powder residue on weapon light

[dieselman]

After about 2-3 magazines, my streamlight tlr-1 has a nice black frost over the lens from powder residue. Anyone have a trick for decreasing/eliminating this?

 

[VUPDblue]

no way to keep it from happening. a rag with some hoppes will wipe it right off

 

[turnerdye1]

Leave it on there, it adds character

 

[esrice]

I apply a light thin coating of Vaseline to the lens. It doesn't hinder light output but it makes removing the residue a snap.

 

[armedindy]

I apply a light thin coating of Vaseline to the lens. It doesn't hinder light output but it makes removing the residue a snap.

this...if u use grease on your gun a thin layer of that will work also.

 

[SERparacord]

Take the light off when you go to the range.

 

[Bennettjh]

Take the light off when you go to the range.

This is what I do.

 

[esrice]

Take the light off when you go to the range.

This is what I do.

Probably a good idea to practice with the configuration that you might actually have to use one day.

 

[dieselman]

Probably a good idea to practice with the configuration that you might actually have to use one day.

This. Im not as concerned about it happening on the range when I have plenty of time to clean it off as I am it happening should the real thing happen.

 

[mvician]

pencil eraser

 

[Gabriel]

Probably a good idea to practice with the configuration that you might actually have to use one day.

Exactly. Lights have been known to cause malfunctions on certain firearms (Glocks, for instance). It would be nice to know yours is or isn't one of them before you need it.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

This. Im not as concerned about it happening on the range when I have plenty of time to clean it off as I am it happening should the real thing happen.

I've shot a couple of hundred rounds in one sitting and while the light had that "frosted" look at the end of the range session, it was still throwing plenty of light. If the "real thing" happens, its unlikely you are going to shoot enough to cause your light to dim.

 

[SERparacord]

Probably a good idea to practice with the configuration that you might actually have to use one day.

So he is at the range at night then.

 

[esrice]

So he is at the range at night then.

He should be. But even if not, he should still be shooting with the light attached to make sure it doesn't cause any issues during firing.

 

[joe138]

I pre treat my lights with chap stick. Powder residue will wipe off without scratching the lens.