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Streamlight TLR-6 (Glock 42/43)

Trigger-guard-clamp light + laser combo for the rail-less Glock 42 and Glock 43. The only mainstream weapon-light option for either pistol since neither has an accessory rail.

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Quick Specs

Price
$105
Weight
1.3 oz
Brand
Streamlight
Category
pistol-light

Features

  • 100 lumens white LED
  • Optional red laser (5mW Class IIIA) on 69270 SKU; 69280 is light-only
  • Two CR-1/3N batteries
  • Trigger-guard clamp, no rail required
  • Glock 42/43-specific SKU 69280 (light only) or 69270 (light + laser)

Capability Boosts

Low Light+2
CQB+1

Recommended For

Home Defense+3
Duty/Patrol+2
Competition
Vehicle Operations
Range Training

Compatibility Tags

family: handgunframe: glock-slimline

Pros

  • +Only mainstream weapon-light option for the rail-less G42 and original G43
  • +Trigger-guard clamp, no rail required
  • +Optional red laser combo at $140 covers both indexing and illumination
  • +Streamlight reputation backs durability for carry use
  • +Ambidextrous activation switches

Cons

  • 100 lumens is well below duty-light output (X300U is 1,000)
  • Holster compatibility is limited, most generic G42/G43 kydex does not accept TLR-6
  • Two CR-1/3N batteries are obscure and pricey ($8 each)
  • Adds bulk under the trigger guard, hurts deep IWB and pocket carry

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