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kayl · 03-14-2008, 06:36 PM

I'm trying to decide on a flashlight for on my belt...what do you guys use?
These are the ones that I'm looking at:
Pelican 7060
Streamlight Stinger LED DS
Streamlight Strion

Thoughts? Personal experiences? Recommendations?
Thanks!

PS: I have a G2, but want something rechargeable. If you have other suggestions, let me know!

BillTX · 03-14-2008, 07:03 PM

I bought a Strion when it first came out and I have never really been that happy with it. The "smart" charger doesn't seem to do a good job and the tailcap button doesn't have a very good feel to it. However, I know someone that just bought one and he seems happy with it and i think streamlight has made some updates to it.

I was looking at the pelican model myself.

headhunter · 03-14-2008, 07:08 PM

Stinger XT. Good all around light.

dannyg0811 · 03-14-2008, 08:46 PM

My department issued the Stinger, the original 15,000 cp one. Its fine, but I've been looking for something shorter with about the same candle power. Not sure about the LED version. Of the three you list Id probably go with the Strion. Its shorter and slightly less candle power than the stinger.

Read this thread, Watchmaker really seems to know a lot about flashlights.
He has posted a lot of info and pictures about a variety of lights.

Lights For Ccw And Law Enforcement

HAPINAZZ · 03-14-2008, 09:09 PM

I use an Inova T-4 175 lumens and Insight Technology HX2 Typhoon II 170 lumens. The Typhoon II is not even on their website yet.

chupacabrachus · 03-14-2008, 09:30 PM

https://www.fenix-store.com/product_...roducts_id=333

Buy that w/ some 2500mAH rechargables from Walmart and you'll be right around the $70 mark with a B R I G H T compact light.

bigun · 03-14-2008, 10:58 PM

We carry the older Stingers and My only complaint is that it doesnt have a tailcap switch. Other than that its been a solid dependable light that hasnt let me down as long as I charge it every so often.

Collander · 03-14-2008, 11:03 PM

Have you looked at Pentagon lights yet? They are awsome!!!

PentagonLight™ - Provider of Handheld Tactical Light and Weapon Light Systems

HulkXD · 03-14-2008, 11:07 PM

I have both a stinger and a Sure-Fire G2 Microlon. Those Sure-Fire's are awesome, but you have to use lithium batteries. You get pretty good battery life out of them too, but still, most guys don't keep C123A Lithiums on hand. The stinger is a brand new issue, so the verdict is still out, but so far, I like it. I've heard complaints on the rechargeable battery not holding up well, and if you get the regular stinger instead of the XT (tailcap switch) you get an extra bulb (not an issue if you go LED). The Sure-Fire was the best 32$ I've spent on duty gear.

I feel like you can't have enough lights. I have a Mag-Lite, a Streamlight UltraStinger (super bright and good battery life), the two lights mentioned above (stinger and sf G2)as well as a mini maglite and my favorite, the Streamlight TLR-2 mounted on my XD40 in my Blade-Tech tac holster. If you didn't know any better, you'd think I was afraid of the dark.

P.S. I have a Pelican M6, and I was really dissapointed with that light. Even though it has an aluminum body, the tailcap switch sucks. It's been relegated to house duty for looking under the couch and behind the TV.

bigun · 03-15-2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HulkXD

I have both a stinger and a Sure-Fire G2 Microlon. Those Sure-Fire's are awesome, but you have to use lithium batteries. You get pretty good battery life out of them too, but still, most guys don't keep C123A Lithiums on hand. The stinger is a brand new issue, so the verdict is still out, but so far, I like it. I've heard complaints on the rechargeable battery not holding up well, and if you get the regular stinger instead of the XT (tailcap switch) you get an extra bulb (not an issue if you go LED). The Sure-Fire was the best 32$ I've spent on duty gear.

I feel like you can't have enough lights. I have a Mag-Lite, a Streamlight UltraStinger (super bright and good battery life), the two lights mentioned above (stinger and sf G2)as well as a mini maglite and my favorite, the Streamlight TLR-2 mounted on my XD40 in my Blade-Tech tac holster. If you didn't know any better, you'd think I was afraid of the dark.

P.S. I have a Pelican M6, and I was really dissapointed with that light. Even though it has an aluminum body, the tailcap switch sucks. It's been relegated to house duty for looking under the couch and behind the TV.

What I've noticed about the Stinger is if you charge it too much the batteries fail. Unless we have heavy night fire range time or I end up using my flashlight alot on a shift I charge it once a week and the original batteries have held up fine for 4 years. I also collect flashlights and keep LED lights in the car and tool box, a G2 is usually within reach also.

03-14-2008, 06:36 PM	#1
kayl XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WI Posts: 1,212	Flashlights! I'm trying to decide on a flashlight for on my belt...what do you guys use? These are the ones that I'm looking at: Pelican 7060 Streamlight Stinger LED DS Streamlight Strion Thoughts? Personal experiences? Recommendations? Thanks! PS: I have a G2, but want something rechargeable. If you have other suggestions, let me know! __________________ Have you talked to your XD today?

03-14-2008, 07:03 PM	#2
BillTX XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Conroe, tx Posts: 40	Strion I bought a Strion when it first came out and I have never really been that happy with it. The "smart" charger doesn't seem to do a good job and the tailcap button doesn't have a very good feel to it. However, I know someone that just bought one and he seems happy with it and i think streamlight has made some updates to it. I was looking at the pelican model myself. __________________ "Pain is temporary, giving up is forever" xd 45 w/TRL-1 Glock 21 Glock 27 Ruger SP-101 .357 Beretta Tomcat Mossberg 590

03-14-2008, 07:08 PM	#3
headhunter XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 77	Stinger XT. Good all around light. __________________ Too close for missiles...I'm switching to guns.

03-14-2008, 08:46 PM	#4
dannyg0811 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California Posts: 441	My department issued the Stinger, the original 15,000 cp one. Its fine, but I've been looking for something shorter with about the same candle power. Not sure about the LED version. Of the three you list Id probably go with the Strion. Its shorter and slightly less candle power than the stinger. Read this thread, Watchmaker really seems to know a lot about flashlights. He has posted a lot of info and pictures about a variety of lights. Lights For Ccw And Law Enforcement __________________ Springfield XD .45 Tactical - XD 9mm Compact Glock/SIG/Walther/Winchester--NOT Nearly enough. Semper FI! http://semperfifund.org/ http://togetherweserved.com/usmc/index.jsp And now a few words from PATTON(well George C. Scott) http://www.turtletrader.com/speech.mp3

03-14-2008, 09:09 PM	#5
HAPINAZZ XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: LAS VEGAS Posts: 50	I use an Inova T-4 175 lumens and Insight Technology HX2 Typhoon II 170 lumens. The Typhoon II is not even on their website yet. __________________ EVERY PLAN HAS A PLAN, EVERY OPERATION HAS AN OPERATION JUST WHEN THINGS ARE ALMOST READY TO GO ALWAYS PLAN FOR \"MURPHY\" CAUSE YOUR ALWAYS ON HIS LIST. FERENGI RULES OF AQUISISTION #44 \"NEVER CONFUSE WISOM WITH LUCK\"

03-14-2008, 09:30 PM	#6
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,152	https://www.fenix-store.com/product_...roducts_id=333 Buy that w/ some 2500mAH rechargables from Walmart and you'll be right around the $70 mark with a B R I G H T compact light.

03-14-2008, 10:58 PM	#7
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,333	We carry the older Stingers and My only complaint is that it doesnt have a tailcap switch. Other than that its been a solid dependable light that hasnt let me down as long as I charge it every so often. __________________ Remington Rand 1911A1, Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Ruger mark2 Govt model with Bushnell Holo site, Beretta 92D 9mm, Kahr K-40, Coming soon Kimber Warrior or Springfield Operator.

03-14-2008, 11:03 PM	#8
Collander XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 734	Have you looked at Pentagon lights yet? They are awsome!!! PentagonLight™ - Provider of Handheld Tactical Light and Weapon Light Systems

03-14-2008, 11:07 PM	#9
HulkXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Doing Covert Ops somewhere in KY Posts: 623	I have both a stinger and a Sure-Fire G2 Microlon. Those Sure-Fire's are awesome, but you have to use lithium batteries. You get pretty good battery life out of them too, but still, most guys don't keep C123A Lithiums on hand. The stinger is a brand new issue, so the verdict is still out, but so far, I like it. I've heard complaints on the rechargeable battery not holding up well, and if you get the regular stinger instead of the XT (tailcap switch) you get an extra bulb (not an issue if you go LED). The Sure-Fire was the best 32$ I've spent on duty gear. I feel like you can't have enough lights. I have a Mag-Lite, a Streamlight UltraStinger (super bright and good battery life), the two lights mentioned above (stinger and sf G2)as well as a mini maglite and my favorite, the Streamlight TLR-2 mounted on my XD40 in my Blade-Tech tac holster. If you didn't know any better, you'd think I was afraid of the dark. P.S. I have a Pelican M6, and I was really dissapointed with that light. Even though it has an aluminum body, the tailcap switch sucks. It's been relegated to house duty for looking under the couch and behind the TV. __________________ You tell 'em I'm coming, and Hell's coming with me, you hear? Hell's coming with me! Shane Smash!!! What the deuce?

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