[Other] $36 TLR 1 HL Harbor Freight Clone (ends tomorrow)
Posted by Zmantech@reddit | gundeals | View on Reddit | 74 comments
Posted by Zmantech@reddit | gundeals | View on Reddit | 74 comments
wrlea88@reddit
Just picked one up at my local store (Jensen Beach). They had probably 30-40 of them on the shelf. All gen 2. Fit on my p10c just fine and clicked into my OWB holster I run an actual tl-r1HL on. It's now sitting on a tx22 just for the hell of it. Might go buy another before the day is over just to have on standby.
GuysLeeFanboy@reddit
What’s with the gen 1s and gen 2s? So apparently the gen 2s don’t fit the same? I’ve heard people say that they don’t fit their TLR1-H holsters and other people that say they do.
wrlea88@reddit
I think gen 1 and 2 will work with the only difference being the silver "ring" around the light head changing to all black on gen 2. Gen 3 is when they changed the body design and it won't work with tlr1 holsters. Basically if there's ribbed lines going from the front to back of the light then it's gen 3 and won't work.
ItsBlyatMan@reddit
Gen 3 fits the omnivore
GuysLeeFanboy@reddit
Ah okay didn’t they know they a gen 3 as well. Do you know of the SKUs changed? Looks like the listing OP has is the gen 3.
Zoltan782@reddit
I think I picked up 1 of each. Both SKUs are the same. One has ribs on its main body along with a rougher texture around the light and the other one is smooth all over. I believe the one that is smooth all over is Gen 2.
Optimus_Prime_10@reddit
I didn't know any of this until now and my day is ruined. Gen 3 for sure, ribbed for my displeasure.
New_World_Native@reddit
In-store only. They were completely out of them in my area as of. yesterday
SpadesBuff@reddit
Same here
Optimus_Prime_10@reddit
Just got home and installed mine, I should have bought them all I guess! I didn't realize it's literally a clone, fits the same holsters and everything!
B0xyblue@reddit
Laughs in 4 I bought.
Pakaflaka911@reddit
Went to the one near me, lady said someone came in and stole the only stock they had left -.-
GodGunCountry@reddit
I’m waiting on resell in gafs
trgrimes77@reddit
What do you think will be a fair price in gafs?
GodGunCountry@reddit
$30
trgrimes77@reddit
For new still in package or for used?
storkystork@reddit
There was one I saw on Facebook market place for 100 dollars the other day.
GodGunCountry@reddit
Yeah Facebook is for people that paid over retail.
Dirty_Tomboy@reddit
I grabbed one.
JakeAdventureHunter@reddit
Grabbed two from my local HF seems solid, don’t plan on running on primaries but just to have another weapon light I can’t think of anything more budget friendly maybe eBay x300 clones.
tankspikefayebebop@reddit
Have 4 like them but I've seen the same deal posted on during the same sales week 3 times already. Getting old seeing the same deal posted all week.
pzedp@reddit
How are these?
Plus-Sherbert-5705@reddit
They function just as well, I will say the battery door and activation switch feel very weak/cheap. I havnt personally broken one but I would guess thats the most likely failure point.
PapaNoffDeez@reddit
I just put one on and my god...the button/switch is so bad.? All of my other lights are TLR-7x-subs or whatever it's called and those feel really nice. Clicky, precise buttons.
I don't like this style of lever switch, and it feels very mushy and I have to go a little out of my way to activate it.
For $36 I'm not hating, but as soon as I used it the first time it was like "oh I get why these are cheap"? I don't know how the TLR-1s actually feel, either.
Plus-Sherbert-5705@reddit
I have been saying this and have been hated on on reddit. I have actual streamlights, the button has no play, clicks firmly in place. These harbor freights feel like a dollar store toy. The flat folding sheet metal piece that latches the battery door also feels like you could break it when latching it down.
Absolutely the harbor freights are a bargain and id recommend them for range guns and fun guns. I would however recommend you run an actual stream light on your carry gun however.
PapaNoffDeez@reddit
Yeah....at $36 it is what it is I guess. I just looked up what TLR-1s cost and I guess it still has a place...I was thinking those were closer to 100-120
I also don't know what TLR-1s weigh but goddamn. Feels like that muzzle isn't going to rise at all now lol. Almost makes me want to get a ramjet to be closer to flush with the light, and actually make this a stupid flat shooter lol
Thowzand@reddit
I only use olight (I'm cheap) and I bought a couple yesterday. First thing I noticed is they are heavy. Second is that shit is bright as hell and leaving it on for 30 seconds was heating it up.
They're cool tho. I can see why people say to get them.
bigfatround0@reddit
Did olights ever stop blowing up?
tankspikefayebebop@reddit
For the money. A steal. Especially on this sale. I have 2 tlr1s. Can't really tell the difference. They work on my holsters that work for tlr1s. There are 2 versions of the Braun ones. One that has a ribbed rim and on that doesnt. Mine are the non ribbed. I've heard one or the other doesn't work well With trl holsters. Not sure which since mine have worked with the holsters I have. As for brightness I think they are very close. On some I think the trls are brighter on some I think the brauns are. I seriously think they are made in the same factory.
