isneyk
Newly Enlightened
what are the pros & cons of the short & long clips?
ergonomics? usability? or just preference?
ergonomics? usability? or just preference?
SureFire clips
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Chrontius
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I've got a short clip on my A2 now after the long clip sheared off entirely sitting down in my car. Last long clip got bent out of shape and I dropped my first holy-crap expensive stock light.
Also, now that I use an AKJ Concealco holster, the short clip doesn't stick out of the holster at all.
I see it being a little stiffer, and offering less mechanical advantage to forces applied by my being a klutz and therefore less likely to be accidentally destroyed. Time will tell...
Also, now that I use an AKJ Concealco holster, the short clip doesn't stick out of the holster at all.
I see it being a little stiffer, and offering less mechanical advantage to forces applied by my being a klutz and therefore less likely to be accidentally destroyed. Time will tell...
zven
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My SureFires with clips are a C2 (long clip) and L1 (short clip). From my experience, the short clip is stiffer, while the long clip is, well, longer.
Myself, I like to clip my lights to my belt if possible. For this, the long clip is nicer, because it fits over the whole belt. The short clip only goes part of the way over the belt, and I've had the L1 topple off a few times (I quickly learned to tether the lights to my pants, so it's no longer much of an issue). That said, I think I'd still prefer a long clip even if I were clipping the lights to pockets, as it allows for more space to slip before they fall out.
I think in the end it's probably more of a preference thing, but conceivably one could be better in one situation or another.
So, my preference is the long clip, as I prefer the length, and don't need the little extra strength of the short clip. Also, I prefer the look of the long clip. Just a personal preference there, for sure.
Myself, I like to clip my lights to my belt if possible. For this, the long clip is nicer, because it fits over the whole belt. The short clip only goes part of the way over the belt, and I've had the L1 topple off a few times (I quickly learned to tether the lights to my pants, so it's no longer much of an issue). That said, I think I'd still prefer a long clip even if I were clipping the lights to pockets, as it allows for more space to slip before they fall out.
I think in the end it's probably more of a preference thing, but conceivably one could be better in one situation or another.
So, my preference is the long clip, as I prefer the length, and don't need the little extra strength of the short clip. Also, I prefer the look of the long clip. Just a personal preference there, for sure.
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I only have E-Series lights. 2 have long clips and 1 has a short clip... I prefer the long clip because it holds the light better with the light sitting inside my pant pocket.
greenLED
Flashaholic
I much prefer the longer clip - they offer greater stability, especially for shorter lights. The L1, for example, is "top heavy" just being clipped using the short clip. With a longer clip it's more stable in my pocket.
isneyk
Newly Enlightened
Good points all of you, thanks.
My asking this Q is from me wanting to attach an E2L clip onto an E2DL in original configuration.
Aside from it looks better, i also think that it will be more useful.
I just wanna hear your views re this matter for reference.
Has anyone tried this? How does it perform? How bout its ergonomics?
My asking this Q is from me wanting to attach an E2L clip onto an E2DL in original configuration.
Aside from it looks better, i also think that it will be more useful.
I just wanna hear your views re this matter for reference.
Has anyone tried this? How does it perform? How bout its ergonomics?
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I have to agree. I own Surefire models with long clips, own models with short clips; much prefer the long ones. Over time, both styles will loosen up a bit. Not to the point they become useless. But at least to the point where I wish Surefire would offer the long clips on more models.
riceboy72
Newly Enlightened
I own three Surefire lights that use pocket clips; two long and one short, and I definitely prefer the long clip.
I had an extra long clip from Surefire for when my Aviator clip broke, but I couldn't resist and put it on my E2DL. This also helps for the very few times when I've clipped it to the brim of my hat to do whatever hands free. The short clip, to me, is not as secure and I don't care for them. They also wouldn't work as well on my hat brim. The only bane about the long clip is the few times I've managed to work it over my the lap section of my seat belt, only to have them break when I got out of my truck.
Surefire has been gracious in sending me replacement clips for my Aviator, and I certainly wouldn't mind buying them if they were available as accessories.
Oh, and that little plastic piece that fits between the clip and the body? Yeah, not fun to find once it goes flying. Make sure you do any clip work over a table and be very careful not to lose it!
I had an extra long clip from Surefire for when my Aviator clip broke, but I couldn't resist and put it on my E2DL. This also helps for the very few times when I've clipped it to the brim of my hat to do whatever hands free. The short clip, to me, is not as secure and I don't care for them. They also wouldn't work as well on my hat brim. The only bane about the long clip is the few times I've managed to work it over my the lap section of my seat belt, only to have them break when I got out of my truck.
Surefire has been gracious in sending me replacement clips for my Aviator, and I certainly wouldn't mind buying them if they were available as accessories.
Oh, and that little plastic piece that fits between the clip and the body? Yeah, not fun to find once it goes flying. Make sure you do any clip work over a table and be very careful not to lose it!
