Tactical Flashlight Retention

[TopShot]

I have a Surefire that I use with combat rings and a Streamlight that I use with a lanyard.
Both systems have their pros and cons.
I would like to know which system do you prefer and why.
Thanks in advance.

[bravo7]

I prefer rings myself, as it seems to make accessing the light with retention in place and transition back to the light after a reload a bit quicker. I’m just not a fan of the lanyard and am much smoother with a ring. Presently I’m using the Thrym and haven’t experienced any short comings with it.

[NH Shooter]

It's DIY, but works really well for me;








Works fine with larger lights too;

[Magsz]

It's DIY, but works really well for me;








Works fine with larger lights too;

Depending on your application I would be leery of anything that traps the finger. I very much appreciate the breakaway nature on the generation 2.0 Thyrm Switchbacks.

[Larry T]

I use the Thyrm Switchback 2.0 on two lights. It allows a modified two-handed grip while manipulating the light.

[NH Shooter]

Depending on your application I would be leery of anything that traps the finger. I very much appreciate the breakaway nature on the generation 2.0 Thyrm Switchbacks.

Agreed. That is why each of them has a break-away barrel connector.

[Duke]

Toilet gasket kit o ring of appropriate size for your light/finger

They usually come 4 to a pack. Onieda or peerless repair kit. Can’t recall. $3 or so at Home Depot.

[Gater]

[QUOTE=Duke;752375]Toilet gasket kit o ring of appropriate size for your light/finger

Pretty much that. I got the idea from my Raven P-series clip--took the O-ring off and tried it on my old Surefire E1B...it works well, depending on the radius of the bend in the clip. I'm sure it isn't as safe as the break aways others have discussed, but the pocket clip is a failure point, too. The durometer (hardness) of the ring makes a big difference in usability--my hardware store did not stock any in the same class. I eventually found the equivalent (or pretty close to it) through trial and error and bought a zillion pack. Have them on all of my E series lights and supplied them to friends and teammates (some love it, some are ambivalent, since it does make the light ride differently in the pocket).

Edited to add link to post with pic of ring on E1B (post 667):

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....-thread/page67

[Cypher]

I use the lanyard so I can just let go of the light if I have to.

[Duelist]

Love my Thrym Switchback. Have it on a 6P with aftermarket LED head.