Are lights made by Streamlight unreliable?

[cheeman150]

I ve had 2 streamlights so far the stylus pro and polytac led and i've had reliability issues with both. I was wondering if streamlight is an unreliable brand, compared to fenix or other flashlight makers

 

[Imon]

Not in my experience. I think you've been unlucky.

I've owned a Sidewinder, TL2, TLR2, Argo, Septor, Super Tac and other and they've all worked fine.
Although I have complained on many occasions that Streamlight needs to center their LEDs properly and get rid of the ring artifacts on their lights.

 

[Robin24k]

I haven't had any problems with my Streamlights (3 Stinger, 2 ProTac, 1 Strion, 1 TaskLight)...but remember that Streamlight products have a lifetime warranty, so take a look and see if there are any Authorized Service Centers near you. Otherwise, you can mail it back to them in Pennsylvania.

http://www.streamlight.com/support/authorized-service-centers.aspx

 

[HotWire]

I have a whole gaggle of incandescent Streamlights around here and aside from replacing a battery or bulb have had no problems at all. I have only a couple Streamlight LEDs. No problem there, either. Streamlight has an excellent warranty.

 

[fivemega]

Are lights made by Streamlight unreliable?

The customer service I have seen from Streamlight, I haven't seen from any other flashlight company even !!!

 

[CallmeSleeves]

I don't think they're unreliable, I've owned two or three of them with no problems. Personally I find Streamlight to be painfully average, they don't really have anything that stands out. Just my two cents.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

What type Stylus Pro do you have, the original 24 lumen or the newer 48 lumen? I had a 24 lumen that wouldn't turn on intermittently, I contacted customer service and they sent a new tailcap. When that didn't work, they sent me a new flashlight which happened to be the 48 lumen model. Yea! Excellent customer service. I agree with Robin24K, contact customer service and they will take care of you.

Edit: BTW, the new one works perfectly!

 

[Taschenlampe Dude]

I've owned Stingers, Strions, a TLR-1 and a Microstream over the years and they've been 100% reliable to date.

 

[gearhead1972]

I have a SL-20XP that I have had since 1994 perfect for 17 years till I dropped it on the basement floor a few months ago. Busted the switch, replacement was $12, good as new. Also have a twin task single 123a that spent 5 years rolling around the center console of my truck that has never failed.

 

[Vesper]

The only Streamlight I have sits on a 9mm and takes a massive beating. No problems so far.

 

[AO JAR]

I had a streamlight scorpion x. The clicky was too hard to push to turn on/off. After a week of use, my thumb became sore and tender. After a month of use, I had to switch hand to use the light. I got rid of the light immediately after having to switch hands because of the clicky hurting my thumb.

 

[dano]

I dont understand these types of threads, if a company consistenly made unreliable products, it wouldnt be in business. Streamlight has been around ince the early 70's, and is still the top law enforcement light in the U.S.

 

[varmint]

I have had my SL20 since 1979 and still using it, I have 2 other Streamlights, perfect performance from both. My Strion I really like although I dont see many of them mentioned here. Their customer service is 100%. No problems at all.

 

[skyfire]

ive seen stingers and ultra-stingers go to hell and come back laughing. :devil:

 

[Bullzeyebill]

I dont understand these types of threads, if a company consistenly made unreliable products, it wouldnt be in business. Streamlight has been around ince the early 70's, and is still the top law enforcement light in the U.S.

Enough said. Thread has run its course.