Re: Surfire 6P with a Malkoff Bulb
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My .02 FWIW YMMV
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My .02 FWIW YMMV
Surfire 6P with a Malkoff Bulb = simple and reliable light that you can depend on in the line of duty.
Can you put a $50 price tag on your life?
Also notice that Malkoff bulb hold its value extremely well. Unit like the versatile M30 actually worth a lot more now.
Well said, both. :thumbsup:ecrbattery has highlighted something extremely important. Whilst many people use Malkoff products in non life threatening conditions many LEO's and others relay on a light to help them stay alive. Malkoff units have built up a fantastic reputation for reliability and for use as weapon mounted lights. That is why people are prepared to pay a price premium for something which they know will give them the best possible chance of surviving. If you are happy to play Russian Roulette with a unproven lamp module then so be it but others are more than happy to pay a bit more and have the edge.
In my opinion the thick body offers enough protection to the module
And my $15 never failed on me, the guts inside seldom get affected
You got my pointI think jh enjoys his flashlights differently than some of us where premium quality is neccessary. While I have little need for another 6P, there is one waiting for me at the post office so I can enjoy this fine light in the future. It'll likely get a Malkoff as I haven't experienced that yet.
There is something to be said for buying high quality product however. Whether I'm buying tools, protective and mountaineering gear, work clothing, chainsaws, or other product, I can't ever remember wishing I purchased something cheaper. I just save longer or work more. Other folks see it differently and are happy with their choices, but once you're spoiled with good equipment, it's pretty hard to go back.
Ok , i am new to the forum but seriously why would someone change the thread topic from the first to the last ???
There are many pitfalls to consider when you concentrate on low price instead of high value. One ends up buying multiple drop-ins/hosts before finding something acceptable, or giving up and finally buying the "expensive" drop-in. How is that saving money?
Things I expect from the cheap drop-ins:
poor reliability
poor thermal design
poor beam shape
poor efficiency
PWM flicker
inductor whine.
bad tint (violet/blue/purple/green) / bad color rendering
Not available in neutral or warm tint
Outrageously overrated advertising claims (900 lumens!)
Too many modes, including SOS and flash, confusing interface
What I like about Malkoff's stuff is how well balanced the design is, and how well made it is. The brightness isn't the very highest, but it does get reasonable runtime and is still surprisingly bright. It is designed to run on high until the batteries die, without thermal-related issues or failure.
It is like buying a BMW instead of a Ford. That extra money buys you superior fit and finish, engineering, parts, and assembly. And it will actually go around a corner at speed!
That's usually a sign that two [similar] threads have been merged.
Ok i back tracked and see that RI Chevy > Changed the thread topic .. Is that acceptable with you moderators ? Just asking because if that's not the case thenit's setting a bad presidence right ??
Cheeman150,
Your asking so i am replying - i know there's alot of choices out these but from my own experience with this the UltraFire WR-501B w/1000 LED lumens, it's really outperforming alot of what else there's out there for longevity and cost.. Personally, i like the feel of the light in my hand ,it's well machined and the light comes apart easily enough. The 5 modes H, M , L Strobe and SOS is whatever.. I would recomment the light as of right now regardless what else i hear on CPF just because i go with what works unless some can prove me wrong otherwise..
Capper.