Gransee
Flashlight Enthusiast
In the testing thread, several of you have requested that we make a optional switch guard for the Arc4. I am not a big fan of switch guards, but I will make one if there is enough interest. Here's one idea. What do you think?
I am interested in your suggestions. Of course, everyone will have a different take on how things should be done. I will try to bring these together in a compromise. Also, lets keep this thread on topic. You are invited to start another thread if you want to talk about something other than tail guards.
I would like to make only one version of the guard, have it meet the most types of expected use and be practical to manufacture.
The picture above shows two screw holes. These are for mounting the clip that comes with the Arc4 for bezel down carry (versus the stock bezel up carry). If you add a lanyard, I recommend the ends terminate at the guard so as to not interfere with the switch. A lanyard could also be tied around the body since the larger head and guard would bracket the loop.
If this is made, the guard will be an optional accessory made by Arc. This cap would screw onto the battery compartment (any type) in place of the stock cap. You can buy it with your Arc4 or later on if you decide you want it. It should fit all revisions of the Arc4 and Arc5. If you change your mind, you can always go back to the stock tail cap. I figure the cost will be about $20 (maybe less, maybe more).
Using this mod will increase the weight and length of the Arc4.
Thanks for your input.
Peter
I am interested in your suggestions. Of course, everyone will have a different take on how things should be done. I will try to bring these together in a compromise. Also, lets keep this thread on topic. You are invited to start another thread if you want to talk about something other than tail guards.
I would like to make only one version of the guard, have it meet the most types of expected use and be practical to manufacture.
The picture above shows two screw holes. These are for mounting the clip that comes with the Arc4 for bezel down carry (versus the stock bezel up carry). If you add a lanyard, I recommend the ends terminate at the guard so as to not interfere with the switch. A lanyard could also be tied around the body since the larger head and guard would bracket the loop.
If this is made, the guard will be an optional accessory made by Arc. This cap would screw onto the battery compartment (any type) in place of the stock cap. You can buy it with your Arc4 or later on if you decide you want it. It should fit all revisions of the Arc4 and Arc5. If you change your mind, you can always go back to the stock tail cap. I figure the cost will be about $20 (maybe less, maybe more).
Using this mod will increase the weight and length of the Arc4.
Thanks for your input.
Peter