Quark 123 with Ti clip... (deep carry/new pics)

I just picked up an R2 123 Quark that I am just loving. My only complaint about the clips Quarks came with was that they carried too high so I added this Ti clip from the shoppe.

I was wondering if there would be any interest to have a clip created for these similar to the Ti clips for RA and HDS lights. I drilled and tapped 4-40 screws to mount this clip.

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That looks great! I think you just answered quite a few prayers here on CPF.

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Yep, I have interest.

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You might wanna add "Deep Carry" To your title.
But I think your gonna bombarded. Looks really nice.

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Looks similar to what I've done with some of my quarks. I fitted the Nitecore D10 clip to them.

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Glad to see there is a response to this idea. The question is who is going to put the bell on the cat? I do not personally posses the equipment to manufacture such clips. The instillation of this clip as pretty rough as it was.

Maybe if there was enough interest wvaltakis2 could make a batch of clips like these clips. In all fairness I just volunteered wvaltakis2 for this job and they are under no obligation to do such a run .

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choaticwhisper said:

You might wanna add "Deep Carry" To your title.
But I think your gonna bombarded. Looks really nice.

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Good idea!

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Awe man! I just discovered his thread and asked him to make me a clip for my new RA Clicky today! If he agrees to embark on this new venture, I'll never get my clip! Oh well! The stock clip isn't so bad.

Of course, it's all just vapor until the man himself chimes in (I love that expression, I hope Don doesn't mind if I borrow it).

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This should have been the orignal clip

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The reason I didn't get a Quark 123 was because of the clip. These might change my mind...

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Foxtrot, I really dig the clip! It's very beefy and looks like it would grip a pocket well. Well done! :thumbsup:

However, maybe it's just my perspective, but when I think of deep-carry clips, I think of the clips like the one on the ITP A2 EOS light: http://www.batteryjunction.com/itp-a2-flashlight.html

Perhaps "deeper carry" (than a regular Quark clip) would be a more appropriate adjective for your clip.

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Mr. Shawn said:

Foxtrot, I really dig the clip! It's very beefy and looks like it would grip a pocket well. Well done! :thumbsup:

However, maybe it's just my perspective, but when I think of deep-carry clips, I think of the clips like the one on the ITP A2 EOS light: http://www.batteryjunction.com/itp-a2-flashlight.html

Perhaps "deeper carry" (than a regular Quark clip) would be a more appropriate adjective for your clip.

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A beefed up version of the ITP A2 EOS clip is exactly what I had in mind. Naturally I would prefer it was made out of titanium.


"The reason I didn't get a Quark 123 was because of the clip. These might change my mind..."

That almost stopped me, I figured I would find a clip solution like this one so I bought it any way.

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These look pretty nice, but you mentioned Ra clips. I am desperately looking for a bezel down deep carry, low profile clip for my Ra Clicky. Is anyone still making these?

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Is there a back plate with threads to mount in? Or do you have to tap threads in the tailcap?

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Won't the head get all scratched up when changing modes?

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IF you look carefully, you'll see he has mounted tape along the area where the clip contacts the head. It rides on the slick surface while you change modes...

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Sector7 said:

IF you look carefully, you'll see he has mounted tape along the area where the clip contacts the head. It rides on the slick surface while you change modes...

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While a great idea I ended up getting sick of the tape and removed it. It seems to show no signs of wear from rotating the head which I do on a daily basis. Still loving this EDC set up.

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Depending on the cost involved interested!

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After some inspiration from other threads about fire anodizing Ti I gave it a shot using a basic map gas plumbing torch. The pictures bring the color out more that I think it really shows but I haven't seen it in day light yet.

I am pleased with the results! This little light continues to prove it's self as an awesome EDC.

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Awesome. I've been interested in a deep carry clip since day one, and the lack of such is one of the few things I've found lacking about my Quarks. That and a more rounded tactical switch boot.

keith p said:

Won't the head get all scratched up when changing modes?

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The stock clip rides like that anyway on the AA, or against the tail on the clipped CR123. The one on my AA tactical doesn't seem to have worn through the anodize yet, at any rate.