G&P SW01 knockoff tailcap

1) Can the SF SW01 knockoff made by G&P be purchased separately?
http://www.gp-web.com/en/productspop.php?pid=991

2) Can a McClicky switch be fitted to it?

You know I wondered the same thing. Appears they were once available as a separate part but now they are harder to find.

not at the current time (as of 1.5 weeks ago), they will point you to one of their retailers, however, so far none of them will order the part or tell you that part is not available through G&P separately.

horizonseeker said:

not at the current time (as of 1.5 weeks ago), they will point you to one of their retailers, however, so far none of them will order the part or tell you that part is not available through G&P separately.

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Ain't that a bummer. Guess you'll have the buy the whole light to get the tailcap

So I guess there are no spares or replacement parts for owners of G&P lights either. Not good.

That light looks like and exact copy of my Ultrafire WF500. Lighthound sells parts including the tailcap that should work with your light. Check it out.

You could maybe rebuild one of these?
http://www.gp-web.com/en/productspop.php?pid=1382

I am planning on putting the G&P slim SW01 on my SF C2 if possible.
Just a few more questions for anyone:

1) How is the quality of the G&P tailcap in general?
2) Does it mate up well with the SF tailcap threads?
3) Does the McClicky fit in well and work well?
4) Does it add any more length to the light?
5) Are you happy with the overall function of the G&P tailcap on your SF?

The Ultrafire tailcaps look a bit longer which is ok but I think the G&P is shorter(?)

thanks

Apart from the anodising, which is not as tough as surefire´s, there´s nothing to complain about the switch. It´s slightly longer than a Z41, about 3mm I´d say. A McClicky did fit and work well in my tailcap. Although I can´t remember what retaining ring I used. Since Netkidz clicky conversion fit both the Z41 as well as the SW01 and since it is a copy of the SW01, the Oveready clicky conversion should work.

Eric

thanks for the info Eric. I appreciate it.

huh, they have some copies that look cool but there arent even descriptions of the lights in detail. How can you order when you dont know what they all are made up of? Seems like too much of a hassle

Eric242 said:

Apart from the anodising, which is not as tough as surefire´s,

Eric

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1) Is it type 2 anodizing rather than type 3?
2) How does it match SF's black anodize, color wise?

thanks

I can´t tell for sure but I suppose it is something between type II and type III anodizing. It´s a matte black anodizing and does match surefire´s black HA good (my emerson C2 for example was a pretty good match).

Eric

LV426 said:

You could maybe rebuild one of these?
http://www.gp-web.com/en/productspop.php?pid=1382

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I like the way that looks, but in a 6P do I have to use the tactical preasure switch or can it be simply removed???

I would purchase it for sure if I can sue the McClicky or ZEro Resistance Moddoo mod

bigC

LV426 said:

You could maybe rebuild one of these?
http://www.gp-web.com/en/productspop.php?pid=1382

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Good idea. thanks.

It sure looks like the same aluminum part. If its not too expensive to buy, maybe i can remove the remote switch and stick a McClicky in it.

I'll try to ask G&P or a USA rep - I just emailed G&P.

Eric242 said:

I can´t tell for sure but I suppose it is something between type II and type III anodizing. It´s a matte black anodizing and does match surefire´s black HA good (my emerson C2 for example was a pretty good match).

Eric

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thanks - its looking promising...

The G&P pressure switch GP676A is not compatible with the R500 flashlight according to uncompany.com who has it listed for sale.

I don't know if they mean "not compatible" meaning it won't work as a pressure switch or it won't fit.

There are one "A"- and one "B"-version:
http://www.gp-web.com/en/products.php?did=GPWEB&cid=GP_FLH&bid=GP_FAC&cp=3

Apart from the electrical hardware, is the aluminum part the same as the tailcap of the R500 Scorpion flashlight?

I just examined the pressure switch version - the outside aluminum part looks the same but the inner dimensions are quite different - bottom line: The pressure switch version of this G&P tailcap will not work.

The end face wall thickness, which is usually 1mm or so thick on a regular push button tailcap , is about 5mm thick on the pressure switch version. The rubber button will barely stick out of the hole.