The original Stingray, known as the "Stingray 1", is no longer in production. However, there are literally thousands of Stingray 1's being used every week. All parts for the 'Ray 1 are still available.

The major and most noticeable difference between the 'Ray 1 and 2, is the barrel and barrel shroud. The 'Ray 1 has a slightly longer barrel, which is completely enclosed by a shroud made from the same rugged polymer as the rest of the body. It also has an odd sized feed port, and requires a special elbow to use an aftermarket hopper. (Or you can sand or file the inside diameter of a 1" aftermarket elbow to 1-1/16". The 'Ray 2 has a shorter, thicker barrel, without a shroud. The barrel shroud on the 'Ray 1 has a ventilated rib, and an integral front sight. Shown in this photo is a Stingray 1, with a "point sight" attached. Also shown in the pic is a barrel plug, a 12 gram adapter, a Leader face mask, a squeegie, hopper elbow, and stock 40 round hopper.

Most players power their Stingray, 1 or 2, with a CO2 cylinder attached to the gun's "CA" adapter. CO2 cylinders, available in 3.5, 4.5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, and 20 ounce sizes (12 ounce pictured), give you many more shots than the 20-40 you'll get from a 12 gram. Some Stingers use a "bottomline" setup, which mounts the cylinder under the grip. The 'Ray will also operate on high pressure compressed air and nitrogen.