Available: Judco 10 amp Switch for Surefire Z41 tailcaps

DellSuperman

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Re: BATCH 3 LIVE: Z41 Judco switch

Ok, seriously, though... I'd really like to know where all these switches are ending up, and what the differences are in real world practice between stock, McClicky and this Judco. So everyone please come back and tell all about it.

Difference:
Old gen stock switch are twisty
New gen stock switch are clicky (not sure of its amperage)
McClicky is forward clicky, up to 5A
Judco is reverse clicky, up to 10A

I personally use them in my lights with direct drive, both single & triples..
 

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Re: BATCH 3 LIVE: Z41 Judco switch

Difference:
Old gen stock switch are twisty
New gen stock switch are clicky (not sure of its amperage)
McClicky is forward clicky, up to 5A
Judco is reverse clicky, up to 10A

I personally use them in my lights with direct drive, both single & triples..

Thank you! That puts all the tech specs in one spot.

But what I meant was, personally, individually, for any buyers that wish to respond, what model flashlight (surely not all Surefires and of identical models), emitter type, what was your previous switch set up (w/ amp spec, if info known) and previous lumen output, and what is the subsequent practical real world effect of the Judco in your new setup, i.e. increased lumen output? How much? Are the extra amps effecting more than lumen output... such as runtime? I'm hoping to see some bragging, so I and any others can ooooooo and aaaahhh, and from our awe, fully understand the reasons for upgrading.
 

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Re: BATCH 3 LIVE: Z41 Judco switch

Well hey, here's a pre-emptive congratulations! But doesn't it seem like such a waste? Wouldn't an engagement HiFi entertainment system with 200-inch screen... or even an engagement 5000lm flashlight be more inspiring?

Ok, seriously, though... I'd really like to know where all these switches are ending up, and what the differences are in real world practice between stock, McClicky and this Judco. So everyone please come back and tell all about it.
I have bought 10 of them they go in my high drain p6 and c2 quads and triples. Never had an issue with amps and the switches are extremely well made. Besides dellsuperman is great to deal with!!
 

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Hey guys, I found the same spring that is used by Tana himself & it will be the standard spring from now on.
I do have the shorter (but much thicker) spring available so I can make those if requested.

With the new spring:
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Side by side with shorter spring:
The difference is not much, ~ 2mm in height in difference between the 2 springs.
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Hi Dell,

If you have one with the longest spring I'll take it.

Tell me if you have and I will paypal you.

Regards,

Quentin.
 

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Hello Jonathan

Do these switches work with the older style laser products Z41?

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The one I already have in a newer (but extremely used) Z41 works very well since I got it.

It sometimes makes scratching sounds when pushed. Can I put gun oil into the guts of the switch?
 

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Hello Jonathan

Do these switches work with the older style laser products Z41?

ww0js5.jpg


The one I already have in a newer (but extremely used) Z41 works very well since I got it.

It sometimes makes scratching sounds when pushed. Can I put gun oil into the guts of the switch?

Hello! I am not too sure about the older tailcap but if it is threaded inside, then it should be all the same..

As for the scratching sound, i face it when the battery is too long & is caused by the contact between the spring & battery end.
If that is the case, u can use a file to flatten the tip of the spring slightly.
 

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Hi Dell,

If you have one with the longest spring I'll take it.

Tell me if you have and I will paypal you.

Regards,

Quentin.
The longest is the one shown in the OP.
Let me know if u are okie with that, if not i can try something for you..
 
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