Review for Streamlight Strion C4 LED Rechargeable Flashlight, Light Only, NO CHARGER 74300

Author: SAfirefighter , I'm a 5 year firefighter/paramedic in central Tx. we are responsible for EMS, fire suppression and rescue for our area. , from San Angelo,Tx on Jan 12, 2011
Pros:  everything
Cons:  low setting a bit high
Would recommend:  yes

SAfirefighter wrote:

My father is law enforcement and has been since before I was born and he owns one of the Stion series lights with the light bulb and I recently purchased a Strion LED for my job as a Firefighter/Paramedic and for tactical shooting in competitions. My father loaned me his Strion because I'd forgotten my flashlight before I went on a roadtrip and I decided that I wanted my own. I only have two complaints that I can think of. The low setting is too bright to be used to check pupil reaction without risking harming the patient (or anyone else that may have the light shined in their eyes)but is fine for my tactical purposes. The other complaint I have is the lack of availability of a remote switch for it when it's mounted on a long gun. It's easy enough to reach up and press the switch but would be more convenient to have the remote. I'm thinking that the lack of availability may be related to the controls for the light's function.. I know little about the controls of the light other than using it though. Other than that it's great for non-hazardous environments like looking for lost tools, searching for footprints or other signs in the brush and identifying situations on the scene of emergencies as it is plenty bright and has a great white hue to the light. I believe that Streamlight has outdone themselves in the creation of this series of light and hope to see what their future product lines may bring us.