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Originally posted by parabellum:
Chowser, any looseness on that mounted Fenix? I saw one review on Amazon talking about putting tape in the rails to "fix the wiggle". I don't see any other comments like this about that light.

A hundred bucks for a WML with that kind of output is a best buy if there's no looseness or reliability issues or the like.

What mounting key comes installed on these lights? I forgot to look before I shipped them. The two TLR-7 HLXs that I have bought recently are still coming with the "UNIV" key installed. If a user installs a light with a U/UNIV/GLK key (depending on which light it is) on a Gen 5 Glock or other gun with an actual 1913 rail, it will fit loose. We have had problems at work with guys using the wrong key and the loose light widening out the 1913 slot on their gun, making it so neither key will fit snug.

The TLR-1HLX comes with the 1913 key preinstalled. I swapped over to the GL key and don't have any issues. It's snug on my gen5 45 MOS-5.

Holster fitment is a little more friction going in and out but I loosened the friction screw and it's fine now.

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Originally posted by Chowser:
Sorry. Been crazy last couple of days.
Mucho Thanks to DaBigBR for some quick shipping.


Anyways.

Threw the TLR-1HLX on my duty gun and grabbed a spare gun out of my locker and stuck the Fenix on it.

Both charged up to full and totally not scientific and I am not a photographer.

Looks like the v2 Fenix has more throw while the 1HLX has more flood.

Both lights fit with no issues in my issued Safariland 7360RDS holster.

I'm usually a Streamlight guy and have had a couple of bad experiences with Fenix, but that light output in your photo is pretty impressive, and the price is definitely hard to argue with. How do the switches feel? I'll be interested to hear how it holds up in your 2000rd class. If it does well it's going to be really hard not to pick one up.

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Originally posted by Chowser:
The TLR-1HLX comes with the 1913 key preinstalled. I swapped over to the GL key and don't have any issues. It's snug on my gen5 45 MOS-5.

Holster fitment is a little more friction going in and out but I loosened the friction screw and it's fine now.

This is probably because of the way the TLR-1 clamps to a rail (similar to an X300-B). The 1913 key is the proper key for a Gen 5 Glock. If you keep the TLR-1 tight, it will probably never be an issue, but I have seen a lot of Gen 5 frames altered by using the smaller key.

Good to know. I will switch it back.

Yeah, I've long had Surefire WMLs on gen3 Glocks, and using the proper key, there is some back-and-forth play if the crossbar slot in the frame. Bugs the Hell out of me, so what I started doing a few years back is taking a foam earplug and cutting it in half, then compressing it between the rear of the WML and the front of the trigger guard. It takes a lot of doing to get the WML to lock into place, but once it does, it's solid, no play in the light.

In the gen5 Glock, it's 1913-spec, and Surefires lock in place tighter than Dick's hatband.

Regarding the Fenix GL19R, that would make a great camping or deep woods light. Attached to a Glock G20, loaded with hardcast Double Tap and Buffalo Bore 180 grain hollowpoints would be a feral animal and feral human being solution.

If the Fenix WML has durability, it would make a good police light, but, along with the new Streamlight, would probably be a bit much in close interiors.

For a hundred bucks, though, that Fenix is something else. I wasn't even aware it existed.

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For a hundred bucks, though, that Fenix is something else. I wasn't even aware it existed.

Me either. Provided it's durable (I've never had a problem with Fenix construction in the past), the switches aren't finicky or cut in and out (problem with both my TK11 and a TK15), and they kept it simple momentary/on/off instead of trying to incorporate a cornucopia of different modes (problem with my TK15 that always tries to auto-revert to low whenever it starts to become even the tiniest bit discontent with the battery output) I could see this being a great option for the P320 build that I'm currently putting together.

I wasn't aware of that Fenix light either, but after looking at Chowser's photos I think I need a pair of them... one for my 870 and one for my carbine. Are they compatible with something like a pressure switch?

I had the Fenix v1 for over two years with no issues at work. I'm on permanent nights so I've used it quite a bit. I haven't had to hit anyone with it but I have banged it against plenty of trees and walls. lol

It works and works. That's why I got the V2 when it released.

******THIS IS AN OLDER THREAD******

Resurrecting this old thread to see how people are liking, or not liking, their TLR1 HLX's, specifically the rechargeable battery models? Are the rechargeables holding up a year later? Notice any increases in charging, decreases in light output, or other anomalies?

Looking to pick one up to put on my P220R SSE.

Thanks.

After a year I haven't noticed any dimming issues in light output or decreased run times. I have two pairs that I swap out between when a pair runs out. I have a third pair that I use on my 7hlx. I stopped counting how many recharges each set has gotten. If one won't take a charge, I'll just buy a new one. But I won't get much use out of the TLR1HLX anymore. I got "forced" into the swing shift sgt position so I'm working mainly noon-midnight and will only work full nights if a nigght shift sgt takes vacation or time off. And when I am working swings, I'm ordered to not leave station while the chief or assistant chief are on duty. Last time I left to go to the atm to get money for lunch, I ended up in a pursuit. I was also ordered to stop doing traffic stops. lol

I only have the regular 1000 lumen TLR, so I dont have experience with the newer version. That being said, I have heard chatter that the way the front LED module/battery compartment cover is made it is easy to break off. And some folks complain about this model.

Thanks for the charging info Chowser, good to know.

Bubba, I hadn't heard that. I went looking on YouTube, saw a few complaints about the door not latching correctly, but otherwise, a lot were saying, no issues. Can you expand on your statement please? I haven't seen anything about the door breaking off.

Thanks guys.

When it was first introduced, I read several reports of the battery compartment latch failing and coming open during firing. I haven't seen that lately, so it may have been addressed, but I also haven't really been looking at reviews lately either.

My TLR1-HLs are 1k lumens, which is enough for duty use. And I get free CR123a batteries for my duty lights. So I haven't bothered to purchase a new HLX light and the new holsters to accommodate it.

(I am debating upgrading to the TLR7 HLX on my off duty gun though. Going from 500 to 1k, and adding rechargeability, may be worth the cost there.)

The TLR7HLX also provides some stand-off on a Glock 19 while not being a x300/TLR1.

I have the HLX and the HL. HLX fits just fine in duty holster, it is slightly bigger than the hl and won't fit in my concealed holster.

The batteries have only given me one issue and it was the first use/charge. Otherwise they have been great. Buttonology is way better in the HLX. I only have a few hundred rounds on the HLX, so far it seems to be doing well.

Picked mine up today, so far am impressed with it. I honestly don't see how the battery door would pop open, there's a pretty good latch system for it, but, I'll keep an eye on it.

Thanks for everyones input. Now to find a holster for it.