Streamlight tlr-3

[Creampuff]

Has anyone else had this issue? My TLR-3 is on a Sig226 R that gets no use other than the occasional trip to the range. No hot loads, no +P, no tools used to tighten the thumbscrew other than a coin. Sits in a handgun vault most of its boring life.

And yet yesterday, when I took it out of the handgun vault, the light literally fell off. The rail clamp, that is made of plastic just snapped off on its own.

I am sending it to streamlight to see how much they back up their lifetime warranty. I'll see how their customer service is.

Anyone have a similar experience?

**********As an addendum, Streamlight was very quick to remedy my situation. See post #10 ***************

[iareConfusE]

Streamlight customer service is excellent. They have given me free parts to repair my TLR-3 no questions asked.

[voiceoftheright]

I have had no issues with my TLR-3, just switched it from my xd to my Sig today and it is just as good as the day I got it.

[Swoop]

I'm sure they will take care of ya

[cineski]

That could have gotten you killed in certain situations.

[Boltz]

I have a TLR-2, but it has metal clamps. I'm surprised that the TLR-3 has plastic ones because it would seem pretty easy to over tighten them and bend them like you did. Good luck on getting it fixed.

[shoupdawg]

My tlr 2 has metal clamps.

[HCz]

Hopefully Streamlight will take care of it.

SIG's rails are a bit out of spec. So it could have contributed to your problem.

[smittty]

I use mine on my CZ and Glocks with no issues.

[Creampuff]

Hopefully Streamlight will take care of it.

SIG's rails are a bit out of spec. So it could have contributed to your problem.

I think you are right, I notice a slight cant on one of the clamps because of the rails don't match perfectly.

Just as a follow up, one week later Streamlight mailed back a brand new TLR-3. Great customer service!

I'll tighten it with a coin again, but this time, I'll put 1/4 turn less, and hope it doesn't fall off.

[quick draw mcgraw]

Just as a follow up, one week later Streamlight mailed back a brand new TLR-3. Great customer service!

Thats great to hear!! I have one on my SW99 .40 with no issues so far, but I'm going to take a look at the clamp asap.

[socal425]

I've got TLR-3s mounted on my SIG 228 and XD9. I've had no issues and have been very satisfied. Glad to hear that Streamlight took care of you.

[jumpthestack]

I've read a few other reports of that exact issue happening; the plastic side of the rail clamp breaking.

http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?116187-WML-Selection

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?p=5339572

http://www.zombiehunters.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=63727&p=1462513

Search for 'broke' in those links.

[1911Operator]

looks like that polymer casting was bad. thats sucks! I had a TLR2 and it never had any problems. I also have a blackhawk xiphos and its entirely made out of polymer, also no problems.

[fullrearview]

Hearing they have good CS might have just sold them a few more lights.....I will ALWAYS pay a few dollars more for good CS.