Hi Everyone,
I hope this is the correct subforum for this post--couldn't think of where else to post it. I could use some help:
I recently purchased a SF Z59 tailcap, and received it today. Something doesn't seem right though. First of all, the package was labelled "Z59," but the writing under the name says: "Fits C2, C3, D2, D3, G2, M2, M3, M3T & M4 Flashlights." That description, if I'm not mistaken, is of the Z58 tailcap, not the Z59 (which is supposed to be for the 6P, 9P, C2, C3, G2, G2Z, and Z2). The tailcap does look like the Z59, and it does work on my 9P--it's just the description on the package that seems wrong. Somehow, I can't picture SF making a mistake like that.
Second, the packaging seems very un-SF-like. The printing and phraseology is odd. Third, the tailcap feels incredibly light--maybe that's the way its supposed to be, but I'm not sure. Fourth, the clickie mechanism feels a bit cheap. Fifth, it doesn't seem to seat right (it just keeps getting tighter until the spring can't compress against the batteries anymore, whereas my other SF tailcaps--which are twisty--have a definite stop point). Sixth, there is no notch for lining up the lock-out feature. Lastly, when the clickie is activated there is a clear (and annoying) plastic rattle if I move the light.
So, because of all of that, I'm wondering if this is possibly a SF rip-off, and not the real thing. Can anyone help? If you can post a picture of two of your SF Z59 (or it's packaging) that would probably be helpful? If you need more info, just post the quesiton, I'll answer. Thanks a million in advance!
-Mike
I hope this is the correct subforum for this post--couldn't think of where else to post it. I could use some help:
I recently purchased a SF Z59 tailcap, and received it today. Something doesn't seem right though. First of all, the package was labelled "Z59," but the writing under the name says: "Fits C2, C3, D2, D3, G2, M2, M3, M3T & M4 Flashlights." That description, if I'm not mistaken, is of the Z58 tailcap, not the Z59 (which is supposed to be for the 6P, 9P, C2, C3, G2, G2Z, and Z2). The tailcap does look like the Z59, and it does work on my 9P--it's just the description on the package that seems wrong. Somehow, I can't picture SF making a mistake like that.
Second, the packaging seems very un-SF-like. The printing and phraseology is odd. Third, the tailcap feels incredibly light--maybe that's the way its supposed to be, but I'm not sure. Fourth, the clickie mechanism feels a bit cheap. Fifth, it doesn't seem to seat right (it just keeps getting tighter until the spring can't compress against the batteries anymore, whereas my other SF tailcaps--which are twisty--have a definite stop point). Sixth, there is no notch for lining up the lock-out feature. Lastly, when the clickie is activated there is a clear (and annoying) plastic rattle if I move the light.
So, because of all of that, I'm wondering if this is possibly a SF rip-off, and not the real thing. Can anyone help? If you can post a picture of two of your SF Z59 (or it's packaging) that would probably be helpful? If you need more info, just post the quesiton, I'll answer. Thanks a million in advance!
-Mike
