APL vs Streamlight TLR-1

[Lonestargrizzly]

Does anyone know if an inforce APL will fit in a holster made for a TLR-1?

[SoCalPI]

The bigger question is why you are using an inferior product? Lol just kidding.

I believe the APL is smaller than the TLR, so don't see why it wouldn't.

[Calico1404]

Neg your lil glock 19 will slip out of the holster. The TLR is almost 1/2" wider.
The APL is literally just about the same width as your slide.

[the Scholar]

I would assume there would be some play in the holster afterwards. The TLR-1 is pretty wide compared to the APL from my understanding.

[Lonestargrizzly]

I was just curious.
Which one is considered the better light?

[keith1911]

I like the APL better because of the way it's buttons work.

[neomedic]

I like the User Interface of the Surefire x300 Ultra

[Chakachaka]

Between the APL or the TLR-1 I would say the TLR-1 is the better light. The APL has had a rocky history in terms of reliability and durability. Videos and reports show the APL flying off guns when fired. Granted this was the gen 1 models which I believe have been fixed. There are still reports of the light housing cracking due to plastic construction, or the clamping mechanism cracking as well.

The streamlight has an aluminum housing and very few people complain about it. The biggest criticism of the TLR-1 is the rocker switch

[Quiet]

Between the two, I'm leaning toward the TLR-1HL.



Anyone know which Streamlight TLR-1HL, Flat Dark Earth or Flat Dark Earth Brown, matches the Glock FDE color?

[Lonestargrizzly]

Between the two, I'm leaning toward the TLR-1HL.



Anyone know which Streamlight TLR-1HL, Flat Dark Earth or Flat Dark Earth Brown, matches the Glock FDE color?

Probably fdeb

[robledo]

It depends on the kind of holster and how the gun locks or sets into place. A kydex holster for a light - bearing pistol may require the light in order for it to have retention. Whereas something like a safariland als holster can accept a variety of lights, and also function without a light on the pistol, albeit a tad looser feeling.

And to answer your other question I've never handled an APL but I did like the ease of the switches on the TLR-1s I used to have. But in terms of versatility I'd recommend getting the APL because it is smaller.

[Andres]

I switched over from APL's to TLR 1's and HL's. Had a bunch of 1st gen APL's that broke (switch and body housing). Supposedly the new APL's are good.

Just a reminder, that if you get an HL, the bezel is bigger than a regular TLR-1. So you may get some fitment issues, unless its an adjustable retention holster you should be alright

[Lonestargrizzly]

I switched over from APL's to TLR 1's and HL's. Had a bunch of 1st gen APL's that broke (switch and body housing). Supposedly the new APL's are good.

Just a reminder, that if you get an HL, the bezel is bigger than a regular TLR-1. So you may get some fitment issues, unless its an adjustable retention holster you should be alright

The HL is supposed to be able to mount on a quad rail as well as a ristol correct?

[SoCalPI]

TLR-HL will attach to a quad rail no problem. I'd vote for the Steamlight. I'm sure Inforce is good but they haven't been around that long, company was created in 2008. Unless you can get one significantly less than the Streamlight or you've had issues with Streamlight. I have several of their handhelds and they are great.

[Lonestargrizzly]

TLR-HL will attach to a quad rail no problem. I'd vote for the Steamlight. I'm sure Inforce is good but they haven't been around that long, company was created in 2008. Unless you can get one significantly less than the Streamlight or you've had issues with Streamlight. I have several of their handhelds and they are great.

I ended up getting the TLR-1 standard.