For tactical activity in the dark, the Streamlight TLR-8 Compact LED Weaponlight combines a 500-lumen, single-output LED light with a Class 3R 660nm red aiming laser that can be mounted on most duty, backup, and compact EDC pistol models.
The light is outfitted with a factory-focused Total Internal Reflection (TIR) lens that produces a beam with a tight center cone of bright light and a dimmer ring on the periphery to help maintain situational awareness. The laser can be boresighted to the pistol for accurate aiming, and a disorientating strobe function can be enabled by the user if they need access to that feature.An ambidextrous switch system controls the momentary and constant-on activation, plus the three different modes, and is easily accessible with your support hand while keeping a firm grip on your weapon.
Designed with a highly compact form factor that keeps light at or above the trigger guard without projecting past the muzzle, the TLR-8 fits most regular and compact pistols' Universal and Picatinny/Weaver rails and comes with an integrated self-centering adjustable mount and a set of inserts to fit popular models from a variety of manufacturers. Its lightweight aluminum housing is anodized with a matte-black finish to make it abrasion resistant. It is so compact that it will fit holsters not much bigger than non-weaponlight holsters, making it fit better on duty belts and more comfortable for concealed carry.
Light Performance
- Designed for duty use, compact enough for EDC
- Single 500-lumen output
- One bright white LED
- Total Internal Reflection (TIR) lens system produces a smooth pre-focused beam without holes or hotspots
- Versatile beam has a long throw with a generous spill to maintain situational awareness, and a large center spot of bright light
- Strobe mode can be used to signal location or disorientate potential threats
- Strobe ships from factory disabled, but can be enabled by the user quickly and easily if they want it to be accessible
Laser Performance
- Red lasers are more easily seen in bright light and sunlight
- Class 3R laser
- 640-660nm peak wavelength
- <5 mW maximum output
- Windage and elevation adjustment screws to boresight it with the pistol
Switching
- Location: Tailcap
- Type: Ambidextrous toggle switch
- Momentary and constant-on activation
- Controls light, laser, and light + laser modes
- Customizable with high and low actuators to suit your shooting style
- Double press either switch to access strobe for fast access in stressful situations
- Last mode memory returns light to previously selected mode when it is turned on
- Lockout function on bezel prevents accidental operation
Construction
- Compact design keeps the housing above the trigger guard and behind the muzzle to minimize the holster size required to accommodate it
- Lightweight and durable aluminum light housing with scratch-resistant black anodized finish
- Impact- and chemical-resistant polymer switch housing with elastomeric overmold
- Clear and scratch-resistant Borofloat glass lens
- Self-centering adjustable rail clamp for Universal or Picatinny/Weaver style rails enables quick mounting to a broad range of full-size and compact handguns, with set of rail-locating keys included
- IPX4-rated to be resistant against driving rain and splashing water
- Runs on one included CR123A lithium battery
- Etched serial number for positive identification