{"id":765,"date":"2023-06-18T03:46:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T03:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2023\/06\/18\/mini-powerhouse-meet-the-compact-streamlight-tlr-8g-sub-weapon-mounted-laser-light\/"},"modified":"2023-06-18T03:46:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-18T03:46:05","slug":"mini-powerhouse-meet-the-compact-streamlight-tlr-8g-sub-weapon-mounted-laser-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2023\/06\/18\/mini-powerhouse-meet-the-compact-streamlight-tlr-8g-sub-weapon-mounted-laser-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini Powerhouse? Meet the Compact Streamlight TLR-8G Sub Weapon Mounted Laser\/Light"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"\/><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">9<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2549-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2549-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2549-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2549-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2549-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2549.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Streamlight TLR-8G Sub sitting on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sigsauer.com\/p365-380.html?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-compact-streamlight-tlr-8g-sub-weapon-mounted-laser-light\" title=\"Mini Powerhouse? Meet the Compact Streamlight TLR-8G Sub Weapon Mounted Laser\/Light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sig P365-380<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction-to-the-streamlight-tlr-8g-sub\"><strong>Introduction to the Streamlight TLR-8G Sub<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In the modern era, I believe all defensive handguns should be equipped with a weapon-mounted light, or WML for short. On average, half of each 24-hour day is dark. You can\u2019t shoot what you can\u2019t see, and identification can literally make the difference between life and death. Each year, more weapon-mounted lights enter the market, giving consumers more options to meet varying needs. <\/p>\n<p>Streamlight has built a solid reputation as being innovative and reliable while providing most of its products at very competitive rates. One of the newest options coming from Streamlight is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.streamlight.com\/products\/detail\/tlr-8-g-sub?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-compact-streamlight-tlr-8g-sub-weapon-mounted-laser-light\" title=\"Mini Powerhouse? Meet the Compact Streamlight TLR-8G Sub Weapon Mounted Laser\/Light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TLR-8G Sub<\/a> which I have been testing for the past few months.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-specifications-of-the-streamlight-tlr-8g-sub\">Specifications of the Streamlight TLR-8G Sub<\/h2>\n<p>Lumens: 500<\/p>\n<p>Run Time: 1.50 hours<\/p>\n<p>Beam Distance: 141 meters<\/p>\n<p>Battery Type: CR123A Lithium<\/p>\n<p>Battery Quantity: 1<\/p>\n<p>Length: 2.51 inches (6.38 centimeters)<\/p>\n<p>Weight: 2.77 ounces (78.53 grams)<\/p>\n<p>Colors: Black<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testing\">Testing<\/h2>\n<p>When looking for a weapon light, the main features I look for are durability, lumens, and size. The Streamlight TLR-8G Sub provides a very useful 500 lumens in a compact package. It also incorporates a green laser on the bottom of the body which sticks out just slightly further than the bottom of the TLR-7 sub which is the non-laser version of this WML. The \u201cG\u201d in the name stands for the green laser it features, which was surprisingly bright using a 510-530nm beam. <\/p>\n<p>While the laser isn\u2019t what I would call daylight bright, it works great in any lowlight situation. The light pushes out 500 lumens and 5,000 candela. Streamlight states this WML has a beam distance of 141 meters which seems slightly generous when considering useable illumination, but it is still quite impressive. While all these numbers can be hard to quantify on paper, in person it looks good. Wanting to see how it stacked up to some of the other weapon lights I had, I shined them at a brick wall about 15 yards to see the beam patterns which can be seen in the picture below:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173051 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/photo-output.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Light comparisons at 15 yards against a brick wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lights used:<\/p>\n<p>Streamlight TLR-8 G: 500 Lumens<\/p>\n<p>Streamlight TLR-1 HL: 1,000 Lumens<\/p>\n<p>Streamlight TLR-10 G: 1,000 Lumens<\/p>\n<p>Modlite OKW: 680 Lumens<\/p>\n<p>Valhalla Tactical DF Mod1: 1,600 Lumens<\/p>\n<p>Streamlight Protac HL-X: 1,000 Lumens<\/p>\n<p>Each of the lights used in the comparison have slightly different beam patterns. The bottom three lights in the picture are made for carbine setups, while the top three are made to be pistol-mounted. The center hotspot on the TLR-8G Sub punches out more than far enough to confidently shoot with a pistol and shines even further to help identify objects further out. While the center hotspot punches out, the spill is very wide to give a great illuminated field of view for anything up close and downrange from the light.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173059 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2453-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2453-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2453-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2453-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2453-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2453.jpg 1170w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2453-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2453-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2453-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2453-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2453-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2453.