Advice on quality flashlight...

JBall · Post by **JBall** » Tue May 21, 2013 10:52 am

Ill take an "unfair advantage" in a fire fight any day! LoL. But yes, I'm liking this Inforce model I ordered. It is also 130 lumens on full, 75 lumens on low light, w/momentary, strobe, and 2 SEPERATE "lock out" features. As for the "cherry on top", LoL, it has an IR feature if your lucky enough to have night vision. Stays attached and illuminated at the range under heavy recoil even with its Built-in tooless mount.

Automag · Post by **Automag** » Wed May 22, 2013 9:39 am

Sounds like a winner to me. I wanted a strobe function on mine as well, but could'nt find that in the brands i was shopping for. The strobe feature almost turns your taclight into a weapon on it's own

I basicly went with the polytac b/c it's shockproof and waterproof. I watched a video of it in action and i was sold. It was a good value in my opinion, but i still am looking for a better Taclight with more funtions w/o going broke.

JBall · Post by **JBall** » Thu May 30, 2013 3:57 pm

O ya that reminds me it is also water proof to 66'.
http://www.inforce-mil.com/wml-ir-black.php

Automag · Post by **Automag** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:13 pm

I love that Taclight you got, i'm looking for the same in design and function. I might just pull the trigger and get an Inforce like you've got myself. I like that it's shorter than what i've got and comes w/mounting rail, w/o buying a light mount as well. Good choice man!

Automag · Post by **Automag** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:48 pm

I think i finally decided on a good Light thats compact and comes with the mount built on the light itself (no more mount adapters). I really like this one, and no it's not a "Surefire", but personally i think they are a bit overpriced. I'm going with a Streamlight TLR-1 and i can't wait to get it. It gets great reviews, and is on sale right now. The TLR-2 is about $100 bucks more, but thats b/c it includes a laser. I just want a good Taclight. I think JBall's Inforce is a great light, with good extra functions, i just have to go with what my wallet allows.
Streamlight TLR-1 HL Tactical Illuminator Flashlight White LED Fits Picatinny or Glock-Style Rails Aluminum Matte

All TLR models features Streamlight's proprietary C4 LED technology which puts out an impressive 630 lumens! The light will run for 2.5 hours on 2 CR123A Lithium Batteries (included). The body of theStreamlight TLR-1 is constructed of rugged, yet lightweight aluminum; and is water, shock and dustproof. The TLR-1 is covered by Streamlight's "No Excuses" lifetime warranty.

MStarmer · Post by **MStarmer** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:23 pm

TLR's are a solid value, and can be moved from gun to gun when needed. I wish they went back to the old style rail grabber though.

Combat Auto · Post by **Combat Auto** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:30 pm

Automag wrote:I think i finally decided on a good Light thats compact and comes with the mount built on the light itself (no more mount adapters). I really like this one, and no it's not a "Surefire", but personally i think they are a bit overpriced. I'm going with a Streamlight TLR-1 and i can't wait to get it. It gets great reviews, and is on sale right now. The TLR-2 is about $100 bucks more, but thats b/c it includes a laser. I just want a good Taclight. I think JBall's Inforce is a great light, with good extra functions, i just have to go with what my wallet allows.
Streamlight TLR-1 HL Tactical Illuminator Flashlight White LED Fits Picatinny or Glock-Style Rails Aluminum Matte

All TLR models features Streamlight's proprietary C4 LED technology which puts out an impressive 630 lumens! The light will run for 2.5 hours on 2 CR123A Lithium Batteries (included). The body of theStreamlight TLR-1 is constructed of rugged, yet lightweight aluminum; and is water, shock and dustproof. The TLR-1 is covered by Streamlight's "No Excuses" lifetime warranty.

Good choice...I am working on one - the TLR2 - but can you put a "remote" swich on these things so you can turn the light on and off from the trigger area?

Automag · Post by **Automag** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:21 pm

I believe the answer to that is yes. I been doing a lot of browsing and researching for these lights, and i'm almost positive i've seen remote swithes for the TLR series of tac lights. I'll try to remember where i saw them. I am positive that the SureFire light that is built exactly like these (but $100 more) has remote switches available. The back end of both thre Streamlight and SureFire are basicly the same, so i'm sure i did see the remote switch for the TLR series.

EDIT: I just saw a remote switch setup for the TLR series on Amazon, Its requires 2 different components costing about $65.00 total, i just wanted to clear this up from my initial edit.
TLR Remote: #35.00

Streamlight TLR pressure remote pad: $30.00

Streamlight TLR-2 HL Weapon Light C4 LED, 630 Lumens, Built in red Laser. Shiockproof and Waterproof to 1 Meter for 30 Mins. (Same as the TLR-1 HL)

DaveC · Post by **DaveC** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:58 pm

I have the TLR-1 weapon light installed on my Beretta Cx4 "storm" 9mm carbine. I find it an outstanding light: small, bright, unobtrusive, out of the way, but there if I need it. While 9mm Luger is certainly not 12-gauge, the light has taken a licking in defensive carbine classes I've taken and "keeps on ticking." I rotate the batteries once a year, but truth be told, I bet they'd last a bit longer if I cared to find out. Good luck with the TLR!

MStarmer · Post by **MStarmer** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:38 am

Automag wrote:I believe the answer to that is yes. I been doing a lot of browsing and researching for these lights, and i'm almost positive i've seen remote swithes for the TLR series of tac lights. I'll try to remember where i saw them. I am positive that the SureFire light that is built exactly like these (but $100 more) has remote switches available. The back end of both thre Streamlight and SureFire are basicly the same, so i'm sure i did see the remote switch for the TLR series.

Both the Streamlight and Surefire have remote switches available. My personal experience with the Streamlight remote pressure pads was less than stellar. I would say the TLR is fine by itself but if you are looking for remote options I would move up to Surefire. I would also be cautious with too many options on a light to be used under stress, especially on a gun you have to manually cycle. Strobe is an interesting concept but I would be concerned that not only would it disorient your attacker but also the user. May luck out and give the guy a seizure or something

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One thing to point out is the Surefire lights are a little more "ambi" to use. The X300's and similar differ from the TLR's as the switch works the same pushing up or down on either side along with just pushing the lever for momentary on. The TLR you either go up or down for constant or momentary but it's opposite for each side. Not a huge deal as you are usually only going to activate from one side or the other depending but the Surefire gives you consistency on both sides plus the push option.

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