As the first major upgrade to the Stinger LED family in more than a decade, the Streamlight Stinger 2020 introduces several new features including a reshaped body with anti-roll design, mode selector switch, battery status indicator, and higher capacity lithium-ion battery pack. We previously looked at the Stinger DS LED...
When Streamlight announced the Strion Switchblade in late 2019, it was described as “five lights in one: a drop light, a hands-free light, a bright white light, a UV light, and a color-matching light.” It could also be considered the successor to the now discontinued Knucklehead, which we reviewed back...
It wasn’t that long ago when 500 lumens was considered a lot of output for LED flashlights, and now ultra-high output lights are capable of producing well over 1,000 lumens. The Streamlight ProTac HL 4 has a maximum output of 2,200 lumens and supports Streamlight’s TEN-TAP Programming, which allows the...
When a task requires both hands as well as illumination, it becomes necessary to consider some form of hands-free lighting. Unlike bulky work lights that may need to be frequently repositioned, or awkward looking headlamps that may be uncomfortable to wear, the Streamlight ClipMate USB is a compact light that...
An upgraded and rechargeable version of the Maglite MAG-TAC tactical flashlight, the new Maglite MAG-TAC Rechargeable has a maximum output of 543 lumens and can be charged in the USB-powered charging base. The MAG-TAC Rechargeable uses a lithium-phosphate battery, which charges in less than three hours and has a longer...
Built for patrol duty, the dual-output SureFire P1R Peacekeeper is a compact rechargeable LED flashlight that shares many commonalities with the popular two-cell P2X Fury. As an entry-level rechargeable light, the P1R offers simple and reliable operation at a more reasonable price point. The P1R can be powered by the...
