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Streamlight TLR-8A G Flex

Compact 500-lumen pistol light with a green laser and both rear switch heights.

Price: $299
Weight: 2.6 oz
Brand: Streamlight
Category: Pistol Lights

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Features

•500 lumens / 5,000 candela
•Green Class 3R laser
•CR123A
•High/low rear switch paddles

Capability Boosts

Low Light+2

CQB+1

Mobility+1

Recommended For

Concealed Carry+4

Home Defense+3

self defense+3

cqb+3

Duty/Patrol+2

duty+2

+19 more

Where to Buy

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Optics Planet

Streamlight TLR-8A A Weapon Light and Laser Both High and Low Switch Mounted on TLR-8A CR123A Green Beam 500 Lumens Black

$289.99

Unknown

2d ago

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Palmetto State Armory

Streamlight TLR-8 A G Flex 500 lm LED Compact Tactical Low-Profile Weapon Light w/ Green Laser and Rear Switch, Black - 69434

$301.99

Unknown

1d ago

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Price History

90-day low $278.49

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Pros

+Three selectable modes cover light only, light and laser together, or laser only, plus a user-enabled strobe
+Flex package includes both high and low ambidextrous rear paddle switches
+Safe-off feature helps prevent accidental activation
+Anodized machined aluminum body is assembled in the USA and backed by a limited lifetime warranty

Cons

−500 lumens and 5,000 candela sit below full-size lights such as the TLR-1 HL
−Green laser adds cost over the laserless TLR-7 for shooters who will not use it
−IPX4 is water resistant rather than the IPX7 submersion rating on the TLR-7 X
−CR123A only, with no rechargeable option on this model

Detailed Specifications

output: 500 lumens / 5,000 candela / 141m beam; green laser 510-530 nm, less than 5 mW, Class 3R
Runtime: 1.5 hours on the light
Battery Type: One CR123A lithium battery
Length: 2.58 inches
weight: 2.64 oz with CR123A
Waterproof Rating: IPX4 water resistant
Material: Anodized machined aluminum
Mount Type: Rail-grip clamp for full-size and compact railed pistols