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Streamlight TLR-7X Flex LED Tactical Weapon Light w/Rear Switch Options
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Mike's Review of Streamlight TLR-7X Flex LED Tactical Weapon Light w/Rear Switch Options
There are so many reviews on this light, and I'm going to tell you to go ahead and purchase it. I cannot afford a Surefire for every gun, and if I could, I would still buy this in addition to the Surefire. I'm pretty sure it's not USA made, but that makes it affordable, and it is a great product. I have this mounted on the M&P 2.0 Compact with the 3.6" barrel; it is amazing. It protrudes past the barrel by about an eighth of an inch...carpenters' flush (close enough).
Here is my gripe, not just about this light, but almost every light being made (Surefire gets this partially right on their larger WMLs, and maybe even their pistol lights...I haven't gotten to handle one of those yet because $$$). The modes on this light, along with many of the reliable lights on the market in my experience, are set to tap it on and the first mode is continuous-on. A tap should be momentary-on or strobe-on, and hold down for continuous-on. I sent Streamlight an email with this suggestion, and I doubt there is a solution or that my preference on this will be taken seriously enough to change the programming design. Here is my ideal light program for this light: if you had the 2 options to tap for either (1) momentary-on or (2) strobe-on and then hold for continuous/constant-on, this would be my perfect light.
That is why four stars...It would be more like 4.5 stars if I had the option, but I don't and that is the one thing holding this light back. Being said, I'm training with it as it is and it fits the form perfectly! Just those modes being programmed differently is the only thing that can improve upon it. I will try to update this review and add my experience as I go, but you cannot go wrong with this light, especially if you want full light capability in a small form.
I will note that I have read for many holsters that fit the TLR-7, that they don't fit this 7A. I imagine that is because of the rear paddle design, which is superior to the side buttons on the previous generations. So that's something to keep in mind; it's probably worth upgrading your holster for this light though. If looking for a pistol light, here you go! Sell your old light with the old holster to a friend to get some money back for this one ;) In the future, I will try to also fit to a Glock 26 update this review.
Great light! Almost perfect!
Here is my gripe, not just about this light, but almost every light being made (Surefire gets this partially right on their larger WMLs, and maybe even their pistol lights...I haven't gotten to handle one of those yet because $$$). The modes on this light, along with many of the reliable lights on the market in my experience, are set to tap it on and the first mode is continuous-on. A tap should be momentary-on or strobe-on, and hold down for continuous-on. I sent Streamlight an email with this suggestion, and I doubt there is a solution or that my preference on this will be taken seriously enough to change the programming design. Here is my ideal light program for this light: if you had the 2 options to tap for either (1) momentary-on or (2) strobe-on and then hold for continuous/constant-on, this would be my perfect light.
That is why four stars...It would be more like 4.5 stars if I had the option, but I don't and that is the one thing holding this light back. Being said, I'm training with it as it is and it fits the form perfectly! Just those modes being programmed differently is the only thing that can improve upon it. I will try to update this review and add my experience as I go, but you cannot go wrong with this light, especially if you want full light capability in a small form.
I will note that I have read for many holsters that fit the TLR-7, that they don't fit this 7A. I imagine that is because of the rear paddle design, which is superior to the side buttons on the previous generations. So that's something to keep in mind; it's probably worth upgrading your holster for this light though. If looking for a pistol light, here you go! Sell your old light with the old holster to a friend to get some money back for this one ;) In the future, I will try to also fit to a Glock 26 update this review.
Great light! Almost perfect!
Pros:
- compact, bright, paddle design, well made
Cons:
- tap triggers constant on instead of momentary on
Best Used for:
- CCW, m&p 3.6 inch
Would Recommend:
Yes