Streamlight TLR7a (weapon mounted light) Potential MODS?

[Do_the_fandango]

Sorry, I rarely use CPF and I'm not sure this is the best place to ask this (please correct me if not), but I wanted to ask about the possibility of modding a Streamlight TLR7a (weapon mounted light). I need this particular size and shape light, but would like it to be significantly more powerful with a longer throw….. Has or can this been done? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

 

[BU2(SCW)]

The simplest solution would be to purchase a TRL-7 HL-X USB the newest version with significant increase in output.

Based on the construction of the TLR7 I think you would need to find a very experienced flashlight modifier to do this. I assume the driver is at the rear and the PCB and LED with short optic at front. I have not taken one apart other than changing batteries.

1,000 lumens; 22,000 candela; 297m beam

 

[aznsx]

Based on the construction of the TLR7 I think you would need to find a very experienced flashlight modifier to do this.

Probably right. I am not familiar with the constrction of these lights, but my gut feel tells me they are not likely conducive to modification, and thus attempts to do so would likely be unwise.

The simplest solution would be to purchase a TRL-7 HL-X USB the newest version with significant increase in output.

Probably right (although change the "TRL" to "TLR"). It uses the new SL 16340 cell (and likely most any standard 16340 protected cell), which enables this performance from the new design. Even if one could possibly modify a previous version for higher output, if you really need more than the 500 lumens of the previous versions, going with a properly purpose-designed unit / system for such higher output would be a far better solution in the end, because the new model is purpose-engineered and tested throughout as a total product, from the more capable power supply, to considerations for appropriate thermal performance, etc. IOW, a purpose-bulit solution would no doubt be far better (and more reliable) solution than an amateur 'kluge', even if the latter might be 'possible'. The end result would almost certainly be superior because it is a comprehensively, professionally engineered solution rather than a 'hot rod' mod on a platform not designed for the increased performance.