Streamlight Stinger HP beam

[viper576]

I just got a Stinger HP and I'm not sure if the beam is right there are alot of dark spots. I also have a Surefire 9AN and I got used to that beam. The reason why I dont use the 9AN anymore is because of the cost to keep it up now I need a bulb and a bezel because my bulb exploded.

 

[nikon]

Have you tried to focus the light by turning the front of the bezel?

 

[dw51]

Being a variable focus beam, it probably won't equal your 9AN's beam quality. If focusing doesn't help, you may frost your bulb to improve things a bit.

Try your light outside. You probably won't notice much difference then.

 

[viper576]

as the pics show there is 2 different focus points. can you tell me what frosting is since i am new to this.

 

[Size15's]

Welcome to CPF!

Have you called SureFire and told them about your damaged 9AN bezel?
(BTW, the bezel and Lamp Assembly together is called the R95)

 

[viper576]

Welcome to CPF!

Have you called SureFire and told them about your damaged 9AN bezel?
(BTW, the bezel and Lamp Assembly together is called the R95)

thank you and no, i need new batteries for it and this is the 3rd bulb to explode and i had 2 that the wire for the main bulb disconnected so that is why i changed to the stinger

 

[viper576]

Can anyone tell me if this beam is correct. I seen maglites with less dark spots

 

[Size15's]

I've only ever seen the "HP" models at Streamlight's booth at SHOT Shows. Your photos seem normal based on the individual products I've handled.

 

[viper576]

thanks for the info what is the best beam pic in your opinion 1 top right 2 btm left 3 mid

 

[FrogsInWinter]

I have a work issued Stinger HP that I use every day and those beamshots look about right. I have mine focused to the tightest beam possible. You can focus the beam as much as you want, but it won't look as smooth as a SureFire incan. light, unless you frost the refelctor.

Have you told SureFire about all your problems with your 9AN? It might help you get a new bulb/bezel, or maybe even a new 9AN altogether.

You might also want to consider Pila or Wolf-Eyes incan. flashlights as a SureFire alternative.

 

[Size15's]

I am sure that SureFire will replace the B90 battery sticks, and I'm confident they'll take care of your R95 too.

 

[Trashman]

The black spots are the parts that hold the actual filament. Anybody know what that part of the bulb is call? Filament arches? Filament posts?

 

[viper576]

I dont have any idea how to frost anything. I would apreaciate any help. Can anyone tell me if it will reduce light output?

 

[BrighTor]

There is a product called "Armor Etch" or something similar that is available at hobby shops like the Hobby Lobby. You dip the bulb in it for a few seconds then wash it off. The stuff has a warning label a mile long, but is easy to use.

I had a Stinger XT HP and it was shadowed like that as well. I wound up giving it to my dad for a Christmas gift because he loves focusing lights and didn't like the surefire-type light outputs of fixed-focus assemblies.

 

[Patriot]

That looks exactly like my beam. It doesn't bother me when I used it outdoors. Mine is always at the tightest focus anyways.

 

[viper576]

i just called surefire they want me to send everything back to them light, batteries, and charger. i guess they want to figure out what is going on. i even need to send the bulb that i had to re-solder the wires because of a disconnect.