FiftyCalAl
Newly Enlightened
Alright, I like the technical data tests that everyone posts about the new LED drop-ins. Those subjective evaluations and numbers help us determine features and evaluate the physical aspects. They help to eliminate subjectivity. However, in real world use, sometimes the objectivity is not as important as the 'subjective' evaluation.
Here is what I mean. When can list lumens, throw, bins, etc and compare the technical aspects; but those numbers are not always understood or appreciated. This especially holds true with some folks that use the technical lights. For example, the guys on my tactical team have heard me talk about how great my new Malkoff drop-ins were, especially in comparison with the lights we presently had. They had seen them in training and agreed they were 'pretty neat'. It wasn't until a real callout the other night that the true difference were noted.
My M4 has a SF 6P attached with a Daniel Defense offset mount and a-shock isolated bezel with a new Malkoff Q5 drop-in. My handheld is a SF C2 Centurions with a Q5 Malkoff.
Entry team members have MP-5s with the SF integral 6P forearm with touchpads and 61 LAs. We carry 6P/C2 handhelds and have MX3s on our pistols. During the search warrant entry two nights ago, the differenec in the weapons lights was more than significant. The wide and bright illiumination compared to the stock SF lamps was incredible. The comparison to M4s using the SCOUT light was also incredible. Granted, the SCOUT is designed to use mostly in interior use and has limited throw; but the Malkoff has a wide diffusion ALONG with an intense beam that is incredibly 'warm' in comparison to the SF 100 lumen LED. It's almost as warm as the incandescents. After the suspects were cuffed, we did a quick weapons/threats search of the interior before turning over to the DTF guys. It became a joke for the guys to yell at me and tell me to bring that "spotlight' over to lighten up the search areas. The difference, from a subjective, non-technical aspect - was profound.
This is not a comparison of different drop-ins; it is strictly our observation of the difference the M60 Q5 and the SF incans and KL4. During the actual application in a real-world environment, we saw a great difference.
The guys would have never believed the specs would be this different. Now, they are pretty much sold after the 'demostration'. The extended run time issue was pretty neat too. Anybody else have an 'epiphany' like this, where actually using and comparing lights resulted in such a result?
Here is what I mean. When can list lumens, throw, bins, etc and compare the technical aspects; but those numbers are not always understood or appreciated. This especially holds true with some folks that use the technical lights. For example, the guys on my tactical team have heard me talk about how great my new Malkoff drop-ins were, especially in comparison with the lights we presently had. They had seen them in training and agreed they were 'pretty neat'. It wasn't until a real callout the other night that the true difference were noted.
My M4 has a SF 6P attached with a Daniel Defense offset mount and a-shock isolated bezel with a new Malkoff Q5 drop-in. My handheld is a SF C2 Centurions with a Q5 Malkoff.
Entry team members have MP-5s with the SF integral 6P forearm with touchpads and 61 LAs. We carry 6P/C2 handhelds and have MX3s on our pistols. During the search warrant entry two nights ago, the differenec in the weapons lights was more than significant. The wide and bright illiumination compared to the stock SF lamps was incredible. The comparison to M4s using the SCOUT light was also incredible. Granted, the SCOUT is designed to use mostly in interior use and has limited throw; but the Malkoff has a wide diffusion ALONG with an intense beam that is incredibly 'warm' in comparison to the SF 100 lumen LED. It's almost as warm as the incandescents. After the suspects were cuffed, we did a quick weapons/threats search of the interior before turning over to the DTF guys. It became a joke for the guys to yell at me and tell me to bring that "spotlight' over to lighten up the search areas. The difference, from a subjective, non-technical aspect - was profound.
This is not a comparison of different drop-ins; it is strictly our observation of the difference the M60 Q5 and the SF incans and KL4. During the actual application in a real-world environment, we saw a great difference.
The guys would have never believed the specs would be this different. Now, they are pretty much sold after the 'demostration'. The extended run time issue was pretty neat too. Anybody else have an 'epiphany' like this, where actually using and comparing lights resulted in such a result?