Streamlight TLR-1 differences

[vinny_land]

Okay so Im in the market for a light for my new SP2022. I was browsing the LA Police Gear website and came across these two Streamlight TLR-1 lights

http://www.lapolicegear.com/streamlight-tlr1-weaponlight.html

http://www.lapolicegear.com/streamlight-tlr1-ir-light.html

What are the differences between these two because they both have the same info except for the price? Thanks in advance everyone.

[joefrank64k]

The "IR" version uses an infrared LED...

[GlennG31]

Hmm...that's interesting. I didn't know Streamlight made an "infrared LED" version of the TLR-1. I couldn't find this version on their product website.

[BlackonBlack]

hmm. IR, what's the point? Would it make it easier on your eyes in a low light circumstance?

[joefrank64k]

Hmm...that's interesting. I didn't know Streamlight made an "infrared LED" version of the TLR-1. I couldn't find this version on their product website.

Here's the direct link:

http://www.streamlight.com/documents/fact-sheet/250.PDF

And a copy of the product sheet from streamlight.com:

[joefrank64k]

hmm. IR, what's the point? Would it make it easier on your eyes in a low light circumstance?

To illuminate targets for use with Night Vision equipment...your adversary (assuming he dosen't have NVS) doesn't see any "light" but you see him more clearly.

[Ballistic043]

well, while you may not want the IR feature, i will say the new C4 LED OWNS the older ones. much brighter output!! i wish i could trade my old TLR1 in for a new one. but damn this thing is so well built, it will probably last another 8 years!! Damn!!

[vinny_land]

Okay that makes sense. I'll just grab the C4 LED version and be done with it. No need for IR since I have no NV.

[GlennG31]

Here's the direct link:

http://www.streamlight.com/documents/fact-sheet/250.PDF

And a copy of the product sheet from streamlight.com:

Thank you for the information. But yeah, I guess if you don't have night vision, then it makes owning this version a moot point. I do agree that the C4 LED light produces a much brighter light compared to the older models of the TLR-1. You can't go wrong with it.

[Saym14]

the C4 light it awsome!

[berg]

i wish i could trade my old TLR1 in for a new one. but damn this thing is so well built, it will probably last another 8 years!! Damn!!

You can just get an aftermarket LED bulb and install it. Pretty easy modification.

http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.901

http://www.kaidomain.com/CategoryPage.aspx?CategoryId=34