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hotspot is fairly well defined and provides good throw, while spill is more than enough to illuminate a whole room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shooting a few hundred rounds with this light\/laser combo, it held up great. The light never even flickered when firing and the laser held the zero it was tuned to. The one issue I found was that the frame for the Sig P365-380 flexes depending on the grip I was using. Any pressure put on the trigger guard would change the laser\u2019s location. I believe the laser held zero just fine, but small polymer frames used on most subcompact pistols are not the best hosts for holding rock-solid zeros for lasers. The shift I got was a few inches at 10 yards which isn\u2019t ideal but still definitely more than adequate for getting center-mass hits.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173052 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2450-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2450-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2450-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2450-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2450-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2450.jpg 1170w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2450-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2450-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2450-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2450-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2450-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2450.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Laser is easily visible even with 500 lumens of light illuminating the target<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Streamlight utilizes a two-sided switch for operating the light. It features ambidextrous tabs that can be used for momentary, or constant light output. Clicking the switch will activate constant light\/laser output while pressing and holding the button enables momentary usage as the light will turn off as soon as the button is released. This switch is easy to activate for left and right-handed shooters alike with either their dominant or weak hand. Streamlight includes two different switches, but the ones that come pre-installed work great for me.\u00a0Windage and elevation adjustments are easy to make and require an Allen wrench. When paired with a red dot, or iron sights, simply adjust until the laser is aligned with the sights, or slightly below if a parallel zero is preferred. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173054 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2441-1024x682.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2441-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2441-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2441-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2441-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2441.jpg 1079w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2441-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2441-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2441-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2441-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2441-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2441.jpg 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ambidextrous buttons for activating the light\/laser<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173055 lazyload\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2445-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2445-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2445-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2445-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2445-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2445.jpg 1170w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2445-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173055\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2445-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2445-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2445-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2445-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2445.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Streamlight TLR-8G Sub comes with a battery, some tools, and different switch buttons for activation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A cool feature is the ability to turn on just the light, just the laser, or the combo with both the light and laser on at the same time. Simply hold one side down, and then press the other side to toggle through the different modes. Strobe mode is also available but is turned off from the factory. To enable this mode, simply press one of the buttons very rapidly 9 times and hold down on the 10th button press for a second until the strobing turns off which indicates reprogramming was successful. The same procedure can be followed to disable strobe mode, but once it is enabled just double-tap one of the buttons and the light will start strobing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-durability\">Durability<\/h2>\n<p>I had no issues with the durability of the TLR-8G Sub, and it held up great for the few hundred rounds I used during my review when paired with the Sig P365-380. This WML is made from 6000 series aluminum and IPX4 rated to be spray-proof, but not submersible. This means it should hold up fine in the rain, but should not be held underwater for any period of time. It is also rated to operate from -40\u00b0F to +120\u00b0F. While I never tried to use it outside past 80\u00b0F, I did stick it in a freezer set to 10\u00b0F for 1 hour, and the light turned on immediately without any noticeably degraded performance. The light and laser looked to have the same output, and the constant\/momentary switches worked without issue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173056 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2546-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2546-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2546-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2546-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2546-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2546.jpg 1170w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2546-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2546-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2546-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2546-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2546-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2546.