For the life of me, I cannot comprehend the point of the reverse tailcap clickie switch…am I simply an idiot? In my opinion, there is not one positive attribute except maybe it sticks out less.
I just got the Convoy S2 from Simon…outstanding light in every respect EXCEPT for the tailcap!
Not trying to start a rumble…please educate me BLF…why are lights made with this switch, and why does it seem that many people favor them?
not sure if this applies to lights much but in the world or machinery the main reason for reverse threaded parts is when a forward thread would allow the thread to work free over time. Say the battery tube makes contact with the retaining ring, every time you unscrew the tail cap it's going to apply a very small amount of force to the retaining ring, over time that tiny movement will add up and lead to the retaining ring coming unscrewed. Having the ring reverse threaded will actually cause the force applied to tighten it instead of loosen it thus preventing it from falling apart.
I think they’re cheaper to produce.
The contacts do not have to be sprung.
Good explanation, but he was referring to reverse click, not threading.
kuoH
I think he means the reverse clicky. ie: it switches on release of the button. Not when half pressed.
i think. I think thats what he meant, and I think thats what a reverse clicky is.
edit: Que, ninjas.
Oh a reverse clicky, I thought you meant reverse thread...
reverse clickys are easier to change modes with, it doesn't have to be clicked off and back on to switch modes, just a simple bump. For my single mode throwers I always prefer forward clicky for momentary operation but for my EDC lights with multiple modes reverse clicky is the way to go.
I’m not sure that many people actually favor the switch type as much as the price of the light they’re attached to. If the S2, or probably any other light, were offered with a forward clickie option for minimal cost, say $2 more, the reverse would probably still sell more. If the forward clickie version were cheaper, then it likely would be ahead.
KuoH
This is my reason for liking reverse clickies on single switch multi mode lights. If the light has a second switch for changing modes or a bezel tightening/loosening mode change, I prefer forward clickies.
I have a couple of S2s, as well as about half a dozen other reverse clicky lights. Since the clicky is used to change modes, I wouldn’t want to change them to forward clickies.
My favorite is a forward clicky with head twisting to change modes, like you find on the Fenix E21. I can always know if it will come on in high mode or low mode by checking to see if the head is tightened (high mode) or loosened (low mode).
Forward Clickie is also referred to as a tactical switch. With a half press, you can turn the light on by keeling your thumb on the button, and release it to turn off. Silent and instant operation.
One of the reasons people prefer a reverse Clickie is that they can change modes without turning the light back off. Law enforcement like forward switches with lights that are programmed for one mode, and maybe a twist for a strobe.
you mean forward clicky?
Sorry. My mistake. Edited.
I would have jumped from the window if I had forward clickies in my multi mode lights…
Great explanations…I have an LEO background and I guess I am used to the forward clickie UI with momentary on. Big fan of the twist with it…always know where turbo is in a pinch!
But there is a reverse thread on the retaining ring in the tailcap that holds the switch in place.
At least on my two red S2+
I didn’t know that til mine fell out today. Took a while to figure out. Still don’t know why it unscrewed
I looked because the rim of the tailcap on mine has an edge around the opening that’s slightly sharp and doesn’t quite screw down leaving just enough gap to catch a bit of skin.
Thinking I can substitue a thinner aluminum washer inside it, maybe. Hate to file off the sharp edge and lose the red color.