Are there any options for a reverse clicky switch on a 6P/9P?

mckeand13

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I'm thinking of ordering a multi mode drop in. I can't stand forward clickies for mode switching though.

Any options of installing/modding a switch to a reverse clicky in the Z41 or other housing?

Of course I'd prefer to stick with something well constructed and not some Chinese cheapy. It needs to handle 3.5a.

Thanks.
 

fyrstormer

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As far as I know there are no reverse-clicky options that can handle 4 amps @ 8.4 volts (which is almost 30 watts, btw), and the reason is because reverse-clicky keeps you from using the light in momentary mode. It's not "tactically correct", as some people like to say.

Forward clicky really isn't that hard to use; you select the mode you want, and THEN you fully-click the switch to lock it in the ON position. Sorry to say, but the reason reverse-clickies are diminishing and forward-clickies are spreading is because forward-clickies offer better functionality.

It's *possible* that a FETtie electronic switch would give you the functionality you want, but it does have a tiny bit of standby drain.
 
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