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Why are you running a tape switch on something that short though? And why do you think that switching to an X300 would solve that problem?
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I wasn't planning on switching to an X300, I was just (originally) pointing out that I ran a similar type light (the TLR) at 12:0).
As for the tape switch, there are a couple of reasons.
1. I do not like the standard toggles on the TLRHL1 on a rifle. The weapon that it is currently mounted on has a LAW folder and an ARIC, so it is meant to go in a bag or backpack. The standard toggles are too easy to trigger in a bag. I've also had another rifle lean against my TLR1HL in the safe, and turn the light on....which killed the batteries. There is no simple way to the light "off". Both the TLR RM2's and a tape switch for the TLR1HL have fixes for that. The TRL RM2 has a thumb button, and also has a function where a 1/4 turn of the bezel turns the light all the way off.
For the TLR1HL, there are 3 different endcaps, and the one I like the most does not use the "spring toggle" function, it is a firm "click" for ON, OFF, and SWITCH. The other end cap is like the standard version, only one side is for the tape switch plug, so you can't use it with either thumb. When using a tape switch and the click endcap, you can turn the light off, and you don't have to worry about accidental discharge.
Standard end cap
Tape switch end cap (spring function)
Tape switch end cap (click function)
2 . I find it easier to manipulate a tape switch over the toggles. I just use my thumb to press down switch, and it is still ambidextrous (as opposed to pushing up on the standard TLR1HL end cap, or raising my thumb really high to push down on it). I also also turn the light all way off (or on) with a firm click with my thumb.
If you look at where my switch is mounted vs where your VFG is, we both place are hands/thumb in the same area on shorties.
Attached FileWith that said, I'm slowly moving over to TLR-RM2 with lasers anyway. But the TLR-HL's will go on handguns or builds I don't use much.
Still, 12 o'clock is best o'clock.