Choose the Perfect Streamlight Stylus Penlight for Your Application

Feb 16 • News • 3779

When you need a light, Streamlight is there. No, these handy flashlights will not help with a cigarette, but Streamlight Stylus Penlights can be used for any low-light application. Each of the waterproof Streamlight Stylus flashlights comes equipped with a high-intensity 100,000 hour LED, and all models offer multiple LED color options to accommodate the demands of every user.

Streamlight’s white flashlight is the best for all around use whether you’re in the car looking at a map or in your tent setting up the sleeping bag. The white and blue LEDs (ideal light for forensic and automotive applications) are available in the compact Streamlight Stylus Color Penlight, Stylus Black Penlight and Stylus Reach Penlight models. The Stylus Reach flashlight will allow you to really see into the dark crevices of an engine or behind a wall panel with its flexible 7″ extension cable making it the must-have light for industrial professionals and automotive hobbyists alike. < ?xml:namespace prefix = o />

If you’re equipped with night vision optics, then choose the Streamlight Stylus Black Penlight with an ultra-bright green or red LED as both light colors help preserve your night vision. The green flashlights are especially useful for hunters because they won’t spook game or attract insects. A red flashlight from Streamlight will provide optimum contrast for reading charts & maps at night and allow photographers to preserve natural shadows while taking pictures in the dark.

Streamlight has the perfect light for forensics investigators and tactical missions as well. The Stream light Stylus Ultraviolet LED model will help detectives find blood and bodily fluids in a crime scene. The great thing about having a Streamlight UV light is that it comes with a pocket clip for easy access and runs up to 60 continuous hours allowing you to catch criminals with counterfeit documents, ID’s and money on the spot wherever you are.

Whatever it is that you like to do in the dark (no, we don’t want to know), Streamlight Stylus Penlights will give you the light you need. The good news about getting one of these useful penlights from Optics Planet is that you still get the original manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty. Even better news is that you can save 17 – 50% on these virtually indestructible, lightweight flashlights at OpticsPlanet right now! Don’t wait too long to get your hand on these pen lights as night will be upon you in just 12 hours (or less).

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DVOR – The First Outdoors/Tactical/Electronics/Gear Invite Only Store

Feb 7 • News • 4315

You may have heard about the recent trend of “invite-only“, “private sale” or “flash sale” stores that purchase overstock from designer brands and sell it at a steep discount to their members. These sales usually last only a day or two before they sell out since the quantities of merchandise are limited. DVOR.com is a “private sale site” owned by OpticsPlanet that is the first online retailer in the world to apply the “invite only” store concept to the tactical/outdoors/electronics/random cool gear marketplace. DVOR works with the vast network of manufacturers and distributors who supply OpticsPlanet, as well as some distributors who DON’T supply anything to OpticsPlanet, to bring its members flash sales on electronics, hunting accessories, outdoor gear and other cool merchandise. The prices on these items is typically well below what you can find anywhere else. DVOR has gotten off to a great start, reaching six figure sales in a matter of weeks. We expect the success of DVOR to keep growing as the product selection continues to expand. After Shot Show 2011, there are a number of additional manufacturers who are interested in selling products on DVOR. If you haven’t already applied to be a member at DVOR.com, sign up now to start getting access to some of the best deals on the web!

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Which Streamlight TLR Weapon Light is Right for You?

Jan 31 • News • 9781

The Streamlight TLR family of weapon lights is one of the most popular series of weapon accessories in the Tactical and Law Enforcement product market. TLR gun lights are nearly indestructible, amazingly bright for their size and easily mountable on an incredibly wide range of firearms. Choosing to buy a TLR weapon light is easy. Choosing which Streamlight TLR to buy can be a little more complicated, which is why we’re going to lay out your options here.

Let’s start with the Streamlight TLR-1. This is the baseline product in the series. An amazingly bright little light that mounts easily on most firearms and sells for just over $100 currently at OpticsPlanet (a savings of 46% off list price!). There is also the TLR-1s. The “s” in this case stands for “strobe” – the TLR-1s comes with a strobe function that can be very disorienting to anyone on the other end of it. The 1s also has a slightly higher light output. There is no difference in price between the TLR-1 and the TLR-1s, so if you think the strobe function is something you might ever want to use, go ahead and get it. There is also a Streamlight TLR-1 IR which comes with an IR illuminator for use with night vision devices.

The next product in the series is the Streamlight TLR-2 (and TLR-2s). The TLR-2 is the TLR-1 with a laser sight added. This is a good thing. If you can add a laser sight to the TLR-1 while only adding half an ounce of weight, and less than 0.4 inches in height, it’s a pretty easy choice to make, unless cost is an issue for you. The TLR-2 runs about $140 more than the TLR-1. It’s an incredible value, and less than the cost of many laser sights alone, but if you can’t swing it, the TLR-1 and TLR-3 (which we’ll get to next) are still great options. Just as with the TLR-1s, the TLR-2s has a strobe light option and costs the same as the TLR-2. There is also a Streamlight TLR-2 IR version, but it is available only to law enforcement and military personnel.

The Streamlight TLR-3 is the ultra-compact weapon light in the series. It’s perfect for compact guns and concealed carry. The light is a little less powerful than the TLR-1, but still very bright, as the C4 technology gives an output 2-3 times brighter than high flux LEDs. At only 2.32 oz and 2.7″ x 1.2″ x 1.8″ this is probably the most compact and light-weight rail mounted light as you will find.

The last light in the series is the Streamlight TLR-VIR. The TLR-VIR features an infrared illuminator for use with night vision devices. It’s heavier than the other models at 6 oz and pricier as well, but has a greater light and IR output than the TLR-1 IR and TLR-2 IR.

All in all, if you’re looking for a great value on a weapon light, the Streamlight TLR family of products is as good as it gets. If you still have any questions about which TLR light is right for you, as always, getting answers is as easy as picking up the phone and calling OpticsPlanet!

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