Streamlight Inc. Releases The TLR-9 Rail Mounted Tactical Light, Designed For Use With Full Frame Handguns

Streamlight Inc., the globally renowned provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has announced the release of the TLR-9 rail mounted tactical light, designed for use with full frame handguns.

TLR-9 rail mounted tactical light

Featuring a slim, compact design, the new light offers ergonomic rear switches with either a low or high position to match users’ shooting styles, while providing 1,000 lumens for a variety of tactical and home defense uses.

"This lightweight new tactical light is engineered to be both sleek and powerful, featuring a high power LED for extreme brightness and extensive range, as well as good peripheral coverage," said Streamlight President and Chief Executive Officer, Ray Sharrah.

Ray adds, "It also features an ambidextrous on/off rear switch with low and high positions to suit user preference. And it fits a wide variety of full frame handguns, making it an ideal light for first responder and tactical applications."

Equipped with power LED

The TLR-9 uses a power LED to provide 1,000 lumens and 10,000 candela over a 200-meter beam distance

The TLR-9 uses a power LED to provide 1,000 lumens and 10,000 candela over a 200-meter beam distance, with a run time of 1.5 hours. The light's strobe mode offers 3 continuous hours of run time. The light is energized by two 3 Volt CR123A lithium batteries.

Securely fitting to a broad range of weapons, the TLR-9 features a one-handed, snap on and tighten interface that keeps hands away from gun muzzles when attaching or detaching it. The light also includes a Safe Off feature, locking it to prevent accidental activation. A key kit is included to securely fit the light to a broad array of handguns.

Live-fire tested, impact-resistant construction

Constructed with durable 6000 Series machined aircraft aluminum with a black anodized finish, the TLR-9 weighs 4.26 ounces and measures 3.87 inches in length. With extensively live-fire tested, impact-resistant construction, the new model features an IPX7-rated design, making it waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

The TLR-9 is packaged as the TLR-9 FLEX that comes with a high switch mounted on the light, plus an included Low switch. It has an MSRP of US$ 240.00, and comes with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.