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July 2021 Twobirds Flying Publications
Streamlight TLR-7A Contour Remote
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Streamlight TLR-7A Contour Remote Streamlight TLR-7A Contour Remote By: Sal Palma
2021
In a home defense scenario, darkness provides you a significant tactical advantage; one that you do not want to give up. For entry teams, there is nothing like moving through a hallway looking like an oncoming 57 Buick to draw hostile fire – always maintain light discipline and Streamlight’s TLR-7A Contour Remote makes that easy for you.
Streamlight introduced the TLR-7A Contour Remote as part of their 2021 weapon mounted light portfolio, it was a brilliant move. The TLR-7A Contour Remote differs from the basic TLR-7A in one particularly important feature, it provides a grip activation mechanism. The grip activation engages a momentary light mode which accomplishes two important things. First, it frees up your support hand for other tasks such as operate comms or for defensive purposes. Secondly, it easily provides momentary light activation as you move through a building, room, or hallway without breaking your grip to use a paddle switch. The latter being by far the more import advantage to me.
The first thing I noticed when installing it on a Glock 19 is how well it fits. The light snaps right into place without slop or movement. Streamlight engineers did a great job. While working on this review, I also found out that Streamlight makes the contour remote switch available as an optional accessory for the TLR-1 and TLR-2 lights. Installation is a simple matter of removing the standard TLR paddle switch / battery cap and replacing it with the contour remote. The end-product is a TLR 1 or TLR-2 with both grip and paddle activation, this is an accessory that expands capability while preserving your light investment; as of this writing, Streamlight offers standalone Contour Remotes for Glocks and M&P platforms. At the heart of the TLR-7A Contour Remote is the tried-and-true TLR-7A, a compact high output weapon mounted light introduced a couple of years ago to accessorize the more compact frame pistols on the market. What makes this light so desirable is its ability to produce 500 lumens of a well collimated light beam with a welldefined hot spot and an abundance of
I have written about the dangers of running through a building or house with your light in continuous mode. Operationally, you do not need to do that, and it exposes you and your team members to hostile fire. peripheral light.
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Streamlight TLR-7A Contour Remote The light retains the ambidextrous high rear switch, press once for continuous operation, press and hold for momentary activation. The Contour Remote incorporates the safe off feature to preserve battery life. Turning the bezel counterclockwise engages a detent that will prevent the light from being accidentally activated. As with the basic TLR-7A, the Contour Remote is strobe capable. The function is disabled as a factory default but can be enabled using the light’s Ten-Tap feature. The TLR-7A Contour Remote is a lightweight low profile weapon light that will not snag on your web gear or clothing; it is powered by a single CR123A battery delivering 1.5 hours of run time. If you are engaged in law enforcement, security work or performing armed functions requiring the flexibility to free up your support hand, the TLR-7A Contour Remote is worth its weight in gold. I cannot flatter Streamlight enough on its fit and finish. It even looks great on your railed Glock Gen 4 or Gen 5. Check it out. -SP
2021
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500 lumens; 131m beam; runs 1.5 hours Custom optic produces a concentrated beam with optimum peripheral illumination Ambidextrous rear on/off switch; Pressure controlled grip switch provides momentary operation Uses one CR123A lithium battery (included) Safe off feature prevents accidental activation; saves batteries Rail grip clamp system securely attaches/detaches quickly and safely with no tools and without putting your hands in front of muzzle Securely fits a most railed Glock® Gen 4 or Gen 5 models Durable, anodized machined aluminum construction User enabled strobe function 4.6 in (11.68 cm); 2.69 oz. (76.3g) with battery IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes Limited lifetime warranty Assembled in USA
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