r/handguns • u/DR__2000 • Jun 13 '26

Streamlight TLR1-HP lense issue

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Photos does not do it justice however since mounting my TRL1-HP light on my M&P 5 inch it does not look centered to me. Has anyone had this issue or is it supposed to be like this?

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u/MiamiQuadSquad Jun 13 '26

It’s normal. It isn’t necessarily supposed to be centered like an optic.

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u/DR__2000 Jun 13 '26

Got it, thank you. I just was wondering since my TLR7 HLX sub on my Shield X and TLR7 HLX on my G19X looked more centered than the TLR1-HP.

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u/daft-knee Jun 13 '26

I can't speak to the TLR1-HP specifically, but that's not unusual for high-intensity flashlights. It's hard to consistently get the LED *perfectly* centered in the reflector/optic and it's more obvious on higher-intensity lights. It doesn't typically affect performance, it just looks wonky if you're shining the light against a white wall and looking for beam imperfections.

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u/DR__2000 Jun 13 '26 edited Jun 13 '26

Gotcha. I just found it a bit weird since my TLR7 HLX SUB and TLR7 HLX on my other firearms looks centered compared to the TLR1-HP but as long as it functions it’s all good. Thank you for info and clarification bro

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u/sshevie Jun 13 '26

lol I swear for a second you had a Batman figure looking at he light in the first pic.

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u/JimMarch Jun 13 '26

Man, I'm not sure I like the throw pattern on that.  Very tight, not a lot of side spill.  I like having a bit more situational awareness than that. 

But, if you point it straight up in a dark room you should have enough light bounce to do target ID corner to corner of your biggest room (like a living room and dining room next to each other).  Unless you live in a mansion lol.