Foward clicky vs reverse clicky

737mechanic · Jan 2, 2008

Ok I have had no luck searching through the threads trying to find the difference between the forward and reverse clicky switches. Can someone explain to me what the difference is between the two.

Seems most led lights have reverse clicky swicthes, is this better than forward clicky.

kilgor · Jan 2, 2008

Forward clickie = the light comes on as you push the button down (or forward), like on a Maglite. This allows temporary on/off.

Reverse clickie = the light does not come on until you begin to let off of the button.

Marduke · Jan 2, 2008

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/172991

Also, try searching for "reverse" in titles only.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/search.php?

KeyGrip · Jan 2, 2008

Wether one is better than the other is subjective and up to the individual user. Reverse clickies are simpler and easier to produce. The level switching of some lights requires a reverse clicky.

737mechanic · Jan 2, 2008

Thanks Kilgor, thats what I was needing.

Marduke. That first link is very good, I bookmarked it so I can get back to it very easy.

I did try to search in titles only but after 20 min. of reading so many different post and coming up empty I figured it would be much faster to just ask and in less than 5 min I got what I needed.

thanks guys.

Crenshaw · Jan 2, 2008

Ive been meaning to ask this, WHY is it that reverse clickies are easier to produce? i took one a part, and it looks like the back of a click pen...but shouldnt there still be a way to have it foward?

Crenshaw

Marduke · Jan 2, 2008

Crenshaw said:
Ive been meaning to ask this, WHY is it that reverse clickies are easier to produce? i took one a part, and it looks like the back of a click pen...but shouldnt there still be a way to have it foward?

Crenshaw

Then it would be the more complicated forward clicky, and a totally different switch again.

TorchBoy · Jan 2, 2008

I've never seen the inside of a forward clickie switch. Is there a diagram or some clear photos anywhere?

TJx · Jan 3, 2008

disregard

Crenshaw · Jan 3, 2008

TorchBoy said:
I've never seen the inside of a forward clickie switch. Is there a diagram or some clear photos anywhere?

+1

i wont be taking my forward clickies apart, simply because there doesnt seem to be replacements available at a price that is worth taking apart one..

and i want to see the surefire twistie, with momentary, on diagram..

Crenshaw

fredlumox · Jan 3, 2008

Reverse clickie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POTp9IWLB9k

Forward clickie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjrzb9w-lO0

Beastmaster · Jan 3, 2008

Realistically, how much of a cost increase does a forward click switch create?

I (personally) detest reverse click tail cap switches. IMHO, it basically defeats the purpose of having a tail cap switch to begin with.

-Steve

L.E.D. · Jan 3, 2008

IMHO, the best type of switch is the good ole twist w/ momentary button tailcap. The contact reliability of a twisty coupled with momentary convenience, also impossible to accidentally switch it to stay on using it momentary, which could be a big tactical screw up if it stayed on by accident. Some are even variable level capable. Example : Surefire L1

Crenshaw · Jan 3, 2008

L.E.D. said:
IMHO, the best type of switch is the good ole twist w/ momentary button tailcap. The contact reliability of a twisty coupled with momentary convenience, also impossible to accidentally switch it to stay on using it momentary, which could be a big tactical screw up if it stayed on by accident. Some are even variable level capable. Example : Surefire L1

+ 1x10^999

Crenshaw

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