New Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X vs TLR-1 HL / Old vs New?

[@BigJohnsonGG]

Streamlight Info Link : www.streamlight.com/products/detail/tlr-1-hl-x

[@1911Sabbaticals]

People look way too far into the lumens and candela… checklist is it bright enough to identify a target within range check… does it provide a decent life compared to the price… check… is it durable… check… warranty good? Check…. Most people don’t use their lights enough for it to matter anyway. We’re not operators.

[@mikeburklin2675]

Thanks Big J, nice preview and difference between the two. 👍

[@BigJohnsonGG]

Thanks Brother

[@terrarecon]

I think the HL-X is an upgrade to the TLR-1 HL. Some people are complaining that the candela was not increased. Yeah, it would be nice to have more candela. However, what Streamlight did improve is still worth the money for this light to me. Streamlight may be working on a model that pumps out 50,000 candela. Until then the HL-X has improved switches, more lumens, and upgraded battery hatch.

[@BigJohnsonGG]

@@terrarecon Thanks for watching

[@TuBui2]

i think more people are puzzled why, the new and smaller TLR-7 HL-X, has 22,000 candela while this "older brother" TLR-1 HL-X only has 20,000 candela. Many were hoping for a step up given the TLR-1 is seen as a more "duty use" WPL while the TLR-7 is more of a conceal carry light

[@BigJohnsonGG]

@TuBui2 The TLR-1 also had a much longer “duty style run time” I really like the TLR-7 HL-X as well & have videos on it as well.

[@terrarecon]

@@TuBui2 Ah, I did not know the TLR-7 HL-X has 22,000 candela. That makes the argument against Streamlight not increasing the candela that much more valid.

[@mrfedrick91]

Just went down a rabbit hole of your vids.. you sir have gained a new sub💪🏽🇺🇲

[@BigJohnsonGG]

@@mrfedrick91 Thanks Brother

[@OBZ74]

Thank you for the review! Do you know if the X is fits 1911 DS?

[@BigJohnsonGG]

Thank, yes it will fit a 1911 & 2011 pistol.

[@OBZ74]

@ Thank you! Liked and subscribed.

[@BigJohnsonGG]

@ Thanks, I appreciate ya.

[@bryanduchane2371]

Nice to see options with the batteries. Have a 2 Surefire rifle light, but some how I bought 1 that takes cr123 or 18650 and other one only takes cr123. The 18650 batteries are far better than the 2 cr123. I have no idea what I did wrong to order them in different power sources, but would love to have both capable of running 2 different batteries....

[@albertr915]

WOW!!! The new one is super bright

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

My coworker was driving a tractor with a TLR-1S on his duty gun, and the back plate broke by just operating a tractor, rendering his weaponlight completely useless. He was pissed and gave it to me for free (otherwise he’d throw it out), I called up Streamlight, got a free replacement backplate and have a $150 weaponlight for free 😂. Anyways that new TLR-1HL-X looks like a huge upgrade and hopefully will preform much better. Ha, maybe driving a tractor, using a bucket and shovel can be part of your upcoming torture test

[@BigJohnsonGG]

😂 Yep they have a great warranty if anything goes wrong. Thanks for sharing.

[@Steve-Goff]

Nice comparison to the original. I’ve had the HL-X for about a week now. It’s obviously a nice bump in lumens but they didn’t improve the candela. Surefire definitely have them beat there

[@BigJohnsonGG]

Thanks for watching Brother.

[@IsaiahEstep]

Looks like the HL-X has a more cool or true white color while the old one has a bit of yellow tint

[@BigJohnsonGG]

@@IsaiahEstep yes it does

[@kenshin034]

The OG tlr1 HL’s at the 12’ on ARPs are the best with the Old magpul AFG1’s which were best for heat next to OG AR handguards 👑,get good fixed/flip irons layers of matte white/glow on the leads dot the tip finish with matte sealer |_*_|🎯🧐🤭,and the socket set fwrd KAKs are a must on 7.5-10.5s huge difference 💥😵‍💫and saves lights/rail space

[@8Soul88]

Did you ever get around to testing the holster compatibility with the hlx working with hl fitted holster? I just picked up a pdp pro e 4", and im looking to possibly slap one of those on it only because my opinions look to be limited to the tlr 1 hl or tlr 7

[@BigJohnsonGG]

@@8Soul88 It won’t fit the original version holsters.

[@channelcatchaser9426]

Great video me boi

[@BigJohnsonGG]

@@channelcatchaser9426 Thanks Brother.

[@HausOfMarksmen]

will the recharge able battery's work for the tlr 1 hl?

[@jonnathanmarcellus4456]

One video I watched said no

[@johngordon2929]

Can I use the new one with the same holster as the old one?

[@BigJohnsonGG]

I have been told by others it won’t work but haven’t tried any myself yet.

[@NAH1907]

I got the old one and seeing the new one, makes me want to buy it for a different pistol.

[@terrarecon]

I think it depends on the holster manufacturer. I guess we'll all see right.

[@migueljoya8645]

My question if I already own the old one and I have a holster made for it can I use the new one with the same holster?

[@BigJohnsonGG]

I’m not sure yet, I haven’t tried any.

[@MrEsmall86]

No they don’t fit

[@mannyj5862]

A damn Sun on a gun. I’m getting it for sure

[@memedealer171]

Could you review goonbeams product? It's a tlr1hl clone but better than streamlight imo.

[@BigJohnsonGG]

Never tried one. Thanks for watching.

[@bryanduchane2371]

Surefire part numbers are very confusing. If anyone is planning on buying one, make sure you get the right part number!! The DF, Dual File, is the one you want.....

[@warrenjoseph2605]

I always tell guys I run these rechargeable 3.6v batteries from the new series lights in all my tlr7 series lights and I'd bet a paycheck the old tlr1 hl will run on the higher voltage batteries

[@TwoWheelNinja]

Old switches are nice for mounting it 12 o'clock on rifle

[@BigJohnsonGG]

@@TwoWheelNinja Thanks for watching

[@TheTrueNorth11]

Agreed. I have one on a rifle and will prefer the old switch.

[@Utubeisazzho]

I would take longer run time over more candlea

[@BigJohnsonGG]

Always depends on your needs.

[@Highgear145]

I'm never buying the X300 again

[@BigJohnsonGG]

Thanks for watching

[@eddiearchuleta615]

Candella is far more important over lumens a 500lm 60k Candella light is far more effective than a 1500lm 15k Candella light

[@BigJohnsonGG]

@@eddiearchuleta615 Depends on if you want more flood or more distance.