Lolaralph
Enlightened
I have an e1e that I would like to remove the clip from, I can't get it to budge, I thought they came off, any suggestions on how to proceed.
Surefire e series clips- can they be removed?
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think2x
Flashlight Enthusiast
On my E1B and L1 when I swapped their clips I did this.
The E1E may have a plastic retainer wedged in front of the clip like my L1 to lock it in place.
- remove head
- remove o-ring
- place on flat surface like a table tail cap pointed up
The E1E may have a plastic retainer wedged in front of the clip like my L1 to lock it in place.
UnderTheWeepingMoon
Enlightened
The standard method is to loop a shoelace or bit of string under the clip and pull firmly away from the light.
If this doesn't work, be careful with how you handle the clip, as it tends to fracture rather than bend under high loads. I've heard this is an intentional design feature. I suppose it's to stop people getting pulled into machinery by the light clipped to their pants.
If this doesn't work, be careful with how you handle the clip, as it tends to fracture rather than bend under high loads. I've heard this is an intentional design feature. I suppose it's to stop people getting pulled into machinery by the light clipped to their pants.
T45
Enlightened
The standard method is to loop a shoelace or bit of string under the clip and pull firmly away from the light.
If this doesn't work, be careful with how you handle the clip, as it tends to fracture rather than bend under high loads. I've heard this is an intentional design feature. I suppose it's to stop people getting pulled into machinery by the light clipped to their pants.
This method worked very well at removing the clip on my Surefire E2L. I used a short length of paracord I had on my desk. Just be very careful to not lose the plastic filler piece that is underneath the clip when it pops loose.
leon2245
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Well, they can and they can't.
It won't affect most users, but it's possible for the o-rings that sit right above the clip to bulge into a vacant clip slot. Don't think it's likely to happen, but just full disclosure, because some members fill that slot after removing S.F. clips.
LEDAdd1ct
Flashlight Enthusiast
I suggest putting a thin piece of cereal box cardboard under the clip when maneuvering it, so you don't scratch up the body.
kaichu dento
Flashaholic
They can all eventually be removed, but getting the new one back in with the plastic retainer is a whole other scenario, and one I've never been successful at. Doesn't matter all that much though, since the o-ring, and then the head, keeps them in place.
