EagleTac M2/M2X Switch Modification “How-To”

by PinnacleFlashlights on Sep.01, 2009, under Information, Photos, Videos

In its stock form, the EagleTac M2/M2X uses the controller ring on the bezel to smoothly switch between the following modes: Off > Low > Med > High > Turbo > Strobe. Additionally, the stock tailcap can be swapped out for the M25 module to add a click switch to the either the M2 or M2X. With the click switch the user often does not require that the bezel have an “off” position. Also, some users do not need the strobe and accidentally trigger it while trying to switch the light to turbo output. This article will show you how to disable both the “off” and “strobe” features using commonly available items. The modification should take less than 5 minutes to complete!

Note: Pinnacle Flashlights is not responsible for personal injuries or damages caused to your EagleTac M2/M2X while attempting to perform this modification.

Step 1: You will need the following items: - EagleTac M2/M2X - Masking Tape - Scissors - Super Glue - Paper Clip - Old Hotel/Credit Card

Step 2: Orient the M2/M2X so that the tailcap is towards you and the bezel is facing away. Place a piece of the masking tape around the bezel right above the selector ring. The tailcap should be clicked “on” and the bezel rotated all the way to your “left” in the “off” position. Mark on the tape the position of the left edge of the large tab. Now, rotate the ring to the “right” until the light turns on “low”. Again, mark on the tape the position of the left edge of the tab. The tape will have 2 markings like the image to the right.

Step 3: Rotate the ring completely to the “right” so that it is in “strobe”. Mark on the tape the position of the left edge of the same tab used in Step 2. Rotate the ring to the “left” until the light switches to “turbo”. Again, mark on the tape the position of the left edge of the tab. Your tape should have 2 additional markings like the image to the right.

Step 4: At this point, the tape should have 4 markings. Note that they may or may not be equal.

Step 5: Remove the bezel. Remove the selector ring by gently pulling it over the threaded end of the bezel. Observe the slot in the bezel where the selector ring stops.

Step 6: Observe the slot in the bezel on the other side where the selector ring stops. Clean the grease off of both of these areas with a cotton swab or tissue.

Step 7: Cut a sliver of the credit card about the width of the notch in the bezel. Then cut 2 pieces which will be the lengths of the 2 measurements made on the tape.

Step 8: The 2 plastic pieces can be slightly bent to better fit the curvature of the bezel

Step 9: Test fit the pieces. Note that the piece for the “off to low” goes on the “left” side of the slot and the piece for the “strobe to turbo” goes on the right side. Place a small strip of super glue on the bezel and carefully place the plastic pieces in their appropriate locations. Press them down firmly with a paper clip and remove any excess glue.

Step 10: Give the glue sufficient time to set and dry. The finished product should look like the image to the right. Replace the selector ring and reattach the bezel to the body!

So how well does this modification work? Check out the video below!

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4 Comments for this entry

JustinD
May 23rd, 2009 on 12:45 pm
I’ve been wanting to do this to my M2XC4 but couldn’t figure it out! Awesome write-up, worked great, it’s a whole new light now!
C Ayala
May 23rd, 2009 on 2:11 pm
Nice! Well written and easy to follow, thanks!
Dave Wise
May 23rd, 2009 on 5:11 pm
Hey, Thanks for the instructions! Looks very solid. I’ll likely do this to my M2X soon.

By the way, it was weird clicking to this blog and seeing the same theme I am currently using!
Chikara
June 1st, 2009 on 3:14 pm
Very interesting article. Makes me want to buy a flashlight just so I can try it!! Thanks, man.