I bought my Stinger 15 years ago. I've only had to replace the battery three times (They're rated for a bout a year, but I got much more out of mine). The light is very bright and very reliable. I've had this on my belt during pouring rain and a few times it's been totally submerged in the water. It never quit working. I'm afraid after 15 years, it's on it's last leg. It won't hold a charge anymore. It's time for a replacement. I heard that they now make this same light with both an end and side switch. Hope I can find one.

I wanted a flashlight that 1)I would always know where it was located, 2) was always charged and the batteries weren't dead, 3) was well made and reliable, and 4) for a first line of defense, it had to be very bright (Blinding). I came across the Streamlight Stinger and the reviews suggested it had the features I wanted, except the price initially seemed high. The wall mounted charger would keep it in a specific spot as long as I put it back after use and would also keep the batteries in top shape. It is also well made. Because my wife is often home alone at night, my desire was to have a blinding light in the event someone wanted to come in uninvited. I'd read that some flashlights were capable of putting out such a brilliant beam, but had not seen one. After charging it the first time, I stood in the dark and asked my wife to shine it in my face. It was like looking at the sun or a arc welder - I really couldn't see anything other than a very bright light. Fortunately I've not had to use it for that purpose and hope it never is used for defense but I've found it to be quite helpful for the more mundane tasks such as locating the cat late at night as well as any of the other "normal" circumstances that happen. So, it met my criteria and and after mounting it on the wall next to our bed, I've been very pleased with the flashlight and highly recommend it. The price doesn't seem so high now that I've used it and have had a chance to closely examine the quality of the light.
I haven't used the car charger, but I expect that it works as advertised. Because of it's brightness, it would be very helpful for setting up camp after the sun has gone down along a fishing river.
I did buy an extra bulb when I bought the flashlight, but so far the original bulb has worked perfectly. It would make a great gift.

This is the 2nd stinger we have bought. My husband uses them for work and he loved the first one so much when he hired his new employee he bought him one too. Very bright and the rechargeable battery lasts forever. Great product!

Slipped out of my hand about 6 inches from concrete and it died. Bought a $18 replacement bulb (with shipping) and that lasted a split second as I watched it short out. PO'ed.

I supervise homicide detectives and often have to respond to crime scenes in the middle of the night. Because I do not wear a uniform, large flashlights are cumbersome and impossible to carry. The Streamlight goes from the vehcle charger to my pocket and is ready when I need it.

The best feature is the powerful beam. I have had absolutely no trouble finding evidence (or people hiding). It works in cold and hot and appears to be quite durable.

I have not owned it long enough to judge the battery life - but replacements can be ordered making it more functional.

If you need a very bright light that is portable and durable you can't go wrong with Streamlight!

If I could only have one flashlight, this would be it.

I have owned mine for ~7 years. It lives on it's recharger in my pantry. It is the flashlight I reach for when I need a flashlight.

I own several flashlights, at least 2 of them were intended to replace the stinger but I ended up repairing the Stinger after I tried them a while.

It is expensive but it has been worth it. Streamlight sells parts and cheap battery packs are available. You can keep this thing going as long as you want. If you want a flashlight you can depend on for almost everything, this is it.

(If you want one you can leave in your car or carry for years and be confident it will work when you neeed it, get a Streamlight Scorpion in addition)

I use it primarily for automotive diagnosis/repair and nothing beats the brightness and battery life.

I bought one of these for my father for Christmas and liked it so much I bought one for myself. This flashlight is awesome and makes any other pale in comparison. From what I am told it is the new standard for the police. It is super bright and well made, a very high quality product. I dropped it on the cement twice already while it was lit and the bulb never failed. I cannot tell you how happy I am with this flashlight, a shining star indeed. If you are thinking of purchasing one I am sure you will not be sorry. I am a bit of a perfectionist and this light has exceeded all my expectations.

As a construction superintendent, you need something compact but bright that won't need new batteries all the time. The Stinger is all of those things and has served me well many times during night time operations. It comes with two chargers for auto and the office so it is ready to go to work at all times.

I used to buy at least 2 to 3 compact flashlights per year and countless batteries. In my line of work, I may need light 2 feet away or up to 30 feet away. The streamlight is excellent for putting a beam of light on a distant object.
High initial cost but, you'll save it in batteries (and frustration) with standard flashlights. Standard flashlights (especially of the same size) don't even come close to the brightness. My 4 'D' cell Mag lite isn't as bright as this light.
Convenient car charger if you're on-the-go.

This is the best flash light I own. I carry it on duty with me every shift I work dropped it I so many times I lost count never replaced the bulb or battery pack. Very cost effective. Awesome!

This is a very bright flashlihgt for its size. Shipping was fast I like that it comes with an a/c charger and a d/c charger.

Small, super bright, durable. I've used these lights for years and give them as gifts. In near daily use I've had to change the batteries every 2 to 3 years. I've worn the rubber off the switch of one, but it is still working.

I've seen Surefire lights that produce a somewhat better light, but the button placement didn't work for me. I haven't looked at one lately, so they may have changed.

The Stinger is a great rechargeable light. It's small yet provides a bright amount of light for about an hour. With the adjustable lens, you can choose a floodlight or spotlight.

The Stinger comes with two charging cradles and an AC cord and DC cord so you can have one in your car and one at home. Therefore you can always have your Stinger charging to be used whenever you need it. The extra bulb in the tailcap is also nice.

+'s: small, bright, fits easy in your hands, adjustable beam, 1 hour run time, you can charge the battery without taking it out of the flashlight, charging cradles allow you to place the flashlight from the top or "snapped" in from the front.

-'s: long charge time unless you buy the "fast" charger.

If you need to constantly use a flashlight that is small but powerful (security guard, handyman, plumber), the Stinger will not disappoint you. The rechargeable battery will save you money in the long run.

Although expensive, it is good quality and I would buy this flashlight again. For a brighter light, check out the Stinger HP which is rated almost 3 times as bright.