I also have a Hotshot 2w and will agree that the button is pretty terrible. I have gotten to the point where I can turn it on and off while wearing my lobster gloves, but it's not easy and I had to learn the trick. It's my only complaint with the light besides needing a different mount than my PBSF. However, the light is VERY bright and lasts a long time on a charge. I'd buy it again.