Hey guys, I haven't really introduced myself here yet. Short version, I've got a few small carry lights and sort of have the bug.
I decided I needed to see what the big deal with Surefire was and picked up a used 6P with an LED module in it. Don't know which one, but I would guess it's somewhere around 120 lumen just based on the output.
The light works, when I twist it on, but usually doesn't when I try to click it. I cleaned the springs a little bit last night and it may have helped, but didn't solve the problem. I've been reading here about similar issues. I suppose it's possible that this drop in is not the right fit, though it looks tight and doesn't rattle. I'm going to work on the threads tonight based on another post that I read.
Is it the tailcap and if so, repair or replace? The drop in? Do I need to do a better job of cleaning?
It's a cool light, I'm glad I have it. Would love to get it working reliably and it may help me feel good about dropping the cash for a newer SF at some point.
Thanks in advance for your advice,
Troy
I decided I needed to see what the big deal with Surefire was and picked up a used 6P with an LED module in it. Don't know which one, but I would guess it's somewhere around 120 lumen just based on the output.
The light works, when I twist it on, but usually doesn't when I try to click it. I cleaned the springs a little bit last night and it may have helped, but didn't solve the problem. I've been reading here about similar issues. I suppose it's possible that this drop in is not the right fit, though it looks tight and doesn't rattle. I'm going to work on the threads tonight based on another post that I read.
Is it the tailcap and if so, repair or replace? The drop in? Do I need to do a better job of cleaning?
It's a cool light, I'm glad I have it. Would love to get it working reliably and it may help me feel good about dropping the cash for a newer SF at some point.
Thanks in advance for your advice,
Troy
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