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…]
Flashlights are awesome gifts – useful, practical and for the most part, politically neutral. Of course, if you want to turn it up a notch, weapon lights, lasers and infrared devices offer advanced capabilities. While I’m currently shopping for a Surefire M600U [Read More…]
As soon as the new Magpul MLOK Cantilever Mount was up for sale, I immediately bought one as I was curious to see how much better it was compared to previous mount setups. Lately I have been trying out different ways to mount a Scoutlight to my MP5 MLOK handguard from [Read More…]
Magpul has offered a few different options for mounting a Surefire Scoutlight. Their offset mounts positions the light forward saving handguard space. However there has always been a slight issue with spacing. Due to the Scoutlight design, even if you directly mount the [Read More…]
Below you will find details of the different LWRC International (LWRC or LWRCI used as short) rifles used by the Swedish Military and Police, as well as accessories and optics. Behind this article lies literally months of scouting from several people and sources and we [Read More…]
Gladius makes custom kydex holsters. One of their latest holster designs is for use with a bullet proof vest. It has a unique open top design to allow the pistol to be rotated out to ease drawing it out of the holster. They are made for only a select line of pistols. At [Read More…]
The ultimate kit for a prepper? Steyr Arms Inc. showed a prototype at SHOT Show of a Steyr AUG Survival Kit. The rifle, in high visibility orange, comes in a Pelican case and includes two 30 round mags, two 42 round mags, a serrated survival knife, a flare gun, a [Read More…]
Streamlight has not only introduced some new models for 2017, but updated some old favorites like the Protac line. The Protac rail mount 2 is a favorite of Patrick’s and he was pleased to learn that they have updated it with a new 1000 lumen version. Streamlight also expanded the TLR 6 line [Read More…]
The advances that manufacturers have made in the development of lights and lasers in the past five to ten years is nothing short of amazing. I, like most of you, remember a time when attaching a weapon light to a firearm was a head-turning event at the range. [Read More…]
Streamlight announced that it was introducing new versions of its Strion flashlights that have two switches. The dual switch lights will be available in the standard Strion, Strion HL and Strion HPL models. Strion DS The Strion DS is a fairly straightforward tactical [Read More…]
DeSantis Gunhide announced that its two popular pocket holsters, the Nemesis and the Super Fly, are now available for the micro Glock pistols fitted with the Streamlight TLR-6. The Nemesis may be the most popular pocket holster on the market. It is very reasonably [Read More…]
For 2016, Streamlight introduced a pair of new lights they are calling Dualies. The new lights feature two light sources in each torch and are intrinsically safe. 3AA ProPolymer Dualie As the name suggests, this flashlight has a polymer body and operates on three AA [Read More…]
Lighting company Streamlight is coming out with their TLR lights in Flat Dark Earth as opposed to the usual black that they and many other light companies have usually coated their lights with. Specifically this will be on their TLR-1 HL lights, and their TLR-6 which is [Read More…]
Streamlight Inc. announced a new handheld flashlight that is said to throw 2,200 lumens. The new light, called the Protac HL4, is an extension of the company’s existing Protac line that includes a wide range of “tactical” light options including a USB [Read More…]
Streamlight, manufacturer of various weapon lighting and laser systems has announced that the previously introduced TLR-6 combination laser / light is now available in a Universal Kit. The new kit includes adapters for 18+ sub-compact handguns. The Universal Kit [Read More…]
An officer with the Bensalem Township Police Department in North Carolina was possibly saved by the Streamlight TRL-1 mounted on his Glock stopping a .38 caliber round from a criminal’s revolver. Apparently two officers were searching a house, opened a small [Read More…]
It is nice to see companies donating profits and bringing awareness to causes. Streamlight is promoting a new “Light for a Cause”, this time focused at Diabetes. November is American Diabetes Month®, and Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of [Read More…]
The Streamlight TLR6 is a versatile subcompact pistol light that’s actually the first of its kind, a subcompact light that works both as a red laser and as an LED illuminator. It’s a great addition for any pistol and is made, among others, to fit the Glock [Read More…]
Streamlight announced the company is now making a combination white light and red laser aiming unit for compact Glock pistols. These new units will fit both the G42 in .380 ACP and the recently introduced G43 in 9mm. According to Streamlight, the unit can toggle between [Read More…]
Streamlight announced they are now shipping the ProTac HL USB flashlight. These hand held lights are rechargeable via a micro USB port on the body of the light. The lights are fairly bright: 800 lumens and 10,000 candela at the top end. On high, the lights are rated for [Read More…]
For 2015, Streamlight is now selling a new weaponlight called the TLR-1 HPL. This unit is an evolution of the TLR-1 line and a direct upgrade of the TLR-1 HP light. The TLR-1 HPL is an LED white light that mounts to any Picatinny accessory rail. Additionally, the light [Read More…]
Streamlight broadened its line of compact laser/light units with the introduction of the TLR-4 G at the 2014 SHOT Show. Like the prior TLR-4 models, the new light and laser unit is designed for compact handguns. Unlike the prior models, this one uses a green aiming [Read More…]
Streamlight is now offering an IR model of the TLR-2 light and laser aiming unit. The TLR-2 IRW is designed for use on long guns or full sized handguns with a Picatinny or other accessory rail. The unit uses a white light that puts out 300 lumens and 12,000 candela. [Read More…]
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