Hcigar brass stingray vs infinite brass stingray?

[benearl1]

So I'm considering buying a brass stingray clone. Do you guys honestly think there is a difference in quality between the infinite and hcigar version? If so, which one do you guys think is better? I've only seen a well done review on the infinite version, and the seam disappears when the battery tubes are tightened up. Is the hcigar version machined like this as well?

I keep hearing about all these crunchy button problems. My ss hcigar nemisis with three magnets sometimes has a slight crunch when pressed from the very edge, but it will still fire and never gets stuck. It does fire completely smooth when pressed in the center of the button every time. Is this kind of what the switch crunchiness is like on the stingrays or is it worse?

 

[KurrptSenate]

they are both really good

im sure you'll be happy either way

 

[benearl1]

Yea I figured they both would be.

Do you have any comments on the switch?

 

[huhhman]

I have one great hcigar nemesis and one horrible hcigar nemesis, I have an infinite stingray on the way butI think it's a 50/50 chance you'll get a good one.

 

[Aviationrich]

I have the infinite stingray and I love it. It's been nice so far, but the switch rattles a little. The pin inside of it was to small on mine.

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[charliehall72]

How about a JD Tech Brass Stingray?

 

[benearl1]

How about a JD Tech Brass Stingray?

Sure, just find me one for 50$ or less! I would love to get the original but its way out of my price range haha

Do you guys think its safe to assume that both the infinite and hcigar versions are pretty much the same quality?

 

[Kahuna Cowboy]

My Infinite BC Stingray is a piece of crap. The finish was oversprayed on the copper threads, the switch is garbage, and the threading is not real great either. The version I got from Fasttech beats the pants off of it. I have an HCigar version inbound to do a full comparison.

 

[benearl1]

I have an HCigar version inbound to do a full comparison.

Nice let us know for sure!

 

[Kahuna Cowboy]

Confirmed. The HCigar is the one to get (at least in the black copper version). The tube was polished and is nice and bright before the finish was applied, the Infinite was not. The engraving is also brighter and deeper on the HCigar. The overspray issue on the Infinite is not just mine, I am seeing Ebay sellers showing the same oversplashing on their demo units. The switch on the HCigar is perfect, my Infinite version still sucks. The HCigar version can be kicked with an 18650, the Infinite cannot. HCigar is running pure copper contacts, Infinite is running silver plated something, I guess brass. I have a new voltage meter coming in to measure voltage loss, but from using the same Kayfun nano on both I do seem to be getting a slightly harder hit from the HCigar, nothing to write home about.

The Fasttech version is super nice too. While the engraving is not as nice and deep, it is far from bad. The threads are not quite as smooth and buttery, but a dremel and about 10 minutes can clean them up nicely. The 3 actual solid tubes for 18350, 18490, and 18650 is a real nice touch, each with their own locking ring. No seems or gaps! Copper contacts here too and hits like a beast. Nice set for $34 and some change.

Of the 3, the one with the most fanfare, the one every one said was the one to get was the dog of the group. I have several other Infinite products, Tree of Life, King v2, Stillare, Kayfun Lite Plus, etc... all exceptional. But damn did they drop the ball on the black copper Stingray.