Poor Man’s Z49 Tailcap (tailstanding too!

kosPap

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Well, this is a Solarforce forward clickie mod ala Surefire Z49 style, and a tailstanding too!

First we start with a Solarforce lockout tailcap. Regular SLF ones are non-ano inside but with good luck the SLF tape switch tailcap retains its anodizing

But...

The thing has a larger bootie hole! (16mm instead of the standard 14mm opening) Thankfully I had some 20mm tailcaps form Kaidomain (non available since they remade their site) so all is well....

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Then I proceeded to make and install a forward switch as seen in my Various Flashlights FORWARD Clickie Mods thread

HELP needed!

Has anyone tried the SLF SL-S3 winged style forward switch? What about bootie size and regular tailcap body adaptability?

Next step was to add the rubber and taistanding switch hood! I rushed to two hardware stores and bought cane/chair leg rubber booties/end caps....

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There is a better, more stylish kind but not available locally.

I proceeded to cut one to proper length and mated to a Surefire combat ring. Presto!

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(Actually the flashlight wears a non lockout SLF forward clickie)

Now I love my Solarforce Mini More!

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Enjoy, Kostas
 
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