SL Strion...initial thoughts...beamshots added...

[dano]

Well, thanks to the good folks at TTS I received a Streamlight Strion from UPS...

Overall, it's a mini Stinger. Similar construction, body design, reflector design and bi-pin bulb (NOTE: The Strion uses part number 74914 {3.7v/6.12w}for the bulb while Stingers use a 75914 {3.6v/6w} part number for the bulb. You may get a bit more light from a Strion bulb when used in a Stinger).

The tailcap switch is similar to the TL series. The battery stick is a tiny Li-Ion (2000MAH capacity) with the positive and negative terminals situated on one side. Has a glass lends, and the reflector looks like it unscrews from the bezel ring, unlike Stinger's where the assembly is a press fit.

Sorry, no beam descriptions, yet. It's charging...

--dan

 

[Xrunner]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

Dano, I also received mine and will be posting pictures tonight. Do you mind if I post them in this thread?

Overall I really like the light. Mine is slightly brighter than my Stinger, and about the size of my Scorpion. It feels well made and fits nicely in my hand, but is lighter than I first expected.

On a side note, Happy Birthday dano! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/party.gif

-Mike

 

[dano]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

Thanks...I'm sooo old /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Yea, post 'em here...

--dan

 

[nexro]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

Can't wait to see those beamshots.
Too bad I couldn't "grab" any from TTS as they were all gone when I noticed the thread /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

dano, Happy birthday! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/party.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

nexro

 

[Bravo25]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

I didn't know these were even out yet. Are there any regular supplies of them anywhere?

 

[Mr Ted Bear]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

I received my strion the day after tts posted that they were available. I had a lengthy review written, but pushed the wrong button, and everyting got lost.

anyways, here's couple of quick picks....
stinger battery vs the strion

what's not so apparent, unless one reads the instruction is that the battery has a voltage cutoff, much like the pila's and will simply shut off at a minimum voltage

a quick beam shot; 6p on left, strion on the rignt
taken in a well lit family room; distance 25 feet

for a 2x123 form factor size, this baby thows as well as an asp taclite

 

[dano]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

Yea...The beam can be focused down to a really narrow spread, almost Pelican-light like. Overall brightness is about equal, maybe slightly better than a Stinger beam.

--dan

 

[Wits' End]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

When pics get posted could someone do a profile shot? ie a Strion, a 2x123 light and another 'reference light' or two for physical size.
Sounds like a great light.

 

[udaman]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

2000ma Li-Ion...interesting. That's higher capacity than any Pila. Can you take some measurements in mm with calipers?

What, nobody though of switching out the Stinger bulb and putting it into the Strion, instead of vice versa??? Should give very slight overdrive, maybe a bit brighter Strion, don't you think?

 

[madecov]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

cool

 

[cy]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

Who's going to be the first to stick a luxeon in this? What's the voltage of the lit-ion battery?

 

[Nerd]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

Does the Strion have a lot of mass to take the heat of a 5 watt? How about a 3 watt at 1 amp? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Aux]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

[ QUOTE ]
Mr Ted Bear said:
what's not so apparent, unless one reads the instruction is that the battery has a voltage cutoff, much like the pila's and will simply shut off at a minimum voltage

[/ QUOTE ]

Is that be a problem, for a tac light? Having it simply shut off could be an issue when you really need light. Any idea on how much "warning" (in terms of dimming output) there is before a shutdown?

 

[MR Bulk]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

[ QUOTE ]
cy said:
Who's going to be the first to stick a luxeon in this? What's the voltage of the lit-ion battery?

[/ QUOTE ]


Even though I bought one and have received it, guess it won't be me as I already have 300 other lights to stick Luxeons into...mebbe after them.

 

[McGizmo]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

Charlie,

I'll race you! I don't have the overwhelming build load that you do (I cringe at your task! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif) but then I don't have a Strion yet either. I missed a shot at TTS's first batch and am clueless as to where to go for one. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif So, want to race? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Afterall, we don't want to be shown up by Roth or one of those other Johnny come latelys! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[dano]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

Pics...

With a 6P and an E2e

With a Stinger...

Battery and two Dl-123's

Bulb area...


--dan

 

[Spacemarine]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

How is the battery charged? Do you have to take it out for that?

 

[Kabible]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

The Strion snaps into it's charging clamp in the same way as the Stinger. Time to full charge is supposed to be 2.5 hours.

Streamlight.com will give more Info.

If the Strion is as durable as the two Stingers I've used daily for 8 years, I'll be a happy camper.

Brian

 

[madecov]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

seems like a winner.

 

[brightnorm]

Re: SL Strion...initial thoughts...so far...

Dan or Jeff,

Do you plan to do any runtime tests? Even an eyeball test would be helpful

Brightnorm