How do you change the lens in a Surefire 3P (old style 6P head).

[Kraid]

I ordered an AR coated UCL lens to replace the lexan one on my 3P, how do I change it out?

 

[Size15's]

I have no idea how you'll get the aftermarket window in but classic Lexan windows were push-in snap-fit so to remove it takes some force to un-snap-fit it. Normally you'd only do this when the Lexan window is already damaged so damaging it further by removing it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Kraid]

Does that mean I'm stuck using a plastic lens in an age where AR coated glass is the norm?

 

[dano]

Does that mean I'm stuck using a plastic lens in an age where AR coated glass is the norm?

Yep. There's no way to put a glass lens in an older SF head that used a Lexan window. Those windows were user replaceable: SF would send out a replacement Lexan window and instructions to pry out the old window (which usually melted from heat damage from the lamp) and force the new window in using a vise and a nickel. Enough force from the vise would pop the new one into place. It was a pain in the butt, though.

I'd suggest searching for a newer bezel w/a Pyrex window.


--dan

 

[Kraid]

I'd suggest searching for a newer bezel w/a Pyrex window.

Any suggestions as to what would fit?

 

[Size15's]

SureFire's Z44-BK (Black) has a Pyrex window (with AR coating)

 

[Kraid]

Will the new Surefire 6p's head work? If so I can just get that.

 

[GarageBoy]

Yeah, unless you swap the bezels. Call SF and ask.

Edit: the 6ps will work

 

[Size15's]

The Z44-BK is the bezel used by the 6P/Z2

 

[Kraid]

Thanks all for your help! I'm gonna pursue this route!

 

[Kraid]

Called Surefire today and they said they'd send me the new style with Pyrex lens. Sure made me a believer!

 

[glockboy]

I used to pop the Lexan lens out and silicon the UCL lens in, work fine.