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    The XT2C, Nitecore P10, and XT2CR have all done well for me, bezel down. In the past I've rolled an inner tube over tailcaps to make the button harder to pocket activate with some success but these lights don't need it.
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    How well-shrouded is the switch on the new Malkoff light?

    Pocket activation of the switch on my Klarus XT1C and Terralux TT1-EX are both quite frequent.

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    The Klarus XT2C is the best light I've had in many ways (see this thread). I have not had problems activating the main switch accidentally. The light has held up well, despite rough treatment--multiple drops on concrete, and water submersion. However, there's a firmware bug where repeated taps of the lever switch can cause it to stay on. It's enough of a problem that I can't recommend this light.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BillSWPA View Post
    How well-shrouded is the switch on the new Malkoff light?

    Pocket activation of the switch on my Klarus XT1C and Terralux TT1-EX are both quite frequent.
    It uses this shroudless body https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.co...dless-123-body

    Click for some pictures. I wonder if the other 123 body would work? https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.co...r123-body-only

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    Last edited by Mirolynmonbro; 06-28-2018 at 11:28 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mirolynmonbro View Post
    It uses this shroudless body https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.co...dless-123-body

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    Thanks! As much as I like ready availability of low modes, instant strobe, and the price of the Klarus as opposed to the Malkoff, I may need to try this Malkoff. My light is no good if I have drained the battery when I need it.

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    Just ordered the single cell light. Will see how it compares to my XT1C.



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    Quote Originally Posted by BillSWPA View Post
    How well-shrouded is the switch on the new Malkoff light?
    Depends on which body you order. The complete light come with a shroudless body to allow easy access to the button;

    https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.co...dless-123-body

    This is the "tail standing" version where the button is recessed and better protected from accidental activation;

    https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.co...r123-body-only

    This is the tail-standing version that will accept two CR123 cells (and get the highest output from the Bodyguard head);

    https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.co...r123-body-only

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    Quote Originally Posted by NH Shooter View Post
    Depends on which body you order. The complete light come with a shroudless body to allow easy access to the button;

    https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.co...dless-123-body

    This is the "tail standing" version where the button is recessed and better protected from accidental activation;

    https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.co...r123-body-only

    This is the tail-standing version that will accept two CR123 cells (and get the highest output from the Bodyguard head);

    https://malkoff-devices.myshopify.co...r123-body-only
    Thank you for that information. The description on the single cell light does say shroudless, but that button looks quite recessed. The 2-cell version would completely defeat my purpose for this light. Hopefully the shrouded-looking "shroudless" one will offer adequate protection for the switch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BillSWPA View Post
    Thank you for that information. The description on the single cell light does say shroudless, but that button looks quite recessed. The 2-cell version would completely defeat my purpose for this light. Hopefully the shrouded-looking "shroudless" one will offer adequate protection for the switch.
    If the button is too exposed on the shroudless version for your liking you can simply pick up the tail-standing body.

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    Anyone know: what is a “shroud”?
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