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Posted: 11/29/2018 1:25:03 PM EDT
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John Lovell does a video review on one, and shows how to activate it on a Glock 19:
 Streamlight TLR-7 and TLR-8 FLASHLIGHT Review I'm interested in buying one, but finding a holster for one (with RTI) is difficult. |
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Posted: 11/29/2018 2:55:26 PM EDT
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John Lovell does a video review on one, and shows how to activate it on a Glock 19:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8bjXGCskqk
I'm interested in buying one, but finding a holster for one (with RTI) is difficult. Only thing I wish is that it didn't have constant on at all. |
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Posted: 11/30/2018 9:15:09 AM EDT
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Has Streamlight fixed flickering issues with TLR7? Last I heard Streamlight was basically ignoring the issue.
Streamlight also needs to make a TLR7 version with paddle switches. The current switch makes users with smaller hands have modify their firing grip to activate the light. IMHO, it was stupid to make the switches on the TLR7 different from all their other TLR models. 
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Posted: 11/30/2018 9:27:28 AM EDT
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I have one on a G19 and I have average sized hands. It's difficult to activate the light with my thumb. The other issue is that if you don't hold the button for at least one second before letting it go, the light stays on. As mentioned above, it should have a way to make the light momentary only when activated. I love the size and weight of the light but, I'm seriously considering replacing it with one of my TLR-1 lights. The only problem is I have to buy yet another holster.
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Posted: 11/30/2018 2:15:00 PM EDT
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Man, I had made up my mind, now I'm undecided again.
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Posted: 11/30/2018 2:25:10 PM EDT
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Can't go wrong with the tried and true TLR-1.
The only thing I don't like about them is that they over hang my glock 19 muzzle and the top of the light gets baked with carbon. |
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Posted: 11/30/2018 3:50:19 PM EDT
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Can't go wrong with the tried and true TLR-1. The only thing I don't like about them is that they over hang my glock 19 muzzle and the top of the light gets baked with carbon. |
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Posted: 11/30/2018 4:10:55 PM EDT
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Has Streamlight fixed flickering issues with TLR7? Last I heard Streamlight was basically ignoring the issue. Streamlight also needs to make a TLR7 version with paddle switches. The current switch makes users with smaller hands have modify there firing grip to activate the light. IMHO, it was stupid to make the switches on the TLR7 different from all their other TLR models. |
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Posted: 11/30/2018 4:51:22 PM EDT
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I have larger hands but same issue still. It’s now at home on my CZ Scorpion, and works much better for me on that platform. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Has Streamlight fixed flickering issues with TLR7? Last I heard Streamlight was basically ignoring the issue. Streamlight also needs to make a TLR7 version with paddle switches. The current switch makes users with smaller hands have modify there firing grip to activate the light. IMHO, it was stupid to make the switches on the TLR7 different from all their other TLR models. That being said the tlr7 with paddles would be awesome, but as it is its a great light. Its well built, and has a lock out. |
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Posted: 11/30/2018 4:59:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have med-small hands, carry a G-19 and I have a TLR7 for it. It was the first handgun light I ever bought, so I learned how to use it without having anything else to compare to. The activation on the Tlr7 does feel a bit awkward until you get used to pushing the tabs forward, not pressing inwards.. That being said the tlr7 with paddles would be awesome, but as it is its a great light. Its well built, and has a lock out. |
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Posted: 11/30/2018 5:05:05 PM EDT
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Another video that may help:
 Streamlight TLR-7 Weapon Light: Does It Suck? |
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Posted: 11/30/2018 8:01:47 PM EDT
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Bump for poll and discussion
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Posted: 11/30/2018 10:13:43 PM EDT
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Hmm well my TLR7 and M&P9 2.0 arrive tomorrow... I guess Ill find out if this is a good combo.
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Posted: 11/30/2018 11:22:43 PM EDT
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Honestly, I like the xc-1 lights. They do lack in the lumen dept, but they were made for close up ID and personally I always have my handheld on me, so if I need more lumens for further distances, I've got it.
What I do like about it is the switches are very easy to use, it's super compact and it fits the g19 like a glove because it was made for it. |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 12:11:34 AM EDT
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Honestly, I like the xc-1 lights. They do lack in the lumen dept, but they were made for close up ID and personally I always have my handheld on me, so if I need more lumens for further distances, I've got it. What I do like about it is the switches are very easy to use, it's super compact and it fits the g19 like a glove because it was made for it. |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 10:38:39 AM EDT
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I have Streamlight (double and single battery models), a couple of the cheap ($40 from Walmart lights) and a couple of the PL Mini's.
I don't like having to take the light off the pistol to change batteries (streamlight 2 battery). I worried (maybe needlessly) about the plastic streamlight breaking. The two cheap Walmart (just remember the brand - Nebo) lights have not failed, yet. I bought one PL Mini for a P01. I do like the USB charging feature. At home I charge the light by my chair or on the counter in the mud room. When we go on a road trip I take a charger cord with me. I can charge it in the car/truck or once we get home (parent's house) I can charge it where we charge our phones. I liked that first one well enough I bought a second one for the other P01. I've noticed the battery will hold a charge (meaning when I attach the charger the green light in the cord comes on) for 3 to 4 weeks if I haven't used the light (recliner/basket P01). The one I carry gets put on charge once a week, or when I think about it, as I do occasionally light it up. For my AR15 carbine I always have to remember to grab some batteries for the light when we go on a road trip. |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 11:18:25 AM EDT
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Hm, no love for the APLC here?
