Streamlight just launched a series of multi-fuel models of its popular TLR-8 weapon lights. The new lights include the TLR-8 X with red laser, TLR-8 X with green laser for full-size and compact railed handguns, TLR-8 X sub with red laser, and the TLR-8 X G sub with green laser. Fits include select Glock, SIG Sauer, Springfield Armory and numerous 1913 short-railed subcompact handguns.
Streamlight Multi-Fuel TLR-8 Weapon Lights
All models of these new lights deliver 500 lumens and offer customizable rear switches that provide ambidextrous operation.
“These new lights, like their originals, are designed to maximize shooters’ weapon platforms in a variety of home defense and tactical applications,” said Streamlight President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Sharrah. “The red laser models maximize visibility and long-range targeting capability, while the green laser versions improve users’ ability to focus on targets during daylight, as the color green appears brighter to the human eye than other colored lasers. And all models are multi-fuel, giving users the choice of using either a CR123A lithium battery or Streamlight’s cost-saving SL-B9® USB-C rechargeable battery pack, depending on availability or user preference.”
Each of the new lights uses a high-power white LED that delivers 5,000 candela and 500 lumens over 141 meters and features a custom optic with a focused beam that optimizes peripheral illumination. The TLR-8 X and TLR-8 X sub include a 640-660nm red aiming laser, while the TLR-8 X G and TLR-8 X G sub feature a 510-530nm green aiming laser. A 3-volt CR123A lithium battery or 850mAh Li-Ion USB-C rechargeable SL-B9 battery pack powers the lights. A USB-C cord or optional bank charger provides the charge. Both batteries install or remove through the face cap, eliminating the need to remove from the weapon.
3 Lighting Modes
The new models offer three lighting modes, LED Only, LED/Laser Combined, and Laser Only. Run times are 1.5 hours in LED Only or LED/Laser mode and 60 hours in Laser Only mode using a CR123A battery. With the SL-B9 battery pack inserted, run times are one hour in LED Only or LED/Laser mode and 36 hours on the Laser Only setting.
These lights feature a one-handed, snap on and tighten interface that keeps hands away from gun muzzles when attaching or detaching them. An included key kit securely fits the lights to the broadest array of handguns.
Rugged Body Design
The new models are constructed with 6000 Series machined aircraft aluminum with a black anodized finish and feature a BOROFLOAT impact and scratch-resistant lens. The TLR-8 X and TLR-8 X G each weigh 2.64 ounces with a disposable battery, and 2.74 ounces with the SL-B9 battery pack; they measure 2.58 inches in length. Using a disposable battery, the TLR-8 X sub and TLR-8 X G sub models each weigh 2.77 ounces, and 2.87 ounces with the SL-B9 battery pack inserted. They are 2.51 inches in length. Featuring impact-resistant construction, the new models have an IPX4-rated design for water-resistant operation.
Both the TLR-8 X sub and the TLR-8 X G sub are available in four different models to fit GLOCK 43X MOS/48 MOS and GLOCK 43X/48 Rail subcompact handguns; the SIG SAUER P365 and P365 XL; the Springfield Armory Hellcat; and select 1913 short railed subcompact handguns including the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0, Beretta Px4 Storm, Springfield Armory XD-E, XD-S and Hellcat Pro; Heckler & Koch HK45, and SIG SAUER P365 XMACRO.
The TLR-8 X and TLR-8 X G have MSRPs of $412.92 and $505.62 respectively, while the MSRPs for the TLR-8 X sub and TLR-8 X G sub models are $389.55 and $477.00 respectively. All models come with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
For more info, visit streamlight.com.