{"id":2527,"date":"2024-06-23T17:19:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-23T17:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=2527"},"modified":"2024-06-23T17:19:32","modified_gmt":"2024-06-23T17:19:32","slug":"gear-review-streamlight-tlr-7-hl-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=2527","title":{"rendered":"Gear Review : Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Streamlight-TLR-7-HL-X.jpeg\" data-caption=\"\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Streamlight-TLR-7-HL-X.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Streamlight-TLR-7-HL-X.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Streamlight-TLR-7-HL-X-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Streamlight-TLR-7-HL-X-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" alt=\"\" title=\"Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Streamlight seems to be all in on the TLR-7 design. They took the market by storm a few years ago with a compact 500-lumen light and have built the basic TLR-7 head into an entire series of lights. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gear-review-streamlight-tlr-7-sub-gun-light\/\">TLR-7<\/a> head occupies the TLR-8, the TLR-9, the TL RM1, and the TLR RM 2. Streamlight has released two new TLR-7 designs. We have the TLR-7 X, and the subject of today\u2019s discussion is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zewktn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TLR-7 HL-X.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The major light companies have had to step up their game recently. Companies like Modlite and Cloud Defensive have produced brighter and brighter lights, and Streamlight and Surefire have each responded by doing the same. The TLR-7 HL-X is Streamlight\u2019s attempt to turn up the brightness with their seemingly favorite compact weapon light.<\/p>\n<h2>The Power!<\/h2>\n<p>The power is significantly amplified from 500 lumens and 5,000 candela to an impressive 1,000 lumens and 22,000 candela. To accommodate this increase in power, we have slightly larger lights. The original TLR-7s were 2.58 inches long and weighed 2.64 ounces. The new HL-X lights are 2.98 inches long and weigh 2.88 ounces. The CR123A battery is another sacrifice to the Lords of Lumens and the Creators of Candela\u2014well, kind of.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_547267\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-547267\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-547267 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003911910.MP_-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003911910.MP_-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003911910.MP_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003911910.MP_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003911910.MP_-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003911910.MP_-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003911910.MP_-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003911910.MP_-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003911910.MP_.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003911910.MP_-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003911910.MP_-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-547267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The little light packs a punch (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The TLR-7 HL-X offers versatility in its power options. You can still use <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KTTfMW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CR123A batteries<\/a>, but your power drops to 500 lumens and 11,000 candela. To get the most power out of the light, you have to use the included rechargeable SL-B9. The SL-B9 provides half an hour of full power, or an hour at an optional 500 lumens and 11,000 candela. The CR123A provides 1.5 hours of power.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_547270\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-547270\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-547270 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/392;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-547270\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003149009.MP_-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-547270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The buttons are ambidextrous, and can be swapped with a few variants (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The TLR-7 HL-X uses ambidextrous controls to work the light. The dual switches provide an instant and momentary mode. The light comes with additional paddles to offer varied length options, but I found the stock option to be perfect. Streamlight uses a programmable system that allows users to add a strobe mode if they want one.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Power Matters<\/h2>\n<p>How much light do you need? Less is rarely the answer. The more powerful the weapon light is, the more capable it is for self-defense. A boost in the TLR-7\u2019s power takes it from a concealed carry light to a potential duty option. The light is smaller and lighter than the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cBywcR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TLR-1 HL<\/a> but provides slightly more power. The larger TLR-1 puts out a thousand lumens and 20,000 candela. The TLR-1 also uses two CR123A batteries and lasts up to 90 minutes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_547265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-547265\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-547265 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/522;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-547265\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-car.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-547265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">High candela can help overcome photonic barriers (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With 1,000 lumens and 22,000 candela, you have a light that can throw itself quite far. Streamlight claims a beam distance of 297 meters; I\u2019m sure some light shivers make it that far. For realistic use, the light can go out to 50 yards quite competently. At 50 yards, I can reliably make out a man-sized iPSC target. At 25 yards, I\u2019m overwhelming the target with light.