Does the Surefire have a lockout? I like the side button "constant on" on the surefire -vs worrying about how long you tap the control on everything else. I really like the light pattern from the APL-C over the Surefire This seems like a petty difference but I cover pistol lights with tape when I do a lot of daylight shooting. I don't think that would work with the Surefire. |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 12:35:42 PM EDT
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Hm, no love for the APLC here? Does the Surefire have a lockout? I like the side button "constant on" on the surefire -vs worrying about how long you tap the control on everything else. I really like the light pattern from the APL-C over the Surefire This seems like a petty difference but I cover pistol lights with tape when I do a lot of daylight shooting. I don't think that would work with the Surefire. |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 2:12:22 PM EDT
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSZS5ncfvqA&t=682s,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSZS5ncfvqA&t=682s
I ended up with the olight |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 3:17:40 PM EDT
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Just wanted to add stealthgear makes a holster for the g-19/tlr7-8 combo for around $100
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Posted: 12/1/2018 3:25:51 PM EDT
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Have both the olight and tlr7
I wont be getting any more tlr7s. The switches suck imho. Not intuitive at all. Long press for momentary, short press for constant on. Honestly, if they made it press once and hold for monetary (as long as you kept switch held), and double press for constant on.... it would be a winner. But the way they have it set up sucks balls. The olight is intuitive and rechargeable and I like the switches better. Ive beat the shit out of olight products and am happy with the durability. |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 11:14:01 PM EDT
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Have both the olight and tlr7 I wont be getting any more tlr7s. The switches suck imho. Not intuitive at all. Long press for momentary, short press for constant on. Honestly, if they made it press once and hold for monetary (as long as you kept switch held), and double press for constant on.... it would be a winner. But the way they have it set up sucks balls. The olight is intuitive and rechargeable and I like the switches better. Ive beat the shit out of olight products and am happy with the durability. |
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Posted: 12/2/2018 1:21:32 PM EDT
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Based on the poll, MR Guns-n-gear, and Warrior Poets, I've got the TLR7 in my shopping cart. If there are no more brilliant insights offered by tonight I'll order.
I just got a G4 19 so I need sights, light and holster. I'm hoping and thinking the activation is a training issue that I can overcome. Otherwise the TLR7 has the best combination of features for me. |
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Posted: 12/3/2018 9:42:39 AM EDT
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You've probably already ordered but, in my opinion, you can't go wrong with either the TLR7 or the Olight. I have both, use the TLR7 pretty much exclusively. They're both great.
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Posted: 12/3/2018 9:55:47 AM EDT
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You've probably already ordered but, in my opinion, you can't go wrong with either the TLR7 or the Olight. I have both, use the TLR7 pretty much exclusively. They're both great. How much night training do you do, and how did you overcome the activation (or was it just not a problem)? The recharge operation on the Olive was a deal breaker for me. |
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Posted: 12/3/2018 9:59:40 AM EDT
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I edc an olight on my G19 and love it. I don't think I'll ever go back to a non-rechargeable light.
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Posted: 12/6/2018 11:42:10 AM EDT
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I have ordered, but thanks for the reaffirmation. How much night training do you do, and how did you overcome the activation (or was it just not a problem)? The recharge operation on the Olive was a deal breaker for me. |
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Posted: 12/8/2018 3:57:35 PM EDT
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Got all the components of my new system in. Honestly I don't think the activation is much worse than the APL I used before. But that's just practicing in a garage. I'll take it to the range tomorrow, will be a couple of weeks before I can shoot at night.
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Posted: 12/8/2018 10:22:22 PM EDT
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Hm, no love for the APLC here? I haven’t had any issues with the light flickering or otherwise malfunctioning during either dry fire or live. I haven’t put it through a class though, which I’d like to do soon. I did have one time when I thought the battery had died on me after not using it for a couple months, but when I loosened and retightened the bezel / cap, it turned on again and has been working ever since. Having said that, I’m really hoping that they have a Gen 2 APLc in the works that is around 400 lumens. In my opinion, it’s pretty effective for being only 200, but of course I’d love for it to be brighter. I think the package is the perfect size and design. It would be great if they addressed the reliability issues, even if it hasn’t been a big problem for me personally. |
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Posted: 12/10/2018 6:24:08 PM EDT
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Got all the components of my new system in. Honestly I don't think the activation is much worse than the APL I used before. But that's just practicing in a garage. I'll take it to the range tomorrow, will be a couple of weeks before I can shoot at night. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/55313/BEC28528-5B2F-48F4-93C5-3383E7336191_jpeg-765313.JPG What mag extension are you running there? |
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Posted: 12/10/2018 6:30:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Currahee What mag extension are you running there? |
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Posted: 12/10/2018 6:49:17 PM EDT
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It's a pierce, doesn't add any rounds. |
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Posted: 12/10/2018 6:52:15 PM EDT
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I edc an olight on my G19 and love it. I don't think I'll ever go back to a non-rechargeable light. |
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Posted: 12/11/2018 12:59:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/12/2018 9:39:02 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2018 4:49:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2018 4:55:42 PM EDT
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I love my Glock light.. People complain because they are not super bright but for home defense I don't want to blind myself.
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