i bought some from DX some time ago and they fit nicely on a forward click SF switch that came with the SF xml i bought. i had to cut the nub inside the boot to fit it better.
If you need 16mm - shining beam sells them:
http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-177/Assorted-Color-Silicone-Tailcaps/Detail
Thanks Buwuve, order placed.
L2PblingFoy
Foy, you've gone and done it. I converted a friend to solarforce. We just ordered 2 L2p's (one grey, one black), one L2x, a 5 mode xml drop-in, some stainless bezels, and a lanyard ring from solarforce-sales.
...thankyou?
Haha....One of us! One of us! One of us! One of us!
Hahaha. That’s not the end of it! We continued on to manafont where he purchased a 3 mode xm-l drop-in, and not one but two ultrafire uf-h3 headlamps! We then went to DX and he ordered 12 18650 batteries (a few for me), and another headlamp. Hehehe. Yep, I gave him the bug. We have a fresh new flashaholic on our hands:)
The ability to use momentary without fully engaging your switch is a necessity for me. True, it may not be as convenient for multi-mode lights, but definitely usable. Reverse clickies drive me absolutely nuts. For those that don't know, the EXCELLENT S6 forward click switch mechanism is a direct swap in replacement for the standard L2 tailcap, L2P, L2X and possibly other Solarforce lights. I bought a few just to replace the reverse clickies in my Gunmetal L2, L2P, and L2X. Also, I know this info doesn't really fit in a budget light forum, but a McClicky will thread directly into an S6 tailcap and works wonderfully. I've also extensively run the S6 forward clicky over 4A for extended periods with no adverse affect on the switch.. no melting.. flickering issues... explosions...
Shao
The McClicky switch looks nice, but it costs as much as a nice host...and the brass one is twice as much as a host. Definitely not a budget switch.
Forward clickie for multimode lights? How does it work?
Just means that if the light is already on you have to fully click the light off and back on to change modes. Also you have to be careful when using momentary on, because if you do momentary on twice in a row, you will probably change modes.
Badly ;)
Not true... All of my forward clicky hosted multi-mode drop ins can be cycled with half presses, just like a reverse clicky. Click one to turn on, half press to change modes... I don't see what the big deal is about everyone downing forward clickies for multi-mode lights...
The Lumintop forward clickys are unbelievably tactile. Of course, I don't need to use it for mode changes (done with head twist), but I think that I would prefer it over the very squishy L2P switch. The lumintop switch turns on right when you start to depress the switch a little.
Yeah, that's what I thought :bigsmile: IMHO, the only "good" way can F. clickie work is:
1) half press - only ON/OFF
2) full press - ON
3) full press and then half press - change modes
4) another full press to OFF
But dunno this can be possible :~
Meanwhile, I like my momentary switch on my C7T and P5, and L2P reverse clickie ^^
Forward clickies on multi-mode dropins are awkward to use IMHO. Still, a friend of mine just loves that odd combination.
Besides the larger C- and D-cell M@gs, I only have two lights modified with forward clickies. I've mentioned that before; for certain fields of use, I am more comfortable with forwards. Other than that, I don't really understand the dogmatism over any kind of switch. Each type has their advantages and disadvantages.
The standard switch of the standard L2 (KAN-28 if memory serves correctly) is just fine in my book... which brings up another idea - I haven't disassembled and inspected the tailcap of my new L2P yet. Might just do that right now.
I recently tried a forward clicky on my regular Quark and was suprised how well it worked (since it always starts in low). That being said, I have one of those ramping drop-ins in my 6P and it drives me nuts.
Really a personal preference. I could see it being more of an annoyance on lights with memory that don't have a quick timer.
Two nice things about forward clickys;
1) momentary on/off without clicking is nice, also if your light does not have SOS mode you can do it yourself much easier.
2) You can select your initial mode before clicking. Not a big deal but convenient.
I have lights with both and I think it is just a matter of getting used to each interface.
For a LEO/Military (think Seal Team 6) needing to clear a room, a forward clicky has advantages. The split second delay, along with training to release the switch to turn it on, could be a life/death consideration. If I was LEO, probably want a forward clicky single mode.
But thankfully don't need my flashlights for life/death needs, & pray I never will.
I've never heard of a forward clicky like that. We may be misunderstanding each other. If the light is clicked into the ON position, the only way to change modes is to fully click and turn the light off first. If the light is OFF, you can use momentary ON to change modes and when you get to the mode you want, fully click the switch to keep it ON in that mode.
Got my L2P today. It's nice light, but fails to impress. Maybe you (give me foxtrot, give me oscar, give me yankee :) ) have just raised my expectation to a level that could not be reached, or at least exceeded.
Let's face it. It's a bit expensive. And the knurling. It's way too shallow and dull. Doesn't provide good grip. And the printing of logos seems bit out of focus. Hard anodizing and tailstanding are nice features. And serial numbering gives nice touch of individuality (is that valid word?)
Guess I'm too far on the L2i bandwagon to be impressed with this. Just give me hard anodized L2i and I'll pay whatever you ask.