Streamlight69260 TLR-1 HL 1000-Lumen Rail Mounted Strobing Tactical Weapon Light with Rail Locating Keys and Lithium Batteries, Black

Let’s dive into the Streamlight 69260 TLR-1 HL 1000-Lumen Weapon Light. I’ve been using this on my Sig P320 for range sessions and home defense, and it’s easily one of the best weapon lights I’ve come across for the price.What Makes It Shine: This thing pumps out a blinding 1000 lumens with a 20,000-candela beam that stretches 283 meters, lighting up everything from close quarters to distant targets. The wide beam pattern is perfect for clearing rooms or scanning dark areas, and the TIR optic balances a focused center with enough peripheral glow to spot what’s around you. I mounted it on my Picatinny rail in seconds using the included rail keys (Glock-style, Picatinny, Beretta 90two, S&W 99/TSW, and Sig P320 compatible), and the tool-free clamp system is rock-solid—no wobbling, even after 100+ rounds of 9mm. The ambidextrous switch is intuitive, with momentary and steady-on modes, plus a strobe feature (double-tap within 0.4 seconds) that’s great for disorienting threats. Made from machined aircraft aluminum with an anodized finish, it feels like it could survive a tank rolling over it. It’s IPX7 waterproof (1 meter for 30 minutes) and works in temps from -40°F to +120°F, so it’s ready for any environment. The two CR123A lithium batteries (included) give you 1.5 hours of runtime, and the tethered battery door makes swaps easy without losing parts.The Extras: The light’s been live-fire tested extensively, and the 50,000-hour LED is shock-proof, so you’re not replacing bulbs anytime soon. At 4.32 oz and 3.39 inches long, it’s compact enough not to throw off your firearm’s balance. Amazon reviews rave about its brightness—one user said it’s “brighter than any light I own and looks great on my P320,” while another jokingly claimed it could “confuse a bear”. It fits most light-bearing holsters, though Streamlight warns to use one that fully covers the trigger guard for safety. If you have a non-standard rail (like a Walther P22), it won’t fit without an adapter, and some H&K USP users needed a GG&G adapter for their proprietary rails.The Drawbacks: It’s not perfect. The switch, while solid, felt a bit stiff to one reviewer, who worried it might wear out, though I haven’t had that issue. It’s a bit bulky for smaller pistols, so if you’re running a subcompact, consider a smaller light like the TLR-7. The strobe is cool but takes practice to activate consistently. Also, it’s not rechargeable—CR123A batteries aren’t cheap, so stock up or look at the TLR-1 HL-X (model 69500) for a USB-rechargeable option with 1500 lumens. Lastly, at $140-$170, it’s pricier than budget lights like the Feyachi HL-20, but the quality justifies the cost.Verdict: The Streamlight TLR-1 HL 69260 is a beast of a weapon light—bright, durable, and easy to use. It’s perfect for tactical use, home defense, or night shooting, with a fit and finish that screams quality. The minor gripes (stiff switch, battery cost) don’t outweigh the performance, especially for the price. I’d rate it 4.5/5—near flawless, but the non-rechargeable batteries and slight bulk keep it from perfection. If you need a reliable, high-lumen light for your rail-equipped firearm, this is a top-tier choice. Just grab extra batteries and a good holster, and you’re set

Awesome light! It's extremely bright, and fits on my Glock 19.

I recently purchased the Streamlight 69260 TLR-1 HL 1000-Lumen Weapon Light for my firearm, and I have been incredibly impressed with its performance.First off, the brightness is phenomenal. The 1000-lumen output provides a wide, intense beam that’s perfect for low-light environments. Whether I’m using it for home defense or target shooting at night, it illuminates everything clearly without being overpowering. The beam is focused enough to see long distances, but also wide enough for close-range engagements.

Favorite light on the market right now. The controls are in the right spot.

Looks awesome on my full size H&K USP Tactical. You'll need the GG&G adapter to attach it to the USP however because of the proprietary rail. It's a large and bright light and the controls are easy and intuitive.

Fits well! Authentic Streamlight light! Love the color and the design. Rugged and durable design.

