Reviews - Streamlight TL-3 Tactical Flashlight - Black 88103 Reviews - SQ-FL-TL-3-88103

Author: Russell Durham (verified customer) , Avid Sportsman and Militaria collector., from New Smyrna Beach, FL on Feb 6, 2011
Pros:  Everything
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

Russell Durham wrote:

As always, Optics Planet has the Best Products at a fair price! This little flashlight is one of the best I have ever had. It is like a small version of the $289.00 larger xenon marine spotlight I already have! It is absolutely Awesome!

Author: Art from Asheville, NC on Mar 6, 2010
Would recommend:  yes

Art wrote:

Excellent Product

Author: bayou 167 from West Monroe, LA on Dec 2, 2009
Pros:  Compact, powerful flood to spot adjustable beam, temporary on with tail cap button, or click button for permanant on.
Cons:  Not shock proof. No indication of how rugged the internals are.
Would recommend:  yes

bayou 167 wrote:

This light has a lot going for it, but it's uses are a bit limited compared to some of it's competition. (Surefire 9P for example) The problem is that it isn't shock proof, and probably shouldn't be attached to a firearm. A very similar Streamlight (model #88403) is shock proof, but much more expensive.

Author: GEORGE LAMBROS. (verified customer) , I AM AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON SPECIALIZING IN SPINE,TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT AND SPORTS MEDICINE. I AM USED TO HAVING THE BEST EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR MY SURGERIES., from OXFORD, GA on Jul 23, 2009
Pros:  LET THERE BE LIGHT! AND I MEAN LOTS OF IT.
Cons:  NONE
Would recommend:  yes

GEORGE LAMBROS. wrote:

I HAVE PURCHASED QUITE A FEW ITEMS FOR MY GUNS AND AIRGUNS. I HAVE NOT BEEN DISAPPOINTED IN ANYTHING I HAVE RECIEVED. BEING A SURGEON AND A TINKERER, I KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR THE JOB. IT MUST BE OF QUALITY, BEST YOU CAN GET FOR THE MONEY AND LASTING. THE FIRST ITEM I EVER PURCHASED ONE OF THEIR TACTICAL MOUNTS. WHEN I OPENED THE BOX AND VISUALIZED IT AND THEN OPENED AND HELD IT. THE FIRST WORD THAT CAME TO MIND WAS AWESOME!!!!! I WANTED TO YELL IT OUT AND THEN CALL OPTICSPLANET PERSONALLY AND TELL THEM HOW IMPRESSED AND BLOWN AWAY I WAS BY THERE QUALITY. BEYOND THIS THEY GET THE PRODUCT TO YOU STAT!! MAKE THAT DOUBLE STAT!!!!

Author: Jaredm83 (verified customer) , Deputy Sheriff, from California on Jan 3, 2009
Pros:  very bright
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

Jaredm83 wrote:

Mounted this light on my department issued AR. I love it, although I haven't gotten to use it in the field yet. I can't wait!

Author: matt45usa (verified customer) , deputy sheriff, from madison on Jul 1, 2008
Pros:  the 211 lumen power gives light when and where needed
Would recommend:  yes

matt45usa wrote:

I use mine working every night for my duties as a patrol deputy you could not go wrong with this light.

Author: Bree from Buffalo, NY on Jan 26, 2008
Pros:  Very bright, long throw, good spot, good flood
Cons:  A bit large, no strobe
Would recommend:  yes

Bree wrote:

A very good tactical light. It is blindingly bright and reasonably compact. Don Hume makes a beautiful leather holster for it. The down side is smaller lamps of similar power are now available from Fenix and Olight. It lacks a strobe which is desirable in tactical flashlight use. Unfortunately using RCR123A's will fry the bulb so it is a bit more expensive to operate than a Cree Q5 flashlight running on rechargeables. But it is still a terrific light for the money.

Author: Harley (verified customer) from Lawrenceville, GA on Jul 25, 2007
Pros:  size, weight, light output
Cons:  switch
Would recommend:  yes

Harley wrote:

Hard to believe a flashlight this light and small could produce twice the light of my old D-cell flashlight. It's a pleasure to clip it on and not have to put up with a large, heavy flashlight swinging back and forth as I walk.

Author: dvan (verified customer) from Provo, UT on Jul 24, 2007
Pros:  Really, really bright, good construction
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

dvan wrote:

The TL-3 really puts out the light. I test a new flashlight by going into a dark bathroom, allowing my eyes to adjust to the dark, then aiming the light in the mirror for a short time. I saw spots for several minutes afterwards. In my neighborhood, I can light up houses a half a block away so I can see the exterior details very clearly.