That has long been over.
Consider the recently introduced Streamlight TLR-8 G-Sub, which incorporates both features.
Extremely compact at about 212 long, it also weighs less than 3 oz.
The Streamlight TLR-8 G proved to be a perfect match for the high-performance, compact Hellcat Pro pistol.
The TLR-8 unit was marked HCAT, specific for the Hellcat pistol.
The G-Sub designation stands for theGreen color of the laser sighting beam, and thesubcompactsize of the unit.
It has a stated run time of 1.5 hours with its single CR123A battery.
The author found that the Streamlight TLR-8 (below) outperformed the author’s old TLR-2. It is also much smaller. Photo: Gail Pepin
The ambidextrous lever can be activated with either forward push or downward press.
Using inexpensive Magtech 115-gr.
The second group was fired using the red dot of the optic as the aiming index.
The author found the integral green laser worked well with the white light in the Streamlight TLR-8. Photo: Gail Pepin
Testing was halted then for reasons which, as I said earlier, well address momentarily.
This group measured 3.35 for all five shots with the best three in a pleasing 1.20.
Addressing the Impact
Why two separate nights of testing?
The author found the most efficient use of the light switches was to use the support-hand thumb pushing forward on the activator button rather than pressing down. Photo: Gail Pepin
An email to Streamlights customer service got a quick response.
This point is the zero range.
Laser adjustment and the muzzle velocity of the bullet determine where this point occurs.
From a 25-yard distance, TLR-8 provided the sole illumination in otherwise total darkness. As shown, the target and surrounding area are plainly visible. Photo: Gail Pepin
At distances less than the zero range the bullet will be above the sight line.
Beyond the zero range, the bullet will be below the sight line.
Personally, Ive found it easier to simply sight the laser parallel to the line of the bore.
Both the green dot sight and laser performed extremely well on the range. Photo: Gail Pepin
In this case, the laser emitter is a little more than 2 under the centerline of the bore.
My biggest complaint was actually the tiny owners manual with its tiny print.
Rather than look for a magnifying glass,get on your rig and go here.
The author rapidly fires his Hellcat with the TLR-8 G in otherwise total darkness on a range safe for night shooting. Photo: Gail Pepin
If your eyes are as old as mine, expand it to 250% size.
All of these shots were made in total darkness. Green marks indicate laser dot aim. Red marks indicate shots using the red dot sight. Other shots were made using iron sights. Photo: Gail Pepin
Retired SWAT cop Steve Denney found the Hellcat Pro with TLR-8 eminently shootable. Photo: Gail Pepin