<\/p>\n<p>If someone hides from you, they aren\u2019t likely to present their entire body, so you\u2019re searching for an even smaller target. This means the increased power still has increased value at close range. Another benefit to the power of the TLR-7 HL-X comes from the light\u2019s ability to pierce through photonic barriers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_547266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-547266\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-547266 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/522;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-547266\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-threat.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-547266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Right through the brights and one target (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These barriers include other light sources and things like smoke, fog, etc. The TLR-1 HL-X did a great job of overpowering the brights from my car and allowing me to see past the brights and into the driver\u2019s seat. Even dim overhead lights can affect your lights\u2019 ability to see a potential threat, and the TLR-7 HL-X can cut right through them.<\/p>\n<h2>Running and Gunning<\/h2>\n<p>The TLR-7 HL-X features a series of rail keys that make it easy to mount the light on various guns. This includes guns as small as the P365 XMacro up to full-sized duty-type handguns. The buttons sit perfectly for easy access, and using the light takes no effort. You don\u2019t have to break your firing grip or make any effort to find the button visually. It\u2019s just there, sitting alongside your trigger guard, positioned perfectly for easy reach.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_547273\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-547273\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-547273 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/392;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-547273\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_002515697.MP_-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-547273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The buttons are easy to hit and light things up with (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I mounted the TLR-7 HL-X to a Polymer80 Glock clone and worked numerous drills with the light. You want to use the light as little as possible in a defensive event. Using a shot timer, I worked on drills from low-ready and high-ready positions. For the drills, I set a random beep timer with a wide variably on my Pocket Pro 2 and walked left to right on the range. My new berm is massive, so I have plenty of room to move.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_547264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-547264\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-547264 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/522;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-547264\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TLR-7-25-yards.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-547264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The beam does a fantastic job at rnage. This is at 25 yards (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As soon as the timer beeped, I activated the light, found the target and shot. The beam from the TLR-7 HL-X provides a focused hotspot with a corona of white light that provides a fairly wide beam pattern. This makes it easy to quickly locate the threat and get the gun up and target. For handguns, this beam wide beam makes sense. Handguns are close-range weapons and you want periphereal filling light when at all possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Light It Up<\/h2>\n<p>Withstanding recoil was never an issue, and the white light never flickered so much between shots. The most I ever had to do was wipe the lens off after any range trips. The battery lasts longer than 30 minutes. I got 33 total before it dimmed significantly. The charge time took 2.5 hours before the battery fully recharged.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_547272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-547272\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-547272 size-large lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/392;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-547272 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240621_003142883.MP_-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-547272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The head extends just beyond the length of the Glock 19\u2019s frame (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Streamlight has a real winner with the TLR-7 HL-X. I\u2019d love to see what they can do with the TLR-1 by adding power. If I had to pick out a downside, it would be holster compatibility.<\/p>\n<p>The longer head will make finding holsters difficult for the time being. However, give it a few months, and I\u2019m sure we\u2019ll have a handful of options for the more popular guns on the market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><br \/><strong>Lumens<\/strong> \u2013 1,000<br \/><strong>Candela<\/strong> \u2013 22,000<br \/><strong>Length<\/strong> \u2013 2.9 inches<br \/><strong>Weight<\/strong> \u2013 2.88 ounces<br \/><strong>Street Price<\/strong> \u2013 $165<\/p>\n<h3>Ratings (Out of Fire Stars)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Overall *****<\/strong><br \/>Streamlight scored high with the TLR-7 HL-X. It\u2019s an impressively powerful light for its size. With the advent of guns like the P365 XMACRO, it only makes sense that we see more efficient and smaller lights storm the market. The controls are fantastic, the lights bright, and while the battery life is short I doubt you\u2019d run it for a half hour in any violent event.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gear-review-streamlight-tlr-7-hl-x\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Next Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6 Streamlight seems to be all in on the TLR-7 design. They took the market by storm a few years ago with a compact 500-lumen light and have built the basic TLR-7 head into an entire series of lights. 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