I've read various suggestions about how to overcome problems with these miniature 'tactile' buttons. I've tried straightening and twisting (to various angles) but mine still lift off with frustrating frequency. Before I try fixes requiring soldering I've been looking for a product with the standard length straight pins. So far in vain. Anyone know of a source please?
What fix wouldn't require soldering?
This implies you are using solderless bread board for a long term installation. Solderless bread board is only EVER a temporary try it and see approach.
I have been to so many exhibitions where there are people behind a stand slowly rocking components to and frow on a solderless bread board trying to bring some exhibit to life. Often they pack up and go home after an hour or so.
Eh? The ones I mentioned and the product I'm looking for.
This implies you are using solderless bread board for a long term installation.
What makes you think that?
Perhaps one or more photos of the issue would help us to help you...
I thought that miniature tactile breadboard buttons were in widespread use by electronics enthusiasts? At least those working with Arduino? Those who might know of a superior alternative will certainly will be familiar with them!
Here are a few pictures:
You could try one of @LarryD's techniques.
This SMD switch is good for solderless breadboard use.
These can be soldered to machine headers and give solid results.
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Larry, Doug: Thanks both. If I don't find what I'm asking for then I sure will resort to some of those ideas. But I find it hard to believe there isn't a simple inexpensive alternative on the market?
Terry
Why?
I spent a lot more than 5 minutes. Do you have an active link?
Thanks. I've also just found this, closer to home.
Amazing what Google, Duck²Go, some Micro$oft crap or I seem to remember, something called "Yahoo" - will do! 
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Because you said
That says to me you are not soldering them, and if you are trying to use them in anything other than a solderless bread board, you must be mad.
GM being true to form. 
But he does have a point. Being so averse to soldering does suggest you are not building any serious projects that require to continue to operate over time.
Most of us - whether we do so often or not - have a soldering iron at the ready and simply go straight to it when it is clearly (or not so clearly) necessary. 
"... if you are trying to use them in anything other than a solderless bread board, you must be mad."
There you go again, another wild assumption! What on earth gives you that impression?
Surprised I have to spell it out to an experienced user but...
I was trying to find an alternative product to insecure miniature tactile breadboard buttons. Rather than, for instance, soldering them onto header pins etc.
Believe it or not, when I've finished developing on breadboards (which BTW I've been using for decades), I solder in regular buttons.
Hi,
I have a selection of tactile buttons, and when prototyping I have 6 of them soldered to strip/veroboard and connected to headers on the board for jumper wire to connect to.
I have pots and toggle switches mounted in a box with headers for jumper connection.
Tom.. 
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