Plugging the "void" left after removing Surefire E series clip?

I would like to remove the clip from my new E2L (the upgrade from my original is great!). I keep it in the side leg pocket of my work jeans and don't need the clip, it will fit easier without it. The problem is I see this said very often:

Mark A. said:

Note that the clip and especially the spacer, support the O-ring at the head. Removing the parts will compromise that seal.

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After removing the clip on my old E2L I found this to be true, the O-ring pushes out without the clip installed.

So after all these years, I was wondering if someone came up with some type of plug to fill the space where the clip is removed from, supporting the O-ring? It seems like a great little mod that many would be interested in, so I figured I would take a shot in the dark and ask here.

Thanks!

Here ya go:

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/217337

DaFABRICATA said:

Here ya go:

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/217337

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Thanks for the reply! I'm not sure if you posted the wrong link, since that seems to be a thread selling new bodies, or if you're saying I should just get a new body?

If it's the latter, I like the body on the E2L as well as the tailcap, I just spent quite a bit of money on it too so I would prefer to keep it and not spend more on a second body.

I'm mainly just looking to plug this void in order to support the O-ring, thanks!

I made this out of a piece of rubber hose. It turned out ok but I did another one out of hard plastic that looked a little better. Its not too hard to do.

Cut off the part of the clip you don't want, and leave the part which restrains the O-ring.

donn_ said:

Cut off the part of the clip you don't want, and leave the part which restrains the O-ring.

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That's what I did with a Dremel on my L1 Mule, works great.

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

I was thinking maybe someone was producing and selling molded pieces to fit into the gap.

I found that the O-Ring really doesn't push out on my new E2L. The O-ring seems flatter than on the older E2L, maybe that's why? Anyway, it's OK all by itself, so I'll just leave it that way.

Thanks again!

Hey Wireman, ever read Duma Key?

Sgt. LED said:

Hey Wireman, ever read Duma Key?

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Nope! I just Googled it to see what it was and I found the reference. Looks like a good story

One of his top 5 IMO.