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Streamlight TLR-7A Flex Review: The Best Pistol Light?

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One of the most powerful compact weapon lights. The TLR7A is 2.4 oz with 500 lumens. The new flex series has the ability to change switches based on your hand size.

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  2. Idk if anyone will comment BUT I'd appreciate any advice. Now. I trust streamlight more than o light. But I wanna know if anyone thinks. Seeing as how they are the same price, should I get the baldr mini? Or this tlr 7a? I've been racking my brain. Recharge and a laser, or safety and a hell of a lot more light time. Whats better for edc? What about being in a situation where I have no access to an outlet to charge. Is it better to just have batteries?. Help me out guys I'm losing it.

  3. Great review. Just in case anyone is wondering, this will protrude slightly past the barrel on P320 Xcompact (and subcompact P320s), and flush with Xcarry (and P320 compacts). Although that’s NOT a deal-breaker for most (me especially), it’s still worth saying.

  5. Whenever I need an honest review on something, I come here. Saved me a bunch of $$ watching you review things that other payed youtubers wouldn’t show on their products

  7. We have had trouble when swapping out the rear switch modules from the high activated to the low activated switch. With the low activated switch module in place, the switch fails to operate when the three rear hex screws are even lightly torqued down. As I back off the three hex screws, at some point, a palpable "click" returns to the switch and it is at that point that the switch again begins to properly function. I am reluctant to leave the rear panel so loose. Any suggestions? (Great video)

  13. I love the light but I can say that if you train with it a lot with it you will burn through that 90 minute total runtime pretty quickly.
    You can get a 6 pack of batteries on Amazon for only about $15.
    And when the battery starts to die it automatically goes to a 10% output setting, so worst case scenario if you ever have to use it and the battery is almost dead you still will have some light it just won't be blinding light.
    I've been told that back in the 90s that's how bright weapon mounted lights were anyway.

  18. I don’t understand why weapon lights have white lettering. A lot of these firearms like glocks, m&p and so on are painted in black with special paint that deflects light so that it is better concealed or not as noticeable when light is reflected on these guns enhancing our concealment from attackers. Then comes the weapon light with white lettering all over it. Why can’t they make this a grey or flat black tone. They sort of kill one of the purpose of the gun finish we pay so much for. Other than that nice lights. Thanks for the video great stuff!

  32. In your opinion is 1000 lumens overkill for home defense? I ask because the tlr 9 is out but I dont know if the tlr 9 is even made for a pistol. Thank you and great video.

  36. Hi Outlaw, enjoy your videos👌….I’m purchasing my first handgun for protection/self defense, wanted to know what’s the best top five handguns I can choose from here in South Africa 🇿🇦👍

  37. Hey – I've been trying to watch your grip as closely as I can simply because it seems SO
    sturdy. Maybe that's just you but if I may ask:
    How far around the back of the grip are you bringing your shooting hand?
    It looks like like it's more behind the gun than some others I've seen.
    Can you tell me how much of the very bottom of your hand – from the actual heel to the
    chunky thumb muscle – lays on the back of the handle?
    Thanks – love your videos – though you've spoiled me for most others –
    You are to the point – speak well and quickly – and it's always important
    to catch every word you say..
    Ok t hanks

  41. How the fuck is this the best light? My olight mini Valkyrie recharges like an Apple Watch, clips on and off the pic rail much easier, and has great build quality. It’s design is literally better in every way.

  48. I ordered from optics planet. Website didn’t mention it was out of stock. My confirmation email gave me a 1-3 month estimated shipping date. That’s not the only reason why I cancelled my order though. They signed me up to their mailing list even though I opted out of those during checkout.

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