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BMFOTP · 08-14-2007, 02:23 PM

I returned from the range and was cleaning my weapon and light when I noticed that there were scorch marks on my TLR-2. The only source I can contribute the scorch marks to is the barrel of my weapon. The TLR-2 extends approximatey 1/2 inch beyond the barrel of my XD-45ACP Compact. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem, and if so what have you done to resolve the problem? I am going to hate to go out and buy a longer gun and a shorter light/laser combo. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

jeff221 · 08-14-2007, 02:25 PM

I have the same issues on my TLR-2 when used with my XD40 Service.

I never did, nor do I feel I need to, "fix" the burning. It works fine so far.

BMFOTP · 08-14-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff221

I have the same issues on my TLR-2 when used with my XD40 Service.

I never did, nor do I feel I need to, "fix" the burning. It works fine so far.

How long have you had your TLR-2 and how does it perform now compared to when it was new? Are there smaller light/laser combos? This is a good excuse to buy a bigger gun and a smaller light

**Rustynuts** · 08-14-2007, 03:43 PM

Is it real burn marks, or just soot from the powder?

jeff221 · 08-14-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BMFOTP

How long have you had your TLR-2 and how does it perform now compared to when it was new? Are there smaller light/laser combos? This is a good excuse to buy a bigger gun and a smaller light

I've had mine for over a year, I've never had a problem nor do I think it's any less effective now then when I got it. I've probabaly shot 1,000 rounds total with the light/laser on the XD40 (which I don't have anymore, now on the tactical the slide is long enough not to burn the device).

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Originally Posted by Rustynuts

Is it real burn marks, or just soot from the powder?

I'm fairly certain it's burns on the steel of the light, more than just "dirty" from what I've seen.

BMFOTP · 08-14-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rustynuts

Is it real burn marks, or just soot from the powder?

I have tried rubbing the area with several different solvents and the area remains. I am pretty sure it is flash burn. The effects havent affected the light yet, but I am pretty sure over time there will be some negative effect to the light. So I am going to start looking for a 5" weapon and a smaller light/laser combo for me Compact 45.

BMFOTP · 08-14-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff221

I've had mine for over a year, I've never had a problem nor do I think it's any less effective now then when I got it. I've probabaly shot 1,000 rounds total with the light/laser on the XD40 (which I don't have anymore, now on the tactical the slide is long enough not to burn the device).

I'm fairly certain it's burns on the steel of the light, more than just "dirty" from what I've seen.

I think the burn is getting worse the more I shoot with the light on the weapon. Any suggestion on what light/laser combo will fit the XD-45 Compact?

XD_from_LBC · 08-14-2007, 04:55 PM

The same "burning" effect has happened to my Surefire X200B. At first I thought it was dirty, but then realized it was burned. There has been no change in the output of light. I like the burn look, it shows it has been used.

Timmy44221 · 08-14-2007, 05:25 PM

What do you expect, when you put an object so close to the muzzle?

jeff221 · 08-14-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmy44221

What do you expect, when you put an object so close to the muzzle?

He expects the object that is designed to be so close to the muzzle to be able TO BE so close to the muzzle without being damaged... Thus, his post...

08-14-2007, 02:23 PM	#1
BMFOTP XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 309	XD-45ACP Compact Burning TLR-2 I returned from the range and was cleaning my weapon and light when I noticed that there were scorch marks on my TLR-2. The only source I can contribute the scorch marks to is the barrel of my weapon. The TLR-2 extends approximatey 1/2 inch beyond the barrel of my XD-45ACP Compact. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem, and if so what have you done to resolve the problem? I am going to hate to go out and buy a longer gun and a shorter light/laser combo. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. __________________ To extraordinary circumstances we must apply extraordinary remedies.

08-14-2007, 02:25 PM	#2
jeff221 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 2,364	I have the same issues on my TLR-2 when used with my XD40 Service. I never did, nor do I feel I need to, "fix" the burning. It works fine so far. __________________ Springfield XD40 Sub-Compact Bi-Tone (.40S&W) Springfield XD9 Tactical Black (9mm) Springfield G.I. Milspec Stainless 1911-A1 (.45 ACP) Kimber Raptor II 1911 (.45 ACP) Kel-Tec P-3AT (.380 ACP) Charter Arms "Off Duty" Revolver (.38 Spl) Ruger 22/45 Mark III (.22 LR) Smith&Wesson M&P15A 16in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) BushMaster Carbon-15 (.22 LR) BushMaster XM15 E2S 20in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) Stoeger P350 Tactical Pump Shotgun (12 Gauge) Winchester Black Model98 Canon (10 Gauge)

08-14-2007, 04:55 PM	#8
XD_from_LBC XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 247	The same "burning" effect has happened to my Surefire X200B. At first I thought it was dirty, but then realized it was burned. There has been no change in the output of light. I like the burn look, it shows it has been used. __________________ XD-45 Service XD-9 Service Bi-Tone

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08-14-2007, 03:43 PM	#4
Rustynuts XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,245	Is it real burn marks, or just soot from the powder?

08-14-2007, 05:25 PM	#9
Timmy44221 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 797	What do you expect, when you put an object so close to the muzzle?