Comments on: Solarforce L2m http://www.lesliewong.us/blog/2009/03/19/solarforce-l2m/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=solarforce-l2m Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:33:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: mr.leslie.wong http://www.lesliewong.us/blog/2009/03/19/solarforce-l2m/#comment-44355 mr.leslie.wong Wed, 13 May 2009 05:57:54 +0000 http://www.lesliewong.us/blog/?p=1683#comment-44355 I ended up using the retaining ring from this DealExtreme <a href="http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14024" rel="nofollow">Replacement Tailcap Switch for Surefire 6P/C1</a>. I had to install in reverse but it holds the McClicky in very well. Also unscrewing it 1.5 turns will lock out the switch. I ended up using the retaining ring from this DealExtreme Replacement Tailcap Switch for Surefire 6P/C1. I had to install in reverse but it holds the McClicky in very well. Also unscrewing it 1.5 turns will lock out the switch.

]]> By: Paul http://www.lesliewong.us/blog/2009/03/19/solarforce-l2m/#comment-44350 Paul Wed, 13 May 2009 03:50:48 +0000 http://www.lesliewong.us/blog/?p=1683#comment-44350 So did the stock retaining ring work for the L2 and the McClicky? If not, where did you get the retaining ring for the McClicky to work? So did the stock retaining ring work for the L2 and the McClicky? If not, where did you get the retaining ring for the McClicky to work?

]]> By: mr.leslie.wong http://www.lesliewong.us/blog/2009/03/19/solarforce-l2m/#comment-43294 mr.leslie.wong Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:50:43 +0000 http://www.lesliewong.us/blog/?p=1683#comment-43294 It's not a direct replacement for the existing switch, I had to use different retaining rings for the L2 and L2m. Once it is in there, it is as good as anything. Lighthound sells a <a href="http://www.lighthound.com/Solarforce-L2-Forward-Click-Switch--Black-Anodized-Finish-version-3_p_2979.html" rel="nofollow">Solarforce forward clicky</a>, but the feel isn't as nice as the McClicky. There are a couple of comments about it <a href=http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=223700" rel="nofollow">here</a> and <a href="http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2880439&postcount=118" rel="nofollow">here</a>. It’s not a direct replacement for the existing switch, I had to use different retaining rings for the L2 and L2m. Once it is in there, it is as good as anything.

Lighthound sells a Solarforce forward clicky, but the feel isn’t as nice as the McClicky. There are a couple of comments about it here and here.

]]> By: SeeThirty http://www.lesliewong.us/blog/2009/03/19/solarforce-l2m/#comment-43288 SeeThirty Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:20:55 +0000 http://www.lesliewong.us/blog/?p=1683#comment-43288 I'm going to be assembling a light out of the L2 host as well. I'm going for the standard L2, plus a 1-cell extension, and that plain bezel ring. I don't expect to be gouging eyeballs off of people in my daily routine, so the 'self-defense' bezel isn't necessary. I like the concept of the P60 lights. Replacing or upgrading as someone comes out with something new, or making your own lamp. You say you use the McClicky switch to make it a 'forward' switch. Does that fit very well? I read the specs and it mentioned Surefire E-series, which I thought was a bit smaller. I favor the tactical 'forward' switch also, so I may have to go that route if it's a good fit. I’m going to be assembling a light out of the L2 host as well. I’m going for the standard L2, plus a 1-cell extension, and that plain bezel ring. I don’t expect to be gouging eyeballs off of people in my daily routine, so the ‘self-defense’ bezel isn’t necessary. I like the concept of the P60 lights. Replacing or upgrading as someone comes out with something new, or making your own lamp. You say you use the McClicky switch to make it a ‘forward’ switch. Does that fit very well? I read the specs and it mentioned Surefire E-series, which I thought was a bit smaller. I favor the tactical ‘forward’ switch also, so I may have to go that route if it’s a good fit.

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