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dusty78 · 07-16-2006, 06:01 PM

I have a Streamlight TLR-1 on my XD9 and it works great, but after a few boxes of ammo I get this discoloration on on the top hood of the light which I don't mind, and the grey soot over the lights lens which I do mind. it is thick and hardens when it cools and a pain to get off. I see on streamlights web site that they make flip up lens covers for these lights but I can't find any place that sells them. does anyone have one and how do they work. where can I buy one. thanks

Camper · 07-16-2006, 06:20 PM

Rub some CLP or other clear gun oil on the lens and the top portion of the hood prior to shooting. When finished, all the powder residue should come off a lot easier

The Knight Of Light · 07-16-2006, 06:36 PM

It gets hot have you tried the oil thing your self? Does it get baked on? Does it discolor the lens? Will it cause premature failure of the lens?

Verm · 07-16-2006, 07:28 PM

I will be the obvious one here, why not take it off when you go shooting?

The Knight Of Light · 07-16-2006, 07:32 PM

Cause it looks cool.

dusty78 · 07-16-2006, 09:02 PM

I carry it with the light attached why would I practice without it, it shoots differently with and without, less muzzle flip (not that there was much before) but still a difference

The Knight Of Light · 07-16-2006, 09:10 PM

AAAANNNNNNNNDDDDDDDDDD..........

It looks cool!!

Camper · 07-17-2006, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Knight Of Light

It gets hot have you tried the oil thing your self? Does it get baked on? Does it discolor the lens? Will it cause premature failure of the lens?

I've tried it and it works. I only use it when I am rechecking the laser and using it on a different hand gun. No need to use it at the range in full daylight.

demon · 07-17-2006, 06:34 AM

It does look cool on there doesn't it. I haven't fired mine with my TLR-1 on it yet. I've been kinda worried about the residue on it too. I do need to shoot it with it attached and see what difference it makes as far as muzzle flip goes. I might not get as much residue on mine due to the fact that mine is a V-10.

07-16-2006, 06:01 PM	#1
dusty78 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 34	TLR lens cover I have a Streamlight TLR-1 on my XD9 and it works great, but after a few boxes of ammo I get this discoloration on on the top hood of the light which I don't mind, and the grey soot over the lights lens which I do mind. it is thick and hardens when it cools and a pain to get off. I see on streamlights web site that they make flip up lens covers for these lights but I can't find any place that sells them. does anyone have one and how do they work. where can I buy one. thanks

07-16-2006, 06:36 PM	#3
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,873 Blog Entries: 13	It gets hot have you tried the oil thing your self? Does it get baked on? Does it discolor the lens? Will it cause premature failure of the lens? __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

07-16-2006, 07:28 PM	#4
Verm XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carson City NV. Posts: 814	I will be the obvious one here, why not take it off when you go shooting? __________________ Enough firepower, the will and the guts to use it all.

07-16-2006, 07:32 PM	#5
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,873 Blog Entries: 13	Cause it looks cool. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

07-16-2006, 09:10 PM	#7
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,873 Blog Entries: 13	AAAANNNNNNNNDDDDDDDDDD.......... It looks cool!! __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

07-16-2006, 06:20 PM	#2
Camper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 401	Rub some CLP or other clear gun oil on the lens and the top portion of the hood prior to shooting. When finished, all the powder residue should come off a lot easier

07-16-2006, 09:02 PM	#6
dusty78 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 34	I carry it with the light attached why would I practice without it, it shoots differently with and without, less muzzle flip (not that there was much before) but still a difference

07-17-2006, 06:34 AM	#9
demon XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SE Tennessee Posts: 514	It does look cool on there doesn't it. I haven't fired mine with my TLR-1 on it yet. I've been kinda worried about the residue on it too. I do need to shoot it with it attached and see what difference it makes as far as muzzle flip goes. I might not get as much residue on mine due to the fact that mine is a V-10.

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