One thing that I didn't even kno was an option on the trls is you can stop them from going into strobe mode. The Braun doesn't have this option So if this is important to you then don't buy a Braun.
JustLurkingPCForums@reddit
Armchair experts will convince you to spend 10x.
Pragmatists will tell you it's a flashlight.
Anyways, I trust Braun, everything I use in the shop has been reliable.
The only thing you should be aware of is that I believe it doesn't quite fit the same way as others so you may need to consider that if you're putting this on your CC.
ItsJustAnotherVoice@reddit
V3 is what new stock has a different body so wont fit as good as the older v1/v2 did.
Zoltan782@reddit
Which ones better? My store had 2. One was made in China, felt a bit heavier and looks like it had a rougher texture around the light. The other one felt lighter, was made in Cambodia, and seemed to have an all plastic build. Both have the same SKU number.
ItsJustAnotherVoice@reddit
Not sure, didnt pay much attention on the manufacture location.
Just got back from the spring black friday sale and they only have the v3 in stock at my local store. The ribbed body and different head design probably will cause holster issues for sure with some tlr1 but YMMV.
cannabination@reddit
No one seems to know about them in my area, got 2 yesterday and there were still 5 hanging.
evasive-manuever@reddit
OOS in all stores in my area :(
Can anyone recommend another cheap light?
ViciousCycles090@reddit
The harbor freight light looks cheap and shitty. I dont know why everyone is sucking them off for it.
Popular-Ad2193@reddit
I’m running trl’s on my main go to firearms but picked up 2 of these to throw on a couple firearms that don’t have lights! The switch is definitely harder to click over but it’s bright as hell! I think they are definitely worth the price especially with the sale going on
GuysLeeFanboy@reddit
Streamlight TLR1-H clone for a 5th of the price. Seems like a no brainier to me.
Tacomaguy24@reddit
Bc it's $36
Xzygon@reddit
Went to 3 different ones in my area and they were already all snatched up
Optimus_Prime_10@reddit
3rd was the charm for me, of the 6 showing in stock at the first two stores, all had been stolen, 4 from one and 2 from the other.
Knee_High_Cat_Beef@reddit
Thanks. I was able to pick up 3 at my store. These will be great gifts to my tactical friends.
OwieDude@reddit
store had none on shelves but employee got one for me seemed like they had multiple
Fabulous_Operation_9@reddit
It didn't fit my canik compact. But fit my full size Beretta.
trgrimes77@reddit
Doesn’t fit xmacro oem or Wilson, a bit too long.
a_very_stupid_guy@reddit
Surprising, it fits my tx22
RNAguns@reddit
For my boys in Vegas, I snagged the last one at the Decatur store, but they said the Rainbow store has more than 40 in stock. The ribbed body reminds me of Darth Vader's lightsaber.
MammothAd7334@reddit
Swooped two. Thanks!
ChairKillerYi@reddit
Picked up 3, first two stores I went to near me didn’t have any
oldmanironfist@reddit
Also, 30 Cal metal cans are on sale too. In store only.
tidnab49@reddit
my store had a bunch. interestingly, the braun 40% sale label was on everything except these, but they still rang up for the right amount. kinda chonky but bright as hell and good price.
AcademicExercise2058@reddit
Went to a store friday about 4pm. There were 6. Bought 3.
Wide_Fly7832@reddit
Good human for not buying all six.
Wide_Fly7832@reddit
Got three. They said selling like hot cakes.
cschmall@reddit
Ironically I'm sitting in my car at harbor freight after just picking one up lol
GiveYerBallsATugYaTF@reddit
Its not ironic, its coincidental!
PapaNoffDeez@reddit
My HF had a ton of empty spots on their braun shelves, but about 20 of these left. Snagged two
Diggity20@reddit
My store said they only got 10 total, gone in a hour.
elevenoneone@reddit
Yea. Some dude cleared out 2 stores in my area. Really annoying.
Panthean@reddit
Call me lazy but I'm not willing to drive out of my way to save \~$25
Grand_Cookie@reddit
They have never been in stock at my local one.
EALm4@reddit
I picked up two. Even if your store lists them as “limited stock” call and have them look up the SKU. There may not be some on display but I asked the guy at the register who quickly put in the SKU. He was like “oh we have four of them in the back. How many do you want?”
Gave me a reason to go in and buy that magnetic glover holder as well I’ve been putting off.
TheGurgeMan@reddit
Randomly remembered this deal and was driving by a harbor freight already, picked up 2.
cleetusyeetusmaximus@reddit
What am I missing? It’s showing $59.99 to me?
Embarrassed_Ruin_197@reddit
Same
JustLurkingPCForums@reddit
It's not an individual item deal, it's listed as a top level "40% off Braun Lights" deal so it only shows up when you check out in the store.
HappyLocksmith8948@reddit
I think the price is in store only
Zmantech@reddit (OP)
Yea in store only
TheJarlSteinar@reddit
Lol, when did Gafs get into Amazon quality lights? They've been selling Streamlight clones for years for cheap.
Ghh0zT@reddit
In store only. Grabbed 2. 🤘🏻💀
That-Long-4905@reddit
No shipping no care
danielgutzzz@reddit
In for one on the home defense 19x
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