Newest Streamlight Stinger Is Their Best Duty Light Yet
The rechargeable Streamlight Stinger® 2020, is the newest, most updated version of the company’s highly regarded Stinger flashlight. The Stinger has been the top duty light from Streamlight®, Inc. Countless police professionals carry one version or another of the light.
Many Will Find This Stinger Indispensible
It’s sized to provide the right blend of power, performance and rugged reliability without being too large to carry. I look back on my own law enforcement career when I carried a heavy light a foot and a half long that weighed a ton, burned out bulbs at the worst time and didn’t put out half the light of the compact Stinger.
Aside from law enforcement and other first responders use, this is a great light for those who spend time outdoors.
Professional hunting and fishing guides and those involved in search and rescue operations will find this to be a dependable light.
For private citizens, it makes a great light for around camp, to keep in your vehicle for emergencies or in the home to detect and defend against threats in the night.
Streamlight Stinger Innovations
The latest evolution of the Stinger delivers 2,000 lumens and up to 24-hour run time. The Stinger 2020 features an anti-roll body design, non-slip side panels, and an ergonomic shape for a perfect grip. Dual power switches and an intuitive mode selector slide switch allow for flexibility in lighting intensity and run time.
“From clearing a room to searching for evidence or writing a ticket, the Stinger 2020 revolutionizes the idea of a rechargeable, super-bright duty light for police, military, and other first responders,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales, and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “This newest model features a cutting edge ergonomic flat design so that you can hold the light in your hand, under your arm or even in the crook of your neck without losing your grip or hold. And with its dual power switches, plus an easy-to-use mode selector switch, you can just set the light and not have to cycle between modes.”
Stinger 2020 Has Multiple Charging Options
The Stinger 2020 is powered by two long-lasting SL-B26TM protected Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery packs.
The light features multiple charging options: battery USB port and battery bank charger or existing Stinger® smart chargers and bank charger.
On high, the Stinger 2020 delivers 2,000 lumens, a 315-meter beam distance, and a 2-hour run time. Medium mode provides a very usable 850 lumens, a 200-meter beam distance, and a 4-hour run time. On low, the light offers an extended run time of 24 hours, with 100 lumens and a 70-meter beam distance. A strobe for disorienting or signaling runs for 3.25 hours.
Built Tough, Sized Right
Made from aluminum alloy, the Stinger 2020 features a Borofloat® glass lens that is corrosion-resistant and gasket-sealed. The light measures 7.67 inches and weighs 12.3 ounces. The Stinger 2020 is TAA compliant with country of origin being the USA. Available in black, the light is IPX7 rated, and is waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes. It also is impact-resistance tested to two meters.
Based in Eagleville, PA, Streamlight, Inc. has more than 45 years of experience making tough, durable, long-lasting flashlights designed to serve the specialized needs of professionals and consumers alike. The Stinger 2020 has an MSRP of $225.00-$265.00 and includes Streamlight’s limited lifetime warranty. For more information, go to www.Streamlight.com.
Steven Paul Barlow is a retired sergeant/station commander and former firearms instructor with the New York State Police. He is an avid hunter, fisherman, and enthusiast with all things related to firearms, knives, and survival. He has been writing on outdoor topics for more than 35 years. His collections of outdoor humor stories are available at BriarHill Books.