 DV8EDD 
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Posted: 8/2/2012 8:36:22 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT anybody have any issue with the reported issues with sizing 'keys' on the TLR-3? I think i want one but there's a handful of reviews out there that say the retention lips have failed or that the tension screws have backed out during shooting. Seems like a good value but would love to hear any reviews, good and/or bad. thanks. |
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TheTacticalCoyote
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Posted: 8/3/2012 11:58:45 AM
Decent light for the money, just make sure you use a dab of Loctite if it is your carry/HD gun.
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heavily_armed
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Posted: 8/3/2012 2:36:08 PM
[Last Edit: 8/3/2012 2:39:34 PM by heavily_armed]
I own 2, mounted on 2 m&ps. They are fragile, but no other light I'm aware of is as slim. I recall having to sand off some material on a key to get it put together. Also, don't torque the screw down too hard, it can cause the plastic frame to snap under recoil. This happened to me early in a class once. Without the light the gun was unsecure in my kydex holster, and I had to use a backup the remainder of the class. Streamlight replaced the light under warranty.
I really wish someone made a similar profile light with a metal frame. |
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whatarippa
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Posted: 8/3/2012 11:43:35 PM
I use one and they're fine.
TLR-1's are out there lately for $99 so that's a better deal.
Makes me wonder if Streamlight is closing these out in prep for new models. |
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Posted: 8/4/2012 2:00:57 PM
It's a great, small, low profile light for the money. Mine serves my HD needs well. Not as durable as the TRL1 and I'd not use for duty/carry.
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Posted: 8/4/2012 5:14:37 PM
based on the feedback here, I may go with the TLR-1. Don't like hearing the TLR-3 called delicate. I prefer to cry once as they say. Also, it sounds like others are torquing them too tight since some are reporting the keys busting.
Originally Posted By whatarippa:
I use one and they're fine. TLR-1's are out there lately for $99 so that's a better deal. Makes me wonder if Streamlight is closing these out in prep for new models. |
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Posted: 8/4/2012 5:50:48 PM
Thanks for the feedback gents!
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Posted: 8/7/2012 7:56:55 PM
How about the Insight Technologies X2 LED?
I've got a TLR-1s On my 4 inch 1911, a TLR-3 on an HK USPc, and an X2 LED that I used to use on my P226. I recently let my girl put it on her M&P 9c since she said she wanted to try it out and maybe buy one for herself. I like the X2 for its simplicity and ease of lock-up on 1913 rails. |
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RickFinsta
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Posted: 8/8/2012 8:37:35 AM
The thing I like aboutt he TLR-3 is that is is even with the muzzle on most full size pistols, so you don't have to get a rediculously tall holster for it (matters if you OWB carry). The proper key for the M&P9 puts the switch in a very comfortable position for use with the trigger finger or support thumb, and I don't have overly long fingers.
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