TLR-1 broke. Is it fake?

[nucular]

My battery cover separated into two pieces after a short drop to the floor. Looking at it, i thought it was a bad design but now I'm wondering if it is a fake. Don't recall where I bought it. Optics planet maybe? What say you?

 

[actaeon277]

My battery cover separated into two pieces after a short drop to the floor. Looking at it, i thought it was a bad design but now I'm wondering if it is a fake. Don't recall where I bought it. Optics planet maybe? What say you?

If it's streamlight, I think they'll replace it.
I had a helmet mounted one for my work hard hat.
The switch broke one day, I called them up.
I think I shipped it to them and they sent one back.
But it was a few years ago.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

My battery cover separated into two pieces after a short drop to the floor. Looking at it, i thought it was a bad design but now I'm wondering if it is a fake. Don't recall where I bought it. Optics planet maybe? What say you?

Judging from your pic, I don't think it's fake. I think it's definitely broken, for real.

 

[nucular]

Judging from your pic, I don't think it's fake. I think it's definitely broken, for real.

Lol, thanks. The breakage is definitely real. I will give them a call tomorrow and see how it goes.

 

[Ingomike]

My battery cover separated into two pieces after a short drop to the floor. Looking at it, i thought it was a bad design but now I'm wondering if it is a fake. Don't recall where I bought it. Optics planet maybe? What say you?

Have you looked to see if they have any info on their site to assist in determining if it is fake? Some companies do…

 

[nucular]

Have you looked to see if they have any info on their site to assist in determining if it is fake? Some companies do…

No but that's a good idea. I have another one that I bought at a different time. I'll compare it to that one also.

 

[djay7677]

I've seen a fake one. It had a glossy font and the hex screw had a very thin frame. Yours doesn't appear to have either of these issues so I would venture to say it's legit. Streamlight is a good company and hopefully they make things right. You have a serial number on it so I'm sure they can verify that way.

 

[ChooterMcGavin1973]

Looks legit to me by the finish. They worked with me a couple years ago on a pressure switch that was acting like a dimmer switch. Similarly to actaeon277 I shipped the bad one and they shipped me a new replacement.
I’ve also worn out an old TLR-1S switch and bought a replacement online pretty cheap, although I don’t recall where I got it from…

 

[NyleRN]

My port door cracked around the little silver rod that holds it on. I think the factory replacement part was $20 online. It was worth the cost to buy it as to shipping it back and waiting

 

[nucular]

My port door cracked around the little silver rod that holds it on. I think the factory replacement part was $20 online. It was worth the cost to buy it as to shipping it back and waiting

I found some online for around the $20 mark. I may just do that depending on how the call with them goes.

 

[FN USA]

I bought one from a reputable dealer and had the same issue. I sent a picture to Streamlights customer service and they sent me a replacement tail cap for free, no hassle.

 

[xwing]

If you bought it from OpticsPlanet, I sincerely doubt it's fake. No reputable or large site would take the chance with fake products. Now if it was eBay or a flea market, that's another story.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Like others have said, I have had good luck with Strealight customer service.

Broke the tailcap switch on my work flashlight. Called and they mailed one out right away. That experience is what made me buy more Streamlight when I needed something.

 

[nucular]

Looks like I should be G2G

 

[Aszerigan]

I've had several interactions with Streamlight's customer service, and they've always been great, so good on them.

Regarding the TLR-1s, I bought two off a reputable dealer on Amazon a few years ago. Six months later I get an email from Amazon stating that the units I bought MAY have been fake, and they completely refunded the purchase.

I've put them side by side from ones I bought from Lipsey's and they look identical. Maybe the seller got a bad batch and got busted but I can't tell the difference. Most importantly, years later they still work just fine.

 

[nucular]

My only concern now is the ruggedness of the Streamlight vs. the surefire. I kind of settled on the TLRs for my WMLs but this isn't super confidence inducing. I was switching the light from one gun to another and dropped it about 3 feet onto the carpet when it disassembled itself.

 

[Aszerigan]

My only concern now is the ruggedness of the Streamlight vs. the surefire. I kind of settled on the TLRs for my WMLs but this isn't super confidence inducing. I was switching the light from one gun to another and dropped it about 3 feet onto the carpet when it disassembled itself.

I wouldn't worry about it. Probably a fluke. If it's real Streamlight, it's good to go.

 

[Gabriel]

I had that happen to one of mine. Normally I break the doors off at the hinge and the little hinge pin falls out. Either way, Streamlight should make it right. If they don't for some reason, Stremalight sells just the door.

 

[Gabriel]

My only concern now is the ruggedness of the Streamlight vs. the surefire. I kind of settled on the TLRs for my WMLs but this isn't super confidence inducing. I was switching the light from one gun to another and dropped it about 3 feet onto the carpet when it disassembled itself.

The door is a weak point, but I still think the light is pretty solid for the price. I have some Surefire 300s and I don't think they are worth the extra money.

 

[mark40sw]

some streamlight info on fakes

Counterfeit Streamlight TLR 2 Weapon Lights | Consumer Alert

How to identify fake Streamlight TLR 2 Weapon Lights

thecounterfeitreport.com