Streamlight TLR-3 Weaponlight: "Compact Powerhouse" by Nutnfancy

Target identification is one of your primary responsibilities as a gun user. Sadly many have failed in the responsibility throughout the years and good people have been hurt accidentally. You'll need a light of some sort to do that at night. While handguns lights have been around a long time, most are beset with nagging weight, bulkiness, brightness, or cost issues. Finally a light incorporating super bright Cree LED technology has come out that solves these problems. The Streamlight TLR-3. Weighing only 2.4 ounces and being super compact, the light preserves most of the handling qualities of your sidearm and will fit easily in most light-compatible holsters. It isn't waterproof beyond 1 meter but its tough and throws a nice, bright white concentric beam out to about 30 yards using just one CR2 cell. Because of its single cell power source and pistol limited range, users may want to limit the TLR-3 for pistol use since other lightweight options exist that can throw further. Run time is about 1.5 hours says the manufacturer. User interface on the light is simple and positive as shown. The TLR-3 is very adaptable as well but the selected rail key may not allow the light to snug up tight against the trigger guard. Once properly installed, the TLR-3 rides very securely. Compact, bright, affordable, and durable: As of 2009 the TLR-3 leads the pack in handgun lighting capabilities at its price point and should become a best seller for Streamlight. . ///////////// Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 9.5 out of 10 ///////////// Music: www.partnersinrhyme.com

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[74Hobbes]

JUST got my TLR-3 delivered today and can't wait to get it on my G23! Thanks for always being a beacon of truth in what seems to be a never ending line of products....expensive AND "cheap-o". Thank you for highlighting great value products like this to make our buying dollars go just a LITTLE more.

You ROCK BRO!

[theafrothunda32]

Bought one of these thanks to this video. Just came in today!

[romansten9]

Not only are "built in" lasers (as part of a weapon light) more expensive, they are also more difficult to turn on/off than a laser activated on a grip.

I can deal with the lever in front of the trigger when it comes to lights, but for a laser the only option for me is the Crimson trace laser grip. None of the other lasers are going to be as fast and natural to turn on/off as the laser grips.

[romansten9]

@88RBack I like Blackhawk products. Too bad the Xiphos is less lumens for more money.  Not sure why they can't make them as bright (or brighter) than the Streamlight?

[88RBack]

My brother's TLR's lamp burst on recoil the first day he shot it. I prefer Blackhawk XIPHOS

[MrPHATSPEED]

Just picked one up as a gift to myself. Great review!

[PracticallyCorrect]

Got one. Love it.

[slackingFox]

@unclesamtookmymoney "Philosophy of use", but that's basically the same as what you guessed.

[unclesamtookmymoney]

What does P.O.U. stand for? Purpose/Point Of Use?