My latest solution for locating a side switch in the dark

This is a pretty cool idea. :+1:
I have a Astrolux E01 that was extremely hard to find the button just by feel. I got so annoyed I made a taller switch button and installed a trit vial. Problem solved but this could have fixed the problem with a lot less work. I would probably have went with a little finer grit for my personal touch. :wink:

Now you got me thinking of doing a whole dang light in that stuff.

Nice trick :+1:
Yeah, side switch is uncomfortable :person_facepalming:

I have the tape on about 10 handgun grips and it’s not something that tears up or really bothers the skin, at least mine. It’s provides a great feel and is something I highly recommend for anyone with slippery handgun grips. No skin problems even with full bore .357 mag loads.

Now I’m going to have to stick some on my side switch lights :slight_smile:

Another method you could use for similar effect if you feel the tape slips or moves out of place is apply a thin layer of resin or JBWeld then sprinkled with silicone carbide grit pressed in, various grit sizes available. Once it sets brush off the excess.

I know, the idea actually was born out of me wanting to add a “band” of it on the head of the A3S zoomie, due to poor grip when one-hand extending/retracting the sliding head, it really needed a band of knurling there.

But I ended up stretching a silicone “vape band” around the head for that problem, you can see it in my photo if you look closely. Works like a charm!

Yeah that’s a great idea, I did worry about it slipping but so far so good - no issues, the stuff has got a pretty darn sticky adhesive.

The more I play with these lights tonight the more I like it. :heart_eyes: It’s truly a game changer for me!

It’s really not at all, you maybe need to try it yourself before passing judgment. :slight_smile:

Of course different people, different skin. My hands/fingertips are kind of rough, so no issue at all here. Everything is a trade off, it’s what’s most important to you. For me fumbling for these side switches in the dark is not only “uncomfortable” it’s downright frustrating!

Those who love “aggressive knurling” would be in Hawg Heaven with that stuff…

For the TC20 I ended up making a “donut” ring using the paper punch and a leather punch for the smaller hole.

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How well do you think it will stick with pocket carry? Looks easy to replace. Just wondering.

Have magnets glued to my pocket clip then covered with shrink tubing. The tubing last about 2 months.

I think its worth it but others might not.

I haven’t tried it yet but my guess is that it would stick pretty well (depending on the type/brand of tape of course). I have a strip running down the front strap of pistols with some tucked into the grips and others not. I haven’t noticed any of them lifting off with some of the pistols having 10k plus rounds through them. There’s more surface area on the front strap tape but there’s also a lot more force being applied to the guns than pressing or carrying a flashlight.

Hey chadvone, that’s a good question and one I’ve thought about as well. I haven’t had these on long enough for any real life pocket testing, I’m currently recovering from a surgery and I’m not wearing regular pants or jeans yet, and probably won’t be for another week or two.

But like SIGshooter said, this stuff stays pretty solid. I notice it’s slightly moveable when first applied but it seems to “set” once it’s been on for a while. From what I’m seeing it will survive for basic EDC, but between different lights / pockets YMMV

Talon Grip tape. Anyone else know of another brand? Recommended or not.

Thinking maybe something thin would be easier to work with. IDK

My point was that the texture was not going to “hurt” or “annoy” you like DavidEF suggested.
Clearly you misunderstood my post.

I’ve been using Duck Outboard Tread tape and at least for hand guns has been working just fine for me.

I’ll look into that. Thank You

Talon comes in either rubber or granulate textures and the rubber appears to be a less aggressive texture, so you don’t want that, not sure exactly how aggressive their granulate version is but Talon is pretty expensive, I really don’t think there is an actual tape by Talon (as in roll of tape), only 5x7 material sheets and grip wraps for specific pistols. As far as being thinner to work with I had no problem with thickness for what I did, but maybe if you’re talking about covering a whole body or tube.

Although it doesn’t actually show “mineral based” in the description, the Duck Outboard Tread tape SIGshooter linked looks like the right stuff. (sandpaper grit texture)

Yes I did. :person_facepalming: I was wondering why you quoted David, now it makes sense. Sorry for misunderstanding what you meant, thanks for explaining!

No prob :+1: