser Combined, and Laser Only. Run times are 1.5 hours in LED Only or LED/Laser mode, and 60 hours in Laser Only mode using a CR123A battery. With the SL-B9 battery pack inserted, run times are slightly less at one hour in LED Only or LED/Laser mode, and 36 hours on the Laser Only setting.
The lights have a one-handed, snap on and tighten interface. This keeps your hands away from muzzle of the gun when you’re attaching or detaching them. Streamlight includes a key kit that allow you to securely fit the lights to what they say is the broadest array of handguns of any light on the market.
The lights are made with 6000 Series machined aircraft aluminum, and have a black anodized finish. They feature a BOROFLOAT impact and scratch-resistant lens. The TLR-8 X and TLR-8 X G each weigh 2.64 ounces with a disposable battery, and 2.74 ounces with the SL-B9 battery pack. They measure 2.58 inches in length. With a disposable battery, the TLR-8 X sub and TLR-8 X G sub weigh 2.77 ounces, and 2.87 ounces with the SL-B9 battery pack. They are 2.51 inches in length. All of the TLR-8’s have impact-resistant construction, and an IPX4-rated design for water-resistance.
The TLR-8 X sub and the TLR-8 X G sub are available in four different models to fit GLOCK 43X MOS/48 MOS and GLOCK 43X/48 Rail subcompact handguns; the SIG SAUER P365 and P365 XL; the Springfield Armory Hellcat. They’ll also fit some other 1913 short railed subcompact handguns including the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0, Beretta Px4 Storm, Springfield Armory XD-E, XD-S and Hellcat Pro; Heckler & Koch HK45, and SIG SAUER P365 XMACRO.
The TLR-8 X and TLR-8 X G have MSRPs of $412.92 and $505.62 respectively. The MSRPs for the TLR-8 X sub and TLR-8 X G sub models are $389.55 and $477.00 respectively. All models come with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
For more information check out Streamlight.com.
Another flashlight, among sooooo many available….the weapon light market is over flooded by about 1,000 times past being over flooded with weapon lights.