dear sirs
listen up, on/off swicth idea for gun mounted torch/pointer. This is cool, IMHO:
1. take a cable from the torch/pointer body, in parralel or replacing existing switch, the cable is routed to near the pistol grip
2. Solder a "magnetic reed switch" in (cheap, any parts suppliers)
Reed switch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
3. Test well
4. Encase reed switch and cable ends in an epoxy blob, and fit it where convenient.
5. In the case of the electronic (LED/LASER) sources, a quick closing (toggling) of the switch will do the ON/OFF cycle, In this case, affix a small flexible (fridge magnet type) piece to a finger of your shooting glove. Passing finger over switch activates/dissactivates.
6. In the case on non-electronic sources, like traditional flashlights, the magnet would be fixed near the safety and a mechanical means used to maintain it in position over the reed during use.
I like this idea, mainly for the use listed in 5. above. And 'cause there are 20 dollar torches to experiment with
I will take pix when all is built. Doing a full rebuild on my asso 65 first, t hat will hold the whole setup.
back to work now
