Streamlight is one of the leading manufactures of flashlight and police equipment for law enforcement. Although Streamlight is best know for its traditional flashlights, they produce some of the best tactical lights for handguns.

In this police equipment review we will be taking a look at the Streamlight TLR2 tactical light. If you are familiar with the Streamlight TLR1, this light has all of the same features with the addition of an integrated laser light. Have an integrated laser light is great for increasing the accuracy of your aim. The Streamlight TLR2 also features C4 LED technology, meaning it will provide an excellent clear beam of light.

For the first part of this police equipment review of the Streamlight TLR2 review we will take a look at the features list as listed on the Streamlight website:

• Runs on two 3 volt CR123 size batteries, which have a 10 year storage life
• C4 LED technology, impenetrable by shock with 50,000 hour life
• Peak beam up to 7,000 candela and measured output lumens of 135
• Up to 2.5 hour runtime, 45+ hour runtime in laser-only mode
• Rail grip clamp system, no tools required to attach or detach
• Side mount for 1913 and Glock style rails with fast secure adjustment options
• Sealed aluminum construction with a black anodized finish
• Dustproof
• Simple on/off switch easily access by right or left hand for momentary or steady light
• Site is highly accurate when remounting
• Fits most light bearing holsters
• Total weight of 4.72 ounces

The Streamlight TLR2 has many optional adapters to fight numerous weapons including: contour remote for Glock 17/22 or 19/23, Beretta/Tick adapter, H&K Compact, H&K USP full size, Mag tube, Remington 870/110, and the M16/AR15. Other accessories for the TLR2 flashlight include colored filters in red, green, blue, and infrared as well as a key kit, retaining clips, remote switches and more.

To get additional information about the TLR2 light to see exactly how it will meet your police equipment needs or to compare it to other tactical lights from Streamlight, visit their website. Visitors will also find detailed information on other Streamlight flashlight options such as: hand held tactical lights, the Stinger series and Task-Light flashlights. Or use the dealer locator to find a local dealer near you that carries Streamlight tactical lights that you can compare for your police equipment needs.

The Streamlight website also contains additional documents and information related to the TLR2 Flashlight like a lithium battery notice, product instructions, fact sheet, compatibility list to make sure this light is compatible with your current police gun, an accessory brochure showing all the optional accessories that go along with the TLR2, IR (infrared) product fact sheet, remote switch installation instruction, and other product specific information and issues. Streamlight also provides a limited lifetime warranty on all of their products for as long as you own them.

In this next part of our Streamlight TLR2 police equipment review I will tell you about my personal experience with the TLR2 tactical light. I currently have a Glock 22 as my duty weapon with a Streamlight TLR 2 tactical light affixed to it. I will have to say right off the get go that the only thing I dislike about having the Streamlight TLR 2 affixed to it, is the lack of holsters that can accommodate this set up. I started my career with a Safariland model #070 level 3 holster and had to switch to a Safariland ALS holster. I have gotten use to this holster, but would still prefer to have the level 3 holster on my hip.

The very first night I had the Streamlight TLR 2 on my Glock, I had to conduct a felony hot stop on a subject. It was an awesome sight. Anybody that saw the red laser on the suspect, including the suspect, knew I meant business. Clearing buildings at night is so much easier. I am able to keep both of my hands securely on the weapon and not worry holding my Streamlight UltraStinger flashlight. I have had to replace the battery about two times since I started using the TLR2. They are very cheap and this is not an issue.

Purchasing the Streamlight TLR 2 has been one of the best police equipment purchases that I have made. The price was about $300 and well worth every penny of it. I would highly recommend the Streamlight TLR 2. Stremlight offers a large variety of products including rechargeable and non-rechargeable flashlights as well as industry specific products not only for law enforcement personnel but for fire/rescue, industrial, sporting goods, automotive/hardware, and the military. No matter what job you are looking for flashlights for, Streamlight has something that will suit your needs. Take a few minutes to check out their website for visit a local retailer. We are sure you will not be disappointed in the quality and variety that Streamlight has to offer.

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