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Streamlight TLR-8 Weapons Mounted Light and Red Laser: Tiny and Mighty

November 26, 2018 by Mark Miller Leave a Comment

Streamlight TLR-8 Weapons Mounted Light and Red Laser

The Streamlight TLR-8 Weapons Mounted Light is a small yet super bright 500 lumen tactical light designed to fit a broad array of weapons. A red laser gives the TRL-8 an edge over other lights for a wide variety of tactical situations. The TLR-8 enables shooters to identify a potential threat and accurately engage it, even from an awkward position.

Streamlight TLR-8 Weapons Mounted Light and Red Laser

 The small and mighty TLR-8 with a red laser securely fits a broad range of weapons. It is ideal shotgun caliber firearms like the Remington V3 Tac-13. It fits full-size and compact handguns and most holsters which accommodate lights. The low-profile design prevents snagging and a “safe off” feature prevents accidental activation, saving batteries.
Streamlight TLR-8 Weapons Mounted Light and Red Laser
TLR-8 securely fits the Remington V3 Tac-13
Features:
  • 500 lumen white C4® LED, impervious to shock with a 50,000 hour lifetime.
  • 4,300 max candela, 131m beam; runs 1.5 hours (light only or light/laser combo)
  • Custom TIR optic for concentrated beam with optimum peripheral illumination.
  • 3 Modes: Laser only, LED only, both Laser and LED; selectable by pressing both switches.
    Double tap either switch within ¼ second activates strobe (if enabled).
  • Borofloat high temperature glass lens
  • Red laser 640-660nm Runs 18 hours (laser only)
  • Length 2.15 inches (5.46 centimeters) Weight 2.64 ounces (74.84 grams)
  • User enabled strobe function.
  • Low profile ambidextrous switch
  • Safe off feature to prevent accidental activation
  • Rail grip clamp system securely attaches/detaches quickly and safely with no tools
  • Operating temperature: -20°F to +120°F
  • IPX4 water-resistant

A single CR123A lithium battery powers the TLR-8‘s LED to deliver 4,300 candela and 500 lumens with an integrated 640-660nm red laser at the bottom for aiming. Optimized electronics provide regulated intensity.

It can be operated in three modes: laser-only, LED-only or dual mode using both light and laser. The runtime is 1.5 hours with the light or 18 hours with laser only. TLR-8 lights feature a one-handed, snap-on and tighten interface that keeps your hand clear of the muzzle when installing or detaching.

Streamlight TLR-8 Weapons Mounted Light and Red Laser
Tougher than actual nails, the body and face cap are made of 6000 Series machined aircraft aluminum with a black anodized finish. The switch housing is impact and chemical resistant engineered polymer with elastomeric over mold.
No need to worry about the weather, IPX7-rated, the TLR-8 is waterproof submerged up to one meter for 30 minutes and they can operate in a temperature range of negative 40 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Backed with Streetlight’s limited lifetime warranty, the TLR-8 has an MSRP of $350

You can get your very own Streamlight TRL-8 HERE


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Mark Miller is a Green Beret who served in Afghanistan and a number of other live fire locations. He's a poet-warrior in the classic sense, a casual hero and a student of science.

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