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January 17, 2020, 10:23 PM | #1 |
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Streamlight TLR-6 first impression
Won’t be a long, detailed post, just my initial thoughts after mine arrived earlier.
Initially, I’m very impressed with it! Not bad for only 100 Lumens and 2,000 Candela. Here’s a few quick pics from outside before I mount it on my pistol (Gen 5 Glock 26). 1. Very compact. 2. The corner of our barn at about 15 yards. 3. About 20-25 yards to my car. 4. About 40-45 yards to this tree. Weather permitting, I’ll probably try shooting some with it tomorrow evening, and will probably zero the laser on it for 15 yards, even though I plan on keeping it set for light only. |
January 18, 2020, 02:28 AM | #2 |
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that's bright for a small light. what's the run time before a recharge or battery replacement?
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January 18, 2020, 03:52 AM | #3 |
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They're really the only option for a Glock 26/27 mounted light and it is nice that a laser comes with it, even tho I don't need it.
Seems that's becoming common with budget weapon mounted lights having a laser included. Not saying that the TLR-6 is a budget light, but compared to other lights that have a laser included it sure is. I really just want the light, but when I can get a laser too for not much more, I'll take it. I have a light/laser I got from Amazon for $40 that's rechargeable. The light is excellent and the laser is good out to 10 yards, that said, I don't expect the laser on these sub $75 light/laser combos to hold zero very well, but as long as the light stays on (which mine so far has) I'm happy and when the light is what I want, I can't complain. It would be nice to see Streamlight make a larger variant of the TLR-6 for larger sized pistols that lack a rail for mounting lights, like the Ruger SR series, Beretta/Taurus 92's, 1911's, etc. Something that is a bit longer and can accommodate a brighter light, but more importantly dump the button cell batteries and either use an integrated rechargeable battery or a small battery like CR2. In a time where battery technology and light technology has advanced so much to still be using those button batteries is asinine.
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January 18, 2020, 08:47 AM | #4 |
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