Short Description:

FlashlightLens.com makes a replacement clickie switch for the Pelican M6. Many folks prefer a clickie type switch as opposed to a "press for momentary, twist for constant on" type, which is how the M6 comes from the factory. Installation is unbelievably simple and requires the use of only one tool. The result is a switch which can be pressed in partially for momentary use, and pressed until it clicks for constant-on. Since this doesn't require changing your grip on the flashlight at all when going from momentary to constant-on, it makes the use of the light much more convenient in my opinion.

Installation of the clickie switch does not affect the procedure used to change the batteries, but the "lock-out" option will not function as it did before.

Cost of the switch at the time of review was $15.00.

PLEASE NOTE: Some of the Pelican M6 lights use a very strong glue to hold some of the components of the switch in place and you may not be able to remove them. This has especially been a problem with some of the black anodized units. You may want to try disassembly first before ordering the replacement switch.

Here are the instructions for installation:

Step 1) Unscrew Pelican M6 tailcap. Set the body of the light to one side. Look into the tailcap. You will see a black housing with a brass contact protruding through the center. On either side of the brass contact you will see small holes that penetrate the housing.

Step 2) Using a pair of needle nose pliers or some other appropriate tool, unscrew the black housing by placing the jaws of the pliers into the holes and twisting carefully counterclockwise. Continue twisting until the black housing disengages from the threads.

Step 3) Invert the tailcap and several parts will fall out. Set these aside in case you later wish to restore the tailcap to its original configuration.

Step 4) Looking into the tailcap again, you will now see a brass housing with a brass contact protruding through the center. Using the needle nose pliers again, insert the jaws into the two holes in the brass housing and unscrew the housing counterclockwise until it disengages from the threads of the tailcap.

Step 5) Again, invert the tailcap and several parts will fall out. Leave the black rubber tailcap cover in place. If it falls out, press it back into place as it was originally. Set the removed parts aside in case you later wish to restore the tailcap to its original configuration.

Step 6) Insert the tailcap replacement switch into the tailcap, spring last. Press inward until it makes contact with the rubber cap at the end of the tailcap. Moderate pressure may be necessary to push the switch module past the threads. This will in no way harm the tailcap or the threads.

(New switch installed)

Step 7) The tailcap switch installation is now complete. Set the tailcap aside. Pick up the body of the light, take the included O-ring and press it over the threads on the body of the light, bypassing all of the threads and the O-ring installed at the factory. The new O-ring should come to rest against the lip of the body just past the factory O-ring.

(Second O-ring in picture center)

Step 8) Screw the tailcap onto the body of the light until it is tight. Press gently on the switch to activate the "momentary" lighting option. Press in until you hear a "click" for constant-on use.

Update Dec, 2003: FlashlightLens.com has updated the design of the clickie and the new design has two major improvements that allow it to work even better than before. An O-ring has been added to prevent the module from falling out of the tailcap when the tailcap is removed from the body for battery changes and the length of the upper wide section has been increased slightly to improve electrical connectivity.

Review Date: June 2003