Light Comparisons....

[Marion David Poff]

Does anyone have a comparison image of the Pelican Stealthlite v Streamlight Stinger?

And given a size weight max of the Pelican Stealthlite, what lights would you suggest? And why?

I am looking for a daily carry light, durable and convenient.

What do you think of the SureFire G2, or E?

The StreamLight Scorpion?

 

[Brock]

I would suggest the Surefire E2. I carry mine daily; it is lighter and smaller then the other lights and brighter then most about the same as the Surefire P60. It is more $ but you won't regret it.

 

[Joe Talmadge]

For a small utility light, the Scorpion has some great things going for it. It's priced right. It has a clik-on click-off switch. It has an extra bulb in the tailcap. And it has a variable beam. For tactical lights, I am absolutely bought into the doctrine that clicky switches aren't desired, and neither are adjustable beams, but for utility lights, that might not be the case. In particular, for utility, a clicky switch is desired. Which brings us to the downside of the Scorpion. Yes, it's got the clicky, but there seems to be consensus that the switch is very poor quality. The light beam, while adjustable, isn't the highest quality either. All in all, so far I've decided the Scorpion's advantages don't make up for its disadvantages.

So, my small utility light remains the Surefire E2. Quality is incredible. The problems of lamp fragility of a few years ago seem to be solved. And, best news of all, clicky switches might be coming! I feel the E2 is already the pre-eminent small utility light, but a clicky switch would clinch it.

The other light I occasionally use is the UKE 2L. Only half as bright as the E2, but over double the runtime, ad it's waterproof. Beam quality sucks compared to the E2's. I think you want at least one waterproof light, which is why I pick the 2L over the SureFire G2.

Joe

 

[gadgetman]

My daily carry is an E2. I would buy it over a G2 anytime for the clip and the smaller diameter. In my smaller hands, the E2 is actually easier to use the Rodger's technique because of the smaller diameter and the more agressive checkering than my 6P. 'course that doesn't matter much since I have a P111 on the Glock

I can't comment on the Pelican Stealthlite or the UKE 2L since I haven't used them. I do own a Scorpion, though. I carried it in my bag for awhile, but since I got the E2, it's stayed at home.

Before I get into the merits of the Scorpion, I'd like to point out that if you plan to use your light more than a few minutes per day, then any of the high power lithium lights are not good economy. Even at a 75 minute run time, I don't use the E2 for everything if I have an alternative that uses rechargeables or a cheaper battery. Personally, I use an LED light unless I need the high intensity. If I wanted a higher intensity, I'd buy a Stinger or 8NX/AX or 9AN. I have a 6R that sits on the nightstand because I don't carry it around with me.

Although I think that Surefires have better beam quality, I prefer the Scorpion for non-tactical work. I like to be able to widen the beam for lighting up an area within 10-20 feet. Also, within 5 feet, a widely dispered beam is more useful. I haven't used mine enough to wear out the switch, so I haven't had any problems with it. I find that it's easier to use one-handed than twisting the end of the 6P (the E2 is easier, but still not as easy as the Scorpion). The Scorpion is also not so expensive that you cry about beating it up. (I thought that I had lost my E2 on the subway a few days ago and almost cried at the though of being without it until a replacement arrived...however, it turned up clipped to a thread on my lab coat.)

If you think that you will be in a tactical situation, the Surefires are the way to go. A few months ago, before I had the E2, I was carrying the Scorpion. At an incident where my blood was pumping, I wanted to light up the target with the momentary switch but ended up mashing the switch to click it "on" instead. Had I been carrying the E2 or the 6P, the light would have been off when I wanted, and the beam would have been focused more intensely on the target.

Bottom line:
for non-tactical work, a Scorpion or a Stinger

for possible tactical situations; an 8AX/NX/9AN or an E2 (or M2)

gm

 

[Jason Burns]

Originally posted by Marion David Poff
And given a size weight max of the Pelican Stealthlite, what lights would you suggest? And why?

IMHO you asked and answered your own question! I have carried Pelican lights all over this side of the world and they are great with easy battery availability! As the warranty says, "Guaranteed for life unconditionally against everything but shark attack, bear attack, and small children!" (Really, that IS what it says!)
GREAT LIGHTS! I have six!

 

[komondor]

For the cost of one Scorpion you can get 3 Eveready Double Barrel lights. These things are awesome. I know they don't get much publicity because of their mainstream name, and their low tech looks, but they are great flashlights. I quit using a MagLite a long time ago when I bought my first Double Barrel. They have a very bright xenon bulb. They are light, have an adjustable beam, and have withstood a couple of drops, in case their durability was in question. They even have a lanyard hole.