I've had my Surefire X300 Ultra for some time now and it's a great light. I finally got around to buying this TLR-1 HL light since I wanted a small light for my AR rifle. This works great with the way the momentary switch activates the light, to how I hold the rifle and where my thumb rests. However, I recently removed it from my AR to go with a different light on it, and put the TLR-1 HL onto my Glock 19... my Glock 17 has my X300 Ultra on it.Some things that you notice right away between the 2 popular weapon-mounted lights is that the X300 Ultra is much longer than the TLR-1 lights. The X300U light sticks out much further in front of the muzzle on any gun, compared to the TLR-1 lights. However, the finish on the Surefire lights is much better and more durable than the anodized finish on the TLR-1 lights. After shooting a few hundred rounds with both lights on my Glocks, I can easily wipe away the power blast from the X300, but on my TLR light I can see a slight haze where it started to burn into the anodized finish. My previous TLR-1s was like this too, so it seems to be the same with all Streamlight weapon-mounted lights. The other noticeable things that you recognize right away is that the shiny chrome ring on the TLR lights really stands out on a handgun, and not in a good way IMO. I wish there was an easy way to get rid of this besides using a toothpick and piece of sandpaper to dull the surface, and then using a Birchwood Casey black paint pen to fill it in (which actually matches the rest of the light perfectly). Also, the mounting system is very easy to use with the X300 light as it just clips right onto my Glock frames, but the TLR lights are more modular and can fit onto a lot more guns & rails with ease. For aesthetics purposes, I like the clean & smoother lines of the X300 lights on any handgun, but that's just a personal preference.As for the light brightness itself, the X300 Ultra is rated at 500 lumens and the TLR-1 HL at 630 lumens. However, that doesn't really matter much in this case when looking at both LED's and their housings. The TLR-1 HL LED is slightly larger, but it sits more forward in a shallow reflector, thus making it into a good 'flood' light. The X300 Ultra LED is recessed further back and has a much longer reflector that's shaped to make the light more of a 'thrower' with a much brighter hotspot, which is what it exactly does. When shining both lights side by side, one thing you'll notice right away is the X300 Ultra is more of a neutral white color, and the TLR-1 HL is more of a cool white color (more blue looking). Also, the hotspot on the X300 is very bright and precise. On the TLR-1 HL, it's a little fuzzy since the reflector doesn't focus on this, but it's still bright looking. The other thing that you notice is the immediate light surrounding the hotspot area on the TLR-1 HL is a little brighter, but the overall spill (flood of the entire light) is much bigger on the X300 Ultra. The lines on the hotspot and spill are sharper on the X300 Ultra than on the TLR-1 HL. However, at price point where the TLR-1 HL is about 40% cheaper than the X300 Ultra, it's still a very good light and does exactly what it was intended for. But for a few extra bucks, personally I would stick with the X300 Ultra... that's not to say I'm going to get rid of this, I'm going still going to use it since it's a very good & bright light.So with the heavily debated argument saying that 500 or 630 lumens on a weapon-mounted light is way too much for home defense use..... I say use whatever you want and what you're comfortable with (I have much brighter handheld flashlights and I'm comfortable with using them in all environments). Yes, both lights are extremely bright in my house and can be too much if I shine it directly at a wall in front of me and get the after effect from the wash back. However, I've done some low light courses and they stress on how and where you point the light. With some training and some common sense, you can utilize an extremely bright weapon-mounted light to your advantage. You don't need to point the muzzle & light directly at your target when identifying it (unless you know it's a badguy for sure and you want to blind or disorient him), but shining either the X300 Ultra or TLR-1 HL lights above or to the side of a target will create plenty of spill to illuminate them up and positively identify them and also see what's in their hands. If you live on a ranch where there's a lot of open area that's dark with some long distances, the X300 Ultra will probably be the better bet. For the urban environment where most of us are, the TLR-1 HL may work out better, but the X300 Ultra still works just as well too. You just have to figure out what light is going to best work for you and for your environment & duties (whether it's the TLR-1HL or a X300 Ultra, or even another light).

Incredibly easy to install, works as advertised.