Reviews - TerraLux MiniStar US LED Light - Streamlight UltraStinger 300 Lumens Single-Mode TLE-US Reviews - 1T-ZA-MNISTRUS-TLE-US

Author: Mike (verified customer) , Detective, from Arcanum, oh on Feb 1, 2013
Pros:  Very bright
Would recommend:  yes

Mike wrote:

Very bright and now holds a charge at least an hour longer

Author: willhedrick (verified customer) , Husband of 20 year marriage, father of two, armed security officer, from Statesville, North Carolina on Nov 3, 2012
Pros:  Extended battery life, pure white light, durable
Cons:  I did not find it sooner!
Would recommend:  yes

willhedrick wrote:

I liked my Ultrastinger before I added the TerraLux MiniStar. It was the best duty flashlight I ever owned and shamed my coworkers Maglites. But, after adding the TerraLux, my Ultrastingers performance was enhanced in ways I never considered. It actually did not increase the Streamlights beam range. What it did do was increase the brightness. Within its effective range, any object is illuminated much more brilliantly. It may not actually even be an increase in the amount of light produced; its a higher quality of light. The whiteness of the TerraLux makes returning to any form of incandescent bulb inconceivable. I expected a LED bulb would provide better light. I did not expect the change to provide benefits in durability and battery life. I cannot remember all the times I had to replace my Ultrastingers incandescent bulb, in the seven years I have owned it, because I dropped the light or abruptly struck it on something and the shock destroyed the element. However, the TerraLux has survived ...
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Author: 737 Inspector (verified customer) from Dallas, TX on Apr 22, 2012
Pros:  Drops right in. Durable, multi mode saves battery life
Cons:  Can't adjust beam.
Would recommend:  yes

737 Inspector wrote:

Nice upgrade to my ultrastinger. Use my flashlight all day or should say night long looking at aircraft and this definitely extends battery life. Seems to be more durable so far as the old stinger bulb would break 9 times out of 10 if it is dropped while on. Would be nice if a reflector was offered or something to allow beam to be adjustable.

Author: RichM (verified customer) , Police officer, from howell on Jan 14, 2012
Pros:  easily installed, provides great amount of usable light
Cons:  non yet
Would recommend:  yes

RichM wrote:

Bulb works great so far. The led bulb draws less battery making the light last longer between charges.

Author: Jimbo from Ks on Jan 12, 2012
Pros:  Way brighter than original bulb
Cons:   none
Would recommend:  yes

Jimbo wrote:

Way brighter than original bulb. Flashlight doesn't get hot to the touch anymore.

Author: jim blaylock (verified customer) from Mesa Arizona on Nov 11, 2011
Pros:  unbreakable, extended battery life, 3 light levels.
Cons:  lose adjustability of light beam.
Would recommend:  yes

jim blaylock wrote:

Great upgrade for my ultrastinger! Especially satisfied w/multi-mode feature.

Author: mark a (verified customer) from morris mn on Apr 21, 2011
Pros:  Replaces halogen bulbs that burn out if light is dropped.Throws light further than original bulb.
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

mark a wrote:

For the price of a few replacement bulbs you get something that will never burn out at a bad time.