New 350 Lumen Streamlight Stinger LED Flashlight
I agree that the ability to exchange information like this is great. I use a Streamlight Stinger LED DS at work, but it is the earlier version, or course. I also have an older incandescent that I did the TerraLUX upgrade to. I didn't really pay any attention to whether a light was regulated. Now that I have a Pelican 7060 and an Inova T4, both of which I think are regulated, I appreciated lights that are regulated.
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Stinger® Classic LED
RECHARGEABLE LED FLASHLIGHT
The Stinger Classic LED was designed to replicate the size, shape and feel that you loved so much about the original model enhanced with current LED technology.
Designed to replicate the size, shape and feel of the original xenon Stinger model enhanced with C4® LED technology for intense brightness
Custom optic design provides a smooth beam with optimal peripheral illumination; optimized electronics provide regulated intensity throughout battery charge
Three modes and strobe:
- High for a super-bright, far-reaching beam
- Medium for bright light and longer run times
- Low for light without glare and extended run times
- Strobe for disorienting or signaling your location
Anodized aluminum construction with knurled barrel for a sure grip
IPX4 water-resistant; 1 meter impact resistance tested
3-cell, 3.6 Volt Ni-Cd sub-C battery, rechargeable up to 1000 times.
3-cell, 3.6 Volt Ni-MH sub-C battery, rechargeable up to 1000 times offered in 230VAC and 12VDC European systems.
10 hr. steady charge, 2.5 hr. fast charge, or PiggyBack® charger options
7.65" (19.43 cm); 11.1 oz (315g)
Stinger® LED
This all purpose flashlight is designed for the broadest range of lighting needs at the best value.
Multi-function On/Off push-button switch lets you choose three lighting modes and strobe; designed for extremely long life; tested at 1 million actuations
Three modes and strobe:
- High for a bright super-bright beam - 350 lumens; 24,000 candela peak beam intensity; 310 meter beam distance; runs 2 hours
- Medium for bright light and longer run times – 175 lumens; 12,000 candela peak beam intensity; 219 meter beam distance; runs 3.75 hours
- Low for light without glare and extended run times – 85 lumens; 6,000 candela peak beam intensity; 155 meter beam distance; runs 7.25 hours
- Strobe for disorienting or signaling your location; runs 5.5 hours
Deep-dish parabolic reflector produces a concentrated beam with optimum peripheral illumination
C4® LED technology, impervious to shock with a 50,000 hour lifetime
Regulated run time provides consistent performance throughout battery life
3-cell, 3.6 Volt Ni-Cd sub-C battery, rechargeable up to 1000 times.
3-cell, 3.6 Volt Ni-MH sub-C battery, rechargeable up to 1000 times offered in 230VAC and 12VDC European systems.
10 hr. steady charge, 2.5 hr. fast charge, or PiggyBack charger optionsAnti-roll rubber ring included
Machined aircraft aluminum body with non-slip rubberized comfort grip
IPX4 water-resistant; 1 meter impact resistance tested
Unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
Includes anti-roll rubber ring
Length: 8.41 in.; Weight: 12.4 oz
Serialized for positive identification
Limited lifetime warranty
Assembled in USA
After reviewing the
http://www.terraluxportable.com/product/tle-st1-ex/ TerraLUX site, I think it would be an interesting comparison to to have the new Streamlight Stinger LED Vs. a Stinger with the TerraLUX MiniStar ST/X LED conversion. As far as features go, I think the OEM Stinger LED wins. With the three modes and strobe compared to the TerraLUX single mode. So, in my way of thinking, if you are buying new, by all means go with the Streamlight Stinger LED. On the other hand, if you already have an incandescent Streamlight Stinger, then a TerraLUX LED conversion makes sense. Given my experience with Streamlight, Pelican, Inova, and others, Streamlight wouldn't even necessarily be my first pick for a light nowadays, but if you are already invested in some of their equipment, say you are an agency with bank chargers and chargers in vehicles, it is probably much less expensive to stick with the Streamlight Stinger for the sake of simplicity and economics. I have even toyed with the idea of suggesting that my employer convert its remaining Streamlight Stingers over to the TerraLUX conversion. If I can/could get the NiMH battery sticks here in the United States, I might suggest those, as well!
