Malkoff Recessed Tailcap Blues

[peter yetman]

There was an MD2 for sale recently with a ground down tailcap.
It may be an idea...

P

 

[markr6]

I very much like that tail caps on Gene's lights.

Me too. Turns on with very little effort, but recessed enough to tail stand and prevent you from accidentally turning it on.

 

[jorn]

I prefer the old malkoff tailcap with the kroll switch.

 

[peter yetman]

Thought you said "Troll Switch" until I looked again.
P

 

[TKC]

Me too. Turns on with very little effort, but recessed enough to tail stand and prevent you from accidentally turning it on.

​This is exactly why I like Gene's tail caps.

 

[bykfixer]

There was an MD2 for sale recently with a ground down tailcap.
It may be an idea...

P

One could potentially use a dremel to remove portions leaving enough material at 3 points to still tail stand... I like Genes tailcaps too and have outfitted Pentogon twistys (w/ a pocket clip or lanyard ring for anti-roll) and Pelicans with them.
But when the Pelican 2320 cap worked it was cause for celebration.

 

[jorn]

old vs new malkoff tailcap.

 

[bykfixer]

Krooooooohl!!!!!

 

[Howecollc]

Dave Krohl

 

[mk2rocco]

Here's a comparison between the FiveMega tailcap and a Z41

 

[Howecollc]

Thank for the pics, mk2rocco.
Close up that unsightly Z41 gap with this.

 

[badbs101]

Despite some comments to the contrary, it looks like the Z41 IS shorter overall. I don't mind the gap much so I'll probably go with the Z41. Besides, the Fivemega tailcaps are unobtanium.

 

[roger-roger]

Despite some comments to the contrary, it looks like the Z41 IS shorter overall. I don't mind the gap much so I'll probably go with the Z41. Besides, the Fivemega tailcaps are unobtanium.

There's the Oveready "custom knurled tailcap" in HA black, which I've just ordered for my HD XML, and is basically a Z41 replacement that closes the "gap" so the speak.

I don't mind the gap, but my Oveready natural HA Z41 HardPRESS, will then be moved as an identifier to an 18650 bored 6P. The HardPRESS tailcap switch is looking to become my preferred switch alternative for the Surefire Z41 design.


Still available as far as I can see.
http://www.oveready.com/a-parts/tailcaps/custom-knurled-aluminum-tailcap/prod_391.html?added=391

 

[tuelleric]

There's the Oveready "custom knurled tailcap" in HA black, which I've just ordered for my HD XML, and is basically a Z41 replacement that closes the "gap" so the speak.

I don't mind the gap, but my Oveready natural HA Z41 HardPRESS, will then be moved as an identifier to an 18650 bored 6P. The HardPRESS tailcap switch is looking to become my preferred switch alternative for the Surefire Z41 design.

In post #3 mk2rocco mentioned that the OR tailcap does not match very well. Would be great if someone could make a picture.

 

[roger-roger]

In post #3 mk2rocco mentioned that the OR tailcap does not match very well. Would be great if someone could make a picture.

Could very well be wrong but my interpretation of his comment, was it did not match aesthetically for his standards. Its all I can ask for if its black, and has the the higher knurling of the Z41.

 

[tuelleric]

Mechanically it will fit, I am sure. He meant aesthetically, as you said. I should have made that clearer. Anyway, I am curious to see a picture once it arrives.

 

[mk2rocco]

Here's a picture of a Oveready tailcap on an old 6p. The knurling is a larger diameter of the body.

https://flic.kr/p/MzvpDG

 

[roger-roger]

Here's a picture of a Oveready tailcap on an old 6p. The knurling is a larger diameter of the body.

https://flic.kr/p/MzvpDG

Thanks, fantastic pic. As mentioned I'm fine with the knurling standing proud like that. It provides small relief to the front heavy HD XML MD4.

 

[tuelleric]

For an inexpensive fix, Nitecore make a protruding tailcap switch that will fit. I use one on a black C2. I just tried it on my Wildcat, it works fine but there is about an 1/8th inch gap. Battery Junction has them for ten bucks.

That's a valuable information, thanks Taz80!

How does the color and the finish match with the MD bodies? Do you have a picture by chance?

I recently ordered a Nitecore tailcap, it matches quite well. Due to the gap the overall length is nearly identical. But you can use a Surefire lanyard with it, which is a nice addition, in my opinion.

 

[badbs101]

Looks like a pretty good match!