TLR 7 HLX: Look At The New High Lumen Gun Light

Via ETACTICALLIFE

The Streamlight TLR 7 HLX is a new iteration of the Streamlight HLX weapon-mounted light (WML) series. It's specced at 1,000 lumens, with what is described as a “…longer-reaching beam…” that provides up to 22,000 candela, compared with the standard TLR-7 at 500 Lumen.

This is more than double the beam distance of its predecessors. 

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Streamlight TLR 7 HLX 

The HLX TLR-7 model is a lightweight weapon light option designed to fit full-size and compact handguns with rails. It also offers customizable rear paddle switches featuring a low or high position to match shooter/user shooting style or preference. 

 The manufacturer advises that the new light is designed to “…maximize visibility and targeting capability in a variety of home defense and tactical applications…”

As a “Multi-Fuel” gun light, TLR 7 HLX users can choose either the SL-B9 USB-C rechargeable battery pack or a 3-Volt CR123A lithium battery, depending on user preference or logistic constraints. 

It securely fits a wide range of firearms, with a one-handed, snap-on-and-tighten interface that keeps hands away from gun muzzles when attaching or detaching the WML. 

The light includes a “safe-off” feature to prevent accidental or negligent light activation. It has reportedly been life-fire tested at length to validate its impact-resistant construction. As a result, it boasts an IPX7-rated design, making it waterproof to 1 meter for up to half an hour (30 min). 

TLR-7 HLX Gun Light Description and Features

The TLR-7 HL-X USB features a white power LED and a custom TIR optic that produces a concentrated beam while also optimizing peripheral illumination.

It delivers (1) 1,000 lumens, 22,000 candelas, a beam distance of 297 meters, and a run time of 30 minutes (default) OR

(2) 500 lumens, 11,000 candelas, a beam distance of 210 meters, and a run time of 1 hour (programmable) when using a Streamlight SL-B9 battery. 

The protected lithium-ion 850mAh USB-C rechargeable battery pack is rechargeable up to 500 cycles and charges within 2.5 hours via a USB-C port on the battery or optional bank charger.

With a CR123A battery inserted, the light provides 500 lumens, 11,000 candela, a beam distance of 210 meters, and a run time of 1.5 continuous hours.

• High Lumens: 1,000
• Run Time: .5 (1/2) Hours
• Beam Distance: 297 meters
• Max Candela: 22k
• Battery Type: Streamlight SL-B9 Li-Ion USB Rechargeable Battery Pack, CR123A Lithium
• Weight: 2.88 oz. (81.65 grams) 
• Multi-fuel: Uses one (1) Streamlight SL-B9 protected Li-Ion USB-C rechargeable battery pack (included) or one (1) CR123A lithium battery
• SL-B9: 1,000 lumens; 22,000 candela; 297m beam; runs 30 minutes (default) or programmable to 500 lumens; 11,000 candela; 210m beam; runs 1 hour
• CR123A: 500 lumens; 11,000 candela; 210m beam; runs 1.5 hours

The Streamlight HLX TLR-7 is available in Black or Flat Dark Earth. It ships with the high switch option mounted to the light and the low light switch in the package. It's also packaged with an SL-B9 battery pack and a USB-C cable. 

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