Handle for flashlight

I need a handle to make my PVC light more portable, it's hard to grab a 4" tube with one hand...

Pick the one you like best! Or two if you like two of them equally!

A)

B)

C)

Thanks for helping me make decisions :D

C or possibly B
C looks stronger and better quality
B looks more comfortable to hold

Link to your PVC light?

I’m for C, looks like more room for your hand.

B or C according to whether you want an open-ended handle or a closed one. Rounding the finger grooves on B would make it a clear winner to me.

Phil

A (preferred) or C. one hole in PVC to support a heavy weight may not workout too well so B is out for me.

A.

It needs the 2 mounting points, and with this design I imagine keeping your pinky behind the nub for extra fine control.

Thanks everyone :slight_smile: Keep the suggestions coming!

I haven’t had time to make a post about it on BLF, but it’s posted on this other forum if you want to see pics: The LIGHTCANON - [flashlight] - Build Logs - Linus Tech Tips
Hopefully this christmas or january I get around to putting the pics up here.

Laugh if you will, it’s an option! PVC handle and zip ties. :smiley:

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:slight_smile: Haha :slight_smile: no :slight_smile: thanks :slight_smile:
xD

B with a backing plate inside the tube.

Yes, that would definitely be a must for B, although I will probably do it for any of them anyway.

Funny you posted that on LinusTechTips. I really love the host, but he’s got the attention span of a super-caffeinated monkey on speed and cocaine. And this is coming from someone with the attention span of a goldfish!

That (b)log was a nice read. :slight_smile:

lol that’s true, he’s spread thin by all his employees and kids…

Thanks :slight_smile:

Realistically, A or C would be my choice, as they have more clearance, perhaps with gloved hands. Unrealistically, I would like picatinny rails and an M16 carry handle on it.

I was planning to do something similar to this, with an extra low profile riser for some thickness and then rubber grips on top:

All the 3 options have a rail on top for me to do this with, so whichever I pick will end up looking somewhat like this :slight_smile:

Ok so A is out of the question because it is too small to properly fit my hand through…only like 3” of space
Which is unfortunate because I liked that aesthetic best.
So far:
B = 3 votes
C= 5 votes

I also just found another similar handle, unfortunately not picatinny, but still looks pretty good:

Any of em….M6 with Modified stainless steel pot Lid. :smiley: