Question: Do you have an E1/E2/E1e/E2e?

[yclo]

If so, do you have a LOTC* or non-LOTC?

A non-LOTC is one where the thing that holds the spring in place can be taken out without using any hex keys.

Bottom one is the older non-LOTC and gold color thing is the switch assembly that can be taken out without using tools.

*Lock Out Tail Cap

 

[Darell]

Yes, yes, yes, yes
Yes and yes.

In fact, I even answered your email on the same subject. What's up, YC?

 

[revolvergeek]

E1-HA no, E1-SG yes and E2-HA no.

Also had a E2-SG at one point with one.

 

[KC2IXE]

E2 standard - no lockout tailcap, and I don't REALLY miss it - I just unscrew the front bezel about 3/4 turn

 

[Sean]

I have an E1 w/LOTC & I have an E2 w/Non-LOTC.

Why?

 

[yclo]

Funny you should ask..

See my sig line.

YC

 

[Size15's]

E2e-HA (LOTC)
E2e-HA (LOTC)
E2e-Alpha (LOTC)
E2-HA (upgraded with Z52 LOTC)
E2-SG (non-LOTC)

E1e-HA (LOTC)
E1e-size15 (LOTC)
E1-BK (Z54 LOTC as standard)
E1-GM (non-LOTC)

In my opinion, for my useage, the LOTC is vital.

For your information;
Z52 - E Series LOTC - HA
Z53 - E Series LOTC - GM/SG
Z54 - E Series LOTC - BK

My understanding is that SureFire changed the GunMetal (GM) name to Satin Grey (SG) because people were saying the finish looks nothing like gun metal. I have no guns so I can't comment on whether it is the case or not.

Anways, my opinion based on my experience of SureFires - It's got to have a LockOut if I'm to carry and use it.

Al

 

[Chris M.]

Showoff

I have a regular E2 (one of the early ones), regular tail cap. And a more recent E2e, with lockout tail cap.

I have to agree, it is a very useful thing to have. Despite holstering it, I was always worried that the E2 would light by itsself especially when I sat down. My belt carried stuff is always digging in me then, so I know they`re being pressed on somehow. If only they made a lockout cap for the classic 9N.....

 

[Size15's]

Chris,
Showoff? I didn't list what must be at least 36 SureFires by now did I?

A LOTC for the Classic 9N would make the my 9NT one of my most useful and used flashlights.

'tis my understanding that the only SureFires not coming with LOTCs as standard are the standard G2's. As far as the E Series, all now come with LOTC's.

Al

 

[Darell]

Do you suppose you can even purchase the non LOTC anymore? I had a bad non LOTC, and it was replaced with a LOTC a few months ago. I think they're moving that direction permanently.... until such time that the frigging clickie comes out!

 

[Josh]

E1EHA with blown LA

and E2E camo on the way!!!!

 

[Sean]

Originally posted by Josh:
E1EHA with blown LA

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Time for a KL1.

 

[Size15's]

Indeed!