Solarforce L2 / L2P forward clicky.

[mandrake]

Do you mean that the McClicky actually screws into the existing threads in the L2P tailcap? There is no spacer needed under it, no retaining ring on top of it? All I need it to get the proper 16mm switch cover, screw the McClicky in and I am done??

I think that it what you are saying, but I am just making sure before I go and spend $40.

Phil

McClicky fits L2P. You need tactical 16mm tailcap but it fits. I bougth this, and set includes some tactical caps and they are ok. I wish that I could find black one but till then I wil live with green :).

 

[arek98]

Do you mean that the McClicky actually screws into the existing threads in the L2P tailcap? There is no spacer needed under it, no retaining ring on top of it? All I need it to get the proper 16mm switch cover, screw the McClicky in and I am done??

I think that it what you are saying, but I am just making sure before I go and spend $40.

Phil

Yes, that's what I did. McClicky with Oveready brass adapter fits into my L2P without any additional parts. Only rubber boot and McClicky inside. I have another L2P and I can check if it screws right in as well. I’m saying that because I have extension tube (meant for L2) and it fits only one of my L2Ps, which is strange because I can exchange tailcaps between them and they fit both ways.

McClicky + brass adapter is $21 @ Oveready. Looks like they may be out of them right now, since only preinstalled options are available. You can give them a call and ask if you can buy only switch.

 

[mandrake]

I have written to Dan, it seems the web site is forcing the purchase of the tailcap. It is being fixed.
On more question, did you try using the stock switch cover and trimming it?
I have a grey Lp2 and it has a matching boot (switch cover). I know that the "post" in the stock cover would have to be trimmed... just a thought.

I also will be real interested to see if the McClicky plus brass screws into your other LP2.

Phil

Yes, that's what I did. McClicky with Oveready brass adapter fits into my L2P without any additional parts. Only rubber boot and McClicky inside. I have another L2P and I can check if it screws right in as well. I’m saying that because I have extension tube (meant for L2) and it fits only one of my L2Ps, which is strange because I can exchange tailcaps between them and they fit both ways.

McClicky + brass adapter is $21 @ Oveready. Looks like they may be out of them right now, since only preinstalled options are available. You can give them a call and ask if you can buy only switch.

 

[arek98]

I tried and McClicky with brass adapter fits in both my L2Ps. And my two L2Ps are different. I didn't notice until now that one tailcap is longer and it seems that difference is in how deep switch sits. See pictures (they are not very good but I tried my best with my point and shoot camera).

I didn't try trimming stock boot but looking at it, seem there is no chance. Protrusion is smaller in green one but also it is deeper. I measured stock one being 5.3mm deep and green 6.9mm :sigh:. I feel what you mean. I don't really like this green as well. If you find black one or gray please let me know.

EDIT: I'm looking at those two tailcaps and it seems like longer one is newer. It tail stands better and it seems like it is coated inside (it is yellowish) for corrosion protection.

Some pictures of McClicky and stock switch. Note that stock needs a washer between switch and boot, McClicky is flat enough to fit well without it.

 

[mandrake]

Wow, thanks for doing that. Pics are darn good actually! I ordered the McClicky. Will see how it goes. Definitely will let you know if I find black or grey switch covers.
Interesting that you got two different tail caps...

Phil

 

[LV426]

Re: How about a Solarforce L2R forward clicky?

Can someone could identify a forward-clickie for the L2R (2xAA)? I tried the Romisen 2AA switch; it didn't thread.

That's annoying, isn't it!

Sorry to hi-jack this excellent thread!
Any idea on swapping the reverse switch on the L2R to a fwd (no soldering)?
I've used some "Romisens" on my 3 L2/L2Ps...

Well... Did it my self on a light for a good friend.

The ø on the Romisen fwd-switch is the same as the inner ø in the tail-cap - but of course, not the same threading!

After some file-work the threads on the switch were removed, and it could be mounted with some Nyogel and aluminium foil.

Beware: the plastic retaining ring is but a joke... So don't over stress it.

 

[mandrake]

Good call on the "no chance" of the stock switch cover working!

I got my McCliky plus brass switch. I decided to try it with the stock switch cover or boot, or tailcap...whatever we decide to call it. It can't work. Just as you showed in your pics, it is not deep enough. I went through all of my parts looking for a 16 mm cover. I found one from my Speer. It has no post inside at all, but is about the same depth of the L2P boot. I tried it, but no go also. The problem is that neither of these talcaps allow enough travel to let the McClicky work.

