Hi,

Does anyone have, use or know of a small, reliable, quick release type of attachment hardware that one can use on a standard keychain ring (split-ring type)?

I just picked-up a Squirt P4 and want to carry it on my key ring but don't want to have to go through the hassle of sliding it all the way around the split-ring, every time I want to use it.


Other than just for convenience sake, I suppose one could make a case that if you were in a situation where:

a) perhaps one hand or arm was injured
b) for some reason you needed your P4
c) it's attached to your keychain which makes it difficulty/impossible to perform the task at hand

an already uncomfortable situation might get worse.

Anyone have any thoughts or ideas, or am I just being too lazy?



Michael

Get another one of those releases you have now, take off one of the rings and slip the quick release onto the keyring you have now. Put the squirt on that one. When you need it just release it.

One of those super small D-rings that they sell at REI would work too.

I did that and it is a pain in the ( I ). I actually lost a AAA Mag that way. Fell off and I didn't even know it.

Over at Candle Power Forums there is a company who advertises who sells small stainless steel clips. They are a bit $ but are good quality so you don't have to worry about loosing anything. I can't remember the name of the company or I'd just post it <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I use these in my EDC keychain:

http://countycomm.com/gateclip.htm

The smallest size work great for keychain use. I've never had anything fall off that's connected with one of these.

i also have the quick release he already has. And i have already seen them fall apart twice already. But that only started after having them in use for more than a year.

Hi Buckeye
Here's a possible choice for you.

Clips

The mini or micro clips might work for you. You'd need a tiny split ring to attach it to the P4, however - won't attach without it (I think the 0.22 size available on the same page works nicely for that). I have a micro clip holding a Photon II on my keychain, so I can take it off if I want to.

Another thing that might work for you is the Fix-o-Loc keyring:
Fix-O-Loc

I found these at a local hardware store - in the display with the various keychain stuff.

I have a setup somewhat similar to yours - I have that quick-release connector you have on your keys, but I've replaced both the large split rings with Fix-o-Locs, so I can separate house and car keys...then other stuff on the keyrings are attached via smaller split rings to the Fix-O-Loc rings. I can take any of them off much quicker and easier than I could if it were on a big split ring.

Take care
Dave
(An Ohio Expat) <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Well... <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I have a Micra on my keyring, and if i'm not mistaken, the P4 doesn't need to be flipped inside-out to use... I leave my Micra on the keyring and flip it inside-out every time I need to use it. A bit cumbersome, but it works. If I require more serious work, I would spin it around the keyring and free it.

Keep it simple! <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

How about a pouch or sheath? It would add bulk, but it would keep coins from getting caught in the Squirt and keep the whole thing quieter. You could make one out of chamois cloth pretty easily. Of course if it fits well enough to not lose the tool, you may need both hands to get it out. I have a little leather open-ended bag that works well for a pocket knife. It is not attached to anything, I just use it to protect the scrimshaw work and keep the lint out.

Those gate clips and the fix-a-loc look cool, too.