Show your EDC

[Donut]

Sorry that I missed these posts.

Not really, the only time I had a clicky-failure was with a Surefire E2e almost ten years ago now. Never had a problem since, my Sunwayman, Nitecore and Jetbeam lights are still going strong for almost a year now (I rotate on a weekly basis) with their clickies. I have a twistie light on my keys that's also doing just fine, but I prefer clickies.

Yeah, for light use it is probably unlikely that any switch will fail, but any clicky switch is probably 100 times more able to fail than any twisty.

I honestly don't see why that would be the case. Mine has never failed me. It is a light that runs off of a single CR123 cell, and it does have a momentary tailcap switch. You can press the tailcap switch as much as you want, but the light is never going to click on. If you want constant-on, you have to twist the tailcap to get it to stay on. Otherwise the light will switch off the moment you pull your thumb away from the switch.

It's actually an improved momentary switch because it allows the light to be dual-mode while still retaining the excellent reliability that comes with using a momentary switch. I've found it works very well. I liked the form factor so much that I had mine customized to update the LED technology. Told the guy not to change the beam profile on either mode. He did a great job.

Well, anyone who is an advocate for Surefire and reliability will talk all day about the twisty/momentary tail switch. The clickies and the L1 type tail are made with too much plastic, if they fall the wrong way they break. Many people might use the L1 or E series and it might last them a lifetime without breaking, including me. But they aren't the epitome of reliable, and if you need to rely on something, I wouldn't be going for that.

I know what you're talking about. I messaged Milky a few times. My history is basically: send milky a message, no reply, send milky a message, no reply, send milky a message, no reply. *shrugs*

But yeah, I love my clickies, I typically carry a 47's tactical or Novatac or RA or some Nitecore. I can deal with a switch failing for the usefulness the clickie switch provides me.

[WESBC]

I know what you're talking about. I messaged Milky a few times. My history is basically: send milky a message, no reply, send milky a message, no reply, send milky a message, no reply. *shrugs*

PM me and I'll give you his email. I've successfully been in contact with him via email a couple years back. As I see it, his PM inbox probably is full and too hard to keep up with.

[BSBG]

2 nice pieces right there! How do you like your Glock? I love my G26! Carry it daily in my Crossbreed Horsehide Supertuck IWB.

Thanks!

I find I shoot my G30 as good or better than any other Glock, larger or smaller. I carry it in a Bladetech IWB or a Raven slide holster that fits my G21 as well. I carry my 26 a lot in warmer weather, it is enough smaller to make it work better in some conditions.

[Cscoop]

Delica 4 w Tom Krein regrind - My laser beam

[Adriaan]

[Jordan]

Well, this isn't exactly my EDC, but it is today's carry . Word is, there is a cougar in the mountains that desperately needs a few .30 caliber life lessons .

[Adriaan]

It looks a little bit like the EDC of John Wayne

[yamamoto]

I agree with the words Adriaan.

[Cscoop]

Sage 1, Case mini Trapper CV, 4Sevens Mini Quark AA

[gbelleh]

Is that a Rohrbaugh R9 ( or however you spell it)? How do you like it? Do you find it a hand full?

Haven't checked this thread in a while.

Yes, it's a Rohrbaugh R9S. It's a great little back up gun. Recoil is stout, but not uncomfortable or unmanageable. I added grip tape to the front and back straps which really helps secure the grip. The grip is a little slick without it. It's expensive, not +p rated and needs regular recoil spring replacement. But, when size and weight are critical, it's great to have. It's small, light, smooth, unobtrusive and reliable. I use it as an alternative to a spare mag (NY reload). Very easy to carry, even in a pajama pants pocket.

[geardog32]

[MisterJeff]

Just registered here, figured I'd start off with this.



Words cannot begin to describe how much I love my Endura!

[Jordan]

Welcome to the forums Jeff! Nice pic.

[rg02]

what brand holster is that?! is that carbon fiber?!!!! sexy!

I carry a g26 in a crossbreed supertuck in horsehide. Design is very similar to your holster.......

[geardog32]

what brand holster is that?! is that carbon fiber?!!!! sexy!

I carry a g26 in a crossbreed supertuck in horsehide. Design is very similar to your holster.......

Its an "old faithful" brand holster. I bought it as a kit to put together with carbon fiber print kydex. It was cheaper than most too.

[MisterJeff]

Welcome to the forums Jeff! Nice pic.

Thanks! I'm hoping to learn a thing or two while I'm here.

[Cobra4246]

[Monocrom]

Well, anyone who is an advocate for Surefire and reliability will talk all day about the twisty/momentary tail switch. The clickies and the L1 type tail are made with too much plastic, if they fall the wrong way they break. Many people might use the L1 or E series and it might last them a lifetime without breaking, including me. But they aren't the epitome of reliable, and if you need to rely on something, I wouldn't be going for that.

I know what you're talking about. I messaged Milky a few times. My history is basically: send milky a message, no reply, send milky a message, no reply, send milky a message, no reply. *shrugs*

But yeah, I love my clickies, I typically carry a 47's tactical or Novatac or RA or some Nitecore. I can deal with a switch failing for the usefulness the clickie switch provides me.

Ironically, I'm one of the biggest critics of SureFire on CandlePowerForums.com

But, when it comes to SureFire or any other company, I give credit where it's due. Generally excellent lights, but some of their business practices are quite odorous. Biggest one would be how SureFire used the legal system the way a dude named "John" would use a working girl . . . in order to put a smaller competitor out of business.

As WESBC mentioned, your best bet is to email Scott. Thing is, Milky is in ridiculously high demand. Even I knew he was overloaded with customer projects, but it turned out to be even worse than even I expected. Plus, Scott is not a businessman. Even he has pointed out that fact. He doesn't modify lights for a living. Along with that, I've gotten to know him a bit. He has an artist's mentality. That does not mean he's a pretentious jerk. Not at all. But if you understand artists, you'll understand how Scott works. You can't rush an artist. You can't expect him to work when other things are on his mind, or if he's not in the right mood. The end result will be sub-par.

My customized L1 was, according to Scott, a relatively simple modification. And I ended up waiting several months for the finished product. That's how buzy he is, that's how many other customer orders were done before mine. Scott's work is absolutely worth it. But if you go that route, be extremely patient and prepare to wait several months if not longer.

[Donut]

That sucks about Surefire, I only like them for what they are good at.

Yeah, I know about Scott and that he is very busy. I don't think I am willing to wait for it.

I think I have emailed him in the past.

[cosmo7809]

Wallet
Blackberry(eh)
Spyderco Lava
Keys with 4Sevens Mini123 and Leatherman Squirt PS4
Blistex(Raspberry Lemonade Blast )
Hinderer Investigator Pen
Spyderco Beanie

The flashlight(Surefire Lx2) and radio(Yaesu VX-2) stay in the jacket most of the time.


The knives and flashlights usually change daily. Being its winter I like to always have a 2cell CR123 light on me as I can get away with carrying it in the jacket. If not the LX2 its Fenix PD30+. And if not the Lava well.... too long to list .