Streamlight is one of the most respected brands of weapon-mounted and handheld lights today. Their lights are used by the military, law enforcement, and civilians all over. I’ve used them for years, both the TLR-1HL and TLR-7 series of lights. They offer a ton of value with a rich feature set. Building on their legacy, Streamlight is releasing the TLR-3X gun light and the PolyTac 1X handheld flashlight.
TLR-3X SPECS
The TLR-3X/TLR-3X USB is designed to deliver powerful performance with multi-fuel compatibility. The new light offers exceptional brightness and beam range for compact and subcompact guns, providing a practical, reliable gun light option for shooting enthusiasts.
The standard specs are as follows:
- Model(s): TLR-3X, TLR-3X USB
- High Lumens: 500
- Run Time: 1-1.5 hours (depending on battery)
- Beam Distance: 161 Meters
- Max Candela: 6,500
- Length: 2.75”
- Weight: 2.15-2.25 oz.
- Color: Black
- Battery: CR123A (1.5 hour run time), SL-B9 (1 hour run time)
- MSRP: $170, $179
TLR-3X FEATURES
Built as one of the narrowest models in the TLR lineup, this 2.75-inch-long, 1.07-inch-wide light weighs just 2.15 ounces with a CR123A battery or 2.25 ounces with the Streamlight SL-B9 rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, and it can run on either. This flexibility powers a high-output LED that delivers 500 lumens and 6,500 candela, reaching 161 meters downrange, with run times of 1.5 hours on a CR123A or one hour on the 850mAh USB-C rechargeable SL-B9.
The snap-on-and-tighten mounting system allows quick, secure installation, while ambidextrous rear switches provide momentary, constant-on, and user-activated strobe modes. Available in 1913, 1913 Slim, and P365 models, the light features a heat-resistant, engineered-polymer body, a scratch-resistant BOROFLOAT lens, IPX7 waterproofing, live-fire-tested durability, and ships with Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
PolyTac 1x SPECS
- Model(s): PolyTac 1X
- Battery: SL-B9, CR123A, AA
- High Lumens: 500 (SL-B9), 350 (CR12A), 150 (AA)
- Run Time: 40 minutes (SL-B9) to five hours (AA) at max, depening on battery (depending on battery)
- Beam Distance: 268m on High, 63m on Low (SL-B9), 219m on High, 63m on Low (CR123A), 141 m on High, 63 m on Low (AA)
- Max Candela: 18,000 on High (SL-B9), 12,000 on High (CR123A), 5,000 on High (AA)
- Length: 4.71”
- Weight: 2.93-3.20 oz.
- Color: Black, Yellow
- MSRP: $80.00, $89.00
PolyTac 1x Features
The Streamlight PolyTac 1X is a compact, multi-fuel tactical flashlight built for professionals who value adaptability and simple performance. Its durable polymer body, finished with a rocky stipple grip, provides secure handling in environments where metal lights aren’t ideal, while a high-power white LED shines through a BOROFLOAT impact-resistant glass lens.
Power flexibility is key to the design, supporting a Streamlight SL-B9 USB-rechargeable battery pack, a CR123A lithium battery, or a single AA alkaline or lithium. The TEN-TAP programmable tactical tail switch lets you choose High/Strobe/Low, High-Only, or Low/High modes, and a removable two-way pocket clip offers various carry options.
Rated IPX7 waterproof, impact resistant to three meters, and TAA compliant, the 4.71-inch PolyTac 1X weighs just 2.93 ounces and is covered by Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
ZOOMING OUT
The new TLR-3X builds on Streamlight’s legacy, offering a feature-rich, dual-fuel-compatible model at reasonable prices. While the PolyTac 1X follows the same principles, but as a handheld flashlight. Professionals and civilians alike trust Streamlight lights, making them among the most popular. Expected shipping in February.
