well, forward clicky switches are the simplest and most commonly applied.
The best switch for quick bursts of light is a tactical switch that requires pressure to remain on. That is, press for on, twist for constant. They are typically found on Surefires and some P60 lights.
first, don’t really grasp this forum site so entering question as a reply. my new sk68 kept in car, went to use it and battery corroded entire inside of light. so need a new switch, can i get one or should i just throw light away. light works after cleaning but switch does not. thanks. oh, was original battery, light blue.
No guarantee of compatibility since there are so many factories making clones.
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Don’t throw it away. If the unit itself is fine, you can always buy another one (or more) and keeps this as a backup. If one dies just swap the button to the working light.
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Third, you can indeed get a new switch for that light.
Forth, If it was a name brand cell that leaked and you still have it, contact the battery manufacturer and they will, typically, replace the light.
And, finally, Alkaline batteries are crap leaks are common. Do yourself a favor and invest in some Eneloop rechargeable. The cost is modest and the benefits are huge.
Switches.
for on/off and short bursts.
I like the sliding on/off Magnetic switches on Divers lights.
Followed by the clicky side switch. On/Off/Hold.
a side mounted forward-clicky would be best
you prob want something not controlled by firmware - delays are annoying
for as little as i use lights like this (which is almost never) - i like the FW3A, because i always have it, it has a mode for that, and it is very useful for all other lighting purposes.
if i had the ideal light for morse code type situations, i still would not carry it since i never do that
i might have it actually, i have a thorfire ramping light that has a side and a tail switch, the tail switch is forward clicky
but i find the UI very tiresome and annoying
wle
Best would be a FC tailswitch, like on the P30 or L2M hosts if you prefer drop-ins (1-mode, N-modes, whatever).
Something like a GTmicro or GTmini with diffusion film would also work in momentary mode (5 clicks to start, untwist/retwist tailcap to go back to regular modes).
Nice score if you can find ’em, but the Nitefox UT20 has a dual-switch setup, sideswitch for setting the mode, FC tailswitch to let you get momentary bursts in that mode.
Any light, especially throwy ones, you can slap on some diffusion film to make it a flooder and get a nice wiiiiiide area of light in dark dingy cabinets and the like. No need to be blinded by overly-bright hotspots washing out everything else.
Sofirn SP31and Wowtac A1S are 2 with FC tail switches. Set the side switch to your desired level then half press the tail for momentary burst. Make for good rifle/shotgun lights. Mount them within thumbs reach and no need for a remote switch. So far mine have held up to the recoil but I don’t shoot much with them on.
i guess forward clicky without much firmware slowing it down
i would say anduril, though it is firmware, it has a mode for that
and it does so many other things it is hard to say no
FW3A is a good vehicle for anduril
small
bright
well made
or the other versions FW1A might be one of them
wle
My favorite solution is an electronic switch + Anduril 2 firmware because it allows for super easy momentary turbo activation. I use that all the time.
I also really like forward clickies on lights with no mode memory. They allow me to tap-tap-tap to get to the mode I want SUPER fast without having to fully click the light on, then I can just release when I’m done. They also allow for totally silent operation.
Surefire gas-pedal type switch a la EDCL2T. Press for low momentary, press harder for high momentary. Twist for constant on in low, twist further for constant on in high. It’s one of my all-time favorite user interfaces. If they would come out with an 18650 version with an LED that wasn’t awful it would become my edc in a heartbeat.