Introduction and a L4 question

Cheers all,
My name is Andy and I'm also a Flashaholic. This is my first post and I thought I'd introduce myself with a question. I have a SureFire L4 I use at work. I really like this light a lot, but I'm having a problem with it. The pressure pad (on-switch) is very sensitive. Slightest touch and I have a "negligent light-discharge". Not only embarrasing but also potentially dangerous, ie during a search. Have talked to SureFire customer support. No results there. Is there any way to fix my light?
TIA/Andy

Re: Introduction and a question

Welcome, Andy. If you don't find the answer here, it doesn't exist.

Search this forum for the thread "Problem with new L4 tailswitch". It may help.

Joe

Re: Introduction and a question

Joe, Thank you very much. Seems I'll have to live with my L4 as it is /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif.
/Andy

Re: Introduction and a question

Don't give up yet. Several people here have L4's, this may reenergize the topic / brainstorming.

Also, you may want to include "L4" in your topic to stimulate reading.

Joe

Re: Introduction and a question

Hello Andy,

Welcome to CPF.

Sometimes the spring in the tail cap of the L4 gets bent to the side. You might try straightening the spring out.

Tom

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andy091 said:
Cheers all,
My name is Andy and I'm also a Flashaholic. This is my first post and I thought I'd introduce myself with a question. I have a SureFire L4 I use at work. I really like this light a lot, but I'm having a problem with it. The pressure pad (on-switch) is very sensitive. Slightest touch and I have a "negligent light-discharge". Not only embarrasing but also potentially dangerous, ie during a search. Have talked to SureFire customer support. No results there. Is there any way to fix my light?
TIA/Andy

[/ QUOTE ] Welcome and ummm... try loosening the tailcap a little. That is the whole purpose of a LOTC. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

what emann said.

1. Take off click tailcap
2. Replace with twist tailcap.
3. Throw click tailcap as far as you can, preferably over water.

Oh,and welcome.

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Tombeis said:
1. Take off click tailcap
2. Replace with twist tailcap.
3. Throw click tailcap as far as you can, preferably over water.

Oh,and welcome.

[/ QUOTE ] I gather you don't own an L4? No need to throw it out as it twist and/or clicks. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I do indeed own an L4. Excellent flashlight when equipped with a twisty tailcap.

I own other Surefire flashlights and Weaponlights with click switch tailcaps and I like them... If they have a shroud around the pushbutton which prevents unintended activation such as the SW-01 and the Z-48 switches.

The click switch on the L-4 needs a shroud. There is too much screwing around with the switch to lock it out/on. If you don't lock out before holstering the L-4 can be activated in the holster and discharge the batteries.

So, I replace the L-4 clicky with a twisty from Brightguy and I am happy.

You will be too.

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Tombeis said: The click switch on the L-4 needs a shroud. There is too much screwing around with the switch to lock it out/on. If you don't lock out before holstering the L-4 can be activated in the holster and discharge the batteries.

So, I replace the L-4 clicky with a twisty from Brightguy and I am happy.

You will be too.

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SURFIRE E1w/KL-1, E2e's, E2ew/Kl-1,6P, G2's, G2Z's, L-4, M2's, M3's, M3T M6, 10X Dominator, G2 Weaponlight, M962c Weaponlight, M511B Weaponlight.

H&K Tactical.45ACP, Randall 7 inch Survival, SUREFIRE. My Nitroglycrin Trio. HECKLER&KOCH, RANDALL, SUREFIRE... THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIGHT.

[/ QUOTE ] For some reason I've never had a problem with my L4 lighting up without me wanting it to and I've carried it everyday in a Ripoffs belt holster for months now. I have the twisty/clickey (Z57 I believe?) tailcap that came on it and it seems easy enough to operate to me. I just loosen it a little and no worries, tighten it some and activation becomes possible with the clickey. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

I don't have any problems with mine. As for the dislike of the clicking tailcap, why not just keep it in the "clicked-on" position and twist/untwist as needed?

Scott

Add the spacer to your stock Z57 and im sure you'll be more than convinced to keep it.

Thanks guys, but I still don't like it. I'm just a bullheaded German I guess.

If any of you are using an SW-02 or a Z47/48 tailcap, you will know what I mean when I say a shroud would improve the Z-57.

If you set the Z-57 on lockout before you holster, then of course it won't turn on in the holster. If you use the light many time a day as I do, and forget the lockout, it's so long batteries.

You will also notice that the lockout on the Z-57 requires more turning to lock out and turn on. I'm getting old. I don't have time(nor the capability) for all that screwing.

I love Surefire products. Been using them since 1989 or there abouts. Can't I have one product I don't like?

I should have upon reflection, left off the "You will be too." on the above post. Why should I be telling you guys what will make you happy?