TM16 vs. TK75 ... Question regarding the switches

seery

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Looking for some feedback from those that have owned both the TM16 and the TK75.

A few days ago I received a new Nitecore TM16GT and was really disappointed in the switches. The on/off button was way too easy to activate and had no discernible click or tactile feeling to it (the mode switch was only slightly better). Additionally the on/off and mode switches are very close together and in an over/under configuration, making them near impossible to reliably operate while wearing gloves.

The TK75 2015 appears to have much taller switch boots, and the switches are spaced further apart in a side-by-side configuration.

So my questions are...

Compared to the TM16, how much more effort does it take to operate the TK75 switches?

Do the TK75 2015 switches have a discernible click?

Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
 

fulabeer

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My TM16 (non GT) has a proper positive click on both buttons. Gripping your fingers around the switch whilst carrying the torch wouldn't activate the light for example. I need to squeeze my grip before the switch operates. Sounds like a faulty switch/placement to me.
 

seery

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Thanks fulabeer, I appreciate the input.
 
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