Streamlight 69420 TLR-7 500-Lumen Low Profile Pistol Light Without Laser Designed Exclusively and Solely for Select Compact Handguns, Includes Mounting Kit and Rail Locating Keys, Black

This light is good for Glock19s or similar 4” barrel pistols, if you’re wanting a light that’s not sticking out a foot, like these ridiculous tacti-cool 100,000+ lumen spotlights some guys insist on carrying. This sits flush with the length of the barrel on my Springfield XD Mod.2, which is what I wanted: as much light as possible, while being as compact as I could get it for concealed carry. The buttons are ambidextrous, and there’s a momentary on or constant on option. At 500 lumens it spotlights really well for distances under 75-100 feet, which is farther than you’d accurately ever fire from under most circumstances, anyways. The only downside is the buttons are a bit hard to push compared to the TLR-1. This is something I anticipated since they are not sticking in towards the trigger guard like the TLR-1. With the 7, I have to extend my index finger all the way out and even then, I can barely get it with the tip of my finger without fear I’d slip and my finger would fall into the trigger guard when I wasn’t ready to fire. I will just train to use my opposing thumb to turn it off and on. Overall, a perfect light. Solidly built (housing is metal). Bright. Compact. Fastens securely and quickly. Just wish the switch mechanism was the same as the TLR-1.

Just came back here to post my thoughts after owning this light for three days. I love it. I don't love everything about it, but I do love it. It is so tiny. It basically turned my carry back into a "stock Glock" package. The Surefire X300U-A I had was an amazing light built like a tank, but it was bulky compared to this. For that, I very much enjoy having the TLR-7. The controls aren't perfect. They are doable, but not perfect. If you quickly tap the controls on either side, it turns the light on/off. However, if you press and hold the controls on either side while it is off, it stays on while you have it pressed in. When you release, it turns off. So, the difference between "on" and "momentary on" is simply how long you hold it. Perhaps with training I'll grow to love it more. After using the ten-tap programming, I enabled "strobe mode". Now, when the light is off, a quick double tap to the controls on either side activates the strobe. I like having a strobe on a weapon light; That's something I always wished the Surefire I had would provide but sadly it did not. Admittedly, I think the Surefire was probably built better. But I also paid $220 for it back in the day. I had it for about five years. It was nice. But I like the Streamlight better. The Streamlight TLR-7 is built well enough I believe. It is technically just as bright (500 lumens), even though it only has one battery instead of two. However, might I mention that the tint of the light seems a bit different? The Surefire had a much cooler (white) light. The Streamlight has a slightly warmer (yellow) light. No big deal, actually a warmer light allows you to differentiate color easier. In my opinion, unless you are a cop/military, battery life is irrelevant. Train with it when you do, place a fresh battery in it when you start to carry it. Since either of them easily get you an hour's worth of light, in my opinion that's enough since as a civilian it's likely you would only need the light for a maximum of a few moments in the worst case scenario (unless you are John McClane, of course. But then you are a cop, which I already mentioned).

Bright, light-weight, and easy to engage- the TLR-7 is an excellent addition to any home defense pistol. I attached mine to my Springfield XDm 9mm. I've attached a pic of the beam in a 25 foot pitch black hallway. It looks like broad daylight with this light shining. I've heard complaints that you have to adjust your grip in order to actuate the light. This is true. I have medium hands, and need to stretch to turn it on. However, it's a small stretch, and I'm able to regain full comfortable purchase of the gun in less than a second. Just turn it on before you go searching around in the dark, and you'll be fine. Judging by the intense field of light projected, I'm sure you'll have the advantage on a thoroughly blinded intruder. I like all the specs on this light, its performance, and the streamlined look on my gun. I highly recommend it.

For the price, you can’t beat it. The light works great. Very bright, easy to use, and doesn’t kill the battery as fast as some do. If you have smaller hands you might have a hard time engaging the switches for the light. I wear large size gloves, and my index finger is just a touch short from reaching the button without “stretching” it. But if I use my thumb on my off hands it works just fine. Fits well on my Gen 5 G19. I like the on off features, a quick click and it stays on, but if you hold it you can flick it on and off. I would definitely recommend this light for anyone who is looking for a great light at a great price. I looked for two days and couldn’t find a better deal anywhere online.