Many people need a tactical flashlight associated with a laser sight. You can find cheap items at your local gun dealer. But if you are serious about your equipment, you need a professional tool such as the Streamlight TLR-4.
This ultra bright flashlight is designed to fit most compact and sub-compact handguns but will also fit most full-sized handguns with standardized rails. Youll find it a perfect fit whether you are a police officer, a soldier, a security guard or even for your own self-defense at home.
Light emitter and illumination
The TLR-4 is equipped with the Crees C4 LED light emitter.
Compared with a classical incandescent or even to a xenon bulb, this chip is known to be almost indestructible, withstanding heat, shock and rugged treatment in the field and low power consumption with regards to its high lighting power. The C4 LED has no glass or filament, therefore it is virtually unbreakable.
It has a practically almost infinite life, around 50,000 hours according to the manufacturer.
Why is LED superior?
- It will resist recoil from any gun.
- It runs much longer before the battery is depleted.
- It is Impervious to shock.
- It generates less heat, and thus lasts a longer time.
C4 LED output is rated at 110 lumens.
- This is not too much compared with other full sized flashlights. But you will see the difference when you try shooting straight with one of those mounted to your handgun.
- However it is still enough light power to blind an opponent at night.
The sight is provided by a 640-660nm red laser which allows precise, long range targeting. The light can run for up to 11 hours with laser only. You must exercise caution with the LED Radiation (RG-2):
- Do Not Stare into Beam as it may be harmful to eyes.
Electronics and power
The Streamlight TLR-4 is equipped with an electronic circuitry which provides a regulated intensity output.
- Light will not change its brightness nearing the end of the battery.
The light is powered by a single 3v CR2 battery. It is a lithium non-rechargeable battery. Therefore, usual care for this type of battery must be exercised:
- DO NOT recharge, misuse, short circuit, improperly store or discard, disassemble, or heat above 212°F (100°C).
- Keep away from children.
- For safety reasons, the flashlight must be removed from the firearm before the battery compartment is opened or closed.
At the end of the battery life, the switch may appear intermittent or non-functional. Replacing the battery will restore normal operation.
Body
The dimensions of the Streamlight TLR-4 are: Length: 2.73 in. (6.93 cm) Width: 1.20 in. (3.05 cm) Height: 1.99 in. (5.05 cm). The weight is: 2.81 oz (79.7 grams) with battery (included with purchase).[/su_note]
- It is ultra lightweight and compact.
- It is specially designed to fit small and medium handguns.
The user interface consists of two controls: an ambidextrous On-Off switch a mode control.
Straight forward operation:
- ON-OFF switch has two modes: Constant ON and ON only while pressed.
- The three-position mode selector switches between flashlight only, laser only, combination with both light and laser.
The light was designed for a one-handed installation with a snap-on mounting interface. It can be tightened without any tools and by one hand.
Two adjustment screws mounted in brass bushing are provided. One is the windage adjustment located on the left hand side of the laser cartridge. It allows for adjusting the laser to the left or to the right. The other screw is the elevation adjustment, located on the underside of the cartridge. It allows for adjusting the laser up or down.
With these adjustments, it is possible to keep the bullet strike within about 2 inches high or low out to about 100 feet.
The case is made of an impact-resistant engineered polymer body with aircraft grade 6000 series aluminum with black anodized finish facecap. This arrangement combines the best of both worlds.
- It is lightweight where it counts. It minimizes weight distribution disruption as much as possible on the handgun.
- It can withstand accidental and intentional bumps and scratches.
The front lens is made of Borofloat® glass. This material is a high temperature glass featuring high thermal and chemical resistance, excellent transparency and low thermal coefficient of expansion. It is made from natural raw materials:
- The optical performance of your gun light is enhanced.
- It is harmless to both humans and the environment.
The reflector is a textured parabolic shape allowing for a concentrated central beam with optimum peripheral illumination.
The center beam will illuminate the target while the surroundings will be adequately lit.
Weather and impact resistant:
- It was tested for a 1 meter impact resistance.
- It is IPX-4 rated for water resistance: it can suffer without damage rain and splashing water.
- The operating temperature range is: -10°F to +120°F (-23°C to 49°C).
- You wont get your light mixed up with others.
Lifetime warranty
This flashlight is backed by the Streamlight limited lifetime warranty except for batteries and bulbs, abuse and normal wear and tear. In addition, rechargeable batteries, chargers, switches and electronics have a 2-year warranty with proof of purchase.
- Flashlight will be replaced, repaired or refunded in case it is determined to be defective.
Compatibility
This light fits a broad range of weapons with an adapter kit provided with interchangeable mounting keys. The list shown here below represents only handguns checked by Streamlight. The TLR-4 will fit many other guns with Glock or Picatinny style rails. Adapters Keys are available for mounting on a wide variety of weapons. The drawback is that your gun equipped with the light will not fit your current holster.
| Beretta: | 90two PX4 Storm Subcompact 92/96 Tick Adapter Vertec |
Smith & Wesson: | TSW 99 M&P |
| Glock rail: | Any equipped models | Springfield: | 1911 Operator XD |
| Kel-Tec: | PF-9 | Taurus: | PT609 PRO |
| Kimber: | TLE/RL II | Walther: | Walther P22 Walther PPS |
| Ruger: | SR-9 | 1913 Picattiny rail: | Any equipped models |
| SIG Sauer: | GSR P200 Series |
General overview
We can summarize this Streamlight TLR-4 review with the following description:
- This flashlight is a powerful little handgun light from small and medium hand guns.
- It features an excellent build quality.
- It is lightweight; it will not affect recoil while shooting.
- And if that would not be enough, it has a powerful and long-lasting laser sight.
