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Posted: 9/1/2008 6:28:52 AM EDT
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Does anyone think these little pistol lights are good on an AR15? Also a new (light only) from insight called XT1 Or any others like these? |
The original 3 watt Luxeon LED could be swapped for a newer-generation LED, but not without a few headaches. Most CREE LEDs use a package that doesn't focus well when used as a Luxeon substitute. OTOH, most of the similar Seoul Semiconductor LEDs focus OK, but have a mounting base that must be electrically isolated from the heat sink (requires an insulator). In all cases, the LED is soldered to the circuit, so this wouldn't be a simple screw-in modification. Innerds of a factory-stock TLR1: 
I have TLR1 mounts for several rifles (a couple of AKs and an AR15) - It works VERY well on a rifle. I've done side-by-side night time outdoor comparisons between the TLR1 and a 235 lumen Fenix TK10: There really isn't a whole lot of brightness difference between them, either in flood or throw - Certainly not enough to justify the trouble of upgrading the TLR1's LED. As previously mentioned, the TLR1's 80 lumen spec seems to be WAY underrated. SUGGESTION: Try one for yourself - They aren't particularly expensive, and if you aren't satisfied with the results, you can probably sell it for pretty close to what you paid for it. |
I would love to find a source who could swap an IR LED into the TLR1. ETA: Assuming there is a high output IR LED that is available. |
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