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Tailcap Adapter For Streamlight - Tailcap Adapter For Streamlight Hl-X
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SKU: 100034882
Overview
This adapter is designed for rifle users who want to pair Streamlight Protac Rail Mount 1 and 2 lights with SureFire-style tailcap switches and compatible dual-switch setups. It also provides a way to use SureFire Scout tailcaps with those Streamlight lights, giving the system more flexibility at the rear of the weapon. The design addresses a known issue with these Streamlight models by helping keep the battery connection more secure under rifle recoil, reducing the chance of flicker. For hunters and shooters building a light-and-control setup around a rifle, it offers a practical integration option without changing the light itself.
Why Hunters Choose the Arisaka Defense
Allows Streamlight
ProTac Rail Mount 1 and
Compatible Surefire
SureFire SR-D-IT and TNVC TAPS
Also Supports
SureFire Scout tailcaps for added
Addresses Battery
Contact issues caused by rifle
Users Pairing
Weapon lights with laser/illuminator systems
Key Features
- Adapts Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 1 and 2 lights for use with SureFire tailcap switches.
- Compatible with SureFire SR-D-IT and TNVC TAPS dual switches.
- Also supports SureFire Scout tailcaps.
- Designed to address battery contact issues in Streamlight ProTac rail-mount lights under rifle recoil.
- Made by Arisaka Defense for Streamlight HL-X and related ProTac Rail Mount setups.
Best Used For
- Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 1 or 2 owners wanting SureFire-style tailcap switch compatibility
- Rifle users pairing weapon lights with dual switches and laser or illuminator setups
- Operators seeking a solution for battery contact issues during rifle recoil
- Shooters already using SureFire Scout tailcaps on compatible Streamlight lights
Specifications
| Compatible Lights | Streamlight Protac Rail Mount 1 and 2 lights |
|---|---|
| Compatible Switches | SureFire SR-D-IT and TNVC TAPS dual switches |
| Compatible Tailcaps | SureFire Scout tailcaps |
| Front Battery Spring | No |
| Issue Addressed | Battery can come off the front contact point during rifle recoil, causing the light to flicker |
| Supported Laserilluminators | ATPIAL and DBAL series |
Pros
- Allows Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 1 and 2 lights to use SureFire tailcap switches.
- Compatible with SureFire SR-D-IT and TNVC TAPS dual switches.
- Also supports SureFire Scout tailcaps for added switch options.
- Addresses battery contact issues caused by rifle recoil in Streamlight rail-mount lights.
- Designed for users pairing weapon lights with laser/illuminator systems.
- Made by Arisaka Defense for Streamlight HL-X and ProTac Rail Mount setups.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed specifically for Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 1 and 2 lights, so it is not a universal tailcap solution for other weapon lights.
- Its value depends on using compatible SureFire tailcap switches or dual switches; without those accessories, the adapter offers less practical benefit.
- The adapter is intended to address a recoil-related battery contact issue described for Streamlight rail-mount lights, but it does not change the underlying light design.
- Compatibility is tied to the HL-X/ProTac Rail Mount platform, so buyers should verify their exact light model before ordering.
Suggested Comparisons
- Weapon light tailcap adapters
- Dual switch pressure pad systems
- Weapon light tailcaps
- Rifle-mounted weapon lights
Suggested Accessories
- Pressure switch
- Weapon light mount
- Battery spring
- Tailcap switch
Frequently Asked Questions
What lights is this adapter made for?
It is described for Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 1 and 2 lights, and the title also identifies it as a Tailcap Adapter for Streamlight HL-X.
What switches can it be used with?
The description says it allows Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount lights to work with SureFire SR-D-IT and TNVC TAPS dual switches, and it also supports SureFire Scout tailcaps.
Why would a hunter or rifle user want this adapter?
According to the description, it helps integrate Streamlight lights with SureFire tailcap switches and addresses a battery contact issue in Streamlight ProTac rail-mount lights that can cause flicker under rifle recoil.
Does this adapter change the light itself?
The provided data does not say that it changes the light’s output or internal components. It is described as an adapter for tailcap and switch compatibility.
What is the retail price?
The listed retail price is $35.00.