Howdy, it was a good day in Cary Land. I just got in Streamlight’s latest and greatest new weapon mounted light. The TRL-1 HP. There’s a long list of factory specs so I will just cut and paste them and we can talk about this from there.
C4 LED technology, impervious to shock with a 50,000 hour lifetime
46,000 candela peak beam intensity; 200 lumen’s; runs 1.75 hours
Mounts directly to all MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rails and weapons with Glock-style rails
Includes rail locating keys for mounting to a variety of rails and lithium batteries
Available with either standard door switch or remote door switch
Standard Switch: Ambidextrous momentary/steady On-Off
Remote Switch: Momentary/steady On-Off and port plug for remote switch assembly
Tethered battery door and latch mechanism prevents battery door loss while providing easy battery replacement
One handed snap-on and tighten interface keeps hands away from muzzle when attaching/detaching
Extensively live-fire tested impact resistant construction
Deep dish parabolic reflector produces long-range targeting beam with optimum peripheral illumination
Powered by two 3V CR123A lithium batteries (included)
Durable anodized aluminum construction
Unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
IPX7; waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes
Operating temperature: -40°F to +120°F
Serialized for positive identification
Length with standard switch: 4.83 in. (12.27 cm)
Length with remote switch: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
5.3 oz (150.3 grams) with standard switch and batteries
5.6 oz (158.8 grams) with remote switch and batteries
Limited lifetime warranty
First of all it’s all true. I have been using Streamlights for years and they are tough as nails, bright as the sun, user friendly and don’t break the bank. They will mount on anything you have. One model or another will. I cannot say enough good things about the company as a whole. I really like Surefire products too but whoever makes up the pricelist need’s fired. Streamlight delivers a product just as good for a fraction of the cost.
Now these new lights are really cool, the beam is super concentrated and can be used for long ranges and as an aiming tool. Yet it still spill’s enough light that your not blind on your sides. Perfect combination of throw to spill.
They are light weight and super tough. Years of abuse on my first Streamlights and they are still going strong. I see no reason why this new model won’t be the same way. I really am excited about the amount of light you get to the size and weight of this baby!! It’s really a good piece of gear. More of these will be coming to my house for sure! My pile of Surefire 951’s will probably be going into the “reserve gear” box. I’ve got a new weapon light. 🙂
There’s not much to say, the factory specs covered it well. I can see a use on handguns for sure but ONLY for dedicated home defense guns, it’s not going to carry well at all. I feel it’s the perfect choice for my 930 SPX tactical and there one will stay. The other went on my PS90, my all time favorite firearm, and is much nicer than the Ultrafire I had on her. The Ultrafire isn’t a bad light just this one is much better. (and made in the USA) The switch is superior in every way to the Ultrafire. Throw was 3 times farther too even though the Ultra has a 450 lumen pill in it, just not a concentrated beam it’s a wide area pill. I’ll take the new Streamlight hands down.
Wrapping up: This IS my new 1’st choice in weapon lights. Especially long guns. I will beat them and see that they hold up but have little doubt they will make me proud. $139 for one with a cord and pressure switch, $100 for one with a toggle switch. BEST weapon light $$ I ever spent.
As always thanks for reading and happy shooting.
By: Cary Kieffer
Cary Kieffer
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Can this fit on a glock 22
Manny, no it won’t. You want the TLR-1. That one doesn’t have the big head on it. Also the TLR 2 or 3 will fit. The 2 has a laser and the 3 is a smaller unit. Then there’s the TLR 4 come to think of it…smaller with a laser. I have lots of these lights. TLR-1 is my fav. Short answer if you see “HP” in the name it was for a rifle or shotgun.
Wife gave me the HP for Christmas, totally awesome! I agree with your review and will also be buying a second or possibly third for other guns in my collection. Right now I’m using it on my DPMS LR 260 for coyote hunting. With good snow cover I was illuminating nearly 400 yards well enough to shoot. I think this light will really help with varmint control.
Cool thanks Brad, Streamlight just put out a new TRL-1 with 300 lumen where the previous version had 160 lumen. It’s the same body but a smaller head than the HP you just got. If you’re looking for a pistol light also….that would be a great one. Cary