Which tailcap do you prefer on your C2-HA? *PICS ADDED*

Feel free to explain why in your response.

My preference is the Z58, I've also used the SW02 and Z41. SW02 IMO makes the light end-heavy, but I haven't tried the Z48 yet.





EDIT - Here's some pics for those who don't know the difference:

Z41 - Stock tailcap on C2-HA, Momentary-on / Twist for constant on


Z48 - Momentary-on / Click for constant on


Z58 - Momentary-on / Click for constant on


SW02 - Momentary-on / Click for constant on


Pictures taken from this thread. Special thanks to tazambo for creating that OP.

Re: Which tailcap do you prefer on your C2-HA?

Z41 overall for reliability. But the Z58 is a much better tail cap in the current version and I don't have any problem using that either.

The Z48 is more suited to weaponlights IMO. I know some people like to use them instead of the pressure switches. Or if you absolutely, positively, must have tail stand capability. Then the Z48 is for you.

Re: Which tailcap do you prefer on your C2-HA?

Actually, I have what comes with the light. Since I don't know what may of the other tailcaps look like this thread really interest me.

Maybe people could post some pics too.

Re: Which tailcap do you prefer on your C2-HA?

I tried the Z48 right when I got the light, but For now, I'm just using the stock Z41.
The Z58 is on my wish list I think.

I am one of those who preffers a clicky, but I had gotten used to my N.T. as an edc so when picking up the C2 with the Z48, it really seemed like a big clunky switch on it, The Z58 is the same size as stock basically yes?

Re: Which tailcap do you prefer on your C2-HA?

Right now I am using a Z58. I don´t know how the light will look/feel in my hands when my FM35 red filter (still on it´s way to me) will be attached to the head, maybe I´ll swich to a SW02. But for now I like the Z58 much better than the stock Z41.

Eric

SWO2 all the way:

1) it PERFECTLY balances out the weight of the M60 in the head
2) tailstanding
3) awesome grip
4) just looks gorgeous

I'm waiting for an SW01 :devil::devil::devil:

z41

Although I've never experienced a Surefire clickie failure, quite a few other CPFers have. As far as momentary / twist constant-on SF tailcaps go, I've only ever heard of one failure.

Also, it's nice not having to buy an extra tailcap since the z41 is standard on the C2. Normally not a big issue, but Surefire spare parts are pricey.

Z41, but mine is 2-stage :nana:

You can guess my answer...............

SW01 all the way haha.



But I do like Z58 second. I wish i could make the SW01 into a clicky like the Z58. I have both the Z48 and the SW02 but I dont like having to wrap my thumb up and around the rubber shroud, it feels to long for me. I have to choke up on the rear of the light to reach around the shroud.

Solscud007 said:

I wish i could make the SW01 into a clicky like the Z58. I have both the Z48 and the SW02 but I dont like having to wrap my thumb up and around the rubber shroud, it feels to long for me. I have to choke up on the rear of the light to reach around the shroud.

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Why not just take the rubber shroud off your SW02...?

Pretty sure Size15s had some pictures posted...

Found it! Here you go - bottom of pic:



Here is the original thread:

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/134224

Depends on the head for me. Big head ... big tailcap, and vice versa.






But ... if I needed absolute reliability, it'd be the Z41 for me. No questions.

bernie

Kiessling said:

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What's that little guy at the bottom? At first glance I thought it was an E1E but I don't see a clip.

It is an E1 body (long out of production) and a Z52 LOTC with a McGizmo-modded Exe (E1e) head.
This one is about 5-6 years old and not in my possession anymore. The head, that is.
bernie

I currently use the Z41 as it is my primary duty light and I want max reliability but I have used both Z48 & Z58 on it as well in the past.

A SF SW01 IMO

jumpstat said:

A SF SW01 IMO

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I guess I should have listed that as an option after all. It's one of my favorites, but sadly I do not own one :mecry:. Closest I have is an RPM clone w/trits.

Z58 as primary, original Z41 as backup.

Z48 with its hard rubber shroud is not as user-friendly as I thought it would be. However, I see it as a special purpose tail-cap where knocks and drops (either during use or transport) may be expected.

With Aloha,

Clarence

Re: Which tailcap do you prefer on your C2-HA?

Eric242 said:

Right now I am using a Z58. I don´t know how the light will look/feel in my hands when my FM35 red filter (still on it´s way to me) will be attached to the head, maybe I´ll swich to a SW02. But for now I like the Z58 much better than the stock Z41.

Eric

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How do you EDC it, if at all? Or do you have a holster? how much tension does Z58 have, can you EDC it tailcap down inside-pocket?

Like other users reported, I like my original tailcap (Z41) for utter reliability on my C2+M60.

However, for my 6P+M60L I went for a Z59, figuring a longer running light is more adequate for receiving a clicky switch.