Re: Feeler: McClicky upgraded SureFire Z41 Tailcaps
Amperage
What is the current rating on the McClicky?
definitely interested, unless the switch can't handle the current. My lights draw anywhere from 1-3A
As with all our stuff, there will be a 30 day satisfaction guarantee. We will replace returned dead switches that have not be used to power more than 4 amps. 3 amps won't be a problem.
Availability
Do you have a potential ETA for these?
We hope to start preinstalling these in our P, C, Z, and G hosts in the next week.
We hope to have upgrade kits available in the next 2 weeks.
If these prove popular, we will ramp up production accordingly.
As with all our stuff, the goal is continuous availability with the highest possible quality.
You should also explore at the very the possibility of offering these for the large button tailcaps as well.
We have none of the older units to try out, but its unlikely to work as is.
You are welcome to order one to try out and then return under our guarantee.
Price
I think I have about 4-6 Z41s that I would love to upgrade. Price should be less than 30.00 us dollars.
Complete tailcaps will be in the $30's.
Kits will be in the low $20's.
We have no immediate plans to offer just the rings, but they would be in the $10's (teens).
Extra boots will be offered for a nominal price and all kits will include one of any available color.
Value
Could someone please enlighten me as to what the advantages of this upgrade would be?
Most SF lights come standard with whats called a twisty. Push the button for momentary, tighten down the whole tailcap to keep the light on. Twisty's have a number of advantages. Ease of use isn't one of them.
These kits replace the twisty mechanism with one that operates like a traditional flashlight, press a little for momentary, press a lot (until click) to keep it on. Complete clicky metal tailcaps are available, but for $40+.
These cost less while maintaining the original look and color match. Particularly useful with custom hosts and G series lights. Putting a Z59 on a G2, for example, can double its price.
These also work specifically with the McClicky, the preferred clicky mechanism of CPF.