Cabela's XPG reverse clicky to forward clicky.

[Patsplace]

Howdy folks,
Picked up a couple of these lights (light and knife sale) and would like to change the tail cap clicky to fwd. clicky. Any reasonable and easy way to do it?

Thanks,
Pat

 

[ace0001a]

Yeah I got one from them too...decent SF6P clone, but I still prefer the Solarforce L2 as the best 6P clone. I looked at the tailcap and I don't think there's an easy way to change out the switch in it. You're probably better off just buying a forward clicky tailcap...and since the Cabela XPG is SF C Series compatible, there's a boatload of parts out there. Lighthound has a Leef McClicky scalloped tailcap that'll work...it's $35 though, but an excellent tailcap...you can also add a Leefgrip for that "tactical" look and functionality.

http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2638

http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2512

Or you could save a few bucks and get a Solarforce forward Clicky:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Click-On-Lock-O...ryZ16037QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

So now that you got in cheap on a 6P-type SFC flashlight, the mods/upgrades can get costly...but it's a great format to work with! :thumbsup:

 

[Patsplace]

Thanks for the info. Like you said, it's not a bad platform to start from and with the light & knife costing 19.95, the platform cost is reasonable. I'll order one of the forward clicky tailcaps and go from there.

Thanks again,
Pat

 

[flashy bazook]

Guys, thanks very much for the useful info! I can second the opinion that the Cabela's 6P clone is very well made and sturdy.

 

[ace0001a]

Here's CPF member Strauss's Surefire 6P with Leef McClicky Tailcap, Leef Grip and Stainless Steel strike bezeled head:

I really like the tactical look and functionality the Leef Grip gives a 6P (or 6P clone) flashlight...coupled with a forward clicky tailcap, works well and easily allows for the "cigar" grip/hold of the flashlight. I did the same thing to my SF6P, except I only went for the black head with Stainless Steel Strike Bezel.

 

[Patsplace]

Neat!! More ways to spend money..and to think, it all started with a "Good Deal". lol

Neat looking flashlight.

 

[mhubble]

I got a couple of these lights also. Tried a few of the forward clickies and here is what I found. I first got one of the leaf scalloped tailcaps from lighthound. Excellent tailcap. I had to tighten up the switch after I got it but after that it works perfect. But honestly 35.00 plus shipping I would just as soon get a surefire z59. A little more money but it is the best of the ones I tried. I also got one of the "click on lock out" tailscaps from ebay. 27.00 shipped. It works fine but for me its wayyyyy to sensitive. I tried taking in out to see if theres anything I could do but its glued or soldered in. Wouldnt budge. I also bought a stike bexel from ebay which was 17.00 shipped. Worked fine. Nice bezel for the money. After figuring the cost of switches and led dropins and strike bezels I finally just bit the bullet and bought a SUREFIRE 6P DEFENDER.