I have done a bunch of searching and find nothing other than the ones that Brian has at Shiningbeam. NOtHING found in black, anywhere !
I am sure that these will not allow tail stand with the L2P. Maybe that is why Solarforce built the S6 switch inside of the "Tactical" cage like they did ?? No way to get the needed travel to make a forward clicky work with the shallow stock boot on the L2P.

If anybody reading this has a source for 16mm black switch covers, please let us all know where they can be found !!

:shrug:

BTW, the McClicky plus brass does indeed thread perfectly into both of the tailcaps for either of my L2Ps.

Phil

I tried and McClicky with brass adapter fits in both my L2Ps. And my two L2Ps are different. I didn't notice until now that one tailcap is longer and it seems that difference is in how deep switch sits. See pictures (they are not very good but I tried my best with my point and shoot camera).

I didn't try trimming stock boot but looking at it, seem there is no chance. Protrusion is smaller in green one but also it is deeper. I measured stock one being 5.3mm deep and green 6.9mm :sigh:. I feel what you mean. I don't really like this green as well. If you find black one or gray please let me know.

 

[LV426]

Can't you just put a spacer between the cover and the switch?
Isn't that what ElectronGuru indicated in a previous post in this thread?

 

[dsche]

Well, I've just make my own forward-clicky for L2P from KD switch:

It's work :grin2:

 

[ace0001a]

Guess you guys forgot to look at my previous post...the solution Electronguru did was to put an o-ring on the button itself. As you can see in the pictures, it works like a charm:

Here are pictures of the upgraded tailcaps taken apart:

Anyone looking to get the best quality upgrade for their Solarforce and other Surefire C/P format/clone flashlight tailcaps, I highly recommend ElectronGuru's McClicky upgrade kit.

 

[wedersonsilva]

Well, I've just make my own forward-clicky for L2P from KD switch:

It's work :grin2:

WOWWW!!:clap:

What is that white ring in the pic?

 

[dsche]

WOWWW!!:clap:

What is that white ring in the pic?

From a chemist's vial I think (found it outdoors and it's fitted well :naughty:)

 

[wedersonsilva]

you done all the work without use the stock switch?

 

[mandrake]

I will give that a try. I am sceptical that it will work. At first I thought that I could make it work just by adjusting how far that I screwed the switch into the tailcap. This would have the same effect as using a spacer. The problem was that there is just not enough travel in the stock switch boot. If I adjusted so that the light was not always on, and I could get momentary on to work, I could not push far enough to click the switch for constant on. I think a deeper boot is the only answer.

Phil

Can't you just put a spacer between the cover and the switch?
Isn't that what ElectronGuru indicated in a previous post in this thread?

 

[mandrake]

Can you tell us the SKU number for that switch at KD?

Thanks,
Phil

Well, I've just make my own forward-clicky for L2P from KD switch:
It's work :grin2:

 

[recDNA]

I hope somebody bumps this thread when a local dealer gets the new sf clicky

 

[mandrake]

I do too. I talked (or wrote actually) to Dan at Oveready and assked about their kit for the L2P. He said that it had been delayed due to their volume of work. He thought that they might be able to start developement in August and have something ready by September.

I ordered a couple of the new forward clickies from Solarforce. I will be interested to see how they work. My problem is that the two L2Ps that I have are gray and they only offer the switches in a BLACK tailcap. I am also not wild about the style of the new tailcaps :(


Phil

I hope somebody bumps this thread when a local dealer gets the new sf clicky

 

[dsche]

you done all the work without use the stock switch?

Yes :cool:

Can you tell us the SKU number for that switch at KD?

Thanks,
Phil

Phil, SKU for 5x is S005339 (there is 1x version with SKU S005340); I noticed it's the same as Nitecore uses in their Extreme Inf

 

[wedersonsilva]

Is it possible to change only the button in the stock switch? (without do any changes in the spring or base):confused:

I just want to replace the button, I don't wanna make another switch.

 

[dsche]

Is it possible to change only the button in the stock switch? (without do any changes in the spring or base):confused:

It's possible I think (but you need to find new thicker metal ring (second on the pic) because forward-click swiches higher than reverse ones)