John Dirks Jr Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Which do you think is better for having the Stinger on your side, the holster or the belt ring? holster or ring < when you go here click on accessories to see the two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 $22 bucks, plus shipping, seems a little much for a flashlight accessory. Go to a military surplus store. They should have a bunch of options you can try out, and you can decide which you like. Chances are, you'll change your mind in 6 months anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Originally posted by AHI Which do you think is better for having the Stinger on your side, the holster or the belt ring? I'm a belt ring guy, myself. - Jim Katen, Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carle3 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have a little tool pouch. It holds my moisture meter, GFCI tester, circuit tester, voltage stick, boiler mirror and it has a ring for my stinger. I rarely have to go to my tool bag. Prior to that I was a belt ring user. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisprickett Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I'm a bag guy too. I hate stuff hanging from my belt- always makes my pants droop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 The Ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector57 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Belt ring for me, but I have never tried the holster. I use the Ultra Stinger, 75,000 cp verses 40,000 cp. Not much price difference, so I chose the Ultra Stinger but I have never used the lower powered version. Does anyone have a preference for the lower power model, why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 We use the ring. You can also find accessories at police equipment stores (cop store) . We have found that bulbs for our ultra stingers are much cheaper at the cop store as compared to any place else we have bought bulbs. Mike H. www.rqahomeinspections.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMustola Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I use the 7 1/2 inch stinger and just stick it in my back pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlord Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Belt ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepefrio Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I actually have two belt rings. One for my work pants, the other is on my coveralls. I just didn't like taking my belt off and putting it back on when doing crawl spaces. It's also a lot less cumbersome when crawling around in tight spaces. I know most people just keep the flashlight in their hand, but the Stinger battery tends to die when I least expect it, so I always go in with two flashlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Originally posted by sepefrio the Stinger battery tends to die when I least expect it, so I always go in with two flashlights. The Stinger and UltraStinger run times suck. I'd have to have 4-5 to complete the easiest inspections. Oh yeah, we're all belt ring guys in our camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlord Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I have two UltraStingers. One stays on the charger in the truck while the other is in use. Very rare that I have to go to the truck and switch lights during the inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I've got 2 re- chargeable mags and one ultra stinger. I have used the ultra stinger just a few times and don't like it much.. Anyone want to trade an ultra stinger for a re-chargeable mag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Lewis Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Brandon, I have two rechargable mags that I don't use. I think one has a bad switch; the other works fine. I would be willing to trade for the ultrastinger. Do you have a fast charger for the ultra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Neal, I use it so little, that I am not sure. Dang... I just hucked the box out the other day when cleaning my shop. I bought the package at Sportsmans Warehouse and it came with the charger or chargers (I will have to check), and the flashlight.... I'll get back to you when I get back into town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I guess I must not use my Ultra Stinger right, I have only had the battery run down a couple of times over the past eight or so years I have used one. It has about an hour and a half of continuous on-time. Then when I'm done it is on to the recharger in my truck and when I get home it goes on the charger in the house. Still just as every good Boy Scout should do I keep a back-up light in my tool bag. Actually I have a couple of back-up lights when you count my headlamp light. Oh, and I use my pockets for the flashlight or a ring that I have attached to a carabiner that then clips to my belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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