What do you want to know? I have one and it's a good light. It produces plenty of illumination from a compact package, and I like that the battery goes in from the front so you don't have to remove the light to replace it.
I wish I'd waited a bit for the TLR-7A to come out, as I think the switches on that one are easier to use than the ones on my -7. There's also a new variant called the TLR-7 Sub that has a slightly thinner profile and is designed for use on subcompact guns...I haven't been able to handle one of those yet, and can't really tell what it offers over the -7A.
I've been using a TLR-1 for years working night shift, and while it's an excellent light (I've even submerged it completely in water with no ill-effects), the -7A does everything I need a weapon light to do (I also carry 2 handhelds on my body, and a bigger one in the car, so the light on my gun is only for very specific purposes), and if they'd bought us the -7A instead with proportionally smaller holsters, I'd be plenty happy using one for work.
Posts: 9470 | Location: In the Cornfields | Registered: May 25, 2006
My concern is the light is 2.15” and my rail is 2”. That means the light will stick out approximately 3/16” which could hinder my search for a holster?
What gun is your light on? Does it protrude past your barrel?
My TLR-7 is on a P320 Carry. It is flush with the barrel. I've had a TLR-1 on a 320 Carry, and it extends well past the barrel...plenty of holster options to accommodate that particular setup. I don't have an x-compact although I do have a subcompact which uses the same length slide, but I haven't looked for a light-bearing holster for that one, so I can't really answer your question. If you're set on carrying it with the light, you might research holsters before you buy...any light setup is going to limit your options somewhat, but I imagine there's somebody out there making hat you're looking for.
Posts: 9470 | Location: In the Cornfields | Registered: May 25, 2006
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I might buy the light and use it strictly for home defense?
That's how mine is currently employed, which is why I've never looked for a holster. I'm happy with it in that capacity.
I don't really see the need to carry a weapon-light in most carry scenarios, and I pretty much always have a micro streamlight clipped in my pocket if I do need illumination. Honestly, the only reason I've shopped for a light-bearing holster lately for my TLR-1 gun is because I'm too lazy to remove and re-install it all the time .
Posts: 9470 | Location: In the Cornfields | Registered: May 25, 2006
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