A Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis of Conducted Energy Devices: TASER X26 vs. Stinger S200
"This report provides both a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the two weapon systems. The researchers tested both the TASER X26 and Stinger S200 weapon systems repeatedly, and documented variables including: distance to target, probe spread, probe distance to aim point, probe contact with target, and cartridge and weapon systems malfunctions. A qualitative review of the shocks received from both the TASER and Stinger weapons was conducted using fifteen volunteers. Using alligator clips to deliver the weapon’s shock, the majority of people reported a much lower level of incapacitation when hit with the Stinger S200 in comparison to the TASER X26. In comparison, one individual that took a probe/barb hit claimed that the Stinger S200 was much stronger than the TASER X26 shock.

In a quantitative review of the weapon systems, this document shows the TASER X26 system to be much more reliable than its Stinger S200 counterpart, even after researchers received a replacement weapon and cartridges from Stinger due to a high incidence of malfunctions. An additional concern with the Stinger weapon system was that the Stinger S200 probes consistently broke free from their barbs in the target. The Stinger S200 system also had problems with tangled lead wire, and although the probe spread was smaller in the Stinger S200 (allowing for greater accuracy at greater distances than the TASER X26), the probes had a problem reaching the target. During testing it became clear that the lighter Stinger S200 probe penetrates deeply at close distances, but quickly loses its ability to penetrate even a soft target over greater distances..."