Sold/Expired NEW - Delrin Tailstand Extension for Surefire Z41 and G2/G3 tailcaps

[Moddoo]

Bump for Sunday
:twothumbs

 

[Moddoo]

I'm going to bore some of these deeper to match the button height and to allow a tighter fit on the Z58/Z59.


I'll list them here tomorrow for you guys.
:thumbsup:

 

[gswitter]

Mine arrived yesterday.

I was most interested in trying them on a Z59 (U2), and I'm satisfied with it. Every shroud I've tried with on a Surefire tailcap has been a little awkward due to the long travel of the Surefire switches. That's still true of this extension, but the wider opening around the button helps. I imagine it will work well with the shorter travel of a McClicky. This shroud is definitely usable. It's very secure on the tailcap, and does make for good grip.

I have no experience machining delrin, so I don't know if a mm or two could be taken off the diameter without reducing it's rigidity. A little more narrow extension would be my preference, but I wonder if that might reduce the size of the opening around the button, and make it a little more awkward to use.

Overall, nice work. I've tried a scalloped Leaf, RPM, and another no-name, tail-standing C-series compatible tailcap, and at least for the U2, I prefer the stock Z59 + this extension.

 

[Kindle]

Received a Z41 shroud with the clip today.

I just wanted to verify about how much force is necessary to install these on a G2 tail cap.

It looks like I'm going to have to place a board or something similar over the shroud & then use a hammer to pound it into place (or preferably a rawhide/rubber hammer if I had one handy).

Does that sound about right?

 

[FroggyTaco]

Received a Z41 shroud with the clip today.

I just wanted to verify about how much force is necessary to install these on a G2 tail cap.

It looks like I'm going to have to place a board or something similar over the shroud & then use a hammer to pound it into place (or preferably a rawhide/rubber hammer if I had one handy).

Does that sound about right?

I think you are supposed to place the shroud in a plastic baggie & place it in boiling water for a few minutes so it is easier to put on the light. Once it cools it's on tight!

 

[Moddoo]

Thanks FT.

Yes, some tailcaps are a bit larger diameter than others, thus it takes more force to get them on.

Boiling the shroud first will ease installation.

 

[Kindle]

I think you are supposed to place the shroud in a plastic baggie & place it in boiling water for a few minutes so it is easier to put on the light. Once it cools it's on tight!

Thanks FT.

Yes, some tailcaps are a bit larger diameter than others, thus it takes more force to get them on.

Boiling the shroud first will ease installation.

Thanks for the assistance gentlemen!

 

[Kindle]

Update:

Popped the tailcap in the freezer overnight & placed the shroud in boiling water for 5 minutes or so (the clip made it easy to pluck out of the water, although I wouldn't recommend doing it bare handed)...

Placed on a flat surface with a bit of balsa over top & slid on with two taps of the hammer.

Thanks again!

 

[Moddoo]

We still have a few of these left to give your light a great barbell grip and tail standing function.

 

[yifu]

PP sent for another one of these as per PM! Unique Transaction ID # 66H31391GF186472X

 

[TriChrome]

Since Yifu just bought one a couple weeks ago I assume they're still available. I'll take:

3B. BLASTED - AVAILABLE

Sent PayPal, Unique # XXXXX180423L

 

[Frank1967]

Looks like these are no longer available. Too bad!

 

[BIGLOU]

Frank1967 they are still available at Lighthound http://www.lighthound.com/Oveready-Derlin-Tail-Shroud-Glossy-Finish-for-SureFire-Z59-etc_p_3561.html

 

[nfranco]

Resurrection! Are these still being made?
Thank you,
nick

 

[YummyBacon!]

Looks like an old thread but I will take 2 regular if avail.