Strion as EDC light

[GameKe]

Hi !
I'm looking for EDC light. It should provide long beamthrow and it will be used ocasionally. Initially I was thinking about Surefie G2 (mainly due to it's low cost), but some time after that I've spotted Streamlight Strion. It's not so cheap as G2, but with rechargeable light I won't spend money on lithiums battery. So I have few questions regarding this light: How good is Strion as an EDC light ? Isn't it to big (There is not a problem to carry G2 for me.) ?
On Strion there are two connectors (for recharging), what if they get shorted (by something in my pocket, or maybe water) ?

 

[jtivat]

First the light is the same size roughly all though a bit heavier as a G2. I carry mine in the same holster as my 6P. The light is not as bright as a G2 on new batteries but after ten minutes it is brighter. One of the two connectors for recharging is recessed and it would be very hard to short them out, plus I would imagine there is some protection built in but do not know this. The only problem I have with this light is the tail switch, which is not watertight and does not lock out when it could very easily. Also I would prefer a more aggressive knurling on the body for better grip. In all it is a very nice light at a good price.

 

[GameKe]

Thanks for Your answer jtivat.

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jtivat said:
The light is not as bright as a G2 on new batteries but after ten minutes it is brighter.

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How fast a G2 drops in intensity during use ? Maybe there are some run-time plots on the WWW ?

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jtivat said: The only problem I have with this light is the tail switch, which is not watertight and does not lock out when it could very easily.

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That's bad /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif. The tail switch isn't waterprof ? On http://flashlightreviews4.home.att.net/reviews/streamlight_strion.htm it is written, that this light is waterproff. Is the tail switch in G2 waterproof ?

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jtivat said:and does not lock out when it could very easily.

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Is it possible to lock the flashlight by turning something (like a bezel in G2) ?

 

[jtivat]

There is a runtime plot somewhere here on CPF but I don't know where right now.
The tail cap on mine is not close to waterproof and with the design I don't know how any could be. The G2 is not waterproof but a lot more water resistant than the Strion.
I don't know of an easy way to lock it out. If they would have designed the switch with a lip on the outside so it would not travel all the way through then it could be locked out just like a Surefire by turning the cap.

 

[Quickbeam]

Actually, in my review on FlashlghtReviews.com I state that the light is Water Resistant. It can take a splash or a quick dunk, but that's about it. Waterproof lights can take more substansial submersion.

 

[fivemega]

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=596247&page=3&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

 

[cave dave]

The G2 is not waterproof and can NOT be locked out. The tailcap is not anywhere up to the specs of the newer models.

I hate mine /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif, used 5min at most, make me an offer.
( edit: No offers please, I decided I could mod a E2D type switch guard on it. This would protect the tail switch and allow it to stand on its tail! )

I never use it because I'm afraid to take it anywhere because if I put it in a bag or backpack there is absolutely nothing to stop it from coming on with every bumb and jiggle. The tailswitch is extremely sensitive! I thought it was a deal at $32 but now I think its junk! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

OTOH: I like my E2e! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Surefire should improve the G2, as its lowest priced model this might be the first SF that people would buy (and therefore probably the last)

 

[FrUitSkI]

I read that you can lock-out your G2 if you turn the bezel half a turn, this may not be as sufisticated as with the other SF lights but it should do the trick

 

[ABTOMAT]

Dave, I've been thinking about getting a G2, current review nonwithstanding. PM me.

 

[pjandyho]

Dave,

No offence but I am just stating what I feel. If you expect the G2 to have everything that a standard Surefire has and at less than half the price why then bother to upgrade to a better Surefire? Surefire would have shut down long ago. Who would bother to upgrade?

 

[glock_nor_cal]

G2s a good idea. but i agree its worthless without a LOTC. theres no reason for it missing. it wouldnt cost that much more to put a plastic LOTC on it. I gave mine away as a present

 

[cave dave]

Turning the Bezel will not lock out the light. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Unlike the E series the electrical contact is made with a spring.

 

[pjandyho]

In my opinion, the G2 is not meant to be a do all light but a lower budget light for the drawer in case of emergency. If you prefer something better, go for the G2Z. It's my personal favourite.

 

[jtivat]

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cave dave said:
Turning the Bezel will not lock out the light. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Unlike the E series the electrical contact is made with a spring.

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Well it works on all my G2's just a 1/4 turn and it will not come on. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Hoghead]

I can lock out my G2, it takes about 1 1/2 turns to lock it out.

 

[cave dave]

Maybe I need to compress the spring? I can unscrew it till it has a 1/2 thread holding it on and it still lights up.