Welcome nocturnal aficionados to another installment of Friday Night Lights. Today we take a look at a relative newcomer to helmet-mounted administrative lighting. Streamlight has expanded their Sidewinder series of military lights and made the Sidewinder Stalk. It is a [Read More…]
FLUX Defense made a name for themselves with their brace for Glock pistols. Since then they came out with their MP17 aka FLUX Raider. It is the most anticipated P320 chassis and even though they have been making it for a while, the demand has not died down. They sell [Read More…]
Recently, due to the reaction of the U.S. government to Coronavirus, my day job has become 100% remote work. I work in the television industry, which has always meant one horrific thing. I was stuck living in Los Angeles. I was born and raised in LA, but as I got older [Read More…]
Company collaborations, just like a song with Timbaland, can lead to some pretty great products. Aside from the people with no respect for safety who shoot blindly at dark shapes in their homes, we all understand the need for a flashlight. Different applications change [Read More…]
Streamlight has one of the most popular lines of weapon-mounted flights currently on the market and this year they have been coming out with all sorts of new products. They recently released the TLR-10 1,000 lumen light that comes complete with an integrated red laser [Read More…]
If you’re in the market for a new rechargeable EDC light, Streamlight has just launched the new Wedge EDC rechargeable flashlight. The Wedge features a compact size, USB-C rechargeable capability, sturdy machined aluminum construction, and a Type II anodized [Read More…]
Until recently, not many subcompact carry guns came equipped with rails. Because of this, some people either carried a larger handgun, or opted to have no light. However, with the introduction of pistols like the SIG P365, Springfield Armory Hellcat, and Glock 43X and [Read More…]
With the tremendous popularity of SIG Sauer’s P320 and its adoption by a host of law enforcement agencies and military units, as well as plenty of civilians, the ever-growing demand for weaponlight and light-bearing holster support only makes sense. One popular [Read More…]
Flashlights and firearms are inextricably connected. Weapon-mounted lights are often affixed to AR-15s, pistol-caliber carbines, sub guns, defensive shotguns, pistols, and more. Many handgun carriers also carry standalone flashlights, either instead of weapon lights, or [Read More…]
Streamlight have introduced their new and improved TL-Racker shotgun forend weapon lights. The TL-Racker boasts a 1,000 lumen brightness, a sleek design available in black and orange, ambidextrous switches and it’s mountable to the Mossberg 500 and 590 series as [Read More…]
One of the most convenient and compact pocket lights out there, in my opinion, is the Streamlight Stylus Pro series. The first iteration of the Stylus Pro ran on two AAA sized batteries and had a battery life of about 8 hours at 100 lumens maximum output. The output [Read More…]
Streamlight’s latest TLR7 lights have become a huge hit. Well they are taking that light format and are making a rail mounted version with features a shooter wants. Streamlight TLR RM1 The first thing you will notice about the RM1 is the back end of the light. [Read More…]
Admit it. You want a laser-light combo. We all do, I mean they’re right in that sweet spot of cool and practical. Anyone who’s gone shooting at the range with a laser knows how useful of a training tool it is, and anyone who’s LARPed around their house [Read More…]
When talking about weapon lights, probably the most asked question about lights would be the best rifle light for a defensive AR carbine. There’s no shortage of quality options of WML (weapon mounted lights) on the market but they all have pros and cons whether [Read More…]
It’s been a while since TFB covered anything from Thyrm, but with their release of their new Helmet Mount VariArc it’s time again. Previously we have, for instance, covered their Switchback. I don’t really use mine as advertised, but it’s got a [Read More…]
On the eve of 2020, everyone should be comfortable with the idea of adding weaponlights to pistols and rifles that are used as tools for protection. Forget the sun going down: walk into a building, into a parking garage, under a bridge or into the woods from bright [Read More…]
A few weeks ago we relayed some staff pics for budget everyday carry (EDC) knives, an essential piece of kit for concealed carry and overall daily life. We’ll most likely revisit the blade topic again with suggestions for automatic/assisted openers, a $100 budget and [Read More…]
Sub compact guns for concealed carry are great for many reasons. However they are often limited in terms of options for adding lights or lasers. There are some mediocre options out there but the Glock 43 TLR-6 keeps your sub compact pistol svelte while still giving you [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2019 Streamlight showed off their new TLR-VIR II. It is a compact pistol weapon light that is night vision friendly. It has visible white light, IR illuminator, and an IR laser. The best part? It costs less than the SureFire X400V. TLR-VIR II Streamlight [Read More…]
Today’s Photo Of The Day shows some fine products Made In Europe. We have a Glock 17, in generation 4, the Aimpoint ACRO and a B&T Impuls-IIA suppressor. The weapon light is a Streamlight TLR-1s. I think the combination is a great example what a moderns [Read More…]
I often get questions on my social media pages about Weapon Lights. There are a ton of variations on the market today and it can sometimes be overwhelming. The most asked question I get is what kind of activation is best when running it on a PDW or rifle set up? I [Read More…]
Amidst all the high-caliber new releases and blockbuster product launches are the smaller, often times one and two person companies that dedicate their skills to innovating seemingly insignificant parts, accessories and tools that make our lives easier. Warren [Read More…]
Intro There are a ton of arguments in the gun community about the role of flashlights in an every day carry loadout. Some people say you don’t need flashlights on your weapon or even on your person. I would respectfully disagree on both accounts. Statistically, the [Read More…]
The Streamlight company recently announced their new TL-Racker shotgun forend which is compatible with Remington 870 or Mossberg 500/590 shotguns. The TL-Racker forend has an integrated weapon light and boasts 850 lumens with one and a half hours of run-time. [Read More…]
Streamlight have introduced a new version of their TLR-6 weapon light for SIG Sauer’s P365. The ‘ultra-compact version’ of the TLR-6 attaches to the P365’s rail and trigger guards combining an LED light and red laser module. Here’s [Read More…]
While checking out the new lights at the Streamlight booth, their tan pistol light caught my eye. The TLR-VIR II is Streamlight’s take on an IR laser pistol light. They also have a laser integrated HLX weaponlight and a new shotgun weaponlight. TLR-VIR II The [Read More…]
Good evening everyone and thank you for coming back to TFB’s Friday Night Lights series that covers the world of illumination, night vision, thermal imaging and lasers. Our beam guru Nick Chen will be your regular host of FNL going forward, but I’m filling in [Read More…]
The Strealight TLR series of lights have been a solid alternative to the SureFire pistol lights. They are reasonably priced and hold up well to heavy use. The TLR-1 and TLR-2 have been a staple for Streamlight but they are somewhat large as a two cell light. If you want [Read More…]
Remember that iconic photo of Margaret Thatcher and the SAS just after they successfully rescued the hostages in the Iranian embassy back in the 80s? Their MP5s had weaponlights mounted on the HK claw mount. Many people, myself included assumed they were Maglites. And [Read More…]
Defending yourself against an unprovoked attack is a fundamental right. A firearm is one tool that can be used with this right. But the right to self defense comes with responsibilities including only using force when appropriate. I have read far too many stories about [Read More…]