How To Install a Clip Under the Bezel of Your HDS Rotary

[turbodog]

Also, unless the design of the light has changed, it's still possible to drill 2 holes and mount a clip like the lights years ago had.

needed
padded vise
caliper or 1/100" ruler
drill bit
4-40 tap
10-15 mins time

Completely waterproof... holes do not go through aluminum. Also allows for forward, reverse, or forward/reverse clips.

 

[Dave D]

A photo of my HDS EDC Tactical 325 with a modified Oveready TiALN Spring Stainless Steel clip installed.

 

[peter yetman]

Very smart.
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[Mr. LED]

I did this mod and it's the best thing you can do to your rotary. Thanks for the tutorial.

 

[Mgizler]

I need to do this. I already have the clip

 

[Mr. LED]

Go for it, it's easy. The final diameter should be 23.2mm at least.

 

[Mgizler]

Go for it, it's easy. The final diameter should be 23.2mm at least.

I'm love my rotary. But it sees minimal pocket time because it does not have a pocket clip.

 

[loydski228]

Go for it, it's easy. The final diameter should be 23.2mm at least.

Is this clip still available from oveready? If so what one did you get?

 

[Mr. LED]

Yes it's available, it's called universal on the website.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

The Universal is different. You would want one of the 3 clips at the top of the page:

HDS Systems: EDC Flashlights and Accessories - EDC flashlights and accessories, EDC Executive, EDC LE (law enforcement), EDC Rotary and EDC Tactical, everyday carry flashlights

EDC flashlights and accessories, EDC Executive, EDC LE (law enforcement), EDC Rotary and EDC Tactical, everyday carry flashlights

www.hdssystems.com

 

[Mr. LED]

The Universal is different. You would want one of the 3 clips at the top of the page:

HDS Systems: EDC Flashlights and Accessories - EDC flashlights and accessories, EDC Executive, EDC LE (law enforcement), EDC Rotary and EDC Tactical, everyday carry flashlights

EDC flashlights and accessories, EDC Executive, EDC LE (law enforcement), EDC Rotary and EDC Tactical, everyday carry flashlights

www.hdssystems.com

I mean it's the universal, made by Oveready, that's the one this whole thread is about.

 

[paramountz]

I am looking to do this MOD as well. The minimum purchase for the o rings is $5.00. Can anyone recommend other common size rings to have on hand so I don't have to buy like 40 o rings? Thanks

 

[Mr. LED]

Buy extras for the HDS, it's 20.5x1.5mm for the body, and 19x1mm for the lens.

 

[paramountz]

Buy extras for the HDS, it's 20.5x1.5mm for the body, and 19x1mm for the lens.

Thank you sir.

 

[Reagan]

I ordered the clip, and am excited to do this. I just want to make sure I understand the o-ring portion. Maybe it will make more sense when I take the light apart, but from the instructions, it sounds like i'll be dealing with 3 o-rings? The stock O-ring just above the clip, then the o-ring you replace between reflector and crystal with the 2x18.5mm. But then the instructions say "then just stack on your crystal and screw on the bezel, making sure the original stock o-ring is still in place above the glass" The italicized portion sounds like what I would have replaced with the 2x18.5. Are there 3 o-rings to keep track of?

 

[Mr. LED]

Yes, 3 of them. There is one more in the reflector that goes inside the body, but you don't have to mess with this one, just keep it lubed with some Nyogel. Actually, lube all of them slightly.

So there's this one, than the clip, right above it the stock o-ring, on top of the reflector there's the new 2x18.5 (or 19mm), and between the lens and bezel, another stock o-ring 1x19mm.

 

[Reagan]

Thank you so much!!

 

[Beard Man]

Isn't a bezel up carry have more chances to scratch glass ?

 

[Mr. LED]

Depends on where you're clipping it, but the glass is very recessed under the bezel, so I think it's fine.

 

[Kalsu]

I did the clip mod to my rotary the other day. It was super easy. It took maybe 15 minutes total time. Absolutely the best thing I could have done to make the HDS rotary more carry friendly (for me anyway).
Like it has been mentioned here before be sure and lightly lube the o-ring's before reassembly. It makes a huge difference.