Streamlight To Introduce New Switching Option TLR-7 & 8 Lights

[Trukinjp13]

I have my ideas as to why/when a WML is necessary, and how best they can be used, but I’m also very interested in situations that I may not have considered. What situations do you all (several posts have indicated the desire for this) envision for the necessity of single-hand operation of the WML?

Thanks for your time!

Night walks with the dogs in Predator country is a big one.

House at night time, I prefer to be able to have a free hand if necessary.

Training with a injured arm makes life interesting if you can not activate your light with your one good arm.

These are just a few I have personally encountered.



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[Clusterfrack]

I have my ideas as to why/when a WML is necessary, and how best they can be used, but I’m also very interested in situations that I may not have considered. What situations do you all (several posts have indicated the desire for this) envision for the necessity of single-hand operation of the WML?

That's a great question, and a topic worthy of discussion.

As a civilian, I don't usually have a WML on my CCW. I've settled on a handheld light (Malkoff BG2) and consistent practice with SHO shooting skills. After dark, my go-to tool is my handheld light, carried support side. In the past, I tried carrying a WML but found them either too dim or too bulky. The new slimline WML/lasers like the TLR-8 are making me consider adding one to my CCW again.

At home and in the backcountry, I prefer having a WML on my handguns and my long guns.

Here are some scenarios where SHO activation (or inactivation) would be needed because my support hand is engaged:
-moving a VIP (wife, kid, etc) out of danger
-manipulating something, holding door open, etc.
-restraining an animal
-fighting
-injury

I'd welcome your and others' opinions.

[lwt16]

What duty holster are you using, and is it TLR7/nightstick specific? The thing I’ve always hated about the TLR1/x300 lights is the width creates a gap around the trigger guard when holstered. If possible, a picture or two of the holstered rig would be greatly appreciated.

[Cool Breeze]

I actually like the original switches just fine for 2 handed shooting. I went with the new one for the ability to activate the light one handed, I can't quite reach the original switch with my trigger finger.

I played with my buddies original tlr7 and found the exact same thing. I liked it for 2 handed shooting but couldn't reach it at all with just the trigger finger for one handed activation. The new one looks much more doable one handed.

[DpdG]

Thank you, that looks much less susceptible to foreign objects entering the trigger guard that the TLR1/x300 rigs.

[GJM]

TLR8 green with flex switching out there:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/851107881

[dontshakepandas]

Anybody seen any of the high switch TLR-7 models in stock anywhere? By the time I got off the fence and decided to buy one LAPoliceGear was out.

[lwt16]

I keep reading that they are due to hit shelves in January. There are some other forums I lurk on and they are showing up here and there.

So far, I am loving mine and my squad is as well. It's not as bright as my TLR1 HL was but I'll live with it. I did order an IWB rig for it so I'll start carrying it off duty here in the new year. That will be something new for me as I haven't carried a light bearing holster so time will tell if I stick with that. It'll also be easier to transfer the duty pistol straight to off duty carry without having to remove the TLR 7a. That's the main reason I purchased a holster that accepts it.

[Cool Breeze]

Anybody seen any of the high switch TLR-7 models in stock anywhere? By the time I got off the fence and decided to buy one LAPoliceGear was out.

https://www.gtdist.com

[Clusterfrack]

I’ll be getting a TLR-8ga high switch when JMCK AIWB 2.5 and OWB holsters are available for that on a P-07. Tony said it would happen but couldn’t promise a date.