Personal preference or a function caused by form (errr mounting solution)?
What do you use?
Currently I use both, however the mounting solution for each has dictated the style of actuation method. I use different mounts from DD for my Pentagon X3s, a scout and offset mount. The scout system mounts the light along the axis of the 3 o'clock rail and I have trouble extending my left thumb while using a TD vertical grip to actuate the tailcap. With this mount, I found the pressure pad much more conducive to the proper and consistent use of the light. On the other hand, with the Pentagon X3 in the DD offeset mount and TD vertical grip. I find it quite easy to actuate the light with the use of my thumb.
I guess I stake my tent into the "function caused by form" camp.
What do you use?
Currently I use both, however the mounting solution for each has dictated the style of actuation method. I use different mounts from DD for my Pentagon X3s, a scout and offset mount. The scout system mounts the light along the axis of the 3 o'clock rail and I have trouble extending my left thumb while using a TD vertical grip to actuate the tailcap. With this mount, I found the pressure pad much more conducive to the proper and consistent use of the light. On the other hand, with the Pentagon X3 in the DD offeset mount and TD vertical grip. I find it quite easy to actuate the light with the use of my thumb.
I guess I stake my tent into the "function caused by form" camp.