In my own PSU testing a 1288 usually has ≈4mΩ of resistance.
I myself am using 1288s at up to 10A successfully, even with boost drivers. Of course, this is all at your own risk. In my SK98 with boost driver it was a challenge to get the bypassed spring soldered the switch, you need to be pretty fast while soldering (and/or find a way to keep the switch cool) because the switch casing is made from a soft plastic which is not temperature resilient.
That’s not true, i have omten 1288 reverse cliekies in my lights and they may be rated for 3A but i’m pushing 12A through a few of them without issues and i can’t measure this one, but a 3v XHP50.2 L4P driver in direct drive with 20awg leads and bypassed springs and a 30Q survive as well.
I’ve only managed to kill them with dead short 30q’s
As for size, i just put a couple of layers of electrical tape in the switch boot and it works the same as the larger switches.
I’ve heard it. It’s annoying. I have tried applying a bit of silicone gel to the switch button to lube it a bit. Seems to help a lot. Not sure how it would affect the contact resistance if some of it flows down into the switch, but I have not experienced any problems so far.
The only ones I have had problems with got too hot during soldering. I have some which have taken 20+ amps for short periods and still remain very clicky and responsive.