Switch guard for 4+

[analogguy]

Sorry I didn't keep up, but does anyone know what's happening with the switch guard for the ARC4? I know that there is a lock out function that I haven't used. I've already killed a couple of batteries while carrying the light in my pocket.

 

[Kercheval]

I think this is MUCH more common than Peter wants to admit. I carry in a sheath and I also went through a couple before I was finally forced to use semi tactical mode for the light.

I really don't like semi tactical too much, but I would rather know I have a light with some juice left.

jbk

 

[chiaroscuro]

I believe Peter Gransee said the switch guard is coming out in April.

 

[357]

Will it still be easy to push the button with the gaurd there?

 

[Mikhail]

357, Maybe Peter select soft spring for push button on switch guard. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif Wonder what estimate cost for this switch guard? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif

 

[357]

I was thinking more along the lines of if we have large fingers, could we get them through the switch gaurd?

 

[TrevorNasko]

From what I understand it will be easy to push - think of how the X5 tail is - I it should be as easy to press as that button.

 

[Crash]

357,

You might have to have your fingers surgically altered to operate the switch. Seriously, when Peter first announced that he was considering a switch guard, ease of operation for people with big fingers was one of his design points. I don't know what the final configuration will be but I'm sure that your concern (and mine) will be addressed.

Bill

 

[Sean]

Will Peter keep the original switch design going too? Or will it be obsolete once the switch guard comes out?

 

[Rothrandir]

the first design will remain standard i believe.

 

[cy]

This switch guard is much needed. IMHO Arc4 greatest weakness is surviving a direct hit on the button. The front switch may survive a millions cycles, unless I'm way wrong. It's not designed to survive a multi-G hit.

The tail cap mod 1.1 adresses this issue by providing a protected switch and is shorter by 1/3 in. Some will not like this mod because you can only operate it with a fore finger instead of your thumb.

Once you adjust the spring pressure correctly, the switch will become tactile. But will become more prone to accidental activation.