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Posted: 2/16/2009 8:38:03 AM EDT
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Anyone have a problem of a TLR-1 turning on while in a case?
The only way to disable the light is to take the batteries out that requires removal of the light from the gun. Not sure if I should take the light off to avoid having push the lever on. Thanks |
| I have one on my AR-15 and I do think that is its one serious flaw: no way to disable the light, unless you take batteries out. While some would like the simplicity of this design. I do feel that it is of some concern that the lever can be bumped fairly easily and the light can come on briefly WHEN YOU DON'T WANT IT TO, if you get my drift. Other than that I think it is a great light. Have not had the issue of it coming on in while in a case, but I can see how that could maybe happen. |
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I have one. In the case I make sure the rifle is laying so the case is not pushing on the lever. If in doubt I remove it. I am not LEO or SWAT. But If I was I would not chose this light. I would get something that has a more positive setup if I was worried about incidental activation or having the batteries drained while in a case.
As for a cap, use some Yankee ingenuity. I bet you could make a neat little cap out of a small block of wood and some time with a dermal tool. It could be something that would stay on enough for when its in a case and quickly removed when taking it out. I do understand the issue, however I would rather see efforts by the manufacturer to make the momentary and constant on directions reversible on the TLR-1. |
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I have one. In the case I make sure the rifle is laying so the case is not pushing on the lever. If in doubt I remove it. I am not LEO or SWAT. But If I was I would not chose this light. I would get something that has a more positive setup if I was worried about incidental activation or having the batteries drained while in a case. As for a cap, use some Yankee ingenuity. I bet you could make a neat little cap out of a small block of wood and some time with a dermal tool. It could be something that would stay on enough for when its in a case and quickly removed when taking it out. I do understand the issue, however I would rather see efforts by the manufacturer to make the momentary and constant on directions reversible on the TLR-1. I was thinking a flip-up scope cover would work. Outer diameter seems like 1 1/8". |
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I have one. In the case I make sure the rifle is laying so the case is not pushing on the lever. If in doubt I remove it. I am not LEO or SWAT. But If I was I would not chose this light. I would get something that has a more positive setup if I was worried about incidental activation or having the batteries drained while in a case. As for a cap, use some Yankee ingenuity. I bet you could make a neat little cap out of a small block of wood and some time with a dermal tool. It could be something that would stay on enough for when its in a case and quickly removed when taking it out. I do understand the issue, however I would rather see efforts by the manufacturer to make the momentary and constant on directions reversible on the TLR-1. I was thinking a flip-up scope cover would work. Outer diameter seems like 1 1/8". Cheaper then that I was just messing around with an end cap from a shotgun cleaning brush packaging tube. Call it the TLR Condom. 
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I have one. In the case I make sure the rifle is laying so the case is not pushing on the lever. If in doubt I remove it. I am not LEO or SWAT. But If I was I would not chose this light. I would get something that has a more positive setup if I was worried about incidental activation or having the batteries drained while in a case. As for a cap, use some Yankee ingenuity. I bet you could make a neat little cap out of a small block of wood and some time with a dermal tool. It could be something that would stay on enough for when its in a case and quickly removed when taking it out. I do understand the issue, however I would rather see efforts by the manufacturer to make the momentary and constant on directions reversible on the TLR-1. I was thinking a flip-up scope cover would work. Outer diameter seems like 1 1/8". Cheaper then that I was just messing around with an end cap from a shotgun cleaning brush packaging tube. http://www.dyno-tech.com/tlrcap.JPG Oh. I meant the other end so the light isn't visible if you accidentally hit the switch. |
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I have one. In the case I make sure the rifle is laying so the case is not pushing on the lever. If in doubt I remove it. I am not LEO or SWAT. But If I was I would not chose this light. I would get something that has a more positive setup if I was worried about incidental activation or having the batteries drained while in a case. As for a cap, use some Yankee ingenuity. I bet you could make a neat little cap out of a small block of wood and some time with a dermal tool. It could be something that would stay on enough for when its in a case and quickly removed when taking it out. I do understand the issue, however I would rather see efforts by the manufacturer to make the momentary and constant on directions reversible on the TLR-1. I was thinking a flip-up scope cover would work. Outer diameter seems like 1 1/8". Cheaper then that I was just messing around with an end cap from a shotgun cleaning brush packaging tube. http://www.dyno-tech.com/tlrcap.JPG Oh. I meant the other end so the light isn't visible if you accidentally hit the switch. 
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| I think a flexible rubber/plastic type of cap would be the ticket. It would stay on but be easily removed. The TLR is not round and a cap like this stops all light because it is form fitting. I tried with it on and no light leakage. I am sure you could find a better fitting rubber cap like this that would fit even better and this could be used to address both issues. |
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Every manufacturer with a rocker switch (even Surefire) will have this same problem in some carry cases. I know my X-300 will do the same. You can always get a pressure switch/back plate and that will solve your problem.
If you are going to adapt a pistol light for carbine use why not get the accessory the manufacturer "made" for this purpose? Streamlight makes them for the TLR-1 and TLR-2. Dog 
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Every manufacturer with a rocker switch (even Surefire) will have this same problem in some carry cases. I know my X-300 will do the same. You can always get a pressure switch/back plate and that will solve your problem. If you are going to adapt a pistol light for carbine use why not get the accessory the manufacturer "made" for this purpose? Streamlight makes them for the TLR-1 and TLR-2. Dog The pressure switch/back plate that Streamlight makes still has a rocker switch on it. One side is the plug for the tape switch the other side is a rocker switch. I could just cover it. It looks like crap but should keep things from hitting the rocker switch http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/hokie95/firearms/tlr1.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/hokie95/firearms/tlr2.jpg |
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butler creek flip cap, I would need to measure the end - but I bet they have one that would work even if a little electrical tape is needed to make it snug. I think you'll need size 02A - it seems the closest in size. Like you say, a little electrical tape may be necessary to get a snug fit. I just ordered one from opticsspot.com. They have them in stock. http://www.opticsspot.com/butler-creek-objective-lens-cover-30025.aspx |
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