It might be worth checking out LumensFactory. Lumens Factory
I have been happy with their parts and they make some of the parts you mentioned, crenellated bezel, lens, switches, etc. Their clips look nice too. Hope that helps.
I have a C2 and L2M. The head and tail caps are interchangeable.
The solarforce parts have more variability in the threads and occasionally don’t thread smoothly on the Surefire bodies.
The biggest variability is in the head where the light engine goes. The Surefire is a little smaller, often requiring the outer large spring to need removal.
The Solarforce head often requires this spring.
Have fun mixing and matching!
FB
I’ve checked out Lumen Factory and there are a few parts that I intend to acquire for this project light. I’m not really interested in clips on the light being that I’ve never used that feature on any on my SureFire lights before. Thank you for the recommendation of Lumen Factory though, they do seem to be one of the top maker of parts.
Thank you for answering that side of the query in reference to the L2 to C2 switch, from their wording I thought it might but just needed to check as they also mentioned L2 which as it turns out is a model of SureFire light as well. LOL
Does anyone have knowledge about the T1 or T2 head fitting the SureFire C2 body?
Quite welcome. Glad I could help. My Father has a C3 but I don’t have a T1 or T2 to check it with. I’m not knowledgeable enough to make an informed guess either.
No problem, it doesn’t seem like anyone has a Solarforce T1 or T2 light. I’m simply guess based on the product size that one might be for a 1 cell and the other for 2 cell. They both look to be the same diameter though but whether or not either would work is the big question. I do known that the T2 has a power level rotatable head based upon the photos.
A few thoughts…
Solarforce made some interesting lights, the Z1 and Z2 were nice little xpg/2 pocket rockets off either 1AA or 1CR123. I can also confirm the L2M with extender works very well with 2AA. I currently have a M31W loaded in one along with a sanded down piece of sprinkle pipe for a battery shim. As for tailcaps interchanging I don’t believe most Surefire and Solarforce tailcaps interchange- IIRC the Solarforce requires more threads than Surefire. I believe its similar with the bezels though they can work with a pill shim.
Lumens Factory makes some good stuff! I currently run a Seraph SP-6 with a M361W as well as a SP-9 with the 4xCR123 extender and a D36 XHP head. Very well made hosts. The D36 doesn’t feel overly well built- too light for potting. But they claim their D26/P60 drop ins are “milspec.” The Seraph line of hosts is very nice with quality anodizing, double o-rings and a good quality clicky which can be upgraded to a McClicky if needed. They also have a SF style momentary tailcap if thats your thing. My only gripe is the switch is too recessed making it a little difficulty in a typical “ice pick” grip, though to be fair they do advertise being designed for a cigar grip (which works very well with the double grip rings). A little bit non-traditional in styling but very rugged and functional.
To get to the zombie thread question, I believe a Solarforce head could work for you but you will likely need to use a spring on the outside of the pill as well as possibly a o-ring shim between the front of the head and the drop-in. If I remember I will take out some parts tonight and check.