Usually around here it's the other way around - we replace springs with brass buttons , but purely to boost amps. Might want to be careful about the 1/2 spring - be sure it's from a good spring.
I could be wrong in what I recall bout the pads - will check again, guess doesn't matter as long as nothing is touching them.
Explains that! Do you know the guy in New Zealand who had an "in" with MaxToch? I know he was big into hunting - can't recall his BLF name. MaxToch made some great lights with an emphasis on hunting. I still have a few, but dated at this point. I would think they are still around: https://maxtoch.com/c/hunting-thrower-flashlights-0377
Ah, maybe mudgripz or gadgetman, they both helped design the 2x I think. I’ve just come across them on a NZ hunting forum, never spoken to them.
Maxtoch offer some of the best hunting lights but cost a wee bit. It’s pretty hard trying to compete with my Osram C8 and L21A I sell but price wise it’s the better deal. I don’t think anyone can beat my service I provide though with lifetime labour free repairs after warranty has expired
Yep, that's them! I was reviewing and working with Maxtoch early on as well, but they took it heavy in the hunting direction while I was more interested in general use. They seemed like nice guys, though dunno if they they were selling or not - maybe casual selling to friends, not sure. Made it seem like NZ was a land of hunters though
Having Cu and Br C8 i doubt i’ll go for this monstrr heavy option again.
I’d suggest to make bare alu with copper section of driver/led/switch bulge like in MF03 mini