My apologies if this issue is addressed in existing threads. I did a search, but found nothing that discussed it.
I have 'push for momentary on/twist for constant on' switches on all my handheld personal defense/home defense lights, a mix of Surefire E2T-MV, EDC2L-T, G2X Tactical, 6P, C2L, P2X Fury, and Z2. I understand that the purpose of choosing this type of switch instead of a forward clicky switch is to avoid the risk of the light remaining on after you want it to go out. I am aware that some folks claim the twisty switch is more reliable and more durable than a clicky-type switch, but I have no idea if this is true.
I've also noticed that more lights sold as personal defense/tactical lights have a clicky switch as opposed to the twisty, even among Surefire products. Malkoff doesn't seem to sell a twisty; Elzetta and Arisaka offer both types.
Is there a consensus here that the push for push for momentary/twist for constant is superior to a forward clicky in a light that will be used for personal defense? Vice versa? Is this much ado about nothing?
What reasons would cause folks here to pick one switch type over the other for personal defense by an armed citizen?