Streamlight Scorpion?

[american lockpicker]

I'm thinking of getting a Streamlight Scorpion. Is it a good light also does anyone know if its assembled in the USA? I know some Streamlights are and some aren't.

 

[jayflash]

It's an oldie, but still has features some of us like. I happen to like the rubber jacket and clickie; others don't. I also like the SureFire G2, which has a Nitrolon body and a twist-on tail switch.

I've yet to upgrade these with LED drop-ins because I prefer the incandescent beam which seems as bright with better color rendering.

The Scorp had been US made, but I don't know about now. SL is an American company with good service, so a Chinese light from them would probably be of decent quality.

 

[jayflash]

Just saw a Brinkman LX for $8 in the BST section.

 

[american lockpicker]

How does the Scorpion compare to a Surefire 6p?

 

[radu1976]

Here is the answer :
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/streamlight_scorpion.htm

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/surefire_6p.htm

Scorpion seems to throw better than a 6P ! But a SUREFIRE has the advantage of the modularity .
I would get a PELICAN M6 2320 over those 2 if I am planning to use the light as an incandescent one only :
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/pelican_m6.htm

 

[hank]

There's the old incandescent type Scorpion -- we got a pair of those as our first really bright reliable flashlights years ago. They served fine (except if you keep one on very long it will make a little melted spot on the plastic 'lens' over the bulb!). There's no upgrade to LED for them. Ours now are in the junk drawer, haven't used them since I learned about the LEDmuseum, Arc Flashlights, and CPF years ago.

Streamlight also has a LED Scorpion model, but it isn't parts-compatible, can't just replace the head or bulb holder, have to buy a whole new flashlight. But I've decided never to buy another a 2-lithium-battery flashlight, figuring there's just no need to go there.

 

[american lockpicker]

Here is the answer :
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/streamlight_scorpion.htm

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/surefire_6p.htm

Scorpion seems to throw better than a 6P ! But a SUREFIRE has the advantage of the modularity .
I would get a PELICAN M6 2320 over those 2 if I am planning to use the light as an incandescent one only :
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/pelican_m6.htm

The M6 is out unfortunately of my price range. Just out of curiosity is it American made?

 

[radu1976]

I suspect it's made in China but PELICAN is an american brand !
PELICAN M6 is in the same price range with the SCORPION. You can get one for around 30$ on e-bay.
If you plan an extending use on it it's advisable to change the stock plastic lense with a glass one. www.flashlightlens.com

 

[dswarthout]

Hi,

I just spoke to the people at Streamlight and they told me the Scorpion is entirely made in the USA. I am getting one as a replacement for a Tasklight 2-L that I've had for a few years and on which the switch has failed TWICE with very minimal use. I told them it was a bad situation and bad for SL's reputation. The service rep agreed and is sending me the Scorpion for free. Apparently the 2-L was made in China.

I hope it's a good light. I saw another poster's remarks about the lithium batteries and I would tend to agree except that I bought about a dozen of them when I bought the Tasklight so actually I'm wanting a replacement that uses them.

 

[Illum]

a light made in US may also fail in the same manner. It isn't where its made, its the quality control behind it. A US company with poor QC is inferior to a China made light with high QC

 

[Howecollc]

Streamlight Scorpion worked well for Tom Hanks in Castaway. His mistake was not checking the dead guy for extra batteries before burying him.

 

[swampgator]

Streamlight Scorpion worked well for Tom Hanks in Castaway. His mistake was not checking the dead guy for extra batteries before burying him.

I always thought that was SF 6P. Can't bear the thought having to watch it again to verify it though.

 

[Howecollc]

I've got the DVD. I never could tell what it was until somebody on here identified it; then it was easy to go back and verify. I did initially rule out the 6P due to Hanks clicking the light on and off.

 

[Illum]

o rly?
Cast Away? Scorpion?
I need to watch it again

 

[american lockpicker]

I have that DVD. I actually bought it to se what flashlight was on there... I couldn't tell.

 

[Howecollc]

american lockpicker,

Are you aware of the Streamlight Scorpion with TL-3 lamp mod? You can use RCR123s or IMR123s.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2823712&postcount=9

 

[radu1976]

american lockpicker,

Are you aware of the Streamlight Scorpion with TL-3 lamp mod? You can use RCR123s or IMR123s.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2823712&postcount=9

I guess you could use a TL-3 bulb in a TL-2 too right ?
However the new modified TL-2/SCORPION won't have the same throw as a TL-3 as the the reflector is smaller . The runtime would be considerably shorter using 2RCRs instead of 2x17500 cells

 

[Illum]

american lockpicker,

Are you aware of the Streamlight Scorpion with TL-3 lamp mod? You can use RCR123s or IMR123s.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2823712&postcount=9

Don't try it if your going to use it as a duty light, it burnt a hole through the middle of the polycarbonate window on mine after one full run too many....I sold it last year to fund something else...

 

[Howecollc]

Don't try it if your going to use it as a duty light, it burnt a hole through the middle of the polycarbonate window on mine after one full run too many....I sold it last year to fund something else...

Will the glass lens from a Strion fit in a Scorpion, and does the Scorpion have an aluminum reflector like the Strion does? I've never seen a Scorpion up close (other than once in a campground bathroom in Texas).

 

[Patriot]

I've got the DVD. I never could tell what it was until somebody on here identified it; then it was easy to go back and verify. I did initially rule out the 6P due to Hanks clicking the light on and off.

Yeah, it sure was a SL Scorpion. It's been discussed over in the "flashlights in movies" thread.

I own it on blu-ray and it's super clear.




American lock picker, it's nice to hear that streamlight took care care of you. You'll have to let us know if it meets your expectations.