Tail standable 6P replacment tail caps?

I need a "tail standable" replacement tail cap to fit a SF 6P. With Leef stuff coming slowly who else makes a "protected button" tail stand tail cap?

OR...

Does someone make a "ring" that can be added to the 6P tail cap?

IPSC_GUY
SIERRA II ALPHA

The Surefire Z49 is shrounded and Type II anodized to match the 6P, but I can't tell you if the shround is stable enough to tailstand. Though it seems quite a few users around here can. Anyone?

*Edit: Z49, thanks jake*

Its Z49, thats Type II and matches the 6P, yes it does tailstand

i have a Z48 on my SF C2 OD

WOW thanks for the quick responses, any aftermarket solutions? besides the SF tail caps?

IPSC_GUY
SIERRA II ALPHA

IPSC_GUY said:

WOW thanks for the quick responses, any aftermarket solutions? besides the SF tail caps?

IPSC_GUY
SIERRA II ALPHA

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Personally I recommend sticking with SF tailcaps. All switches can fail, especially clickies, but SFs are the most reliable IMO. Otherwise it's like having a Porsche Carrera and showing your buddy under the hood and he says "nice engine. what is it?". You say: "1993 Ford Fiesta." with enthusiasm.

http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.14024
This tailstands and is only $3.50.

Last I checked, there were two Leef tailcaps for sale in the Marketplace. I really like mine. I like the click action of the McClicky more than the Z59 from SF.

PseudoFed said:

Personally I recommend sticking with SF tailcaps. All switches can fail, especially clickies, but SFs are the most reliable IMO.

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I prefer the McClicky to the switches in the Surefire tailcaps. Unfortunately, that doesn't help OP, since the Leef and RPM tailcaps have become scarce.

To the OP... user Nekomane previous make some delrin shrouds for the C-series clicky tails, but they're even tougher to come by than the aforementioned McClicky-based tailcaps. With so many aftermarket E-series tailcaps and accessories, I'm surprised there aren't more C-series options.

carbine15 said:

http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.14024
This tailstands and is only $3.50.

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I think I am going to try and mod this cap with a McGizmo McClicky... I think it will work, if the McClicky thread pitch matches.

http://www.lighthound.com/McGizmo-McClicky-Switch-Module-with-rubber-boot_p_6-1232.html#

The cheap clicky in that DX cap feels really "sticky", it makes a creeky-door kind of sound when its half-pressed.... a failure waiting to happen, IMHO. If it works, it will be a really nice low-budget alternative.

kramer5150 said:

I think I am going to try and mod this cap with a McGizmo McClicky... I think it will work, if the McClicky thread pitch matches.

http://www.lighthound.com/McGizmo-McClicky-Switch-Module-with-rubber-boot_p_6-1232.html#

The cheap clicky in that DX cap feels really "sticky", it makes a creeky-door kind of sound when its half-pressed.... a failure waiting to happen, IMHO. If it works, it will be a really nice low-budget alternative.

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Thanks for the heads-up on this switch from Lighthound.....I have the UF C1 light on order, if I dont like the original switch in the tailcap this could be a good alternative.......let us know if it works

Ditto here. I have the DX cap on another light and would love to replace the reverse switch with a tactical clicky.

Sure, I'll keep you posted on my results.

Just placed the order with Lighthound. Total came to $13 shipped for the switch.:thumbsup:

My clickies will tail stand and work on a 6P.... They utilize the McClickie switch and I've tried to accommodate both SF lights and Leef bodies by offering a different internal jamnut. PM for more info.

This pic is from the first run. The black anodize on the first run had more gloss to them like a 6P or C2 finish


Here are the latest ones... (the switch has not been installed yet) The newer run is more matte like a U2.
Right now I only have the plain style (less the trit slots) in stock.

PM sent.

Just gorgeous!

PM sent to RPM as well.

carbine15 said:

http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.14024
This tailstands and is only $3.50.

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please read this before buying, Kostas

A tip that may work for you as well as it works for me:

Use the Rubber Shroud from a AA Maglite Lens Kit, and attach it to your 6p tailcap. Voila and easily removable as necessary. I've got one on my g2z at the moment.

jake25 said:

Its Z49, thats Type II and matches the 6P, yes it does tailstand

i have a Z48 on my SF C2 OD

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Ditto; rubber isn't slippery; good for tailstand.

I took one of those "Lightsaver" tailcaps, ripped out the stock
switch and replaced it with a McClicky.
The standard Lightsaver only works on incan lights