Police Officer looking for Strion replacement

[crazeeman13]

I am a Police Officer that carries a Streamlight Strion on his belt as a tactical light. I am looking something about the same size as the Strion but brighter and takes cr123 batteries. I use a Stinger led DS as my primary light for traffic stops and such. I only use the belt light as a backup maybe a few minutes each week. Any input is appreciated.

 

[IcantC]

Just wondering how big would you like the light to be?

How many batteries?

Throw/Flood or both?

Single or multiple levels?

I would say pickup a Surefire 6P or Z2, purchase some rechargeable RCR123s(unless you get free CR123s from your dept) and then add a reputable LED dropin(Malkoff or Dereelight).

I run a Dereelight Q5 dropin in my SFZ2 with RCR123s and it is very bright. It is a bit too bright for vehicle searching though.

 

[crazeeman13]

I will give you more specifics:

6p sized
2 cr 123s (not rechargables)
single mode
throw more than flood
and brighter than a 6p

 

[Gunner12]

If you don't mind simple to use 2 modes(tighten head = high, loosen head = low), The Fenix T series, the Eagletac T10C2, P10C2 might work.

The Dereelight CL1H, 6P(or any good P60 accepting light) with a good drop-in like the Malkoff M60 can work as single mode only(You'll have to pick the single mode module for the CL1H).

 

[glockboy]

NiteCore Extreme.

 

[Grubbster]

Peak Night Patrol. Made for what you are looking for. Very high quality build.
http://www.peakledsolutions.net/Products/Night_Patrol_HA.html

 

[KEW]

If you want to stick to Streamlight, (and a lot of cops do) you will be amazed at the new TL-2 with C-4 technology. It blows the Strion away. I have been using mine with the R-123 batts and for the money it is a great light and no questions asked lifetime warranty.

 

[IcantC]

I will give you more specifics:

6p sized
2 cr 123s (not rechargables)
single mode
throw more than flood
and brighter than a 6p

Would you mind using a 6P? I certainly would not(I have 2 Z2's)

I would purchase a 6P, install a quality Q5 dropin(perhaps Dereelight due to reasonable price) 1SM-2
http://www.dereelight.com/module-list.htm

Which runs on 2 CR123 primaries. Purchase the SMO and it will throw and be A LOT brighter than a 6P or even a P61( at least to me in real use) and will run for 1-2 hours before needing new batteries!

IF you are in the US, check this out
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=184794

FlashCrazy will offer Dereelight stuff from the US! So faster shipping and easier support(no need to wait long or ship around the world!).

6P has a forward switch, many accessories, can always upgrade with newer P60 dropins.

Hope that helps and stay safe .

 

[BUZ]

I will give you more specifics:

6p sized
2 cr 123s (not rechargables)
single mode
throw more than flood
and brighter than a 6p

http://www.pts-flashlights.com/products/product.aspx?pid=1-139-99-126-127-6447

http://www.pts-flashlights.com/products/product.aspx?pid=1-139-99-126-128-6459

Both built like a tank, long runtimes, very bright and very reliable!


BTW Mike@pts is the best guy I have ever dealt with, goes out of his way to make sure you are satisfied!

 

[Lookin4U]

I recently purchased an EagleTac T10C2 for duty use and absolutely love it. I ordered it from 4Sevens' EagleTac-Store.com, used the 'cpf8' rebate code and had it at my door in three days for under $62 (free shipping). It has two modes, adjusted by twisting the head - so it can be used as a one mode, and the most perfect combination of throw and flood I've seen. It is better, and more economical, than going the SF P6, + drop-in, + blah, + blah, route.... You can get the EagleTac to your door for the same price or less than most of the drop-ins, not to mention the cost of the P6. Mine also replaced my Streamlights and Surefires... They now sit in the unit unused....

 

[GeorgePaul]

Peak Night Patrol. Made for what you are looking for. Very high quality build.
http://www.peakledsolutions.net/Products/Night_Patrol_HA.html

According to Peak, this requires 18650s. The OP wanted primary CR123As.

 

[woodrow]

If you want to stick to Streamlight, (and a lot of cops do) you will be amazed at the new TL-2 with C-4 technology. It blows the Strion away. I have been using mine with the R-123 batts and for the money it is a great light and no questions asked lifetime warranty.

For a single mode...not expensive...USA made light, I agree with the above post. I bought the Streamlight Scorpian with the C4 led. While the light is 30% less bright than a Olight M20 or Fenix T1 on high...the led is easy tu use, and very tough. Since I like brighter multi-level lights, I did a torture test on the Scorpion. It survived 7 20+ foot high tosses while landing on blacktop. The 123a's were destroyed....but the light still worked. It is also much brighter than a Strion.

 

[crazeeman13]

Thanks for the help guys you all gave me alot to of good options.

 

[lightfet]

Would you mind using a 6P? I certainly would not(I have 2 Z2's)

I would purchase a 6P, install a quality Q5 dropin(perhaps Dereelight due to reasonable price) 1SM-2
http://www.dereelight.com/module-list.htm

Which runs on 2 CR123 primaries. Purchase the SMO and it will throw and be A LOT brighter than a 6P or even a P61( at least to me in real use) and will run for 1-2 hours before needing new batteries!

IF you are in the US, check this out
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=184794

FlashCrazy will offer Dereelight stuff from the US! So faster shipping and easier support(no need to wait long or ship around the world!).

6P has a forward switch, many accessories, can always upgrade with newer P60 dropins.

Hope that helps and stay safe .

I second dereelight 1SM-2 with SMO dropin this is a very good thrower, I would recommend a SF Z2 for the enhanced grip to be used with handgun.

 

[fluke]

I second dereelight 1SM-2 with SMO dropin this is a very good thrower, I would recommend a SF Z2 for the enhanced grip to be used with handgun.

I third the Dereelight dropin outstanding throw on the smooth reflector.

 

[BigD64]

6P with a Malkoff M60 best combo around.

 

[springbok]

6P with a Malkoff M60 best combo around.

i carry 2 x 6p's. One with a m60 malkoff and one with m60f malkoff. has never failed me on duty. i use the m60 for general use and t-stops and the m60f for building clearing.

 

[Optik49]

I totally agree. I use a Malkoff in a G2Z. Buy an incandescent either G2, G2Z, 6P, C2, or Z2 then order a Malkoff M60 drop-in. I also use a Surefire V70 holster with the G2Z and it works great. I tried the M60F and found for ME the M60 works the best. The polymer body in the G2 and G2Z hold up better for me. I would just get a metal head for the heat if you tend to use it for longer periods.
Let us know what you buy. Stay safe.

 

[crazeeman13]

Thanks for the input guys. I should have mentioned earleir I do have a SF G2 Nitrolon that I keep in my patrol bag as a back-up. I have thought of just getting an led dropin for it.

 

[lukevsdarth]

You could get a R2 Cree drop-in from dealextreme or another online store.

Definatley buy a R2 or Q5 Cree flashlight they are way brighter than Xenon. I work as a LEO too and these light up subjects from far away. If money is a little tight and these lights are a bit expensive try the dealextreme 16178 .

Buying a upgrade replacement R2 drop-in for your Nitrolon SF-G2 is good but the use of should not be that long. The plastic body is not a good heat transfer and could affect the long time use of it. Next time a Surefire metal 6P would be a better host to all these new upgrades. :thumbsup: