Streamlight’s TL-Racker® is designed to replace the factory forend on Mossberg® 500® and 590® shotguns, including the Shockwave model.  There is also a model for Remington® 870 and TAC-14 model pump-action shotguns.  It will not fit Mossberg Flex models regardless of action slide length or Remington 870 Super Mag models.

Features

Shown here on a Mossberg 590 Police Model, the elongated magazine tube and sling stud hang down into the beam a little.  A side sling adapter would be advisable in conjunction with this accessory.  The ambidextrous, elongated switch pads are designed with a momentary-steady function. Quick taps result in momentary function, while holding the switch briefly toggles the light on continuously.

 

The TL-Racker is constructed from textured, impact-resistant “Super tough” nylon.  It is available in black as well as orange for “less lethal” applications.  The battery compartment and lens are O-ring sealed IPX7 rated waterproof.

All the Lumens

The TL-Racker throws more than enough light for use on a scattergun. Shown here turning 50 yards of this ravine into daylight. Notice the V-shaped shadow at about11:30 from the elongated magazine tube.  This wouldn’t be an issue on short-barreled shotguns where the lens is a little closer to the muzzle, but even on this full-sized gun the effects can be mitigated with good technique.

Thoughts:

Like all Streamlight products, this is a durable, quality-made item suitable for serious use.  Also like all Streamlight products, it is covered by their Limited Lifetime Warranty.  Installation of the TL-Racker is quite simple with the right tools, I recommend a forend wrench like this one from Brownells.The ambidextrous pressure pads are protected from a certain amount of inadvertent activation by the shape of the forearm. The pressure it requires to activate them is goldilocks (not too hard, not too soft).  It takes only a few minutes practice to master the dual mode (momentary/continuous) function.This is a great accessory for home defense or law-enforcement use, but it should be remembered that where this light points,  a weapon is also being pointed.  I strongly recommend some competent low-light training from a reputable instructor if incorporating weapon-mounted lights into your defensive strategy.

 

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By Michael Lake

Writer Michael Lake is a Benefactor Life Member of the National Rifle Association and has been actively involved in a variety shooting activities since 1989. In addition to being a certified range safety officer he holds several NRA instructor ratings and armorer certifications. He has received training from the US Army Marksmanship Unit, the US Marine Corps Rifle Team and some of the finest private training facilities in the nation. In 2013 Michael co-founded Adaptive Defense Concepts, a Northwest Ohio-based Training organization. currently a contractor for the Department of Energy managing safety for the National Homeland Security program in Eastern Idaho, an instructor for Badlands Tactical Training Center, and is an accomplished Freemason.

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