🔦 Streamlight 75458 Stinger DS LED HL Flashlight - 800 Lumens, Rechargeable Dual Switch, 120V AC/12V DC Smart Charger (NiMH), Black Review

I love the light, it's bright. My only complaint is that I wish it was more like a flood. It still has a hot spot in the center of the beam, which I wasn't expecting based on the way the hl pattern is described. I'm on the fence about whether it's four or five stars of light. I can't decide whether or not my expectations of the radiation pattern should be the basis for launching a star. Update after a month of use: The few times I've used this light, it's been completely useless. The ray…

Yes, it's an expensive flashlight. When your job or life depends on being able to see at night, you can trust Streamlight. A word of caution, if the battery dies the flashlight will turn itself off. Maintain the equipment properly and there will be no problems. Comes with extra battery and car charging system (DC). With two batteries and a smaller Streamlight for locating vehicles, I didn't need a car charger system (it's good to know I have it in my gear bag). Stinger is well suited for…

I'm a home inspector so lights are important in my job. Don't waste your money on $20-$30 flashlights. They work fine for a few days, then get stuck in strobe or just won't turn on. I have some "old" streamlights. They are good lamps, but the new LED lamps are much brighter. After buying some cheaper LED bulbs that only last a few days, I've returned to Streamlight. This Stinger is the brightest and best flashlight I have ever owned. Time will tell how long it will last, but my experience with…

In 2008 I bought a Streamlight Stinger. I still have it and still use it. The luminous flux is 125 lumens. I wanted a different Stinger so I bought this one. Wow, that thing is bright. 800 lumens is like the power of the sun. This comes with a smart piggyback charger with an extra battery. The Stinger 75458 also came with a power cord and truck cord. All Streamlight lights are built to last. Ask any police officer and he'll tell you how cool he is. So now I have two Streamlight stingers that…

OK Yes you can find a cheaper and brighter light that runs on AA or AAA. If that's what you're looking for, don't buy this light. Now for anyone who wants to know about this light, let me tell you. I have older versions for over 20 years. This flashlight 800 @ 1.5 hours and buzzing *** This model 75458 and ONLY this 75458 comes with light (latest version) two batteries, optional (can charge both flashlight and 2nd battery at the same time) charger with the possibility of charging via USB A…

I'll start by saying that I really should be considered an "authority" on flashlights. I buy flashlights so regularly it's disgusting. I've tried them all; Seriously, I've bought Maglite, Fenix, Surefire, and about a hundred other brands. Due to the fact that I work in private security in my free time, I lose them, they steal, break them in pursuit, in disputes, etc. etc. I had everything along with flashlights until I started using Streamlight. I can safely say that these guys have set the…

This flashlight blows my mind. It's very bright, it shines very far and it's not dead yet, even though I had it. I tend to be hard on my stuff. Here is my take on the flashlight after owning it for about 2 months. Battery - I charged the battery about 2 months ago. Now I haven't used it much, but it hasn't died either. I've probably only needed 35 minutes in the last month. The charge times didn't bother me, and I seriously doubt a second battery will ever be needed. Brightness is more than I…

This flashlight is worth the money. I also have a couple of reliable lights including a Lawman r1. I really admire this Streamlight stinger. It is of high quality. That's 400 lumens lighter than my legalist, but the difference isn't that noticeable. This light is blindingly bright. I love the rear derailleur and all you have to do is hold it down to toggle between power levels. The only thing that separates this flashlight from the Lawman r1 is readily available aftermarket parts. For example…