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ice buildup after throwing the light in my freezer for an hour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173057 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2451-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2451-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2451-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2451-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2451-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2451.jpg 1170w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2451-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2451-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2451-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2451-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2451-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2451.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carbon buildup after some shooting. Easy to wipe off without adding any coatings to the glass. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-variants\">Variants<\/h2>\n<p>Streamlight offers the TLR-8G Sub in four different varieties to fit Glock 43\/48, Sig P365, Springfield Hellcats, or 1913 short-railed subcompact handguns. Each features a specialized clamping system to best fit the host firearms rail, and I received the Sig Sauer model for the P365. Sadly these are not interchangeable due to such wide variations in front rails on subcompact pistols.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-battery-life\">Battery Life<\/h2>\n<p>This weapon-mounted light runs off of a single CR123A battery and has a run time of around 1.5 hours with or without the laser activated. When just the laser is turned on, the battery will last for 11 hours.  While the battery life is less in more frigid environments, it\u2019s pretty much on par with all other WML\u2019s in the industry. <\/p>\n<p>The battery can be removed by unscrewing the head of the light. This helps retain the laser\u2019s zero while making battery changes quick and easy. Due to this feature, Streamlight also incorporated a lockout mode which I really appreciate. To avoid an accidental light activation, simply turn the head about a quarter turn counterclockwise to deactivate the light. Then whenever it is needed, simply tighten the head back down by turning it a quarter turn back clockwise.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173058 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2440-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2440-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2440-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2440-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2440-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2440.jpg 1170w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2440-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2440-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2440-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2440-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2440-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2440.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The front two dots with an arrow between them indicate the locked on\/off positions. Laser adjustments are labeled and are easily accessed on the side using the correct Allen wrench. The Sig P365 variant of the TLR-8G Sub is labeled on the clamp. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During my two months with this light, I didn\u2019t notice any real battery drainage when not using the light. Some flashlights slowly drain the batteries when the light is not even in use, but the TLR-8G Sub doesn\u2019t seem to have this issue.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>For the size, this light has impressive illumination abilities. The beam pattern provides a wide field of view with all the throw needed for shooting with a pistol. The green laser is a nice touch that can help with quickly aiming especially in non-ideal shooting stances. The switch is pretty standard across multiple of Streamlight\u2019s other WML\u2019s, but it works great and is easy to activate. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.streamlight.com\/products\/detail\/tlr-8-g-sub?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-compact-streamlight-tlr-8g-sub-weapon-mounted-laser-light\" title=\"Mini Powerhouse? Meet the Compact Streamlight TLR-8G Sub Weapon Mounted Laser\/Light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Streamlight TLR-8G Sub<\/a> has a current MSRP of $389 but can be found for around $290. Feeling durable, and backed by Streamlight\u2019s Limited Lifetime Warranty, this is a solid option providing good illumination and a bright laser in a very compact package.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"BuySellGA_Register\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/administration\/user\/Register.aspx\" title=\"Mini Powerhouse? Meet the Compact Streamlight TLR-8G Sub Weapon Mounted Laser\/Light\" target=\"_blank\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica! All Local Sales are FREE!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ga-listings-wrap\">\n<h2>Available on GunsAmerica Now<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- MC HIT  | http:\/\/10.0.0.186:8080\/?format=json&keyword=Subcompact+pistol&cid=&numberperpage=10&pagenum=1 -->\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"avatar avatar-96 photo avatar-default lazyload\" height=\"96\" width=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG-0870-96x96.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"avatar avatar-96 photo avatar-default\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG-0870-96x96.jpg\" width=\"96\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"author_description_intro\">About the author:<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"author_name\">Mitchell Graf<\/span> is passionate about hunting and competition shooting. During college he was the shooting instructor for Oklahoma State\u2019s Practical Shooting Team, and these days he spends as much time as he can chasing after pigs and coyotes with night vision and thermals. You can follow Mitchell\u2019s adventures over at his Instagram @That_Gun_Guy_\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Streamlight TLR-8G Sub sitting on the Sig P365-380 Introduction to the Streamlight TLR-8G Sub In the modern era, I believe all defensive handguns should be equipped with a weapon-mounted light, or WML for short. On average, half of each 24-hour day is dark. 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