Switch Preference
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Coop
Flashlight Enthusiast
I voted Firm, short travel...
I like a firmer switch, as it prevents accidental activation, and short travel as my fingers are fairly short, so the short movement is easier to make....
I like a firmer switch, as it prevents accidental activation, and short travel as my fingers are fairly short, so the short movement is easier to make....
chevrofreak
Flashlight Enthusiast
I kinda like the soft/firm combo of the Surefire Z57 where it takes more pressure to click it after the momentary travel.
The first set of batteries in my Surefire C2 died because the firm switch with short travel bumped up against something in my pocket, after I hung up my pants on a chair. At the end of the weekend, I almost went to work with a dead flashlight.
Since then, I prefer a softer switch like on my Streamlight TL-2 LED. I've backed the switch out to create long travel before the light comes on.
Since then, I prefer a softer switch like on my Streamlight TL-2 LED. I've backed the switch out to create long travel before the light comes on.
Concept
Flashlight Enthusiast
I like the soft switches with short travel and besides it just doesn't sound right if I say I like them long and firm???
Sorry, poor humor and in bad taste.
Sorry, poor humor and in bad taste.
Pydpiper
Flashlight Enthusiast
I like the Mag style switch, the tail cap switch is OK, but I find the ease of use and ergonomics of a side mounted switch as well..
Does that count?
As far as my "tactical" switches go, I like the ability to set the amount of pressure required by tightening or loosening the cap, but that can be a bad thing in weather with high temperature fluctuations..
We are talking about the same thing, right?
Does that count?
As far as my "tactical" switches go, I like the ability to set the amount of pressure required by tightening or loosening the cap, but that can be a bad thing in weather with high temperature fluctuations..
We are talking about the same thing, right?
