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Streamlight TLR-2 HL G

Streamlight TLR-2 HL G lighting up the night 2015

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Streamlight TLR-2 HL G lighting up the night

By: Sal Palma

Ive covered Streamlight for several years and I

continue to be amazed by how much value they

bring customers with their tactical lighting line.

Let me define the sometimes confused term

value. Value is a maximization of benefit per

dollar spent and does not translate to cheap; in

fact, it is quite the opposite. Streamlights

success has always been delivering a high value

product and their TLR-2 HL G is a 2015 example

of that philosophy.

Streamlights latest

TLR-2 offering

retains the same

familiar, tried and

true, packaging

including the companys patented rail grip

clamping system. Streamlight includes keys

specific to Glock-style, Picatinny, Beretta 92s,

S&W 99 and S&W TSW accessory rails, so youre

always guaranteed to get the perfect fit for your

weapon system.

Packaging is just about the only thing that has

remained relatively constant in the companys

line of rail mounted lights. Streamlight has

introduced major enhancements in the TLR line

year over year.

A couple of years ago, they upgraded their rail

mounted lights with TIR LEDs which stands for

total internal reflection. They perform far better

than reflector based technologies for

constructing a highly directional illumination

tool.

As the chart illustrates the TIR LED provides a

more tightly focused beam with far greater

relative intensity than a reflector based emitter.

Something rarely discussed by reviewers is the

importance of maintaining radiated beam

energy within a 60 cone. Designs relying solely

on reflectors will experience up to 28% of their

energy fall outside of that 60 envelope.

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A little bit on the technical side, but its

important to recognize that TIR is a credible

technology not a catchy marketing term. My

bottom line is that TIR LEDs are much better at

producing concentrated tightly focused

directional light than reflector based designs.

Consistent with all prior year TLR-2s, the new

HL G includes an aiming laser. Its G

designation signifies green laser; however,

unlike many of its competitors, Streamlight uses

a direct drive laser. This is a direct emission

green laser diode operating in the 520nm

wavelength that is also small and robust. More

importantly, it is capable of operating within a

temperature band that is at least 40-50C wide

(4.4C to 49C).

Streamlights TLR-2 HL G retains the tactical

advantages available from all of the TLR-2 rail

mounted lights, but raises performance with

720 lumens of concentrated light and a green

laser module with exceptional visibility in all

lighting conditions.

Energy frugality is commendable, especially at

these performance levels. Continuous runtime

for the light is 1.5 hours on (2) CR123 batteries.

Running the laser alone delivers 17 hours of

runtime. Thats impressive but keep in mind

that environmental conditions do influence

runtimes.

The TLR-2 HL G is made from machined

aluminum and IPX4 water-resistant. This light

worked extremely well with my test 1911 and

FN tactical shotgun; however, it is a highly

capable accessory for any rail equipped

platform. For users preferring a remote switch,

the light is remote switch compatible but

requires the #69130 switch.

Law enforcement and military operators can

never have too great of a tactical advantage and

the TLR-2 HL G delivers in every category.

A robust aluminum housing, IPX4 water

resistance, momentary and continuous modes

of operation including the strobe, intuitive

paddle switches, 720 lumens of blazing light,

direct drive green laser with a wide operating

range and its weapon system agnostic. Even

more pleasant is its budget friendly street price

of approximately $340 U.S.D.

Youll be hard pressed to find greater value

from any manufacturer, so Streamlights TLR-2

HL G is an accessory youll want to consider for

your department, unit or home defense

weapon systems. Check it out!

-SP

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Manufacturer Specifications

C4 LED technology, impervious to

shock with a 50,000 hour lifetime; 510-

530nm direct drive green laser with

wide operating temperature range

720 lumens, 14,000 candela; 237m

beam distance

TIR optic produces a concentrated

beam with optimum peripheral

illumination

Run Time: 1.5 hours regulated run time.

Solid-state current regulation for

consistent illumination level; Laser only

function runs 17 hours

Powered by two 3-volt CR123 lithium

batteries with 10-year storage life

Rail grip clamp system securely

attaches/detaches quickly and safely

with no tools and without putting your

hands in front of muzzle

Mounts directly to handguns with

Glock-style rails and to all MIL-STD-1913

(Picatinny) rails.

Includes keys for Glock-style, Picatinny,

Beretta 90two, S&W 99 and S&W TSW

Machined aluminum sealed

construction with black anodized finish

Ambidextrous momentary/steady

on/off switch

User programmable strobe can be

enabled/disabled

Fits existing light bearing holsters

3.39 (8.61 cm); 4.78 oz (135.5 grams)

with batteries

Operating temperature: -40F to

+120F.

IPX4 water-resistant

Lithium Battery Notice under TECH

DOCS

Remote switches are available as

optional accessories and must be used

in conjunction with 69130 remote door

switch. All switches and door switch are

sold separately. Reference TLR

Accessories Brochure in DOCS/INFO tab

for more information.

Limited lifetime warranty

Assembled in USA